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Customers like the ease of installation and use of the audio midi controller. They mention it's easy to set up and use for beginners, with straight forward documentation. They appreciate the quality and performance of the keyboard. They say it works well with Studio One 4 and Logic Pro X. However, some customers differ on value.
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23 customers mention19 positive4 negative
Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They say it's a great product for the price, and the pads are awesome. Some say that the keys are expressive enough for them to play what they want.
"Great product, plug and play, my DAW immediately recognized it!..." Read more
"...Keys feel great, 61 keys is the right range of octaves for most music, and the overall build quality is pretty fantastic. I couldn't be happier!" Read more
"...The keys on this are pretty basic, a tiny bit wobbly, but never cause problems when playing...." Read more
"...That being said - it is a great keyboard (for the price range). Keys have a decent weight to them and are easy to play...." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the audio midi controller. They mention that it works superbly, has great response and sensitivity, and integrates well with Logic Pro X. Some say that the keyboard feels cheap, but for the price it's worth it.
"...keys on this are pretty basic, a tiny bit wobbly, but never cause problems when playing...." Read more
"...better (the knobs and whatnot feel kind of cheap) but functionally everything works great...." Read more
"...I use this pretty much only with Reason. Everything works superbly. I'm a percussionist primarily, and the pads on this keyboard are awesome...." Read more
"...It integrates very well with Logic Pro although the keyboard feels cheap, but for $200 bucks...it does the job withoutbreaking the bank." Read more
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Customers find the audio midi controller easy to set up and use. They say it's plug and play, easy to work in music programs, and has programmable controls. Some mention that the documentation is pretty straight forward. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation and functionality of the product.
"...Fully customizable controls within (Logic Pro X) I actually like to control the drawbar settings within my organ plugin as well...." Read more
"...The documentation is pretty straight forward, and I'm pretty confident I'll get the more advanced stuff sorted out when I need to...." Read more
"...It has a ton of features that I don't even really need, but could be useful to lots of people. The pots and knobs are pretty decent quality...." Read more
"This thing is unbelievably easy to set up and use...." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the audio midi controller's DAW integration. They mention that it works well and that it has excellent integration.
"...Keys have a decent weight to them and are easy to play. DAW integration also works well, and you can use the keyboard with no drivers, etc...." Read more
"...Nice Keyboard highly recommended. Very programmable and good DAW integration FL Studio and Logic." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the audio midi controller. Some mention it's well designed, has great quality, and looks great. However, others say that it'd be better to spend more on a better built product and that the keys are lacking in quality.
"...the right range of octaves for most music, and the overall build quality is pretty fantastic. I couldn't be happier!" Read more
"...I really really love the blocky simplistic retro style, it reminds me of some older Casio or Yamaha keyboards from growing up...." Read more
"...Build quality could be better (the knobs and whatnot feel kind of cheap) but functionally everything works great...." Read more
"Let’s are well designed and more stable than some other keyboards in this price range. I like it." Read more
Great product, plug and play, my DAW immediately recognized it! Fully customizable controls within (Logic Pro X) I actually like to control the drawbar settings within my organ plugin as well. I have both 49key and 61key of this unit. Amazing
I did not experience the seller trying to pawn off a used keyboard, so hopefully those days are behind them. I got everything up and running with my DAW (Sonar/Cakewalk) with no problem. There are still some details I have to work out, but that's just because I haven't put in the time to get everything working. The documentation is pretty straight forward, and I'm pretty confident I'll get the more advanced stuff sorted out when I need to.
Keys feel great, 61 keys is the right range of octaves for most music, and the overall build quality is pretty fantastic. I couldn't be happier!
I make music for fun, not for money, so this is perfect for me. I have used real pianos, cheap synths, and everything in between. The keys on this are pretty basic, a tiny bit wobbly, but never cause problems when playing. It has a ton of features that I don't even really need, but could be useful to lots of people. The pots and knobs are pretty decent quality. I really really love the blocky simplistic retro style, it reminds me of some older Casio or Yamaha keyboards from growing up. It was super easy to set up for FL Studio 12 and 20, Kontakt, and overall makes playing music a lot more fun.
