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M-AUDIO KEYRIG 49 IS A FANTASTIC PRODUCT Advantages: Pitch control and mod wheel Disadvantages: no presets The M-AUDIO KEYRIG 49 is a fantastic bit of kit when you are trying to lay down a new backing track it has all the basic features including mod wheel, pitch control and even its own volume control so you can change the level of the instrument you are using on the music production software that you own.... I personally own this product i use this everyday and have never found a single problem with this..... it works with most music production software, ... mjsnowdon007 21.07.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of M-Audio Keyrig 49	Usability Durability Best suited for Value for money
Ideal for Superb Home Recording Advantages: all the inputs/outputs you need, excellent sound card, Zero latency, easy to use Disadvantages: none it has solved all of my home recording problems and dilemas The Novation Nio 2 is a fantastic bit of kit for anyone who's into home recording. This really will be the missing piece of the jigsaw for anyone who wants to set up a home studio and create professional sounding tunes. It has a number of inputs including 2 headphone inputs , jack input for guitars, seperate mic input and line in and midi in. it also has midi out and 2 line outs. Even better it has a switch which allows you to use condensor mics ... Logan33 29.01.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Novation NIO 2 \| 4 USB Audio Interface	Usability Durability Best suited for Value for money
Edirol Pcr 300 Advantages: Great control and options! Disadvantages: Not many mostly down to software! Ok so i got my pcr300 on my last trip to the states in a samash store for a steal at $200! I got it home and of course had to download vista drivers but not much of a problem! I got it hooked up via its usb cable and i was set! I hooked it up and it just took off! i didnt need to set or program it! Although the keyboard does have an editor in which you can edit and set all of the controls on the controller to do whatever you want. The keyboard itself ... ...controls, 18 velocity pads, Keyboard split and layering unique crossfader feature, as well as nine fully assignable faders! All connections are on the left side - USB, MIDI IN/OUT plus separate Hold and Expression pedal ports. The PCR keyboard works with USB bus power. so you dont need an ac adapter. It also comes bundled with cakewalk software the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack. which includes SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE. Overall a ... robshields 20.03.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Edirol PCR-300	Usability Durability Best suited for Value for money
Edirol tries a budget controller keyboard Advantages: About 50 controllers, comes with Sonar LE and Dimension LE Disadvantages: DJ controller flimsy, some driver issues ...pedal and this or an Edirol will work. Roland should work as well since Edirol are made by Roland, but I haven't tested this. IN USE Using the keyboard is very simple. The main drawback is the small screen. It only has four characters to display and with so many things that you can adjust, it just isn't enough and you may get confused. I recommend keeping the manual to hand or use the software to edit controls. All the buttons feel fairly ... ...for the DJ Slider Control which feels exceptionally flimsy. None of the controls have a 'click' center, but some of them have the option of having a 'virtual center' - it makes the center position a bit larger. Every time you move a control, the display shows the 0-127 value of what has just been sent. The drum pads are a velocity sensitive, but are not very sensitive. Velocity curves can be adjusted. Each control can send a message on a different ... NegativeG 15.08.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Edirol PCR-500	Usability Durability Best suited for Value for money
Sturdy, versatile audio/midi interface/surface Advantages: well made and easy to use Disadvantages: positioning of front and back ports can get cluttered Amongst audio interfaces this is unique for having both audio/midi ports as well as the light-up top knob and buttons. These can be asisgned to functions in a wide range of audio DAWs from Apple's Garageband to Logic and Cubase. The unit is simple to install and use although I did have to download the latest drivers for it to be recognised on a USB port. With two audio inputs, guitar and a microphone or other instruments can be quickly setup. The ... ...the connectivity. Once connected it immediately offers high-end audio clarity and 3ms latency which ensures you hear straightaway the music you're playing. Although this unit is now a few years old, its sturdy construction and versatility make it a better option than the newer Guitar Rig Sessions 3 XE device. ... Sean_23 16.06.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1	Usability Durability Best suited for Value for money