The M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro MIDI Keyboard builds on the design of the Hammer 88, adding new features and tools to take your music production and live performances to the next level. At the heart of the Hammer 88 Pro is the hammer-action keybed providing unparalleled expressivity, capturing every nuance of your playing. Also included are 16 RGB backlit performance pads, eight assignable knobs/buttons and nine assignable faders. Integration with your favourite DAW is as simple as clicking a button. The auto-mapping function allows you to map the controls in seconds. Not only that but the Hammer 88 Pro features Smart Controls with Smart Chord and Smart Scale functions, providing much-needed inspiration when you get stuck for ideas. It even features a built-in arpeggiator, perfect for creating rhythmic melodies that defy genres. This next-generation MIDI keyboard possesses cutting-edge features such as Assignable Aftertouch which scans how much pressure you apply to a key after you've pressed it. This allows for flexible dynamics and adds another dimension of expression. Additionally, the Hammer 88 Pro comes complete with a music software suite including Ableton Live Lite and a collection of virtual instruments from AIR Music Technology to get you started straight away!