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Many people like all-in-one packages to give them easy solutions to the tasks they have t o perform. ear Although these packages are fully compatible within themselves, they are n o t always the best solution because there are always compromises made somewhere along the line. The Evolution Music Creator Pro 49C USB software/hardware kit falls directly into this slot. The package works well but there are some limitations. The main feature of this kit is the MK-249C keyboard. It has 49 regular touch-sensitive keys, 12 assignable dials for realtime effect control, an assignable slider and modulation wheel, USB and MIDI out port, 10 memories for storing presets and octave up/down keys that will take the sound out o f the range o f human hearing. There are three software programs that come with this package — Sound Studio, which is basic sequencing and recording software; M u s i c Teacher, which teaches piano playing; and Music Planet, a n easy-to-use sample music
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disposal. Music Teacher is basic and Music Planet is more of a curiosity than a real musical tool. The MK-249C keyboard can be used as a MIDI controller, sending MIDI information to other MIDI devices, but you will need to buy a power adapter for it to do so. When using it hooked up to the computer, the keyboard gets its power from either the MIDI or USB cable. The Evolution Music Creator Pro 49C USB k i t is an entry-level package for people who want a complete kit in one box. It works fine, but I suspect that purchasers of this system will soon opt for a better software package with cooler and more diverse sounds and better recording capabilities. •
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