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  • RégisRégis

    Akai Professional MPK88Published on 01/20/10 at 13:40
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    * What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    * What connections (MIDI pedals ...)? ...

    The brand and its expertise in master keyboard a few years ago with Mx76. it was reversible at the time.
    The potential of MPK88
    The number of octaves
    The piano keys with weighted hammer touch and aftertouch.
    The pads
    The connectivity
    New product and since this is my first keyboard master real thing, take all the latest (if good)
    Price
    Connectors: midi out to midi in Din Motif XS rack MPK88 USB Midi to PC for VST, Reason pedal piano type

    3 taken pedals
    1 midi out DIN5
    1 midi in DIN5
    a USB
    one PSU

    Note that you must use the PSU to use the DIN5 and then disconnect the…
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    * What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    * What connections (MIDI pedals ...)? ...

    The brand and its expertise in master keyboard a few years ago with Mx76. it was reversible at the time.
    The potential of MPK88
    The number of octaves
    The piano keys with weighted hammer touch and aftertouch.
    The pads
    The connectivity
    New product and since this is my first keyboard master real thing, take all the latest (if good)
    Price
    Connectors: midi out to midi in Din Motif XS rack MPK88 USB Midi to PC for VST, Reason pedal piano type

    3 taken pedals
    1 midi out DIN5
    1 midi in DIN5
    a USB
    one PSU

    Note that you must use the PSU to use the DIN5 and then disconnect the USB or no midday on DIN5. (Cheese or dessert)

    It lacks a power button for it to be off if connected to AC
    It lacks a switch to change modes noon (USB to another USB) when the 2 are connected
    Missing buttons allowing direct access to MIDI channels (split, layer.etc.)
    It lacks the ability to assign each sysex on pots / slider
    It lacks the possibility of him to memorize the names of the patches and bank
    Generally when using this kind of device is an expander to work with, not necessarily next ... so to see the name appear the patch would have been a real plus but the product does the same then ... concurence visibly team product does not use its products ...

    It lacks a good documentation even a real onwer manual in English, but this is superficial and incomplete that we intyéresserait


    UTILIZATION

    The hit is super nice, albeit a bit lighter and different from a piano, but very very good.
    Memory is less smooth touchdown on a Roland RD700 though.

    The finishing touches on the corners is catchy side musician. finishing a little neglected (on mine)
    Forget the ridiculous Arpegiator is a stew that does not deserve this name flattering "Arpegiator.

    The quality of the produce is to go. when you look closely it is more than made in USA made in china ... besides I was not watching where he is

    Apart from the finishing touches that deserves a fine lime (soft nail, not the red and white) (on mine anyway) to soften the edges just unmold. they hang their fingers.

    I (attempt to) fly Reason, VST, and Motif XS rack, or even the blow of junoStage
    I looked for a moment to use the MIDI din 5 out, and reading and rereading the documentation (translated by an automatic assuredly as usual)
    rather poorly done and I could read on page 12 that the port was active DIN5 noon or when you do not connect the usb port ... (sic) as the keyboard comes san salim (6v 1a) ...
    I repeat the doc is very very superficial on the subject usb midi / din ...

    The app could be friendly if not + stuffed shells.

    It's painful. I did not like and go through the keyboard to change the setting it is easier ...

    It's sad not to know to make a simple app of our day. Yet part entrusted to "specialist" Yeah ..

    Manage a few messages sysex ds gui ... December is not ..
    Finally others seem to find their happiness with the 49 key version is less .... Job title

    There is still no firmware upgrade by now are. there is for the 49 key model.

    The pads are pretty poor hit and sensitivity. Even if they are from the MPC1000 brand ... there are far better elsewhere (Boss & amp; co)

    I put 9 for the keyboard part pure (because that is what it s'gait to play)!

    but I tend to put 6 or 7
    ds if I enter the note and feel the soft part on the keyboard to modif eels I pass or 5 to4


    OVERALL OPINION

    Recently one month ... so I will update this game and yes the price, if I put aside the Yamaha KX 8 of (older) not too pad ... new version soon ... hard

    there was nothing I liked. too plastic, too cheap!

    I liked the simplicity of the akai,
    robusteste the apparent and real,
    the pro side
    The piano keys and 7 octaves (the hit of happiness!)
    The Good value for money 645euros including postage (January 2010) in www.nuloop.com correct time (3days included on command from web delivered product) deadline, price Port respected bravo for this site to pass on the phone and kindness and respect commitment is against the heavy packaging is doubled but seriously ... I chi ..... to remove the cardboard without cutting it true ... 2 people plus mini ... it is HEAVY!
    Despite the setbacks on the soft and sad documentation, I do not regret the purchase.

