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MAudio Radium 61-Key USB Controller
8 assignable knobs. 8 assignable sliders. Pitch and modulation wheels.
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Radium is a new breed of controller. Designed to meet the needs of today's electronic musicians, Radium puts you in control of any 16 MIDI-assignable parameters within your favorite software programs. Radium is also a USB MIDI interface that speaks directly with your computer without any extra devices. You don't need a separate MIDI interface for this keyboard -- it IS the MIDI interface.
Features:
61-note keyboard
8 knobs and 8 sliders assignable to any MIDI parameters
Pitch and modulation wheels
USB port routes 16 channels of MIDI I/O directly to and from your computer
MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from Radium to control external gear
Separate MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external gear -- no separate interface needed
Octave up and down buttons extend keyboard range
Fully functional, 61-key MIDI controller keyboard sends all MIDI messages, such as modulation, pitch-bend, MIDI volume and more
Keyboard doubles as a data input device
Lightweight -- easy to take wherever the music is
Power the Radium with the USB port or 9VDC power supply
Flexibility and control
Radium is perfect for applications like real-time soft synth control, virtual mixing, drum programming, live performance and more. The keyboard even doubles as an intuitive user interface, making control assignments a breeze.
Soft Synths
Software synths are very much a reality -- and along with them come dozens of parameters just begging to be tweaked. Radium lets you leave the tedium of the mouse behind and put your hands on any 16 MIDI parameters of your choice in real time.
Getting Deeper
Radium makes it easier for you to get deeper into your software programs. Unleash the full potential of your musical tools and push your creativity to the limit.
Live Performance
Radium gives you more freedom of expression on the stage than you've ever had before. And at only 8 pounds, Radium won't break your back.
Programming Drums
Why take hours to program drums with a mouse? Now you can use Radium to play grooves into your software in real time. Then use the eight knobs and eight sliders to manipulate the dynamics, feel, effects and more.
Hardware Access
Synthesists can use Radium to put their hands on parameters normally buried deep within their hardware. Now it's easy to express yourself without having to navigate through dozens of menus.
Virtual Mixing
Who wants to mix with a mouse? Now you can use Radium's eight sliders to control your virtual faders. Radium's knobs can also control pan, effects send amount and much more.
Easy Control
Controls in the USB Keystation series aren't buried mysteriously in obscure menus. The keys have a second layer of functions, allowing you to program MIDI control information directly from the black and whites.
Here's how it works:
Press the MIDI/Select button.
Press the note on the keyboard with label corresponds to the parameter you wish to change.
Use the Data Entry slider to select the value or enter numeric values by pressing the keys labeled with numbers.
Simple and elegant!
Weight: 7.1 lbs.
System Requirements
PC: Available USB Port and Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Macintosh: Native USB Port, Mac OS 9.1 or later using OMS 2.3.7 or later; OS X or later
***All MAudio USB products send or receive version 1.0 USB information but can be used with version 2.0, though will not take advantage of the additional 2.0 benefits.
Features:
61-note keyboard
8 knobs and 8 sliders assignable to any MIDI parameters
Pitch and modulation wheels
USB port routes 16 channels of MIDI I/O directly to and from your computer
MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from Radium to control external gear
Separate MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external gear -- no separate interface needed
Octave up and down buttons extend keyboard range
Fully functional, 61-key MIDI controller keyboard sends all MIDI messages, such as modulation, pitch-bend, MIDI volume and more
Keyboard doubles as a data input device
Lightweight -- easy to take wherever the music is
Power the Radium with the USB port or 9VDC power supply
Flexibility and control
Radium is perfect for applications like real-time soft synth control, virtual mixing, drum programming, live performance and more. The keyboard even doubles as an intuitive user interface, making control assignments a breeze.
Soft Synths
Software synths are very much a reality -- and along with them come dozens of parameters just begging to be tweaked. Radium lets you leave the tedium of the mouse behind and put your hands on any 16 MIDI parameters of your choice in real time.
Getting Deeper
Radium makes it easier for you to get deeper into your software programs. Unleash the full potential of your musical tools and push your creativity to the limit.
Live Performance
Radium gives you more freedom of expression on the stage than you've ever had before. And at only 8 pounds, Radium won't break your back.
Programming Drums
Why take hours to program drums with a mouse? Now you can use Radium to play grooves into your software in real time. Then use the eight knobs and eight sliders to manipulate the dynamics, feel, effects and more.
Hardware Access
Synthesists can use Radium to put their hands on parameters normally buried deep within their hardware. Now it's easy to express yourself without having to navigate through dozens of menus.
Virtual Mixing
Who wants to mix with a mouse? Now you can use Radium's eight sliders to control your virtual faders. Radium's knobs can also control pan, effects send amount and much more.
Easy Control
Controls in the USB Keystation series aren't buried mysteriously in obscure menus. The keys have a second layer of functions, allowing you to program MIDI control information directly from the black and whites.
Here's how it works:
Press the MIDI/Select button.
Press the note on the keyboard with label corresponds to the parameter you wish to change.
Use the Data Entry slider to select the value or enter numeric values by pressing the keys labeled with numbers.
Simple and elegant!
Technical Info
Size: 36 in. (w) x 8.5 in. (d) x 2.5 in. (h)Weight: 7.1 lbs.
System Requirements
PC: Available USB Port and Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Macintosh: Native USB Port, Mac OS 9.1 or later using OMS 2.3.7 or later; OS X or later
***All MAudio USB products send or receive version 1.0 USB information but can be used with version 2.0, though will not take advantage of the additional 2.0 benefits.
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MAudio Radium 61-Key USB Controller Reviews
10 out of 10
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"The Radium is Radiant"
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)
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
10 out of 10
"Great! Great!"
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.
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: 08/15/2003
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