Yamaha KX25 25-Key Keyboard MIDI Controller
Includes Cubase AI4, HALion One software and X Factor DVD. Built-in arpeggiator.
Overall User Ratings (based on 2 ratings)
Submitted September 3, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Cubase AI 4 couldn't be activated. You will be on your own after a month."
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It is an great USB/MIDI Keyboard except the plastic housing is kinda thin. The application software Cubase AI 4 That comes with this keyboard can't be activated. The activation webpage has been taken off by Steinberg. I'm wondering why Yamaha is still selling it with the Cubase AI 4. I emailed Steinberg and Yamaha to let them know about the activation problem. It has been several days with no reponse at all. I had the same problem of activating my other Steinberg product Cubase LE 4 several weeks ago. It took me 2 weeks to solve the problem. Finally Steinberg fixed the LE 4 webpage but not the AI 4 activation page.
So... finally yesterday I returned this keyboard to the seller. I don't want to wait another 2 weeks to have the activation done. Anyway I will keep my eyes on the activation webpage and I'll re-buy this keyboard after Steinberg or Yamaha have the Cubase AI 4 activation problem fixed.
Sound
n/a, It is a controller without sound generator and depense on what application you use.
Features
It comes with all the features that a MIDI controller should have. So far it is the first MIDI USB controller has the built-in appeggio.
Ease of Use
I don't think anybody will have the problem to operate it if you follow the manual instructions.
Quality
Yamaha always have better quality except the plastic housing is kinda thin.
Value
a little bit overpriced
Manufacturer Support
I emailed the Yamaha and Steinberg, it has been almost a week.... NO RESPONSE!!!!
The Wow Factor
I won't re-buy it unless I'm sure the Yamaha or the Steinberg has the Cubase AI 4 activation page fixed.
Musical Background:
professional
Musical Style:
all
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