Studiologic"s VMK 161 Plus is a 61 key hammer action controller. It"s lightweight and compact, perfect for the gigging musician or a space cramped project studio, but still has all of the wheels, sliders, knobs and controls to keep the most demanding keyboardist in control. Its world famous full size 61 key TP40GH keyboard with graded hammer action keys will give you a true piano like feeling. The VMK 161 Plus offers a unique and versatile controller environment enabling you to really connect with your music. Whether live or in the studio, the VMK 161 Plus provides all of the tactile controllers you will ever need. The VMK 161 Plus offers 30 Preset locations and comes pre programmed with a vast collection of presets for some of the most well known software applications on both MAC and piece platforms. In addition, the VMK 161 Plus offers you total control, with 8 knobs, 9 sliders, 8 buttons and 5 sequencer section buttons, all of which are programmable. A data entry dial and modulation/pitch joystick offers you even further opportunity for creative expression. The LCD Display is your control center monitor, where you can see all data entries in real time. Whatever you edit or change, you can see it directly in the bright display, constantly providing complete information about all current parameters. Very simple to understand and with easy access to all features, the control center is the nerve center for your production. All this, plus hardware that includes multiple pedal inputs and MIDI connectors, packed together in a stable yet lightweight housing, make the VMK 161 Plus the perfect choice for discriminating musicians.