Customer Reviews

M-Audio Keyrig 25 25-note Synth-Action Keyboard and Midi Controller

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I had the item for a couple of months and never tried out the program Ableton Live Lite, because I heard the keyboard was the perfect companion for GarageBand. Even though that is true, it will work with just about any music production software, including the Ableton Live, which I started using, and so far it looks really promising. This is so much better than using the keyboard, I have to say. And the size and weight of it make it very convenient to use. You also can't beat the price. Sometime in the future, I hope to get an APC40 to go along with an upgraded version of Live 8 for my music production needs. Hope this helps.

Purchased this at a local store as it was under 100$. It was great to start off with, but it has significant disadvantage:

Velocity curve is hard-coded and is not smooth - does not vary from 0 to 127 smoothly. You are either at the lower end, 0 to 40 or at the upper end 110 to 117. It is very hard to touch the in-between velocities (noticeable when playing string ensemble). Though some DAW support changing the curve (in real-time), it is not a easy task..

These are somewhat half action keys - Full action would be great

Drivers get corrupted sometimes. Reinstall and multiple-reboots required to fix it.

i would recommend spending a few extra $ and choose a Oxygen or Axiom..

It's great for its size but the user's guide doesn't say anything for apple users about assigning buttons knobs and levers to functions because it doesn't do it?

I received this keyboard controller about a week ago and am presently experimenting with it to see where I can fit it into my studio.
I have not used the KeyRig software that is supplied with it. I am using it to control my impOSCar virtual synth just to take the controller through it's paces and see what it can do. For the price, I'm quite impressed. At present I've been experimenting with creating sounds from the stock sounds on the impOSCar, so all I've been working with is the 8 control knobs, trying to find the subtleties and nuances in each sound. VERY nice. I've been able to separate out and modify my sounds with this keyboard very easily.
I need to do more work with it (I'm a real research person when it comes to instruments and I will take months to learn, experiment with and integrate an instrument or device).
I know that my experience with this unit is limited (as you can see by my write up) but so far I'm very pleased. For the money you spend, it is pretty powerful and a lot of fun to play with. I highly recommend it. I'll add more as I work with this unit further and I gain more experience. BUT, for now: EXCELLENT!

I bought it from M-audio webset, intended to find a simple way to enter notes in computer... the notes from this device are not lined up on the music sheet of Finale's product. Some function buttons work but some don't.... very disappointed, the tech supports are not supportive at all, they acted like a street vendors... never got their return label which they promised to send me through email. right now, it is still in my storage room without a single right note and single song produced. Hundred bucks are wasted. regret to buy it in the first place. do not recommend it.

Although advertised to work just fine on Windows Vista, that is misleading to say the least. It comes with two sets of software that the publishers finally admitted will not work on Vista. They do insist that the keyboard itself will work on Vista, so if you can find and buy some other programs that will run on Vista, it might work. No, they didn't know which software to recommend. And the instructions on how to use the keyboard were on the non-working software, so even if you do, you would have to figure out on your own how to use it on the new software. I returned it for a refund and am waiting for repayment.

The product was received on time and was in good condition. It seems to be working very well.