Advantages: Does what it says usually. Well made.
Disadvantages: Expensive, DIN only, short cord length. Software install disk too old, may need online updating/dr

When I first ventured into the world of composing and arranging music I was only aware of some digital keyboards that could access programs such as Notator Logic, Cubase and Sibelius by use of a transfer box that plugged from the digital keyboard or synth ... Read review

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Well covered x by dawnymarie

Very well covered xx by xmum2fourx

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Advantages: Design, price, durability, performance,
Disadvantages: lag wtihout asio drivers,

I bought an MPD 24 especially for beat making, since I make sample based beats, and I needed a good MIDI controler. I didn't have much money for MPC, and heard on some forum that MPD is great for sample based beats in any program (Reason, FL, Cubase, you ... Read review

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MPD 24 become the next big music producer
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Advantages: Lots of controls, easy to use software, plug and play, durable
Disadvantages: Knobs and sliders can be knocked somewhat easily

...keyboard itself is made by m-audio who have been around for more than a decade and are well known within the music technology equipment industry. The keyboard ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao. by Dentolux

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M-Audio Oxygen 49 Review
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Advantages: Flexible control over your DAW software, easy to use and very affordable
Disadvantages: Encoders and drum pads aren't perfect

Novation have been well known for manufacturing MIDI controllers at an affordable price range. The Nocturn Keyboard is based on a smaller controller called the Nocturn which offers the same control functions as the Nocturn Keyboard without the keys, trans ... Read review

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I don't believe it! You fooled everyone. by TheChocolateLady

Congratulations on your Short & Good Award! Do I correctly ascertain that you use this for making music? . . . I have never used anything this complex . . I have a simple Casio Keyboard with normal piano-sized keys which I like to play . . . ♥ jesi ♥ by jesi

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Advantages: Small, light very versatile. Lots of connectability.
Disadvantages: Plastic "synth" type keyboard. But for electronic programming who cares?

I bought this keyboard to use with the Reason music production software. Thankfully, for an IT novice, the Reason software recognised the Ozonic keyboard straightaway. This keyboard is effectively an excellent soundcard or interface, replacing the dod ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap. Very easy to use. High quality on-board sounds
Disadvantages: Heavy. Keys are plastic not wood, but so what.

Which stage piano is best? Having used the M Audio Ozonic keyboard for a while, I thought I deserved to upgrade to a full-size stage piano. This has an excellent hammer-action piano action - unbelievable for the price. This model differs from the p ... Read review

Advantages: Price
Disadvantages: Lack of support

The oxygen 8 is a midi controller device to be used with music production software.What you have is a midi keyboard used for playing your own melodies on instead of having to draw notes in to make a melody or rift. You get 8 midi assignable knobs which ... Read review

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Nicely done ;-) by ben-lloyd

A very good review. by Angela150

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Brilliant midi keyboard, Brilliant price
by leothesynth

Infectious keyboard!
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Make music on the move!
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Advantages: Cheap, Buttons and Sliders
Disadvantages: Sound made by the keys

I have owned a M-Audio Oxygen 49 for 2 years now. Since i have purchased one it has remained my primary keyboard because theres nothing to bad about it to NEED to replace it. The thing which benefitted me about this keyboard is simply the fact that is ha ... Read review

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So many buttons! so much music to make!
by kabs12345

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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 usin ... Read review

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M-Audio Keyrig 49
by mjsnowdon

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Advantages: Hammer action, vast amount of controls and adjustability
Disadvantages: None to date.

...extra knobs, buttons and faders? M-Audio have pulled all of this out the bag with the Keystation Pro 88. This MIDI controller has 88 full size and h ... Read review

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Nice detailed review. ^_^ by retireduser

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Grand Piano straight to you DAW
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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 includ ... Read review

Advantages: Ease of use, many interchangeable settings
Disadvantages: AXYZ dome

Well the Alesis photon X25, is your standard 25 key midi interface, with a few more adjustable settings than most. Looks: With its sleek design, Led lights, an the AXYZ dome. This thing can be beautriful, but mainly by your own opinion. Im sure man ... Read review

Advantages: looks fantastic works brilliantly and value for money
Disadvantages: the software

M-audio keyrig 49 is a fantastic midi keyboard i use it on a program called propellerhead reason because i am all into music when i first got this m-audiio keyboard i was really excited and the excitment just carried on and on while i was plugging it in ... Read review

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M-AUDIO KEYRIG 49 IS A FANTASTIC PRODUCT
by mjsnowdon007

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Advantages: sturdy, cheap
Disadvantages: not enough keys

When I first start getting interested in music production on a computer i bought the Oxygen 8 and was extremely pleased with it. I do not have much experience with piano theory so for those more into playing chords and more in depth structures, may find ... Read review

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Great entry level piece of kit
by jaydan245

Infectious keyboard!
by djspellbound

Make music on the move!
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