All user reviews for the M-Audio Keystation 61es

It is the ratio of touch quality / price attracted me. I'm talking about the report, if your used to the grand piano of your Voison you will find touching trs bad ... on the other hand, if you could test dja few keyboards in this price range you will find trs really good touch.

I think it is important to emphasize that we must sit down and play to evaluate the touch, not a vague press a few keys standing looking at the walls ... The Keystation 61es is a touch harder than the other keyboards and this is very apprciable.

Personal I bought it to play on a PC, and there's the USB port that feeds provided. The rest (midi output, power sector) I do not use. There's also an input for sustain pedals, always nice acqrir by APRS (about 30).

UTILIZATION

The feel is really between a keyboard of his price range and a keyboard range suprieure or better. It really starts to feel to have something under your fingers.

Speaking of buttons, I want to say that they are not aligned nickel, so sit in front of the keyboard or on the range top of a cabinet can be seen and it has less beautiful than a real piano, or the keys are perfectly aligned, in harmony ... By no means against Adrangi qd to play I say is not aligned to 1 / 2 millimtre prt.

Installation is simple in XP that contains dja good drivers, and although the gre usb Manir gnrale. Against by certain features of the keyboard are not intuitive. For example, to change the sound from the keyboard, you must press advanced and then an F #, and then + / -. A force we know by heart but without instructions c not found.

The manual is clear enough but I like devices where you can do without it looking a little

OVERALL OPINION

I am using this keyboard since June 2005.

To be complete I think I have to say that the first I had a manufacturing defect, I had more dynamic touch of a button after 4 months, in fact it was who it was from a rubber chir and magnet keep still (the principle of operation of the keyboard is the m than a joypad or a remote, unless you have two keys that magnets do not touch the printed circuit in m time when pressed, making it possible to assess typing speed and yes indeed bte c all ...)

Instead of providing a rubber spare my store, M-Audio has done an exchange prfr standard (20 for shipping my store took over). I rest when even one month and a half without a keyboard ... That's why I put that 6 because of after sales service that allows M-Audio DSIR.

I put 9 or 10 m if not, as the keyboard is good, the feel is good (for 180), the keyboard still has the same if we can geule Chipotte on the alignment of key ...

Brief 5 octaves, 2 wheels mumuse to distort the sound (c not my thing but sometimes funny c 5 minutes on same!), I recommend this keyboard to anyone who wants to get into the world of music to learn to play or call (There's really three tons of stuff to do with all software that exist, and there are virtual instruments trs really good (The Grand ,...), but do not want invest too much initially to test their motivation.

This is an excellent first keyboard.

Like many others who chose this keyboard, I was looking for a midi keyboard not too expensive, but with a touch okay and more than two octaves
At that time the M-audio silent the best ones I could touch.
Used on a PC, the power from the USB port is convenient, walk the buttons, so good. A good basic.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is correct ... This is not a piano, not even electric. As a guitarist, I was going, but the pianists are quite the thing in front of husbands.
The configuration could not be simpler su Win XP: one branch and it works.
The thing that m'ennerve is starting to think the soft APRS turning on the keyboard ... I do not understand why or Reason or Cubase are able to understand they have just connect the keyboard along the way ...
And then there's a lot of functions that can be achieved by the combination of keys on the keyboard ... I tried it once ... I just drgl without any repre mmoriser for what I did ... galre ... This is a freelance this stuff, and is not used much.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, and its simplicity j'apprcie (forgetting these combinations sotriques): it is to play notes in sequence, period. And it trs well as a.

Looking back, I tell myself that I would have been useful to the ten assignable knob for the effects ... C'tait more expensive, but t would be useful.

Simplicity, no control and a small emcombrement!
I just have a sustain pedal, if connected via USB, be happy

UTILIZATION

I'm not a real keyboard, so I just search a touch nicer than the synth, I find this one very well despite a slight disappointment, I thought the touch "semi heavy" a bit more "heavy" precisely: p

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month now.
It is true that the feel is more pleasant than the Edirol PCR-30, moreover, went from a 32-note has a 61 notes, even without a real keyboard is much more comfortable.
The fact that there is no control may seem a small defect in my case ... it was a selection criterion.
The value for money is good, more than I bought it at Milonga (near me) that is aligned Blayback!
I think for a configuration with a control surface, and for someone who is not keyboard is the ideal choice, then yes I would do this choice!

The big plus:
Touched a keyboard heavy, semi 61 notes for less than 200 € ... A miracle

In addition, a volume knob on the keyboard, MIDI controller and buttons transpositons octave ...
Happiness

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is really nice ... it is again: it's not a piano, it's still a synth but it's not a hit "plastok". It feels to play, it's really close to the piano ...
Configuration, ok ... is a master keyboard ...
Channel Selection noon impeccable, if only one is taking the time to read the manual ... otherwise it is clear that not just guess the keyboard shortcuts ... lol
Manual clear and light ... good as any manual c not super intriguing reading but essential if we want to do shit ... kind of computer connections, the credentials and USB Midi ... It avoids a lot of problems if you take the fourth time needed to read the manual.