I could see this not being "good enough" for someone who was a producer or anyone who prefers the feel of weighted keys. Still, if all you do is music for fun, this is great.
update 4/23 : for the 3rd time i was sent a used keyboard (unless this is an issue with alot of their boards)...i even think it might be the one i received first because the first b key feels the same way...like a rusty scratchy feel with minor noise...its a very minor issue that just annoys me but it doesnt affect the keyboards functionality and im sick of the return process...i purchased insurance so im gonna just settle with this one unless for some reason it becomes non functional in any way
Update: i gave this 1 star but i cant fault the product because the distributor sent me something that was already opened and soiled by someone else...this controller is great so im giving it five stars because i dont want the rating to drop but i might get a refund and purchase from amazon but from a different distributor...i hate the back and forth so much that a small part of me is considering keeping this thing smh
i love the keyboard but the 2 they've sent so far appear to be used...the first keyboard both the amazon box and the product packaging had a hole and the 2nd d key was noticeably loud when compared to the others when struck, it would come and go. i dont know if it was due to what had punctured the box...
the 2nd one i received today via fedex is torn by the side flap and when i inspected the keyboard it had minor smudges on the keys and the body under some of the knobs...after running through the keys i noticed the 2nd c note was noticeably louder, 2nd f note bottomed out easily...i havent even plugged it in yet...i love this keyboard but im disappointed that i cant get a new 1 like what i am paying for...i feel so defeated that i might just plug it in and just accept these faults...why shuffle used open items around as new after they've been returned? at least do a decent inspection of the product to see IF IT ATLEAST HAS STAINS...I DONT EVEN WANNA THINK ABOUT WHAT THOSE STAINS COULD BE. stuff like this never happens when i purchase gear at a brick n mortar store like guitar center or B&H because u can see the product b4 u leave...im sad but if i lived in west bubble duck with no option of actual stores for Miles id be depressed...im wondering if third times gonna be a charm or should i just get a refund
3 stars because, as other reviews have indicated, you will likely receive a USED product. I do not know why this company insists on sending opened and used inventory when they advertise the keyboard as new.
That being said - it is a great keyboard (for the price range). Keys have a decent weight to them and are easy to play. DAW integration also works well, and you can use the keyboard with no drivers, etc. Only drawback is that they keys are very noisy. However, since I'm almost always wearing headphones when I play, it's not very noticeable. Build quality could be better (the knobs and whatnot feel kind of cheap) but functionally everything works great.
IMO - best MIDI controller for under $200, and nicer than some more expensive ones. Just be aware the product you receive may be USED and this might require some back and forth with the company if there are any issues. In my case, the box and packaging had obviously been opened and torn but so far no issues with the controller itself. Also, the box it came in was comically enormous, but that was likely a logistical decision by Amazon.
This Keyboard is great if your first starting off or if your a pro that needs another midi keyboard, The Keyboard is ok it could be better but you get what you pay for, I will say it is a lot better than some of midi keyboards at its price point and even higher, so I definitely Recommend this to anyone looking for a good midi keyboard.
I purchased this to replace my trusty old Roland JV-30 which finally gave out on me after many happy years. I use this pretty much only with Reason. Everything works superbly. I'm a percussionist primarily, and the pads on this keyboard are awesome. Great response and sensitivity. Sequencing realistic-feel-sounding drums , specifically cymbals and hats are a blast with it. The pitch bender is awesome and really lets you inflect some style into your sounds. The keys are expressive enough for me to play what I want, if they were a bit more weighted it would be perfect. Overall I would suggest anyone in need to pick this one up. It's also not very heavy which is a plus for anyone on the go.
Nothing much to say about a perfectly fonctionnel product. The bundle gifted for having purchased it makes the deal even sweeter. No 5 stars cuz nothing’s perfect but it’d do it again in a heartbeat.
