Feature:
Sustain pedal that was sturdy and with authentic feel included.
3 independent volume faders for main, layer, and split, complete with bass and treble knobs, pitch bend and mod wheel. Earphone jacks were also really nice. It also doubles as a MIDI controller (Which I am using it more for.) Its feature-packed.
BUT
Hammer-action style needs a bit of getting used to
No stand included
No sound producing capabilities (you gotta hook it up to speakers or an amp.)
Quality:
For a sub 1k piano, its really very heavy-duty. It does not require a stand; it has 4 little studs ready to sit on your (long enough) desktop table.
Of course, its pretty heavy. Dont try testing its durability by dropping it.
Value:
For a stage piano with these much features and overall ok sounds, its definitely a good buy for the price.
Desirability:
I have a weakness for blue lights. This piano has it for effects and sound buttons.
It looks great from any angle.
But then again, who cares about how good it looks. Its how its suited to your preferences.
Sound:
Most of you out there would have heard from M-Audio that their piano sounds extremely great. Dead wrong. All the on-board piano sounds are extremely horrible especially in the mid-range. They sound tinged and fake.
BUT... Don't forget you get other sounds that comes along with it. And here is where I didnt gripe. The warm pad and strings are really lush and vibrant with added effects. As for the other sounds though (E-piano, Bass, Clavi, etc.), I find nothing too awesome about them.
Ease of Use:
Install the driver, plug in the cables and you are good to go.
However I dont really like the control interface. The blinking and numbers can get very confusing at times; especially if you are impatient in changing effects. However, just bear with it for once, set the reverb and chorus to the appropriate values you want and it saves the setting for you. That's where its nice.
Support:
M-Audio has one of the worst customer support. Out of 5 emails Ive sent, only 1 responded. It was a test though. I have no problems with my prokeys. Yet.
Overall:
Considering the way the hammer action keys work, this piano wont last through your whole career. But its really a good, good choice for any budget musician starting out and looking for a hammer action piano. It should keep you happy for at least 2 years.
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