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M-Audio Hammer 88 88-Hammer Action USB MIDI Controller

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M-Audio Hammer 88 88-Hammer Action USB MIDI Controller

Name: Singh Electronics
Address: 7003 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M9W 0A2, CA
Telephone: +1 (416) 745-1021
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SKU: HAMMER88XUS

UPC: 694318023310

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About: M-Audio Hammer 88 88-Hammer Action USB MIDI Controller

This One’s For The Player

Introducing Hammer 88, a premium, no-compromise keyboard controller, ideal for professional, semi-pro players or students seeking the realistic grand piano feel to use with virtual instruments or sound modules. At the heart of Hammer 88 are 88 velocity-sensitive, fully-weighted hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to faithfully capture every subtle nuance of your performance, while providing the unmatched response of a traditional grand piano—classic feel fused with the unrivalled sonic capabilities of virtual instruments. It’s the perfect combination for performers and producers to experience their plugin collection like never before.

Expressive

Put expression center-stage with Hammer 88, thanks to a core range of controls, thoughtfully positioned to complement and enhance your performance. With a unity-locking pitch wheel and a separate modulation wheel, add portamento and glissando effects, or map the Mod-Wheel to any assignable parameter in your virtual instrument collection to reshape and evolve your sound on the fly. With the dedicated Master Volume Fader, you can instantly control the intensity of your performance or MIDI map this to any compatible parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument collection for expanded, hands-on control. Use the assignable Up and Down buttons to select different programs, effects, MMC messages, jump between octaves and more. Add some pedal-based performance articulation using the three dedicated inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft. With Hammer 88’s performance-centric feature-set, expressing yourself has never been so easy!

Outboard Control

Don’t limit yourself to your computer-based virtual instruments! Take control of your studio equipment with Hammer 88. With its conveniently-located 5-pin MIDI Output, you can send all MIDI information to any compatible peripheral device, including hardware synthesisers, sound modules and drum machines. With Hammer 88, it’s easy get the most out of your external sound generators. This is a controller designed from the ground up to place you firmly in the driver’s seat.

Seamless Integration

An instrument shouldn’t limit your creativity, it should enhance it! Hammer 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant and supports USB-MIDI connectivity for rapid, hassle-free setup that lets you focus on what’s important—your performance. Plus for iOS enthusiasts, Hammer 88 supports seamless connectivity with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.

Touch Loops

Chop up and mix 2 gigs of samples ranging from deep ambient synth pad loops to vintage drum one shots. These are all designed to inspire your music production and provide professional sounding samples that will shine in your mix. Touch Loops perfectly captures the tone and intensity of each sample, so they enhance and complement any song, wherever you use them. This incredible value can be found in your M-Audio account, ready to be downloaded and chopped to your liking!

Features:

88 fully-weighted, hammer-action keys
USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more
5-Pin MIDI output to trigger external MIDI devices
Pitch bend, modulation, volume and ± controls for expressive performances
Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press
Inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedals
USB-powered, no power supply required
No drivers required, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PC
iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press
Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller Editor
Power adapter (optional) for stand-alone use
Includes Music Rest
Premium Software Suite Included

Specifications:

Keys: 88, velocity-sensitive, weighted keys
Octaves: 10
Connections: USB port, sustain pedal, soft pedal, expression pedal, MIDI Out
Dimensions: 11.9” x 5.0 x 55.9”
Weight: 38.5 lbs

Requirements:

PC: Windows 7 or later
Mac: OS X 10.8 or later
Available USB Port

Most products include a limited one year manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Warranty coverage does not apply to improper installation, misuse, or damage caused by operation outside manufacturer specifications. For complete warranty terms, exclusions, and claim procedures, please visit our full Warranty Policy page.

Shipping Policy

Please allow 1-2 business days to process an order for in-stock items. Special order/non-stocking items will take longer to process and should be noted on the product page under availability. However, if there are any extended time frames, our team will notify you via phone or email to let you know about any delays or issues. Shipping times are only estimates and are not guaranteed.

