All user reviews for the CME UF8

-Master keyboard 88 keys (Hammer-Action)
-Port USB and midi out, Firewire Audio Expansion

UTILIZATION

-Touch of UF8 is good, but as usual, it's a personal matter (as for me I am very picky, being a classical pianist, and "home studio") I will compare to UF8 of other keyboards.
The UF8 completely overwrites the Keystation Pro and is below the motif es 8 or S90.
Before me the store was located a RD 300 SX and I thought that was close to touching the UF8.
To test the keyboard, I play all styles (classical, jazz, variety) in general, all keyboards are doing not too bad for styles such as: the variety and jazz, but a bit sharper as Chopin Etudes, some keyboards (I should say a lot) do not coup.L 'UF8 is doing no worse than another against a more technical directory. So for the mad speed and other techniques at the keyboard, you should see your account.

Ma-general configuration is simple, I use a Motif ES Rack, and I did not need to open the manual. (I feel like I have a Motif ES 8 in red)

-As for the MIDI function, they are just as easy. Everything falls under the eyes and fingers, there is press and it works! Program change, transpose, MIDI channel, volume track and 16 tracks, velocity / Curve with 4 positions (very useful depending on the chosen instrument)

-The manual is available in French and English, clear and suffisant.La machine itself and easily accessible.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for ten days and everything goes fine. This keyboard seems very sturdy, and I did undergo some tests playing at full strength to challenge his concluding résistance.Teste Keystation unlike when I heard the springs that moved after a game a little too excited! velocity that is not really what I was playing (I do not spit on the Keystation, MIDI functions are also very good, and some people get a fair deal. (It's just a personal opinion)

-What j'aprécis most about this keyboard is the ease of use, and I just regret that he did not Graded Hammer.A about, I phoned home Arbiter France to get advice before my purchase, I hesitated between the Fatar VKM 188 which is Graded Hammer and UF8. The person I had in my phone urged the UF8, telling me that the answer to velocity was better than the Fatar, Arbiter, however, provided the two scrub!.

-Mount models tested before the purchase was Keystation, P120, S90, Edirol PCRM (in order to achieve the same result with a different configuration, more or less) either:
Keyboard 88 "Graded" Hammer with midi controller, pitch bend and modulation

The price-quality ratio is excellent € 529 for a keyboard hit heavy with all the functions needed twelve o'clock (do the comparisons with competitors, or what it takes to achieve the same result)

-I would do the purchase without any problems and I have not bought on a whim, I tried other configurations to achieve my final goal: 88 keys hammer + midi controllers.

I was looking for a keyboard to touch heavy (more sensual and accurate in my opinion that the keyboard organ), and some midi controllers to control effects and VST instruments.
I use the MIDI OUT connector, not USB, it is not well supported by my PC (with the famous VIA KT133 !!!!). Too bad, because the controls for Cubase sequencer machines do not work with Midi output.

UTILIZATION

Touch is really good, far ahead of the M-Audio Keystation (for the same price), much closer to what is proposed yamaha or roland in touch heavy for three times the price (P90, RD300sx etc ...) . Touch is really a success.
The controllers are sufficient, it is regrettable centering knobs is very convenient for PAN but much less for the rest.
There is no software to reprogram the assignment of MIDI controllers, but it's not really a problem with the "Learn" function that offers all the effects and virtual instruments now.
French manual! sisi!

OVERALL OPINION

To quibble, I would have preferred more sober colors, a lower weight (20 kg beast!), A smaller footprint. But hey, I use it for 5 days and I'm really not disappointed, the finish is very good, very far from the usual plastic in this price range, the controllers are numerous, a real sustain pedal is delivered and that requiring a transformer. The aftertouch is good triggers, and there are many options that make this keyboard an excellent master keyboard.
The strengths of this keyboard are touch and the price, there is nothing seen in competition opportunity for even twice the price. I put 10 for the price.
A must try ...

The CHARACTERISTICS that motivated my choice: A heavy touch keyboard, the Controller DIFFERENT, price and FireWire extension (which I prcommand but these gentlemen are expected to officiate)

Connections: Then we have the rear of the bte: A power supply plug, a plug breath control, a MIDI output from a USB port for a sustain pedal (book with good quality and that addition) and an input for expression pedals. Basically it is complete and has fun.

