Audiofanzine FR
Published on 03/09/09 at 00:44
(Originally written by barbilux/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
I was looking for a compact keyboard to play my hardware and software synths (I already have an 88-key model).
This keyboard provides after touch (very good) but I miss a breath controller connector. Sustain and CC7 (volume) use the same input connector so you'll have to choose one.
UTILIZATION
Good playing feel, which doesn't mean a lot, the dynamic response is more important and I like the way it is adjusted because the playing is very responsive!
Many functions and it's rather difficult to remember all of them. The small three-digit display is not enough and you'll have to search in the user's manual pretty often.
The function buttons are convenient.
I don't use the software.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been owning it for two years but I don't use it that often because I placed it on my DAW's desk and I don't like to play when the keyboard is too high. I can't say if it's sturdy but I think it was conceived for home use rather than stages. The plastic keys don't seem to be very sturdy...
It's ok to trigger instruments in my DAW but a five-octave keyboard would be better to play with both hands.
I like the USB connector and the blue LEDs.
You get a very comprehensive Midi interface at an affordable price. I had no problems with it in spite of all the things I read about its reliability.
I was looking for a compact keyboard to play my hardware and software synths (I already have an 88-key model).
This keyboard provides after touch (very good) but I miss a breath controller connector. Sustain and CC7 (volume) use the same input connector so you'll have to choose one.
UTILIZATION
Good playing feel, which doesn't mean a lot, the dynamic response is more important and I like the way it is adjusted because the playing is very responsive!
Many functions and it's rather difficult to remember all of them. The small three-digit display is not enough and you'll have to search in the user's manual pretty often.
The function buttons are convenient.
I don't use the software.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been owning it for two years but I don't use it that often because I placed it on my DAW's desk and I don't like to play when the keyboard is too high. I can't say if it's sturdy but I think it was conceived for home use rather than stages. The plastic keys don't seem to be very sturdy...
It's ok to trigger instruments in my DAW but a five-octave keyboard would be better to play with both hands.
I like the USB connector and the blue LEDs.
You get a very comprehensive Midi interface at an affordable price. I had no problems with it in spite of all the things I read about its reliability.