Samson Graphite 49 49-Key Semi-Weighted USB-MIDI Controller w/ Velocity-Sensitive Drum Pads

Unlock new creative possibilities with the Samson Graphite 49—a portable USB-MIDI controller that feels more like an instrument than a keyboard. Its 49 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch capture every nuance of your performance, while four velocity-sensitive drum pads (two banks for eight pads total) let you launch beats and samples with expressive dynamics. Comprehensive hands-on control comes courtesy of nine programmable faders, eight endless encoders, and 16 assignable buttons, all mapped on-the-fly via the large backlit LCD display.

Featuring dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons plus Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, the Graphite 49 covers a full four-octave range—and with four independent zones you can split and layer sounds across your keyboard for multi-timbre performances. Powered by bus-powered USB (with optional AC adapter) and offering both MIDI Out and a sustain-pedal input, this controller seamlessly integrates into any Mac or PC setup without drivers. Bundled with Native Instruments’ Komplete Elements software, it delivers over 1,000 premium sounds to get you writing, performing, and producing right out of the box.

Key Features

• 49 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch for expressive playing

• 4 backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads + second-bank toggle (8 pads total) for dynamic beat control

• Nine programmable faders, eight encoders & 16 buttons—customizable on-the-fly via LCD feedback

• Four performance zones: create splits and layers to play multiple instruments simultaneously

• Dedicated Transpose/Octave controls; Pitch Bend & Modulation wheels for real-time expression

• Large backlit LCD display shows parameter assignments and performance data in real time

• Class-compliant USB bus-powered operation (optional 9 V DC adapter); MIDI Out & sustain input included

• Bundled with Native Instruments Komplete Elements (3 GB+ of studio-quality sounds)