M-Audio Ozonic user reviews ( 6/10) - 10 user reviews

• 11/09/11

  yoTrakkz's review "Nice and easy"

  Characteristics

  The M Audio Ozonic is a pretty good midi controller, its one of the first ones that I had a chance to use. There are enough sliders that you can program all of your knobs in your digital audio workstation to them and be good too go. This keyboard is like all of the other thousands of midi controllers on the market, the only thing that stands out is that it has a lit up LED screen to navigate with and set up your programs with. You don’t have to set up programs in order to use it though, so if your just looking to hook it up and play look at some midi controllers without a screen because you don’t have to have it to use it. Its for more advanced users.

  Utilization

  I prefer the 88 over the smaller sizes for no restrictions on creativity! Just make sure you do research on what OS you have (ex: win7 64bit, win vista, etc) even if it says there are no drivers available on their site for Win 7, windows 7 has a built in midi driver. It works good, just do research on your ASIO stuff as well!

  Overall Opinion

  The feel of the semi-weighted keys is different than a regular piano, but easy to get used to. I didn't even bother to read the manual I just hooked it up to my Mac right out of the box and started playing in Garage Band. It's serviced me very well and I would recommend it to anyone who wants an 88-key midi controller and uses programs like Garage Band, FL Studio, Reason,
  
  
  
  
  
  There are still (as of 11/2011) no 64bit windows drivers available from the M-Audio site. Which basically means, the device still works, but with only one program at once. So if that is a limitation you care about, maybe check on the M-Audio site to see if these drivers are available yet. This limitation is apparently not a factor on OSX.
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• 12/12/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by Techno-iD.com/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  Portable, all-in-one solution, the Ozonic is the perfect tool for real mobile musicians. It's ideal to work with Reason (and the setup with this software is very quick). In the beginning I had some doubts regarding the reliability of the device, but I've been taking it everywhere with me for one year (even on a sailboat!) and I haven't had a problem. The sound card is ok and it offers the same performance as the Audiophile, for example: XLR mic input with phantom power, guitar input and stereo input. I only miss an S/PDIF input, but you can't always have everything.

  Utilization

  The playing feel is a bit soft but better than competitor products (Photon, eVolution, etc.). Very good global configuration, rotary controls, sliders, etc. Plus a joystick. It's works sweet with Reason. The display could be better. It's large enough but it only displays numbers whose meaning is hard to understand. It would be nice to at least give a name to the setups (one point off).

  Overall Opinion

  Very good product with a very compact size. Your laptop and the Ozonic are enough to play anywhere, even out in the open see...
  
  
  
  I created a web page with resources dedicated to the Ozonic:
  
  
  
  http://www.techno-id.com/ozonic/ozonic.htm
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• 01/14/11

  psykor's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Not bad, if not extra!"

  Characteristics

  see description manufacturer
  
  IT is expensive and not nearly unchanged rate level in 6 years ...
  
  usually a good sign, something on the market too long and always at the same price

  Utilization

  Sound Card 4 inputs (2 preamp), 4 outputs: very good no problems
  
  Input Output pm: RAS
  
  8 midi controller rotas, 9 faders, 2 pedals, a joystick: completeness and operational
  
  37-key keyboard: I'm not super demanding either but I find nickel
  
  
  
  The setup is fairly simple once you get fat around once, we can really hope to configure everything

  Overall Opinion

  Hi all, possessor of an M-Audio Ozonic for almost 6 years (j 'm in my 2nd), I have one thing to say: EXCELLENT! all in one, it's solid, it rotates, it can even operate standalone (no sound inside, not a synth).
  
  I changed it last year for fear that mine starts messing around, as it was 5 a, s I used it a lot, I preferred to anticipate when I need it, I can not allow me he kidding or else ... but I said, this was only the anticipation, it has never screwed up the first as the second ...
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• 01/13/11

  twÿce's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Perfect for beginners"

  Characteristics

  - 4 analog inputs (microphone, instrument, and two lines (mono))
  
  - 4 mono outputs (2 balanced)
  
  - MIDI IN and OUT
  
  - Expression pedal jack
  
  - Firewire connection
  
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  I chose it because it was an all in one solution, midi keyboard and audio interface to start computer music.Je wanted to record my guitar, my way, have a MIDI keyboard, and low latency.
  
  
  
  Level converters, it is largely sufficient to correct records for a model or sample.

  Utilization

  The keyboard has a nice touch but not enough to start, especially if one has never made a piano is not disturbing. The knobs and faders are correct, but need not be violent.
  
  
  
  The manual is simple, and editing is done with the help of software that is very effective.
  
  
  
  At the installation is fairly simple. I used it initially with XP and Vista (which was too unstable at firewire), I now use it with Windows and seven runs without flinching.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 4 years. He never had any problems.
  
  
  
  I never had any audio interface or MIDI keyboard before. What I like most is the side all in one, and its efficiency, stability. I also like the joystick! Is the controller that I used on the most stupid.
  
