![]() ![]() The control surface is attractive, a lot of faders, knobs, buttons and pads.Ĭomes with a DVD, the manual can be downloaded from the site. This is a midi controller keyboard 61 keys, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch. Purchased for less than 150 euros in almost new Cygnus, it seems to me an excellent investment! This keyboard fulfills my expectations very clear and there is a safe bet that I will still find two or three programming tips to help my driving both players. This is my first USB master keyboard (because I was using my arranger and my WS = Contact for this purpose and Engine2 led me to consider a concept at hand, WS = two pieces trigger a keyboard and a PC heart / motor with two players / samplers). As I also edited the UG (pdf) paper version linked). if you want to play directly by connecting a USB cable to your computer, you may be disappointed have paid dearly for immediate use and not not a priori obvious!Ī few months of use and I discovered the possibilities. Ī true flat so we must wrestle = learning function keys and programming READING manual (download). The ModWheel more useful to go chopper inflections complex nuances progs, is very responsive and precise as the assignable aftertouch (a real treat for the nuanced playing). įaders dedicated zones and buttons select / deselect each zone allow a live mix and fade in / out very easy. įor my part, I program areas in splits and layers (4 in total) each with isolation function pitch one octave + / - and a midi channel (which you can stack a lot of progs / voices / arpegios / loops) Kontakt and Engine2. you have to go download the UG (User Guide), pdf 50 pages in French, on the site of M-Audio = absolutely necessary if we want to draw something the beast!Ĭonfiguration not too complex but requires real learning (see above question in the user manual). I had a little trouble getting used to the touch through, however, it allows very pretty shades (attack and aftertouch) when it suits his game instrument that is controlled and the most subtle nuances of animated pads certain Kontakt collections are well restored. ĭirect link mode announced not too motivated me, since I do not use Cubase and other typical platforms computer music = I bought used for driving and Kontakt Engine2 on my computer (this is a pure machine "mechanical", "physical" driving my boxes sounds). even if it is light, it is very solid!Ī good compromise as an additional keyboard, relatively (trans) portable, in any case much more easily than my Tyros4 and Korg Kronos. Knowing what I know, I would buy again this controller.Ħ1 keys springs, clear screen, faders, buttons, pads, a pitch bend and modulation wheel. I've tried different midi controllers, this remains one of my favorite of all time for its price and quality. Precision and quality of the sound isn't present because this is a midi controller, but the control over your DAW functions is amazingly managed. ![]() My opinion about the value for the price is awesome, pretty cheap product for its quality and features, one of the best midi controllers for this price range. Useful blue screen for controlling your work flow to achieve faster results. The drum pads are well placed, the quality of the surface feels nice to the finger, the only down side is the size of the drum pads, sometimes you can hit the wrong pad if you're not careful. Great design made by M-audio as well, the material seems durable and high quality. I really like the 61 semi-weighted keys that feel very realistic and close to an acoustic piano, great sensitivity response, those 9 faders and 8 knobs help the user to get away from keyboard and mouse.Īnother thing that I found quite amazing is the Direct Link Mode that automatically connects the knobs and buttons to your DAW functions. The selection is straight forward, very easy to catch, you get a blue little screen in the center of the controller where you can control your patches. The manual included with the midi controller provides additional information regarding the knobs, the midi response and its features. The general setup is extremely easy with no additional requires. ![]() There are two type of controls, both midi and pedal based. Some of the features that motivated my choice were the 61 semi weighted keys with a very delicate touch and sensitivity response. ![]()
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