The M-Audio Hammer 88 is a 88-key hammer-action USB/MIDI controller. The Hammer 88 is a premium, no-compromise keyboard controller that is ideal for professional, semi-pro players or students seeking the realistic grand piano feel to use with virtual instruments or sound modules. At the heart of Hammer 88 are 88 velocity-sensitive, fully-weighted hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to capture every subtle nuance of your performance, while providing the unmatched response of a traditional grand piano—classic feel fused with the unrivalled sonic capabilities of virtual instruments. This is the perfect combination for producers and performers to experience their plugin collection like never before.