I am basing my 10 rating strictly on the keyboard itself and not the software that's included. The overall design of this controller is brilliant..very solid,compact and simple,but with very smooth controls and fantastic full size keys with semi-weighted action....I am really surprised and amazed by this keyboard!!

The EnergyXT DAW that came with this keyboard is virtually useless without the upgrade. The upgrade was a nightmare,as the upgrade is NOT available for download directly from their website! You pay for the license first,and then you wait for someone from the company to send it to you via e-mail(whenever they feel like getting around to it). I waited a week for them to send me the upgrade and when I received it,I spent another week trying to install it and it never worked(I have Windows 7). I finally got my refund,but I'll never deal with EnergyXT again.The DAW's simplicity is nice,but since it is such an unstable program,it's a sick joke....my advice; stay far away from EnergyXT & save your money for a program that is known to work.

The build quality is the best I've ever seen for the money.

The keyboard itself is the best value out there.

Behringer is EnergyXT's distributor,so you'll have to deal with EnergyXT directly....they are helpful,but very slow.

Veteran keyboardist,recording enthusiast..studio musician

various

Its just a midi controller

no pads, but it has plenty of knobs!

Its pretty much plug and play, at least on macs.

The only real con here is the pitch bend is kindof loud, and the keys make some noise, but the feel is fine and has plenty of resistance.

Worth it. 19

Its bright metallic red ! Would easily match a nord lead.

hobbyist

techno

this is a midi controller, so it doesn't have sounds.

it hasn't worked for me, despite hours of trying with online searches, manuals, forums etc..

does not sync smoothly to mac.. doesn't connect to midi sound module at all.. very difficult to get any information from their website. It is mind blowing that the company offers no instructions in their manuals at all..especially for a keyboard with the unusual aspect of not having a display window...you would think that they would explain various operations in detail since it limited in visual feedback

ok, i give this a 3 because when i unpacked it, it felt pretty solid..heavier than i imagined..the knobs etc seem pretty tough..BUT.. one of the keys ( A note in middle of keyboard)only works if you push realllllly hard..making the device virtually useless..I will be returning it asap

the price is cheaper than everyone else, and the product is unusable..what a bargain.

ok, behringer takes the cake for giving you the run around..no phone numbers..only endless, poorly designed 'support' areas..this aspect may have been the most frustrating of all..even more than the keyboard arriving broken..easily the worst experience I've ever had with a musical instrument company.

it's red.

No sound as its a midi keyboard

Well built for the price

Works perfect with iPad 2 garageband an with provided software without any problems

Looks great well built for the price

Great price for what you get

None needed

Works perfect with iPad 2 without any extra power