M-Audio Introduces O2 USB MIDI ControllerUltra-thin mobile USB MIDI controller is new sibling to popular Oxygen8
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October 6, 2004
New from M-Audio is the O2--an ultra-thin USB MIDI controller. Small enough to fit
in a bag along with a laptop, the compact O2 is perfect for throwing
down bass lines, programming drum patterns, triggering effects and tweaking
virtual studio parameters--whenever and wherever the muse calls.
The M-Audio O2 follows in the footsteps of the company's Oxygen8
keyboard controller. M-Audio O2 features 25 full-size, half-action,
velocity-sensitive keys, along with eight MIDI-assignable knobs, eight
MIDI-assignable buttons, and assignable volume slider. A sustain pedal input
is also provided. The knobs, button and slider can be assigned to any MIDI
continuous controller value or note on/off value as appropriate. Other MIDI
support includes program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB and SysEx. The unit features
five non-volatile memory locations allowing users to store controller setups
and the Enigma software editor/librarian provides for unlimited memory
storage on Macs and PCs. (Enigma is a free download for registered owners.)
The M-Audio O2 can be powered either from the USB bus or a 9V DC external
power supply (optional). The unit is class-complaint with both Windows XP
and Mac OS X for plug-and-play compatibility. Minimum system requirements
for Windows are any system running XP (SP1). Minimum system requirements for
Mac are OS X 10.1.5 or greater. For Mac, a native USB port is required and
G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.
The M-Audio O2 is currently shipping and carries a price of USD $179.95
MSRP.
For more information, visit their web site at www.m-audio.com. | 
