Product Comparison: Samson Carbon 49 vs M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
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General Specifications
Brand
Samson
M-Audio
Model
Carbon 49
Keystation 49 MK3
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Samson's Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians and young creators alike, the Carbon 49 offers versatile, easy-to-use features in a compact, lightweight controller that’s well-suited for the stage and studio.
Keystation 49 MK3 is a full-featured, powerful MIDI keyboard controller engineered for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on Mac or PC.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
49
49
Weighted Keys
Yes
Yes
Metronome Included
No
No
Samson Carbon 49
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Samson Carbon 49 USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard
- The keys on this board are pretty good.
- The semi-weighted keys feel great.
- Good value for money. Keys feel pretty good.
- Great MIDI keyboard, the keys have a nice weight to them and the velocity feels very dynamic and smooth.
- Nice midi keyboard. Good key quality. Dedicated slot for ipad.
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Plays well and easy to connect.
- The keyboard has a smooth texture, and is easy to play.
- The keys are a good size, the overall build quality is great.
- The keys are velocity sensitive and weighted for an authentic feel.
- The key response is good and the pitch keys are responsive as you'd expect.
Size & Weight
Height
3 in.
2.68 in.
Width
31.2 in.
32.36 in.
Depth
8.5 in.
7.44 in.
Weight
6.2 lbs.
4.72 lbs.
Samson Carbon 49
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
Samson Carbon 49
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
Samson Carbon 49
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
Samson Carbon 49
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Samson Carbon 49 USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard
- The unit doesn't take up a lot of space or come with a lot of added features that you may never use.
- It works well and is lightweight.
- I love it, super easy to use. Amazing size and weight.
- Keyboard is sturdy, versatile, compact and wonderful.
- The build quality and finishing are excellent. Great size with good weight.
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- It's a nice and compact size.
- Compact, sleek yet powerful midi controller.
- Its size is very compact. It works great.
- Super compact and fits perfectly on the table.
- Quite large and bulky.
Features
Display Type
Monochrome
No
Mixing Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Equalizer
No
No
Drum Pads
No
No
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
Yes
Yes
Power Source
USB
USB
Extras
Velocity Sensitivity, Octave controls, Pitch and modulation wheels, Integrated iPad slot
Sustain pedal jack, Ableton Live Lite, Plug-and-play
What customers say about "Features"
Samson Carbon 49 USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard
- It's simple and sturdy and does what it should.
- Very precise and easy to use.
- The assignable modulation wheel is smooth and solid.
- The keyboard accepts both USB input and MIDI output, which is great.
- It's a functional device. Excellent value.
M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- USB powered - No power adapter needed to power up the keyboard.
- Very versatile controller. Nice key action and more solid in build than some reviews indicate.
- The keys are a nice size.
- Good build quality for the price.
- Keys feel very good and I appreciate the velocity sensibility.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Price History
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