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Régis
Published on 01/20/10 at 13:40
Value For Money :
Excellent
* What characteristics have motivated your choice?
* What connections (MIDI pedals ...)? ...
The brand and its expertise in master keyboard a few years ago with Mx76. it was reversible at the time.
The potential of MPK88
The number of octaves
The piano keys with weighted hammer touch and aftertouch.
The pads
The connectivity
New product and since this is my first keyboard master real thing, take all the latest (if good)
Price
Connectors: midi out to midi in Din Motif XS rack MPK88 USB Midi to PC for VST, Reason pedal piano type
3 taken pedals
1 midi out DIN5
1 midi in DIN5
a USB
one PSU
Note that you must use the PSU to use the DIN5 and then disconnect the USB or no midday on DIN5. (Cheese or dessert)
It lacks a power button for it to be off if connected to AC
It lacks a switch to change modes noon (USB to another USB) when the 2 are connected
Missing buttons allowing direct access to MIDI channels (split, layer.etc.)
It lacks the ability to assign each sysex on pots / slider
It lacks the possibility of him to memorize the names of the patches and bank
Generally when using this kind of device is an expander to work with, not necessarily next ... so to see the name appear the patch would have been a real plus but the product does the same then ... concurence visibly team product does not use its products ...
It lacks a good documentation even a real onwer manual in English, but this is superficial and incomplete that we intyéresserait
UTILIZATION
The hit is super nice, albeit a bit lighter and different from a piano, but very very good.
Memory is less smooth touchdown on a Roland RD700 though.
The finishing touches on the corners is catchy side musician. finishing a little neglected (on mine)
Forget the ridiculous Arpegiator is a stew that does not deserve this name flattering "Arpegiator.
The quality of the produce is to go. when you look closely it is more than made in USA made in china ... besides I was not watching where he is
Apart from the finishing touches that deserves a fine lime (soft nail, not the red and white) (on mine anyway) to soften the edges just unmold. they hang their fingers.
I (attempt to) fly Reason, VST, and Motif XS rack, or even the blow of junoStage
I looked for a moment to use the MIDI din 5 out, and reading and rereading the documentation (translated by an automatic assuredly as usual)
rather poorly done and I could read on page 12 that the port was active DIN5 noon or when you do not connect the usb port ... (sic) as the keyboard comes san salim (6v 1a) ...
I repeat the doc is very very superficial on the subject usb midi / din ...
The app could be friendly if not + stuffed shells.
It's painful. I did not like and go through the keyboard to change the setting it is easier ...
It's sad not to know to make a simple app of our day. Yet part entrusted to "specialist" Yeah ..
Manage a few messages sysex ds gui ... December is not ..
Finally others seem to find their happiness with the 49 key version is less .... Job title
There is still no firmware upgrade by now are. there is for the 49 key model.
The pads are pretty poor hit and sensitivity. Even if they are from the MPC1000 brand ... there are far better elsewhere (Boss & amp; co)
I put 9 for the keyboard part pure (because that is what it s'gait to play)!
but I tend to put 6 or 7
ds if I enter the note and feel the soft part on the keyboard to modif eels I pass or 5 to4
OVERALL OPINION
Recently one month ... so I will update this game and yes the price, if I put aside the Yamaha KX 8 of (older) not too pad ... new version soon ... hard
there was nothing I liked. too plastic, too cheap!
I liked the simplicity of the akai,
robusteste the apparent and real,
the pro side
The piano keys and 7 octaves (the hit of happiness!)
The Good value for money 645euros including postage (January 2010) in www.nuloop.com correct time (3days included on command from web delivered product) deadline, price Port respected bravo for this site to pass on the phone and kindness and respect commitment is against the heavy packaging is doubled but seriously ... I chi ..... to remove the cardboard without cutting it true ... 2 people plus mini ... it is HEAVY!
Despite the setbacks on the soft and sad documentation, I do not regret the purchase.
The app provided "works" Windows 7 attention
Small flat, no PSU supplied (6v 1a)
but hey if the product is plugged into the USB autonomous
However if like me you leave the PC on (with its eco standby), then the keyboard will remain lit as it does not switch service ...
Save the planet!? AKAI not know, made in usa
Mind if I turned off my PC ....
