All user reviews for the M-Audio Key Rig 49

So here I wanted a piano that was more simple and cheap! I was close! Axiom had a 61 before, it sure is not the same quality .. or the same price range, but for my use it's perfect! My main goal initially was to have everything on the axiom, but separately (faders, drum pads and piano). It takes some getting used to the touch but after an evening pass to play with there is no problem to rate the! I was even surprised by the touch, I was not expecting that at all. It has a bank of his book with (M-Audio KeyRig). Again I was really surprised! In terms of the piano is going his way, it's sure!
But otherwise it's all good!


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Yes very very simple! Not really need a manual!

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So yes, I would do is choose! To the extent that I still need a keyboard simple and cheap!

For me it is a good value for money. it remains a master keyboard that does not touch the piano at all, and who has only one assignable slider and no volume pot but it has a few good velocity and thus can do more or less the nuances necessary. It is very easy to use, plugs into USB and has an input jack for a sustain pedal to noon (which is not provided with). I had not found the time to better value for money and know that professional studios are equipped with this keyboard in Paris and who use them professionally. It works really well and is very useful in general. It is a very good product for this price I think.


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I use it for a year and dust.
I used synthesizers in computer music, but since my move, I needed a small compact tool.
I like the simplicity of the object (plug and play). No need for drivers under mac, recognized by all software (Cubase 4, Logic Pro 9, garageband ...)
The buttons on the left modulation are less accurate than the previous version (no notch).
It's not very expensive for what it is, can it get by.
Next, you'll never touch the piano, but to do loops, music sheets, programming and layout is a perfect tool.

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I have been using this MIDI controller for about 3 months. It seems to be meant to be a compact, simple and easy to use MIDI controller that you can keep on your DAW desk for easy access. To that end, it works great and I'm very happy with it. You get 49 keys, not a whole keyboard, however there is a simple button layout for switching which traditional octaves are being covered by the keyboard section. So unless you're trying to play something with a really big note range, it isn't a problem. This is more suited for playing monophonic synth or piano lines, or something like that, rather than playing full piano parts with rhythm and lead within them. The key action is not that life-like when compared to a piano, but rather the light, bouncy action that you expect from a low cost keyboard. This is fine, considering the common application of just laying down simple synth lines.

It has a volume slider which can be used to change your output velocity. It also has a pitch bend wheel that snaps back to center, which is useful for the more lively sounding synth lines. In addition, it has a mod wheel, which can also provide for more dynamic performances. It also is rather comact, sleek, and stylish, so it looks good up on the DAW desk. Connection to your DAW is also a cinch - no MIDI interface required - so you just plug in the USB cable after installing the provided driver, and you should be good to go. Not only that, but the unit is powered by the USB as well, so this cuts down greatly on the amount of cables needed. It also has a jack for a sustain pedal (not included), and an on/off switch to kill the light blue LEDs when not in use. I have used other MIDI keyboards, and while this won't amaze anyone, certainly gets the job done and looks good doing it. It's also pretty cheap, so it's a great value. I'd buy it again.