    The app provided "works" Windows 7 attention
    Small flat, no PSU supplied (6v 1a)
    but hey if the product is plugged into the USB autonomous

    However if like me you leave the PC on (with its eco standby), then the keyboard will remain lit as it does not switch service ...
    Save the planet!? AKAI not know, made in usa
    Mind if I turned off my PC .... :-)

    So 8 / 10 to rebuild it if it was I took my time to find anything better but ....
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  • AnthoBouAnthoBou

    Probably the Best-of the moment!

    Akai Professional MPK88Published on 07/10/10 at 07:54
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    The Hit 88-heavy
    The pad functions, etc.
    2 inputs + 1 footswitch input expression
    The design of the beast
    Adjustable Velocity curve



    UTILIZATION

    The hit is a bit steep but you get used very quickly.
    I tended to try too hard but this makes it more accurate than his buddies
    Viewpoint manual, I was given a manual to share photocopied and stapled the whole series mpk. So I found this to be adequate but I am not sure this "manual" is seen routinely given with the forums.

    Simple setup. Small software comes with windows and mac ...


    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been using less than a month and began live on stage.
    Frankly be…
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    What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    The Hit 88-heavy
    The pad functions, etc.
    2 inputs + 1 footswitch input expression
    The design of the beast
    Adjustable Velocity curve



    UTILIZATION

    The hit is a bit steep but you get used very quickly.
    I tended to try too hard but this makes it more accurate than his buddies
    Viewpoint manual, I was given a manual to share photocopied and stapled the whole series mpk. So I found this to be adequate but I am not sure this "manual" is seen routinely given with the forums.

    Simple setup. Small software comes with windows and mac ...


    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been using less than a month and began live on stage.
    Frankly between type mpc pads, touch keyboard and all its features very comprehensive, it gives me the best 88-key keyboard controller that crossed my hands for now!
    Before I tried it, possessed:
    VMK188 more (not bad), Doepfer LMK4 + (the price for the crippling see my review), CME, M-Audio who have hit that does not convince me.

    small flat of MPK88 ... The placement of the faders could be more central on the left see that it might have been more convenient!

    Value for money on top! For the moment I found my pet!
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  • Des notes et du bruitDes notes et du bruit

    Very good

    Akai Professional MPK88Published on 12/24/10 at 01:26
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    For connectivity I'll let you see the data sheet. I'll embellish a M Audio SP2.

    Motivation of choice:
    88-key hammer
    pads
    lots of little buttons that let her play with vst
    expertise AKAI
    the price (purchase before the general increase)

    UTILIZATION

    Good product, feels very correct for non-pianist, most suitable for people accustomed to keyboards like me, has a real piano touch.
    Plugged into my macbook, launched Live and everything works without having to configure anything, it's perfect. (Live usb, not through a HUB, the beast being greedy).
    I was not too far in using it for the Intant, I did that last week.

    OVERALL OPINION

    A week.
    I tried a million audio and a CM…
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    For connectivity I'll let you see the data sheet. I'll embellish a M Audio SP2.

    Motivation of choice:
    88-key hammer
    pads
    lots of little buttons that let her play with vst
    expertise AKAI
    the price (purchase before the general increase)

    UTILIZATION

    Good product, feels very correct for non-pianist, most suitable for people accustomed to keyboards like me, has a real piano touch.
    Plugged into my macbook, launched Live and everything works without having to configure anything, it's perfect. (Live usb, not through a HUB, the beast being greedy).
    I was not too far in using it for the Intant, I did that last week.

    OVERALL OPINION

    A week.
    I tried a million audio and a CME 88-key hammer and in the same price range. The MPK88 pleased me because it has many more features compared to the others.
    It is a good (before the increase I would have put very good) quality / price ratio that will fit very well with those seeking a complete, robust, and inexpensive in view of its qualities.

    Bad points:
    No on / off button (I'm exaggerating a bit but I find it very useful)
    The weight (30 kilos anyway from the gearbox) it is difficult to transport, forget about doing the club scene every night with installation and uninstall.
    Arpeggiator useless (it is a function not in itself an arpeggiator)
    The pads and the buttons are a little noisy.
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