The Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone, from seasoned producers to young creators starting their first beats. Its compact, lightweight design suits both stage and studio, and it is a cost-effective way for producers and students in Kenya to take hands-on control of their DAW and virtual instruments. The 49-key, velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keyboard feels more like an instrument than a controller, accurately conveying every dynamic nuance of a performance. Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons expand the range to a full four octaves without menus or shift keys, while pitch bend and modulation wheels add expressive control. An assignable data encoder and volume slider put mixing and sound-shaping parameters at your fingertips, and the Edit key unlocks up to 14 performance-related control parameters, all displayed on a three-digit LED readout. For added versatility, the Carbon 49 includes traditional MIDI Out for vintage gear and modules, plus a sustain pedal input, and runs entirely on USB bus power - no power adapter needed. Key Features: - 49 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys - Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons - Pitch bend and modulation wheels - Assignable data encoder and volume slider - MIDI Out and sustain pedal connections - USB bus powered, no adapter required - Bundled with Native Instruments Komplete Elements software