  
  
  What I like least, in fact there is not much, it served me well, and this for a long time. Firewire can be problematic if it was not a good firewire card, but the same problem with all firewire interfaces. Initially I found it expensive, but no, it is well worth its price!
  
  
  
  With the experience I do not know if I would do this choice because it no longer fits my current needs. I hesitate to sell it elsewhere to change the config, but I'm attached to my little keyboard:) Anyway, I made a good investment.
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• 12/12/08

  Techno-iD.com's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Extremely portable, and all in one, the Ozonic IDAL is for real musicians on the go. It is absolutely IDAL to work with Reason, in particular, for which it is configured in a jiffy. Question I promne solidity over the past year, especially on a sailing ship (!) And no problem, as I suspected it of solid departure. Trs correct sound card, at least as good as well, for example between the Audiophile XLR microphone with phantom power, between guitar, and a stro between. May be missing from a S / PDIF but hey you can not have it all.

  Utilization

  Touch a little soft, but it remains above that found in the same order of hardware (Photon, evolution, etc.). Gnrale Trs good configuration, potentiomtres , sliders, etc., and more, the joystick. With Reason, a rgal. Select clear. I dplore just the guts, of course great, but o information posters are limited numbers, sometimes mystrieux. Provide name his setup does have such an advantage. (- A point)

  Overall Opinion

  A good machine trs, trs compact, which can carry just the laptop and Ozonic to play anywhere at sea even so ...
  
  I have devoted a page to Ozonic, this address, with resources
  
  http://www.techno-id.com/ozonic/ozonic.htm

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• 07/11/07

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See other opinion, personal all I want is there (firewire connector, I / O analog and MIDI, XLR microphone + preamp, knobs and faders, keyboard).

  Utilization

  I have a laptop, and I was afraid of never finding sound card works without problems on it, well that's it. I go through a PCMCIA II ExpressCard Belkin (TI chipset), and ben driver installation, reboot with the interface connected, this is it all goes smoothly. Nothing complicated!
  
  
  
  In 11 ms latency I can not myself off the head, that's enough.
  
  
  
  Given my listening system and the rest of my equipment and my limited experience, I can not judge the quality of the converters and mic preamp for now ...

  Overall Opinion

  I will update this opinion when I know better product ...

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• 02/15/07

  alex83pearl's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What motivated me? Ba sound card supports 4 inputs 4 outputs protools, all integrated in a MIDI keyboard with a lot of controllers and firewire. The good side is that c compact. In addition I took the pack Ozonic + Reason, it allows to control Reason, therefore correctly

  Utilization

  Touch is not bad, the controllers will be correct even if the pa too violent to me.
  
  The general config is very simple, nice to c plug and play (plug & play kidisent?)
  
  After takes a little dive into the manual to program it all in depth.
  
  Do not forget to go to the website of M-audio Enigma download, save time ca ...

  Overall Opinion

  It's been 3 months that I use, c I think the best compromise audio / midi.
  
  I really wanted to Protools and Reason, so it was OCCAZ ..
  
  Very good value for money.
  
  I would do this choice with the exp without hesitation

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• 09/07/06

  alcyone's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

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  Overall Opinion

  For those who owns a laptop, take a walk through the home before buying M AUDIO:
  
  http://www.m-audio.fr/index.php?do=support.faq&ID=a148b50d1972fb0b787e331fe5230b28

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• 09/05/05

  Elfe2MArs's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  All in one, very correct sound card, fire wire, simplicity and compatible ProTools.
  
  cot despite the devastating look a little cheap but hey I can walk around with my laptop with my PT Ozonic of the ball.

  Utilization

  Keyboard correct, that s not a piano keyboard but it certainly has a good sponsor, with after touch.
  
  very simple, no bug.
  
  pdf manual in french but it should still look good to utilize the advanced functions

  Overall Opinion

  I have the last four months, I 'm very happy, long live the nomad.
  
  value for great price for a sound card, keyboard, and a small control surface

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• 04/08/05

  roentgen's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Having a keyboard ergonomic matre twelve o'clock, not too big in fire wire (powered by the PC), with Sufis of keys to play notes and to control MIDI. An old fantasy

  Utilization

  Touch correct keyboard (playable) a little above average in this price CATEGORY. After touch through many difficult CONTRL, but it works
  
  Gnrale config without problem
  
  Select MIDI channels (etc..) Very easy
  
  Manual print (pdf) Fransi, but incomplete. Probably a little difficult for beginners. No problem for the other

  Overall Opinion

  1 month, unwanted
  
  Special apprciable most: a real all in one machine without vritable weakness. Good audio quality. The concept, while an almost matches what I was looking for. parr compared to other machines I've tried the Ozonic is a bit heavier and bulkier, but 37 keys are idispensables to play and contrler.rtuels The 25 keys (the O2) or less ca complicates the control of virtual intruments even if it is not a good player clave.
  
  If the concept a while (on firewire) you should report qualitt trs price is good.
  
  In use, but I do not regret 300mtres of cables between the audio / MIDI interface, the keyboard that controls more or less functions noon, the outlet (in the Ozonic fire wire is powered by PC) etc ...

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