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Top Features
the warmth of vintage keyboards combined with modern digital processing > aggressive new sound

512 single-sound patches and 256 layered patches > start playing right out of the box

intuitive real-time performance controls plus software editor > endless sound design possibilities

49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard > great playability

Pro Tools compatible USB audio/MIDI interface > ready for the stage and studio
The M-Audio Venom 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. You can even use Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.
* See latest compatibility information.

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Full Features

49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard

12-voice polyphony, each voice including:
    •    3 oscillators with 41 waveforms and 53 drum sounds sampled from vintage analog synths, FM digital synths, and drum machines
    •    pulse-width modulation, sync, FM, and ring modulation
    •    resonant multimode filter with tube saturation limiting
    ◦    12 dB/octave (2-pole) low pass
    ◦    12 dB/octave (2-pole) band pass
    ◦    12 dB/octave (2-pole) high pass
    ◦    24 dB/octave (4-pole) low pass
    ◦    24 dB/octave (4-pole) band pass
    ◦    24 dB/octave (4-pole) high pass
    •    3 LFOs with selectable sample-and-hold
    •    3 AHDSR envelopes
    •    16 modulation routes

4-part multitimbral operation with independent MIDI-syncable phrase sequencers

512 onboard Single patches

256 onboard Multi (layered) patches

2 global bus effects
    •    Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser

1 insert effect per multitimbral part (4 total)
    •    Compression, EQ, Distortion, Bit Reduction, Decimation

classic arpeggiator with up, down, and alternating patterns

tap-tempo and manual BPM control from top panel

built-in USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface (USB 1.1 backward compatible)
    •    2 x 2 24-bit, 44.1 kHz operation
    •    mic, instrument, and stereo line level inputs route to DAW
    •    synth sounds route to DAW
    •    DAW audio output mixes into main outputs
    •    stereo main audio outputs (1/4" TS)
    •    stereo headphone output (1/4" TRS)
    •    master volume knob; instrument and mic gain knobs
    •    MIDI In and MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)

large custom LCD

4 rotary encoders and 1 button for performance control and editing

dual-function octave up/down and transpose controls

assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels

sustain (1/4" TS) and expression (1/4" TRS) pedal inputs

included Vyzex Venom software editor
    •    arrange sounds into banks, rename patches, and save backups
    •    patch collider feature mashes up multiple patches to create new hybrid sounds
    •    16-cell modulation matrix offers comprehensive routing configurations
Compatibility

MME

ASIO

Core Audio/Core MIDI

Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 8 and higher


Minimum System Requirements (PC)

Venom Audio/MIDI USB Driver

Windows XP 32-bit (SP3)*, Windows Vista 32/64 (SP2), or Windows 7 32/64

1.8 GHz** multi-core processor

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.

** CPU may be higher for laptops. Avid suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.



Vyzex Venom Editor/Librarian

Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7

P4 equivalent processor

32-bit color graphics

1024x800 or larger display


Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

Venom Audio/MIDI USB Driver

Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2

1.8 GHz* multi-core processor

* CPU may be higher for laptops. Avid suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.



Vyzex Venom Editor/Librarian

OS X 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6

PowerPC G5 or Intel processor

1024x800 or larger display
Specifications

Line Outputs*

Max output level
+6 dBV

SNR and DR
-99 dB/99 dB

THD+N
+/-0.2 dB

Crosstalk
90 dB

Line Inputs

Max. input level
2.1 dBV

SNR and DR
-96 dB/96 dB

THD+N
-89 dB

Frequency response
+/-0.2 dB

Crosstalk
-90 dB

Headphone Outputs (into 32R)*

Max. output power
33 mW @ -88
THD

SNR and DR
-98 dB/98 dB

Frequency response
+/-0.2 dB

Crosstalk
-60 dB

Microphone Input at Min. Gain, No Pad (unless noted differently)

Max. input level
-2.2 dBu

SNR
-96 dB
-75 dB

DR
96 dB
75 dB

THD+N
-89 dB

Frequency response
+/-0.2 dB

Gain range
35 dB

Input impedance
5.0k ohms

Phantom power
N/A

Instrument Input at Min. Gain, No Pad (unless noted differently)

Max. input level
+10 dBV
-95 dB

DR
95 dB
83 dB

THD+N
-88 dB

Frequency response
+/-0.2 dB

Gain range
35 dB

Input impedance
1M ohms

* This device is capable of outputting +12 dBV on the line outputs and 66 mW on the headphones. At these levels, the output noise performance will increase by 6dB. The rated output specs (+6 dBV, 33 mW) reflect what is capable with only USB as the source.