8 assignable knobs. 8 assignable sliders. Pitch and modulation wheels.
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Feature:
It didn't come with a sustain pedal like the Fatar SL-161 did, but overall this thing beats the Fatar SL-161 hands down. Make sure to order a seperate sustain pedal for the Radium.
The assignable knobs and sliders are impressive, this opens up new possibilities during performance and recording.
Quality:
Very good quality, light yet sturdy controller. The 8 sliders are plastic and slide somewhat smoothly, and the 8 knobs are rubber and feel fine during the full range of travel. There is no center stop on the knobs, but that is ok because center position on the knob might not correspond to center on the software anyhow (but there may be a way to make that happen).
Value:
This is definitely worth the price, it is $10 cheaper than the Fatar SL-161 and a far better quality item with more features.
Desirability:
It looks really good. It is more compact than the Fatar, lighter, and still sturdy plastic. It is light grey and looks just fine.
Sound:
When hooked to Propellerhead's Reason and a hi-fi system, it has to sound good.
Support:
I dont know about m-audio support, but I do know that zZounds has done a great job replacing a defective set of Fatar Studiologic SL-161 keyboards (yes I tried 2 of them) with this thing which has way more options and is overall a better quality keyboard. My props to the zZounds customer support and returns department.
Overall:
On its own this keyboard does the job and then some. In comparison to the Fatar Studiologic SL-161, the M-audio Radium absolutely rules.
Just dont forget to pick up a nice sustain pedal (should run approx $28 from zZounds)
Style of Music: ambient
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Feature:
It can be powered thru USB, that I can work anywhere with my IBM X31 sub note book. It is very light and it has all those physical controlers on it. Which is really great to work with reason and other soft synthersizers.
Quality:
Builty in nice condition. It is very small in its depth so it does not look nice on my regular key board stand.^^ The key feel is not that good. It was a little hard to get a very short note. but think about the price.
Value:
If you work with soft synthesizers Radium is just a great gear to have.
Sound:
No sound included
Support:
Never got the support. I think it would be great.
Submitted: 8/15/2003
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