Evolution eKeys 37-Key MIDI Controller

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eKeys is the perfect keyboard and software starter pack for home computer users who would love to play and create music but have never known where to begin. A wide selection of music software is included which has been designed to appeal to any age-group. Whether you want to learn to play the piano, have fun with pre-school nursery rhymes, create your own compositions or mix together the included library of professionally recorded samples, eKeys does it all.

The eKeys Keyboard
It's a lightweight USB keyboard with 37 mini keys and will fit in with any computer setup due to its compact design. Installation couldn't be easier. The attached USB cable simply plugs in to any available USB socket on your computer and because the keyboard is Class compliant, installation is automatic in Windows XP and Mac OS X. Drivers have also been included for Windows 95/98/ME/2000 and Apple Mac OS 9.1 or later. Once installation has been completed, the keyboard is ready to use with the included software or any standard music package.

The eKeys software suite for Mac

Music Planet

Strom 2 (Demo)

NI B4 Organ (demo, OS9 only)

NI FM-7 synth (demo, OS9 only)

The eKeys software suite for PC

Sound Studio II VST

Music Teacher

Music Planet

Reason 2.0 (Demo)

Strom 2 (Demo)

NI FM-7 synth (demo)

MusicPlanet 1.02 Software

For: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP & MAC OS9

Evolution MusicPlanet is a keyboard and software package that allows you to play and mix together different sounds.

The MusicPlanet CD-ROM read more includes six different sets of "ready-to-mix" professionally recorded sounds which will transform your PC into your very own music machine. You can create an amazing musical mix absolutely live, plus the easy to use record features let you record your composition so it can be played back and enjoyed again and again. One sound set even turns the keyboard into your own 49 key classical piano. Doing your piano practice has never been so much fun! read less

MusicPlanet 1.02 PC System Minimum Requirements

Pentium (or compatible) 166Mhz or higher.

Windows 95 (with 64Mb RAM) Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP (with 32 Mb RAM)

A Direct X compatible soundcard

Speakers (or a BIG sound system)

Apple Mac System Requirements

Power Macintosh G3 or better, running OS9

Sound Studio II System Requirements

Pentium II 300MHz or higher (if using VST plug-ins then 500MHz or higher)

128MB RAM

Windows 95 or higher

Approved MME or ASIO compliant soundcard

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 626-633-9055

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (24 ratings)
Submitted May 11, 2013 by A C in Boston, MA

"works on mac osx plug and play, reasonable price, have had it for 8 years"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I had this eKeys 37 keyboard since 2005, when I was running XP. I recently upgraded to Mac OSX and it was plug and play in garage band. I expected to have all sorts of driver issues cause it was so old, but it worked with no problems. Quality and price is reasonable. I believe I paid $40 for it from Muscians Friend. It's been used on/off for making sound effects in apps and dabbing in music (not a heavy duty user). Does its job and has lasted the test of time through 3 machines. Manufacturers always emailed me back with driver downloads when lost the drivers in 2007.

Musical Background:

game designer

Musical Style:

rock, rap, ethnic, hip hop, classical, sound effects
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