M-Audio Oxygen is a new series of keyboard controllers

The M-Audio Oxygen Series (MKV) is brand-new from the innovative music production technology company.

These new keyboard controllers offer innovative advancements in hardware control enabling producers and performers the ability to create their own cutting-edge signature sounds on stage or in the studio.

Available in 25-key, 49-key, and 61-key, the new Oxygen Series (MKV) are USB powered and all feature Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, Auto-mapping, a built-in Arpeggiator and Note Repeat, offering powerful features for modern music production.

The M-Audio Oxygen Series (MKV) keyboard controllers feature eight backlit velocity-sensitive pads, nine assignable faders (one assignable fader on the Oxygen 25), eight assignable knobs, and full Velocity Control of keys and pads to open worlds of precise music creation.

Smart Controls

The Oxygen Series (MKV) include Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology.

The Smart Chord feature plays full chords with a single key press, while the Smart Scale feature plays the exact notes within a chosen scale eliminating wrong notes.

Both features offer more options with a Custom Mode and over 15 different scale variations. With Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, making music and unleashing your unlimited creativity has never been easier.

Auto-Mapping for Creative DAW Control

Using the M-Audio Oxygen Series (MKV) controller with any DAW is incredibly easy.

Controls such as Transport, Faders, Pan, Record Arm, Solo, Mute, Select and many more are automatically mapped for a fluid workflow with all major DAWs— including Ableton, Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, Studio One and more.

By simply selecting your DAW on the Oxygen Series (MKV) keyboard controller and configuring your DAW’s preferences to the keyboard, a new world of creative production is at your fingertips.

Oxygen 25 (MKV)

Built-in Arpeggiator

The built-in Arpeggiator on the Oxygen Series (MKV) helps add excitement and movement to music quickly and easily.

When the Arpeggiator is activated, the keyboard will repeatedly play the keys that are pressed in the selected sequence either in the keyboard’s tempo or the DAW’s tempo setting.

This powerful tool can operate in Latch or Momentary Mode and further utilises creative parameters such as Type, Octave, Gate, and Swing – offering a wide array of experimental possibilities.

Premium Software Suite and Learning Tools

The Oxygen Series (MKV) includes everything for immediate creative potential from the get-go.

Record, sequence, arrange and mixdown tracks with a choice of two professional DAWs including MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite.

Additionally, included are two critically acclaimed virtual instruments; Hybrid 3 multi-oscillator synthesiser, and Mini Grand Acoustic Piano, both offering a wide array of remarkable sounds.

Finally, after building playing-skills and confidence with 60 free lessons from Melodics and a 3-month premium membership with Skoove, dive into a world of cutting-edge sound content with a collection of Expansion Packs from Akai Professional’s legendary MPC Series.

Oxygen 49 (MKV)

M-Audio Oxygen Series (MKV) Features

Full-size, velocity-sensitive keys
Preset and DAW buttons for auto-mapped DAW instruments and plugins
Assignable faders let you mix your productions with ease
Smart Chord mode enables playing of enharmonic or custom chord voicings
Smart Scale mode eliminates wrong notes making it easy to craft a perfect song
Arpeggiator with Type, Octave, Gate and Swing controls
2 banks of 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with Note Repeat for beat production
(8) assignable knobs for manipulating virtual instruments and plugins
Transport buttons let you control your DAW without reaching for the mouse
Display provides instant parameter feedback
Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels & 1/4” sustain pedal input
Includes MIDI editor software and a complete software production package:
2 DAWs
MPC Beats
Ableton Live Lite