M-AUDIO Keystation 88 Full Size 88-Note Keyboard ( Windows PC / Mac )

by M-Audio

Product Features

• Full size, 88-note velocity sensitive keyboard provides an authentic playing experience, with hammer action fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players
• 4 zones accommodate up to 4 layers or splits per patch
• Includes 9 faders, 24 rotary controllers and 22 buttons
• 12 key data entry pad
• Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, sustain pedal and controller pedals are all fully assignable
• Full size, 88-note velocity sensitive keyboard provides an authentic playing experience
• 12 key data entry pad. Hammer action fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players
• 4 zones accommodate up to 4 layers or splits per patch. With hammer action fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players

Product Details

• Item Weight: 60 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 60 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001N7SWE
• Item model number: US71020
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,892 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #90 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Computer Recording > MIDI Controllers

Product Description

M-Audio's Keystation Pro 88 is an 88-key hammer-action USB powered MIDI controller with features that make it the most comprehensive and competitive product of it's kind. The response of the professional action has been fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players, and 4 zones accommodate up to 4 layers or splits per patch. The stunning complement of MIDI-assignable controllers includes 9 faders, 24 rotary controllers and 22 buttons?and pitch wheel, modulation wheel, sustain pedal and controller pedals are all fully assignable as well. 10 memory locations store all controller settings, and the included Enigma editor provides unlimited storage. All this power weighs in at approximately 47 lbs., making it the perfect centerpiece for both studio and stage. 88 Keys 9 Assignable Faders 24 Assignable Rotary Dials 22 Assignable Buttons 1 MIDI OUT socket 1 MIDI IN socket 1 USB socket 1 DC Power Supply Socket 9 Function Buttons 4 Zone/Group Buttons 1 Zone/Group select button 2 Octave shift Buttons 12-Key Data Entry Pad Custom LCD Display Pitch-bend Wheel Modulation Wheel 2 Sustain pedal sockets 1 Volume Control Socket WARRANTY 1 year parts and labor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for an inexpensive 88 key controller, December 2, 2007

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R. Powell (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: M-AUDIO Keystation 88 Full Size 88-Note Keyboard ( Windows PC / Mac ) (Electronics)

this is the best 88 key controller I've used for all-around features in the sub$1000USD market. they keys aren't wobbly or cheap as another reviewer suggests, they feel like just about any other weighted synthesizer keyboard. velocity control can be tweaked to use different velocity curves, and the knobs, buttons, sliders, etc can all be assigned to custom midi messages. the editor software is not simple to use for a beginner, but allows alot of flexibility. I cannot comment on it's usb functionality as I have it connected to a midi timepiece.

I use this as my main controller in my "Budget" 20k studio. works great for just about everything that it's intended to do.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Controller, April 17, 2009

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Abe Froehman (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: M-AUDIO Keystation 88 Full Size 88-Note Keyboard ( Windows PC / Mac ) (Electronics)

I've had this controller for a couple of years now. The action was a little stiff for the first month but after that "break in" period it plays well. My only gripe is that it's doesn't snap back quite as quickly as a real piano. But unless your playing a lot of Chopin or Liszt on a regular basis it plays fine.

I've used for both recording and live use and it does quite well with both. It's construction is a both good and bad for live situations. It's quite sturdy but it's a bit heavy to lug around.

I've found it's interface excellent for recording. It's faders cab fairly easily routed to be used as a mixer in programs like Cubase. Have transport controls on the keyboard make it much easy to record takes on your own.

Overall, I'd recommend this keyboard.

16 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not satisfy!, February 16, 2007

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Supporting Role (Riverside, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: M-AUDIO Keystation 88 Full Size 88-Note Keyboard ( Windows PC / Mac ) (Electronics)

"Full size, 88-note velocity sensitive keyboard provides an authentic playing experience, with hammer action fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players"

The only part of this that I think is true is the first part. This does not provide an authentic playing experience of a real piano, unless you want an authentic playing experience of a cheap plastic wobbly keyboard. It does not satisfy even slightly demanding pianists, and is bound to disappoint anyone looking for a realistic piano keyboard. Make sure you try it in real-life before you but it.