OVERALL OPINION

Honestly, quality / price ratio, I do not voi ... more For now, I could not find fault ...
I hit a 49-key synth to date, well it has nothing to do ... is approached very much a play piano ...
I advise all the world ...

This keyboard is perfect for my use: Use any computer, including phone, without needing to install any drivers, so Linux compatibility ...
Furthermore, it has a keyboard to play virtually any size with a very acceptable and very little cost ... I am using only the USB connector, which has the good taste to power the keyboard, and I have not bought sustain pedal (not very useful for the use I have).

UTILIZATION

Touch is a good compromise. For reasons of weight, price, etc.. It is very difficult to replicate the feel of a real piano (especially all the pianos have not, and far from it, the same touch), or even that of a mid-range digital piano. This keyboard can also play the organ (I did not experience a good keyboard organ), synthesizer, various virtual instruments ... What counts in this range is that the keyboard sends a good feedback, it allows a fast game and comfortable, and it is. The dynamic control is a bit poor, however.
If one has taken the time to read the manual, the general pattern is evident, especially since it is not necessary to install any driver (except for archaic OS).
The main drawback comes from the label above the keys that can not easily remember some functions, and forces them to keep the manual (very suitable) at your fingertips. Of course we can put ourselves labels according to what is used, but it's a shame!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for four months. I like the ease of use: you plug, you play. MIDI key controls are well placed. The labeling of the keys is to review, and it would take some additional LED control, but these flaws are minor.
I dabbled with other keyboards before buying (I dismissed the Keystation 49, more compact, the keyboard is synth-type), but the best touches are much more expensive and too cumbersome. Anyway, I did not expect to compete with the touch of a digital piano, I have also ...
The features of this keyboard give it an excellent quality / price, and I would do without hesitation that choice.

- CHARACTERISTICS What motivated your choice?
Price, weight, small footprint.

- What connection?
1 USB (USB powered)
1 Midi Out (useless Ordi)
1 9 volt transformer not supplied, if not to connect your computer thinking of buying a transformer.
1 Sustain pedal input (pedals not included), a little more if you buy a sustain pedals M-Audio, you take any of the two models they fit any keyboard, any brand (reversing polarity.

UTILIZATION

- The touch keyboard is it enjoyable? Should you use?
Or good ... touch of synth is what they announced the semi ballast must not say when a same, a basic rest of spring!
To get the batteries in midi, play ground and agreements has been nikel.
I feel heavy for a Roland RD500.

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
Plug and play simplicity of an extreme, even not need pilot, part, it works.

- The select MIDI channels, patches is easy?
M-Audio makes us simple products simple appearance, it is felt that the purpose and the image M-Audio wants.
So for some machine does, for it is too small keyboard dpouill buttons.
Offers one button to activate all the features MIDI, each key on the keyboard REPRESENTATIVES function, transpose, use the patch, ect ... CHANNELS
In other words, without the doc under the eyes requires a memory for all of lphant mmoriser.
I put a tape in it and I have every console Write, I found this solution which is a little Bontempi ...
There are two buttons to change octave, it's great, I added a button transposes a lack svrement, have to go through the button VTR functions to advance as the rest, ca is ch ...
But good for the price eh, finally it's for him but I had that a 4 / 10 the top ...

- The manual is clear and sufficient?
Ms. too much, for once our friends tell us about M-Audio as if silent noodles, at least as of no rsique not understand

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
10 days

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ The look
+ The weight
+ The small footprint
The power supply + USB
+ The price!
- Failure to transpose button.
- The absence of important buttons for direct ACCS important functions.
- Absence of a display that reminds what mode you are or what is active as a function.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No, I admit, I then right back to bitching about some dtails
In fact I needed cheap and effective immediately.

- How do you report qualitprix?
Bah the recess saying anything, one connects, it works, it's lightweight, cheap, a good look.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?
I think so, I would look just be some other models to find a display and a transpose button, but I quibble.
At that price I think I would do this choice is left empty.

Size and weight for a very practical touch keyboard "semi heavy"
usb, midi out, sustain pedal, power supply between 9V

UTILIZATION

For a pianist, is a bit lightweight. but for the price and weight, it is a compromise
correct.
Setup is simple and clear guide

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years.
I like its simplicity and its cot practice.
Reserved I respect my decision on the quality price.
In fact, I just noticed that one wear caoutchoux
are below the keys, disrupting the dynamics.
Yet for the time sav m-audio refuses to change or sell the caoutchoux
in question proposes to change the entire motherboard (and therefore almost all
the lctronique) which makes no sense and is expensive because the user does not warranty
longer plays.

Purchased for its unbeatable price, its very small weight and size, ease of use, and feel that is not heavy but that is about illusion ... and I'm not disappointed!

