Item: EMU7705
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46 People rated this product :
8 out of 10
4 People wrote reviews
10 out of 10
Feature:
Has the same features as any other midi controller I guess (more knobs and such then the M-Audio), and for the price you just can NOT beat it.
Quality:
I'm pretty new to midi controllers and keyboards in general, but the build seems pretty stable. The keys have a much better feel to them than the crappy Casio that I practiced on before. Not grand piano, but I still love it.
I did have some beef with this though. When I got it, there were some slight discoloration spots on it, especially under the Xboard logo. You cant really tell from far away but it still bugs me that it was like it when I bought it.
Value:
I really dont know what makes a keyboard good, but my ~170 dollars when a long way this time, I can tell that already. This deal is just too freakin good to pass up. If you're looking for a midi keyboard for around 100-200 dollars, look no further.
Desirability:
Putting the discoloration spots aside, it looks pretty cool. If you're sitting in a crowd and watching someone play one of these, you wont really think it's "sexy" haha cuz all you'll see is those open sockets.
Sound:
Gave a 9 rather than a ten because of the annoying latency. I dont have ASIO or anything so it's probably just my computer. This is the only keyboard I've owned so I have nothing to compare it to, but the feel of everything - knobs, wheels, slider, keys - only one word: incredible.
Ease of Use:
I haven't used the bundled software yet. I've been using my other VSTs and it works perfectly fine with them (other than the latency issues I mentioned earlier but that's probably my computer hardware). Knowing nothing of midi controllers, I was able to get this thing working in around 5 minutes effortlessly.
Support:
Dunno, haven't had to call them yet, but that booklet that it came with has a lot of general information in there. It'd probably help you before any call to tech support.
Overall:
I really hope I dont have to replace this board any time soon, mainly because I dont have much money. But also because it's an amazing board. The others have said that it's made CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP but maybe they're spoiled by $1000+ boards? Cuz I cant tell.
I was first going to buy one of the M-Audio boards because I was low on money but then I realized that I wont be able to make any cool Mars Volta-ish effects without some knobs and stuff, so I got this (what I consider to definately be an upgrade). Looking back, I would've deeply regretted buying the M-Audio.
Submitted: 8/27/2007
Style of Music: Progressive
6 out of 10
"Lots of potential for home based studio. I don't recommend for regular gigging due to build and power problems."
Quality:
Cheap plastic, but what do I expect for $150?
Within the first 8 months, gigging every weekend, the board will no longer accept external power supplies. I have to use batteries. Problems happen with stuck notes to my Triton Pro X anytime the batteries even think they are low. I put new batteries in every second gig and turn off the unit between sets and between songs where i know I am not going to use the board!
Haven't used it in a home studio environment, but that is where it is going to be relegated. I will be looking for a replacement board soon.
Value:
For the money, and a home studio, could be a good thing. I don't recommend for frequent outside gigging.
Ease of Use:
Haven't used much of the programmability as I play live and am 'midi/synth challenged' Was able to quickly figure how to turn off aftertouch etc.
Overall:
Haven't used it in a home studio environment, but that is where it is going to be relegated. I will be looking for a replacement board soon.
Submitted: 11/30/2006
Style of Music: 70's 80's Cover/party
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