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)