M-Audio Accent Module | USB MIDI Piano Sound Module
When players want to convert their standalone MIDI controller into a stage piano, free from the restrictive encumbrance of a laptop computer, the M-Audio Accent Module is the perfect solution.
This compact unit easily connects to any USB or 5-pin MIDI controller. With 20 built-in voices, it has the ability to split or layer two voices simultaneously, plus it includes the superb, world-renowned AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure VSTs.
Technical Specs
Inputs / Outputs USB Port: Connect to a USB MIDI controller keyboard to play the sounds on the Accent Module MIDI In: Connect this to the MIDI output of an external MIDI keyboard using a standard MIDI cable Main Out: use a 1/4” line-level outputs to connect to powered speakers or an amplifier system Aux Input: Use a 1/8” stereo cable to connect an external audio source here, such as a drum machine, media player, or CD player Kensington Lock: Attach a security cable to the Accent Module Voices (Sounds): 20 Piano Electric Piano MKII Smooth Clavinet Clean Organ Overdriven Organ String Staccato String Pizzicato String Pad Harmonica Fretless Bass Electric Bass Clean Guitar Synth String Synth Lead Synth Brass Synth Bass Percussive Pad Percussive Synth Drums Preset Locations: 32 1-20: Default voices 21-32: Blank Assignable Button Colors: 13 Light Green Green Turquoise Cyan Azure Blue Purple Pink Rose Red Orange Yellow White Power: 12V DC, 1A, center-positive Dimensions (width x depth x height): 14.35” x 5.75” x 3.25” Weight: 3.6 lbs
Box Contents
Accent Module Power Adapter User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual
Product Features
- USB MIDI hosting-when connected via USB, it powers and communicates with controller
- Connect any USB MIDI or 5-Pin MIDI controller to create music without the need for a laptop
- 20 built-in voices, with the ability to split or layer up to three voices simultaneously
- Includes AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure samples
- ¼” Headphone output for silent practicing
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Mixed Feelings I bought this on Black Friday for $150.I had been wanting to try a module because I was getting tired of having to move my workstation to every gig. I decided to give this a try despite the lack of demonstrational videos on the “Accent” products.I must say that the sounds are EXTREMELY close to what you would expect out of a “General MIDI” sound bank. It was really disappointing.For me, the most important sounds in any keyboard are the Piano sound and the…
The piano sound is fantastic. I use it with and M-Audi 88 key keyboard when I want to play without midi controllers up to the computer. It does a lot more things that I have used it for to date such as layering sounds and split keyboard. The instructions it comes with (can also be downloaded from M Audio’s site) are not very good and if they were better, I would be more inclined to use more of the features. If anyone knows of a good source of information about programming the module, please…