E' un midi controller completo e professionale, tastiera non pesata ma solida e funzionale, plastiche di ottima fattura, strumento facile e intuitivo nei comandi (con windows 10 non ha bisogno neanche d'installazione e funziona immediatamente) e con un semplice software scaricabile dal sito si configura perefettamente con cubase. la presenza dell'interruttore on/off mi è risultata una cosa molto gradita. La master keyboard mi è arrivata puntualmente in imballaggio solido e perfettamente integro. Acquisto consigliatissimo anche per i professionisti, il rapporto qualità prezzo credo sia imbattibile.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pienamente soddisfatto.
Reviewed in Italy on April 17, 2021
E' un midi controller completo e professionale, tastiera non pesata ma solida e funzionale, plastiche di ottima fattura, strumento facile e intuitivo nei comandi (con windows 10 non ha bisogno neanche d'installazione e funziona immediatamente) e con un semplice software scaricabile dal sito si configura perefettamente con cubase. la presenza dell'interruttore on/off mi è risultata una cosa molto gradita. La master keyboard mi è arrivata puntualmente in imballaggio solido e perfettamente integro. Acquisto consigliatissimo anche per i professionisti, il rapporto qualità prezzo credo sia imbattibile.
This is a fantastic keyboard for the price. I wanted it to replace my (broken) M-audio midi keyboard and it does the job perfectly. If you are making electronic music you won't have a problem with how the keys feel. I use Bitwig Studio (my keyboard came with a license for Bitwig 8 track but I already had the full version - the 8 track version is great if you don't have a full DAW yet and just want to mess around) and the DAW integration is fantastic. Quite literally plug and play. It came with instructions on how to install drivers etc but none of that was necessary. Simply open up a drum machine VST in your daw, drag your drum samples into it and the appropriate drum pads will light up and you can start tapping out a beat. Open up the mixer in your daw and the volume sliders on the keyboard will automatically adjust the appropriate channel. It really is that easy. It's all very intuitive and simple to use. Although I use Bitwig mostly I have also tested it with FL studio and it works flawlessly there too. This keyboard has hugely improved my workflow as I can control a lot of the DAW without reaching for the mouse and keyboard. Overall 10/10 - great value for money. Does everything I needed and more.
PS. I gave this 5 stars for thickness as I'm smashing out some thicc basslines. I also gave it 5 stars for Sheerness even though I have no idea what that means in this context :)
I bought this controller for use with a home studio using Reaper as my DAW and a 27" iMac. Some people still think that this is a keyboard (generates its own sounds) but it is not - it is a MIDI controller and as requires a Digital Audio Workstation (Reaper, Cubebase, Pro Tools, Garageband, etc.,) with VST instrument plug-ins.
The fit and finish is great and the features this controller has for the price is very good. The transport controls (play, record, stop, etc) and all the faders mapped immediately to Reaper once the Nektar software was installed. Reaper has a lot of JS/VST controls for MIDI so whatever you can't do with the default controller settings can be expanded with the DAW software. Overall, it does exactly what it is designed to do and for the price it's a great deal for beginner and intermediate home studio recording.
The action of the sliders, pots, and wheels are all pretty solid and feel like they'll last under normal use. The keyboard itself is of good quality. The key action, however, is quite stiff and it would be difficult to emulate playing a real piano. For synth, pad, bass guitar, drum programming, it's perfect. But for piano, it is a bit challenging for two reasons: the key action is a bit too stiff and the MIDI velocity mapping has only 4 default settings to choose from. I found that when I tried playing my piano VST in Reaper, even when I tried to play really gently, the key strike and resulting sound was a bit louder than expected. Changing to a softer velocity setting helped (there are 4 to choose from) but still not what I was hoping for. When I checked the MIDI velocity map in Reaper during playback, the lowest value coming from the keyboard was 15 (MIDI velocity is 0 - 127). If Nektar offered a user-configured MIDI velocity map and lightened up the action just a bit, it would make a huge difference for piano emulation.
Overall, for a little over $200, this little controller works great. I've already used it to program drum and bass lines and lay down simple synth and piano tracks within a few minutes after setting it up. The size and features make it perfect for my little home studio and I'd recommend it to anyone who is new to home studio recording using DAW/MIDI music creation.