M-Audio Code 49

It has 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with pressure sensitivity and aftertouch, plus four assignable keyboard zones for splits or layers. That makes it a controller for expressive software instruments rather than a standalone piano with built-in speakers.

The Code 49 includes 16 backlit drum pads, 8 assignable rotary encoders, 9 faders, an XY pad, transport controls, and an expression-pedal input. Those controls can send MIDI to a DAW, synth, or plugin instead of merely playing notes.

Yes, it is a USB MIDI controller with transport and assignable controls that can be mapped to a DAW such as Ableton Live, Logic, or Pro Tools. The exact mapping depends on the software template and setup, but the hardware sends MIDI rather than audio.

It is an older Code-series controller, and current retailer reference pages such as Sweetwater list the Code 49 as no longer available or out of stock. A used unit should be checked for the USB cable, power and MIDI operation, and the condition of its keybed, pads, and encoders.