M-Audio Keystation 88 Pro 88-Key Controller

9 assignable faders. 24 assignable rotary dials. USB port.

Item: MDOKEYSTAT88

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126 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

21 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Bulky, unattractive, but a bang for the buck. Works fine for me."

Feature:
There are lots of knobs, buttons, and even 88 weighted keys. I have to say the velocity and feel are not top notch. But for $300 (on sale), it's a hell of a deal. There's no aftertouch either so I give it an 8.

Quality:
It is big. Recommend keeping the packaging to move it around. Hasn't gotten any damage on it yet so I am happy with it.

Value:
I like it for piano playing (88 keys), but I wish I would have gotten a smaller one with after touch for synth playing. Looking back on it, the Line 6 kb37 would have been pretty cool. I am content with this one though.

Desirability:
no sexiness to it. Who cares?

Sound:
I rated a 3 on sound because it doesn't have any sound. Fine with me. It is a great midi controller.

Ease of Use:
If you don't know how to wire up a midi controller to a soft synth, it may take you a few days to get everything down (it's very easy if you are the slightest bit computer savvy) It is big so it is hard to put it near you computer. I have mine to the side of my computer right now and it works good for the price.

Support:
I gave a ten because I have never had to contact tech support.

Overall:
Probably will use this for the rest of my life unless I get a hardware synth, which I probably won't.

Submitted: 6/8/2008

Style of Music: Metal, Rock, Techno, Dance, Pop

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"For the MIDI guys, not the synth lovers."

Feature:
Enough nobs and sliders no matter what your doing. Only 10 presets but if your more on the digital side of this product, you can save presets on your cpu and swap them out that way, the M-audio software helps alot as well.

Quality:
Everythings held up fine so far, its a heavy board, probably not a great gig board but I dont use mine for that.

Value:
For its rediculously cheap price, you get a very decent board. I got mine used and it works fine.

Desirability:
It looks very nice, actually looks more expensive than it is.

Sound:
No sound, its a controller

Ease of Use:
Plug the USB in and go, doesnt even need a power cable. People seem to be saying great action and bad action in all these reviews. What I would say is that if your an acoustic or grand piano player you'll like the key action or get accustomed to it much easier than a non-weighted board. Personally I cannot use non-weighted keys because they are far too light and I always hit keys I dont want to. Its not exactly like an acoustic piano but its close and the keys have a nice heavy feel. Those with classically trained fingers won't have a problem making these keys do what you want. If you are normally a synth player with non-weighted, or lightly/semi weighted keys, you will probably hate this board, these keys are much heavier than you will be used too and will feel "clunky". They are a bit noisy but nothing even semi-loud wont immediately drown out. Mine have held up to alot of Beethoven and Mozart so far and still no breaks or sticks.

Support:
Havent needed it yet

Overall:
So there are how many other weighted 88key MIDI controllers out there? 3? I wasnt going to waste money getting a keyboard with sounds that I would never use, so i saved a bunch of cash. I use Apples new Logic Pro 8 with this board and using Mainstage is all you really need to program this boards nobs sliders and splits. Its SO FREAKING EASY WITH THE RIGHT SOFTWARE!!! If your doing it through the synth then your not using this board for what its meant for, this is for people who use the computer vs the syth itself, not the other way around. Take all the money you would spend on an expensive synth and go spend it on a good cpu and software, this thing and a laptop will rock your socks off and make much better sounds than any board. Softsynth sounds are way ahead of on-board sounds in quality and variety and much easier to customize. My setup sits beside an acoustic piano I never use anymore because I have at least 12 different Piano sounds I can use that sound like $40,000 grand pianos.

Submitted: 12/5/2007

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The new Keystation Pro 88 is the first USB master MIDI controller designed specifically to let you perform, program and mix music directly with your computer. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned pro or just ready to take your music to the next level, our 88-key hammer action is so expressive that you simply won't want to stop playing it. And the complement of 59 (yes, 59) assignable controls delivers more than enough tactile command over your favorite soft synths and digital audio sequencers like Reason and Live. This bus-powered master controller unifies everything you need to experience the full potential of today's virtual studios-and at a price and weight lighter than you'd expect.

Features
88-key hammer-action, velocity-sensitive keyboard

24 MIDI-assignable rotary controllers

22 MIDI-assignable buttons

9 MIDI-assignable Alps faders

MIDI-assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels

MIDI-assignable foot switch and foot pedal inputs

Controllers assignable to MIDI controllers, notes, transport controls, program changes (including LSB and MSB), sys-ex, and RPN/NRPN

Independent MIDI channel assign for all controllers

Four keyboard zones for layers and splits

Multiple dynamic velocity curves

Large custom LCD displays controller number, assigned controller, edit icons and edit values

10 memory locations for saving all controller assignments

Sys-ex memory dump transmits the complete memory contents for backup purposes

Free Enigma editor software for unlimited storage

+/- 11 semi-tone transposition

Dedicated buttons allow program and bank changes on the fly

Control Mute function mutes the output of all controllers so you can position them to the desired value before tweaking

Snap Shot button transmits all current controller settings

Fader Drawbar mode reverses the faders for realistic operation of organ emulators such as NI B4

MIDI In port

MIDI Out port can drive external MIDI gear or be used as USB to MIDI Out interface

General MIDI 1 and 2 compatible

USB class compliant-no drivers required for Windows XP or Mac OS X

Drivers also included for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9

Powered via USB bus (cable included) or optional 9V power supply

Lightweight for its features?only 47 lbs.

Technical Info

Size (L x W x H): 57 x 13 x 5.9 in.

Weight: 47 lbs

Compatibility
MME
Mac OS X Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirement (PC)
Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP1)

Minimum System Requirement (Mac)
OS 9.2.2 with OMS 2.3.8 (included)
OS X 10.1.5 or greater
* native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported
Quality, affordable control, from M-Audio! All include bus-powered USB connections for MIDI-mapped routing. The Keystation 61 features solid, responsive synth-action keys, while the 49-key version adds an integrated 2x2 audio interface with XLR, 1/4", and RCA inputs, plus direct hardware monitoring. The Keystation 88es offers full size, hammer-action piano-style keys, and the Keystation Pro 88 adds intuitive, tactile faders, knobs, and buttons—as well as a large, custom LCD display. Whether you desire 49-key simplicity or full-size piano-style MIDI control, the M-Audio Keystation systems provide smart functionality at great prices!

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