M-Audio Venom - 12-Voice 49-Key Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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® M-Powered™* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.

* Requires Pro Tools M-Powered 8 or higher.

• 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

Venom Audio/MIDI USB Driver (PC)

• Windows XP 32-bit (SP3)*, Windows Vista 32/64 (SP2), or Windows 7 32/64
• 1.8 GHz multi-core processor**

Venom Audio/MIDI USB Driver (Mac)

* 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 (PC)

Vyzex Venom Editor/Librarian (Mac)

• Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2
• 1.8 GHz multi-core Intel processor**
  • Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
  • P4 equivalent processor
  • 32-bit color graphics
  • 1024x800 or larger display
  • OS X 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6
  • PowerPC G5 or Intel processor
  • 1024x800 or larger display

What's in the Box?

• Venom synthesizer
• Printed quick start guide
• M-Audio Synthesizer CD containing Vyzex Venom software editor, audio control panel, software drivers, installer/uninstaller, user guide and other documentation
• USB cable
• Power supply

Line Outputs*

• Max output level +6 dBV
• SNR and DR -99 dB/99 dB
• THD+N -91 dB
• Frequency response +/-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
• SNR -95 dB -83 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.