8 assignable knobs and sliders for custom hands-on control.

The M-Audio Radium 61-Key USB MIDI Controller is a new breed of controller. Designed to meet the needs of today's electronic musicians, Radium puts you in control of any 16 MIDI-assignable parameters within your favorite software programs. Radium is also a USB MIDI interface that speaks directly with your computer without any extra devices. You don't need a separate MIDI interface for this keyboard-it IS the MIDI interface.

Flexibility and control

Radium is perfect for applications like realtime soft synth control, virtual mixing, drum programming, live performance, and more. The keyboard even doubles as an intuitive user interface, making control assignments a breeze.

Radium lends itself to a wide variety of applications that help blur the difference between stage and studio.

Soft Synths

Software synths are very much a reality-and along with them come dozens of parameters just begging to be tweaked. Radium lets you leave the tedium of the mouse behind and put your hands on any 16 MIDI parameters of your choice in realtime.

Getting Deeper

Radium makes it easier for you to get deeper into your software programs. Unleash the full potential of your musical tools and push your creativity to the limit.

Live Performance

Radium gives you more freedom of expression on the stage than you've ever had before. And at only 8 lbs., Radium won't break your back.

Programming Drums

Why take hours to program drums with a mouse? Now you can use Radium to play grooves into your software in real time. Then use the 8 knobs and 8 sliders to manipulate the dynamics, feel, effects, and more.

Hardware Access

Synthesists can use Radium to put their hands on parameters normally buried deep within their hardware. Now it's easy to express yourself without having to navigate through dozens of menus.

Virtual Mixing

Who wants to mix with a mouse? Now you can use Radium's 8 sliders to control your virtual faders. Radium's knobs can also control pan, effects send amount, and much more. Easy Control

Controls in the USB Keystation series aren't buried mysteriously in obscure menus. The keys have a second layer of functions, allowing you to program MIDI control information directly from the black and whites. Here's how it works:

Press the MIDI/Select button. Press the note on the keyboard with label corresponds to the parameter you wish to change. Use the Data Entry slider to select the value or enter numeric values by pressing the keys labeled with numbers.

Simple and elegant!

M-Audio Radium 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Features:

• 61-note keyboard
• 8 knobs and 8 sliders assignable to any MIDI parameters
• Pitch and modulation wheels
• USB port routes 16 channels of MIDI I/O directly to and from your computer
• MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from Radium to control external gear
• Separate MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external gear-no separate interface needed
• Octave up and down buttons extend keyboard range
• Fully functional, 61-key MIDI controller keyboard sends all MIDI messages such as modulation, pitch-bend, MIDI volume and more
• Keyboard doubles as a data input device
• Lightweight-easy to take wherever the music is
• Power the Radium with the USB port or 9VDC
• 8 assignable knobs and sliders
• USB out
• USB port power or included 9VDC power supply
• Perfect for software synths, samplers, and drum machines

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M-Audio Radium 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Specifications:

• 36"W x 3-1/4"H x 8-3/8"D
• 7.1 lbs.
  
  System Requirements
• PC: Available USB Port and Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
• Macintosh: Native USB Port, Mac OS 9.1 or later using OMS 2.3.7 or later; OS X or later

M-Audio Radium 61-Key USB MIDI Controller

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I own it

Posted by Deshawn (Big Time Beats) from Lexington, KY on Jul 28, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording enginner & producer

Reviewer's Play Style: R&B and Hip Hop

This was a good investment for the money it works good with reason and its better than step writing with your mouse and it has helped me with my keyboard skills and I produce hip hop & R&B and it makes good beats.

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Great Addition to Any Studio

Posted by TheJordanD from KC, MO on Feb 20, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer, Musician, Sound Reinforcement

Reviewer's Play Style: just about anything

This is a great controller. I love all the knobs, sliders, and wheels. I've been using this for every softsynth application I own.

If you're considering getting a 49/61 key controller, you won't find a better one for this price than the Radium 61. (only get the Radium 49 if you don't have the room for a 61 key)

note: These aren't weighted keys. So if you're looking for weighted keys, M-Audio just came out with some new controllers at the last NAMM show. But I haven't seen them out yet.

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Great Keyboard, Lagged At First But Fixable

Posted by LOLRock from Atlantic Beach, FL on Dec 27, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Muscian, Homestudio Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic Pop Rock and Pop Punk

When I got this keyboard it had a horrible lagging problem when I ran it through Reason and I was so upset. But I changed my soundcard preferences and the lag went away! Since then this keyboard has been awesome. I would like a transpose feature though :(

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Definitely Worth It

Posted by bioblade from Bloomington, IN on Dec 4, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Gothic, Electronica, Metal

i use the Radium61 to control my Roland SH-32 synthesizer, and it does it perfectly. many of the controls come preprogrammed for effects like cutoff and resonance, and that's a plus. it's professional quality, and it's lightweight so it's easy to transport.

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No Easy Program Changes

Posted by Wannabe443 from Agoura Hills, CA on Nov 9, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative

The major knock on this device is that there is no easy way to change programs. You need to punch a bunch of keys so forget about patch changes on the fly. The rest of it is decent enough.

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