This has been an amazing keyboard and midi controller for professional music production and live performance. It's MIDI2 compliant and output through USB 2.0 in addition to the standard MIDI interface. Whether going directly into a PC or into a DAW, it works flawlessly. ALSO INCLUDED: Pro Line PL400 Keyboard Stand (about a $60 value) It has a lightweight portable design, a generous selection of high quality sounds and advanced storage features. It's an ideal primary or additional instrument for the songwriter, arranger, live performance musician, studio musician, or beginner. Yamaha S08 88-key Programmable Synthesizer at a Glance: Balanced hammer action keyboard and over 749 great sounds Easy to use, with large LCD screen and ample controllers Included PC software for editing voices and sequencing Balanced hammer action keyboard and over 749 great sounds The Yamaha S08 features an 88-key balanced hammer design with Initial Touch , plus full 64-note polyphony. Yamaha's AWM2 tone generation, over 749 incredible sounding voices and 31 drum kits, full XG and GM2 compatibility, stereo sampled pianos and drums - many of which are identical to those found on higher-end synthesizer products in Yamaha's S-series - provide excellent building blocks for song production and performance. You can create your own sounds and store them in any of the S08's 128 user-voice memory locations. Onboard effects include chorus, reverb and variations. Easy to use, with large LCD screen and ample controllers The S08 features panel switches, a large LCD display, and controllers that include pitch bend, a mod wheel and a numeric keypad, to provide full control and quick access to all functions. Connections include MIDI in/out/thru, stereo headphone out, foot switch, and foot controller. The S08 also includes a SmartMedia card slot that allows the introduction of new sounds and the direct playback of SMF sequence files. Included PC software for editing voices and sequencing Compatible...