Feature:
Very spartan as far as controls and user interface. Does not have control parameters to access features in softsynths. But as far as a straight controller, has enough features like splits and zones to be useful.
Quality:
In general it is a well built unit. There is one common problem, the power on reset does not work well on some units, IE you have to turn it on a few times before you can play it. However, there is a simple fix, listed on the web, I performed it on mine and not had the problem since. I did have one key that did not sound (velocity=0), but again fixed it. Mind you, this is a 4 year old keyboard, the new ones probably fixed these issues.
Value:
At the current price, under 400, I would buy it.
Desirability:
It is not the sexiest and flashiest piece of gear. But if you want a good piano feel and response for under $500, this would be a good choice. I would not recommend it for heavy gigging, but nice for a studio or living room.
Sound:
It has no internal sounds, but has a good piano feel. Not spongy like cheap controllers.
Ease of Use:
Setting parameters is not intuitive, you must scroll through many up and down buttons, and it has a simple LED interface. Once set up, all you have to do is play it.
Support:
I have not contacted them yet
Overall:
I would also recommend also buying a low end controller with many knobs and sliders as well to use with soft synths. And you need a MIDI interface (this does not have USB). Then you have the best of both worlds. There are some products that are coming out that claim to be piano weighted and have the knobs, but I've heard the key response is not as good as the Fatar.
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