I find the pots and faders a little cheap. And balance pots c not super convenient except for the Pan. Pitch wheel and modulation: A view over time ... I first found a little "light" ct finish. Besides my girlfriend when I thought the keyboard reu c'tait a toy given the fader and knob. I go out texto what she said: "It looks fake!" it's cute when it naf

UTILIZATION

J'tais a regular touch-style synth and I wanted to take the plunge: and what not ... frankly it's too good ... I'm getting little small but it's a great touch.

nothing wrong about using this keyboard. It plutt simple and intuitive. Me I had the manual in English but hey you get way out. for a test immediately, I plugged in my korg arranger I5 and it's rather nice to be able CONTRL volumes of the arrangement of the fawn (the I5's no fader but then the buttons to go from 0127 in less than 20 seconds uh ... impossible. arranger my life again. I repost a notice when I received the firewire card to test it on cubase or other ...

Nothing wrong everything is frankly trs simple ... a look at the manual is not too ... ca saves time.

OVERALL OPINION

I just got it in fact ... I spend the day on it. And the first opinion is very positive. I just regret not having received an extension at the same time ... because the I can not wait now.

What I like most: his touch, and the price DIFFERENT CONTRL. and what I like least about her weight: I can still see the head of the driver when he tap the cardboard through the impressive advantages mcanique The PSE really heavy hammer. Otherwise a dtail, I love the color but ... I'll let you judge.
I have tried any MODEL ago. I'm just down on the advice of Audiofanzine. In this regard thank you everyone who post their opinions about the UF8 (particularly Samplehunter definitely convinced me). I have long hsit UF8 between the FATAR TMK88 and the Keystation Pro and my choice was the UF8 ... No regrets over quality unbeatable price.

Oh another thing I do not like .... wait (I want my UF400e): '(FYI: I called Referee France and they did not stock the uf400e before July 10, snif ...

The novelty and Mirko Hallucinatory a thank you for their objective orientation of the machine! I needed to renew my keyboards scne also so here goes!
The machine is all metal, original and look nice and well supplied with, keep you well: a cable industry, but also a USB cable, and especially a sustain pedal! Has never seen until the pedal for!!

UTILIZATION

I possde are 8 grounds, obviously I compared it and I must say it is quite surprising for the price! Touch is really good and I felt good over of gaming!
In fact, everything is intuitive and all orders are assign or assignable, you say I rcupr this morning, I repeat, therefore, a TRS little time to assimilate the machine and has pointed immediately!
Not really need the manual so (for now), 'sufficient to observe the machine to understand! Surprise!

OVERALL OPINION

I have only a few hours and has impressed not only by its looks but also by his orders!
The keyboard really sorry I just may be the small box area that does not inspire much confidence for its strong 'need to be careful, but it is easily replaceable!
I have a test of RD600 Roland and Kurzweil K2600 from a reseller, no worries UF8 is the "pro", especially for its price!
No regret, I respect dej!

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
depard to the weight and price.
on arrival: yuck! d totally "agree with previous opinion!
yuck! d totally "agree with previous opinion!

UTILIZATION

Totally "according to previous opinion! Very bad speed!
if you are a pianist go your way! impossible to interpret a song "piano" correctly.
touch is very confusing right it's true that I have a bomb from mp9500 but hey not the same price!
I wanted to buy the cme to repeat them because of the weight as heavy but not very good I will continue to take my roland a-33 to repeat Too bad he's only 76 notes weighted, as compared to that cme boasted of his heavy touch is much better to play the sensations are more natural on the Roland (I do not even compare to kawai! the ball!).
not really on it's not expensive but for some reason after 10 minutes!!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? 3 days is enough I back!
What is so special that you like most and least? not much as the least almost everything!

it's true that I buy by reading the criticism right or left but I think all those who do not praise a pianist, or do not have an interest in the nuances of games! there is a minimum of life is still as if it's just to make tablecloths and a few chords it is very good! but good at the crossroads of synthesizers also .......

With experience, you do again this choice? Moreover, I will not make another choice!
Frankly very disappointed! but there are worse things in life!

At this price the? I really wonder no more knobs and faders!
CHARACTERISTICS its most striking, it has a face the size sickle that inspires even more confidence that it is metal. And, in keeping with its face, it is heavy ... trs. (But sometimes people are the heaviest ones are best aprcie ^ ^)

UTILIZATION

A little note: at this time (08/2007), the drivers on the site have a small problem cme, they are not executables (I do not understand why), but looking around (forum cme) I found them! (Phew!)
Otherwise it's cool.

OVERALL OPINION

Hallucinating while reading the opinions because I think a lot of people criticize this keyboard wrong, it looks like they do not know that normally a keyboard matre the heavy touch that price (in my case, 330 euro of OCAS) has no (or should I say plutt no)!