UTILIZATION

Touch is nice, but atention this is not a touch heavy but semi-weighted, there is no ballast, it's spring, but it's largely an illusion for home studio, no problem. In addition to the shape of the keys is that of a piano (full key), and casually psychologically it counts
Setup is extremely simple, the manual is useless because hungry, at least for those who do not require additional controllers.
There is here a living wage, and that's exactly what I wanted: pitch, octave + / - (still very useful), modulation, volume, and an advanced button with the keyboard, useless for me because I have a 25 keys with lots of buttons ...

OVERALL OPINION

I tried many other equivalent models in the store front, all prices, have come and retraced on AudioFanzine forums, and I found exactly what I wanted, plus it's one of the cheapest, to complete my casio px-110 privia it is a true piano touch.
Unbeatable value for money.

Simply empty and convenient exit buttons everywhere finally DMods and often overlapping with rglages obtained by the software Zique prfr!
Or the effective connectivity requires a rponse perfect.

UTILIZATION

The keyboard is one that is expected ... better! by the size and feel of the keys
the semi lest.C 'is very well thought and what is not useful to compare with a piano as it is not a keyboard hammer.
Config simple and great!
The manual is no spelling mistakes! Proves the srieux!

OVERALL OPINION

6 months of use.
It's particularity is to be Aesthetics, both simple and beautiful and of course reliable and ergonomic!
I tried 4 or 5 but the appearance MODELS knock me brakes (Lumire gadget etc. ....)
Report qualitprix anything.
I do it again this choice without hsiter!

USB MIDI master keyboard with 61 keys all you need (note velocity, aftertouch, touched semi weighted, jog 2 pitch bend and modulation, two octave down and up buttons, a slide volume and a mode button)

Level connection: 1 USB, 1 adaper sector, a MIDIout, and a sustain pedal.

Supplied with USB cable, manual and CDs

UTILIZATION

I use it as my MIDI Keyboard Controller MIDI sequencer (RS7000) ...

OVERALL OPINION

I was really pleased with this purchase (although I have to part with it for lack of space):

+ I for 1 year, and frankly never had any worries, it is like new. It smells quality.

+ I have two keyboards and an old yamaha pcr300 from Edirol.
There's no photo, no need to be a pro, the touch is really incomparable.

The only downside: they could provide a MIDI cable and AC adapter for use midi.

In short, no superflux but the point is very well done, unmatched at this price ....

I bought this synth ago 3 or 4 years becaufe it was the cheapest. I quickly looked at the spec and it was enough for me.

UTILIZATION

The touch is nice, we can afford to play the piano with a good plugin, it turns nikel. And I could try some CME UF8 or even digital pianos of around 1000 euros and the difference is not affected ahurrisante it.

The only obvious difference is when you have a real piano in the hands, that's all ...

The selection of MIDI channels is easy, program changes I use it.

OVERALL OPINION

So I use it for 3 or 4 years and I love the fact that it does its job without any problems. It has already fallen more than once the stand without complaining, it's solid.

The other good point is the SAV m audio is really effective. At the time he sold it with a motherboard that worked well with some like rs7000 sequencer. And even went out of warranty, M audio sent me a brand new motherboard for free and that's really cool, j'aprécie!

There is not much to complain when you know the price, on the contrary, I see no reason to buy more expensive stuff remaining in the low / mid range, so if it's not the price ten times .

I recommend this keyboard I would buy eyes closed!

- Master Keyboard 61 semi-weighted keys with pitch bend and modulation buttons + octaves and volume, in short everything that the high-end offers.
However it seems fragile.

UTILIZATION

- The touch is good, neither too soft nor plastok, but should not be theirs, price is not the touch of a Baldwin.

Comes with a CD with some cool samples and a USB cable of 1.5 m, it is very simple to grip and can even get a connection noon (never used for my part)
I use it on Cubase and NO it does not have cancer lol

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months, it is gnial is my companion every concert and I do not spar if tt.

Inexpensive and compatible with all machines, it is a good value qualittprix trs.

This is my first keyboard. The others I utiliss t lends me.
Have guided my choice exits, the size (the number of keys), price, simplicity and opinions donns by users.

UTILIZATION

The touch is very soft so I had going. I just love the piano and not all soft.
Setup is simple, that's what I wanted: for now I use the volume control buttons for andTHE dplacer octaves (the one I play, I press octave + I plays the same key and the one is an octave above).
I have not read the manual but it looks well done. We can install a keyboard and ... play live.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months. The other models I've tried give me the impression of having made a good choice trs. In all respects for the use I make simple (composed protools-reason) is nickel.
I would do this choice and advises you to do so.
Good quality price. I would add that it is pretty plutt.

The size, USB port and the price!

UTILIZATION

I am not a pianist at the touch so I find it excellent!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year now.
on the other hand must be room because it is still cumbersome.

The value for money is very good! He never caused any problem and yet it has had to take a packet of crisps etc. crumbs.
So, I even bought a protective cover that fits perfectly on thomann keyboard!

I remake that choice without hesitation.