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. However, there are some restrictions on select brands and products that cannot be shipped to international destinations. Free shipping is applicable within Canada on orders over $200 before taxes, excluding any heavy items with a fixed shipping fee. Singh Electronics has the right to charge or re-evaluate a shipping rate even after a purchase has been made. For U.S and international orders, a shipping fee will be applicable and calculated based on your location and the dimensions of the item(s). For international orders outside of North America, please email our team at contactus@singhelectronics.ca with the quantity, brand, model number, and your full shipping address including the zip code for a shipping estimate.

If a package is refused or marked undeliverable and returned back to the sender by the shipping carrier, the buyer will be responsible for the return shipping charges and any re-shipping charges. If a refund is approved, we will minus the full cost of the shipping.

Return Policy

We at Singh Electronics offer up to 30 days from the day of delivery or pickup for a return. To be eligible for a return, the item(s) must be in the original packaging, unused, and in the same condition that you received it. If you need to process a return, please submit a return request online or email our team at contactus@singhelectronics.ca. Please include your order number, the reason for the return, and any details about the product you would like to return.

Our team will respond promptly with instructions on how to return the item(s) from your order and issue an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Once the RMA number has been issued you have up to 30 days to ensure the product is delivered to the provided return address. Upon receiving the item(s), please allow 7-14 business days for our team to process the return.

Any returns/exchanges after 30 days of delivery will not be accepted. Returned product(s) without an approved RMA (Return Material Authorization) number will not be processed and/or refused. Return shipping and handling costs are the buyer's obligation unless a processing error has occurred. Legal action will be taken if the buyer refuses to take responsibility for these charges along with the cost of any legal expenses that occur.

Product(s) that have been installed, used, or opened cannot be returned or exchanged unless approved by the seller. If approval is granted a restocking fee of up to 40% is applicable.

Please note any special order item(s), which are specified on the product page under availability are subject to a 10% restocking fee on the exchange and a return will not be applicable unless approved by the seller. Any special orders where our team has reached out to confirm extended time frames that are agreed upon by the customer, can not be canceled.

For any unidentified return or lack of response that is aged over 14 days, Singh Electronics will have the right to dispose of such items without notifying the buyer. No replacement will be issued on the unidentified return once it has been disposed of. For your in-store purchase(s) return policy, please refer to your receipt provided at time of sale.

Exempt products/brands

The following brands are exempt from any returns and are considered final sale items:

Brands such as 18 Sound, 7Driver Audio, Alphasonik, American Bass, Autotek, Avatar, B2 Audio, Banda, Blastking, Cerwin Vega, Crescendo Audio, Crunch, CT Sounds, DD Audio, Deaf Bonce, DS18, Eros Alto-Falante, Expert Electronics, Fi Audio, Hifonics, Incriminator, JY Power, Limitless Lithium, Odyssey, Orion, Pride Audio, PRV Audio, Resilient Sounds, Skar Audio, Sky High Car Audio, Soundstream, Stetsom, Sundown Audio, Taramp’s, Timpano, VFL Audio and XS Power are exempt from any returns.

Special Return Periods

Purchases made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 are eligible for extended returns until Jan. 31 of the following year provided it is noted as a gift at the time of purchase.

Lost/Stolen/Damaged Products

Singh Electronics and the courier must be notified of any lost, stolen, or damaged product(s) within a 24-48 hour period after delivery. Singh Electronics will submit a claim with the courier to investigate, only when a decision has been reached by the courier can Singh Electronics move forward with a resolution. A shipping claim can take 30-90 days to be fully investigated, please be patient as we are not able to expedite this process. Furthermore, any claims or issues are the responsibility of the courier and will have to be brought up with them. By notifying us, we will attempt to resolve the issue on your behalf but it is not our responsibility once the product has departed our facilities. Insurance on orders is not included but can be purchased by emailing our team.