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4 / 10

UTILIZATION

The major weakness is the sensitivity: I use it with the velocity disabled because it is zero. I who am 7 years of piano necessarily I'm accustomed to the touch of a piano but even without being demanding about this keyboard is useless as a function unusable.
It's going to throw his ideas of melodies on a PC.
The manual may not be useful for functions prog advanced, but as I have understood nothing, and I do not use it I do not need. ^ ^
To install, nothing to do. We plug, you play.
We must be careful even when it turns before running its software computer music otherwise it is not known, but it's a detail.
The strong point: it is powered by USB = no need for another cable = nomad. Convenient to take along a laptop is not my case but it makes for fewer cables. ^ ^
May be lack of control knobs, but as others have said the price should not push.

8 / 10

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3-4 years, I have no other and I have no other uses.
It is only a set of melodies, shaping his ideas.
Notice for small budgets.

USB port, super convenient, nothing to configure, you plug it works.
I also put a small pedal sustain.

UTILIZATION

This little keyboard is super light and handy portable keyboard as extra.
For several years he served me to test vst, composing tips.
I used a lot, transported, although I nag it and it has not changed: indestructible!

on the other hand it is obviously not meant to play the piano, because it already has only 49 keys, also because of the touch. That's why I changed a few times.

OVERALL OPINION

Very light, basic, simple and functional.

Basically this is the perfect keyboard of home-studio owners non-pianist, who just need to flatten a few chords of VSTS by here and there in his songs. It can serve both midi controller keyboard and extra.

I thought he had the game.
must say that I chose his mouth n'tant not an expert on keyboards ..

UTILIZATION

touch seems to me quite winded
the rest is basic: a pitch bend, pitch modulation, a volume knob that serves almost nothing and two + or - buttons to raise or lower octave


OVERALL OPINION

aprsmme not a year of use some keys do not work or gives the same sound!
dl'arnaque!
M-Audio I'll forget the next time ..
comfort over time I realized that if we n'tait not claviriste (who wants to play on the max width of an octave) it is useless
if it is to hack like me in the electro computer music (about Reason or live) as a keyboard to a range of octaves, just with a better feel
and plus he is big and bulky so - - and -

When I bought the M-Audio Keystation 49e I was looking for a simple MIDI controller that I could hook up to my computer to control various virtual instruments. It connects to your computer USB and both pitch and modulation wheels. It has an output for sustain as well.

UTILIZATION

The action of the 49e is pretty clean. While I am not a keyboard player by trade, it feels good to play and is easy to control overall. I like the configuration of this controller because it is easy and to the point. It works exactly what I use it for and works without problem. I am running this on a Mac Book Pro that has a 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4 GB of RAM. I run it both in Logic and with stand alone plugins like Native Instruments Elektrik Piano & B4. I don't have a manual so I don't know how thorough it is, but if you can install it without any issues, it should be pretty smooth sailing.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had the Keystation 49e for about three years and it has done everything I bought it for. I am able to control virtual instruments at ease, providing me with a MIDI work station with vase capabilities. I also have an M-Audio Oxygen 8 and while that has more parameters, I prefer having the extra keys on the 49e and the parameters on the Oxygen 8 really just makes things from confusing in my opinion. The price of the 49e is one of the best parts, as just about anyone can have a great sounding MIDI keyboard rig with this a few virtual instruments at a very reasonable price. I'm extremely happy with this product and recommend it as a cheap solution for those looking to explore MIDI on their computer.

Its not supposed to have knobs and sliders so there isnt anything missing. it allows you to change octaves for those who are worried that the keys may not be enough, so you can play higher or lower. It has a pitch bend wheel and a modulation wheel, along with a volume slider.

Price paid

$99

UTILIZATION

You just plug in the usb cable and you're set. if you have windows you dont even need drivers. cant get much easier than that.

Solid enough to not get damaged, unless you try to do something intentionally. the keys should hold up very well under normal playing.

OVERALL OPINION

It does exactly everything I want it to do. works perfectly with my native instruments plugins and any other plug in i throw at it.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: AntiSocialProduction ( 8-, 2005)

Although the 49e keeps it basic, what it lacks in knobs it makes up for in what's important. You have the ability to switch between higher and lower octives, and a pitch bend/mod wheel lets you give your sounds a twist. All in all, the functions it provides are solid.

Price paid

$110

UTILIZATION

This is my ONLY problem with M-Audio keyboards in general... the keys are just TOO STIFF. Does anybody else feel the same way? I always see M-Audios getting fantastic reviews, "great for the price" and so-on, but I'm not very pleased with the feel of the keys while you play and record. I've used numerous keyboards that have a soft feel which makes the music you create just flow better... it improves your tempo accuracy. The keys are simply uncomfortable.

I have no complaints about this products durability. I've never needed a repair, BUT I HAVE experienced latency which I can't blame entirely on the keyboard alone.

OVERALL OPINION

The sound quality is above average, and it's an aspect of the keyboard I honestly can't complain about.

I don't love this keyboard lol. I've disliked the feel of the keys since I purchased it, and I'm currently trying to figure out what the heck I should invest in next...

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: KnockOut ( 1-, 2006)

Nothing is missing if you take into account that the 49e is supposed to be a 49 key midi keyboard.

Price paid: $99.99

UTILIZATION

No drivers were needed. I don't need a power chord. Just plug it into the usb and I was ready to go. As easy as one can expect.

I've had it almost for a year now and have had no problems. Only a few surface scratches from storing it for a few months. It only affected the keyboard cosmetically.

OVERALL OPINION

I couldn't produce without it, and a bigger keyboard wouldn't fit in my studio. So for me it's perfect.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Style ( 5-, 2006)