M-Audio Oxygen 61 v3 USB Keyboard MIDI Controller

The M-Audio Oxygen 61 vs3 49 key USB keyboard MIDI controller features eight assignable knobs, nine assignable faders plus dedicated transport and much more.

Overall User Ratings (based on 16 ratings)
  • Overall:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    0.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    2 out of 5 stars
Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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Submitted August 16, 2012 by Adam B in Miami, FL

"Oxygen 61 USB MIDI Keyboard"

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this keyboard because I needed a MIDI controller for my studio. The sliders and knobs feel good, but the keys are cheap and it is reflected in the price. The unit is lightweight and easy to use, the controller is recognized by most DAW software on the market and the USB connectivity makes setup real quick. Now, the reason I give it mediocre reviews in terms of features, value, and the wow factor is because it does not have ANY MIDI ports on it whatsoever. No sound rating because the unit does not reproduce sounds. For $160, I hoped I would at least get a MIDI OUT port. No In, Out, or Thru ports on this unit severely limits its use in my studio. I would describe the unit as a USB controller, because it will not interface with any MIDI devices whatsoever.

Musical Background:

14 years music production and sound engineering, guitar

Musical Style:

rock, hip hop, electronic music
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