So 8 / 10 to rebuild it if it was I took my time to find anything better but ....
* What connections (MIDI pedals ...)? ...
The brand and its expertise in master keyboard a few years ago with Mx76. it was reversible at the time.
The potential of MPK88
The number of octaves
The piano keys with weighted hammer touch and aftertouch.
The pads
The connectivity
New product and since this is my first keyboard master real thing, take all the latest (if good)
Price
Connectors: midi out to midi in Din Motif XS rack MPK88 USB Midi to PC for VST, Reason pedal piano type
3 taken pedals
1 midi out DIN5
1 midi in DIN5
a USB
one PSU
Note that you must use the PSU to use the DIN5 and then disconnect the USB or no midday on DIN5. (Cheese or dessert)
It lacks a power button for it to be off if connected to AC
It lacks a switch to change modes noon (USB to another USB) when the 2 are connected
Missing buttons allowing direct access to MIDI channels (split, layer.etc.)
It lacks the ability to assign each sysex on pots / slider
It lacks the possibility of him to memorize the names of the patches and bank
Generally when using this kind of device is an expander to work with, not necessarily next ... so to see the name appear the patch would have been a real plus but the product does the same then ... concurence visibly team product does not use its products ...
It lacks a good documentation even a real onwer manual in English, but this is superficial and incomplete that we intyéresserait
UTILIZATION
The hit is super nice, albeit a bit lighter and different from a piano, but very very good.
Memory is less smooth touchdown on a Roland RD700 though.
The finishing touches on the corners is catchy side musician. finishing a little neglected (on mine)
Forget the ridiculous Arpegiator is a stew that does not deserve this name flattering "Arpegiator.
The quality of the produce is to go. when you look closely it is more than made in USA made in china ... besides I was not watching where he is
Apart from the finishing touches that deserves a fine lime (soft nail, not the red and white) (on mine anyway) to soften the edges just unmold. they hang their fingers.
I (attempt to) fly Reason, VST, and Motif XS rack, or even the blow of junoStage
I looked for a moment to use the MIDI din 5 out, and reading and rereading the documentation (translated by an automatic assuredly as usual)
rather poorly done and I could read on page 12 that the port was active DIN5 noon or when you do not connect the usb port ... (sic) as the keyboard comes san salim (6v 1a) ...
I repeat the doc is very very superficial on the subject usb midi / din ...
The app could be friendly if not + stuffed shells.
It's painful. I did not like and go through the keyboard to change the setting it is easier ...
It's sad not to know to make a simple app of our day. Yet part entrusted to "specialist" Yeah ..
Manage a few messages sysex ds gui ... December is not ..
Finally others seem to find their happiness with the 49 key version is less .... Job title
There is still no firmware upgrade by now are. there is for the 49 key model.
The pads are pretty poor hit and sensitivity. Even if they are from the MPC1000 brand ... there are far better elsewhere (Boss & amp; co)
I put 9 for the keyboard part pure (because that is what it s'gait to play)!
but I tend to put 6 or 7
ds if I enter the note and feel the soft part on the keyboard to modif eels I pass or 5 to4
OVERALL OPINION
Recently one month ... so I will update this game and yes the price, if I put aside the Yamaha KX 8 of (older) not too pad ... new version soon ... hard
there was nothing I liked. too plastic, too cheap!
I liked the simplicity of the akai,
robusteste the apparent and real,
the pro side
The piano keys and 7 octaves (the hit of happiness!)
The Good value for money 645euros including postage (January 2010) in www.nuloop.com correct time (3days included on command from web delivered product) deadline, price Port respected bravo for this site to pass on the phone and kindness and respect commitment is against the heavy packaging is doubled but seriously ... I chi ..... to remove the cardboard without cutting it true ... 2 people plus mini ... it is HEAVY!
Despite the setbacks on the soft and sad documentation, I do not regret the purchase.
The app provided "works" Windows 7 attention
Small flat, no PSU supplied (6v 1a)
but hey if the product is plugged into the USB autonomous
However if like me you leave the PC on (with its eco standby), then the keyboard will remain lit as it does not switch service ...
Save the planet!? AKAI not know, made in usa
Mind if I turned off my PC ....
So 8 / 10 to rebuild it if it was I took my time to find anything better but ....