Only default relement notable for me, but that does not impede me beyond measure when the surprise happens is the noise made when you play the keys ... In recording this change requires VLOC with the button on rgl curve 3 (from memory ...) to play any "soft". But it's not top top ... bah I made my keyboard part in gnral APRS.

Otherwise, I am agree with the opinion prcedent on this keyboard, as pianist (admittedly "only" five years of conservative, but I also play jazz or rock for a while) I can tmoigner it is not bad. I improvise on it without problem, and is the main. and then remote, it is very well and easily configurable! RAAA! I viserais a vx (still with cme) ... in time (and with the money to ...)!

I do not want "to enter the second comment," Leave me peace.

UTILIZATION

Bla bla

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I UF8 one and the price is unbeatable. It's a nice solid machine, metal, 25Kg. Touch is a little hard, but it's not a keyboard against a spring, and it is incomparably better than the M-Audio. I have a Fatar also and I prefer the CME. Weaknesses? The drivers walk OK, although a little tricky, sometimes they hang out for example by a program, which requires a reset of the driver or the entire PC if you do not know it. At worst, you can always IT CAN BE USED MIDI mode, which is ultra reliable, but I do not see the need. The four velocity curves are a bit primitive, but you can adjust in Cubase for example. They provide a small pilot INTERMEDIATE or we can "all" to adjust, but why not just change the reaction in the DAW program? The faders and pots are of good quality, and everything (including the magnificent transport buttons) works well enough, once you have mastered the trick, Cubase, Sonar and Logic. The UF80 is likely to be better, but I have not tried it yet. People say anything stupid, there are several pedal inputs, and Breath Control. Touch? In fact, I confess, I prefer a little less hard, but ultimately it is very expressive, I love it, and with several keyboards in the studio I end up using the UF8 for all MIDI tracks. I have never observed inequality in the keys, but one or two of "jumps" that disappeared after a reset, but there probably are examplaires in mail distribution adjusted at the factory. Saw the release of the new keyboard CME (including these ridiculous expensive Chinese junk with motorized faders), one can find UFX cheap and in my opinion one occasion.

NB: I have been using + / - 2 years

Connection is very simple:
1. USB or MIDI
2. pedal connected by jack (small signal inversion problem but it is quickly resolved)

why this choice:
1. touch (better than others but not the ultimate either)
2. functions noon (complete)
3. the price (really cheap)
4. very good compromise - value

but due to problems fairly recent (probably due to an update of Cubase), the UF8 started messing around with tightly
eg strong velocity problems, loss of connection noon (via USB), and even crash shut down the PC ...
I have found bitterly (last update from January 2006!) And then learn that CME did not intend to update the drivers for the series of UF 5/6/7/8

I put a note "4" because the problem susmentnionné. I could have put "0" since this keyboard will probably become useless and obsolete, more or less soon

UTILIZATION

Touch is very nice (because my purchase!)

general configuration is not too easy but ultimately it's going. You should download the "new" drivers (January 2006) on the CME site and the template to set up immediately the functions of knobs and faders (for cubase in my case)

I do not use in the studio (too heavy for travel for which I preferred an M-Audio Keystation 88 es-touch semi-weighted). Because of this I change all the channel selections for MIDI and patches in cubase.

I put "6" in the hope that the rest will continue to function correctly through noon (since the usb totally kidding)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years

I like the feel
I do not like very bad crash and operation via USB

I tested the M-Audio (weighted keyboard) that I was touching it too much "bouncing"

I tried other keyboards (R & D, Yamaha ...) but a touch more expensive for not phenomenally different

very good and very bad quality / price ratio. Why have a keyboard very good if everything related to computers securely kidding

I do not buy back more this keyboard (unless new drivers would appear). I do also redeem anything of that mark if monitoring is as bad. I do not mean distributors that are very accessible and understanding.
If the policy of CME is to not worry about his "old" products, it is not binding for other purchases. After 2 years the product is no longer follow! I could understand after 10 years ...

I suggested to the dealer "France" to offer CME to continue to develop new drivers for UF5/6/7/8 and then make payment availables as do a lot of marks or plugins prg. .. Everyone navigate.

I put "5" since this keyboard have me served for 2 years

Motivation & Benefits: Heavy Hit - keyboard with 88 keys Midi integrated power controller.
The -: Too bad there is no 64-bit drivers: it is a question to ask before you buy ... Channel aftertouch and not by individual touch

Overall I am satisfied: nothing like a keyboard with light touch. It is robust, very heavy and strong. Velocity Question: pre-programmed curves are not always appropriate: for example: when I use it to get out the sounds of the sampler EMULATOR-X, it gets stuck: the curve for E-mu pianos is hardly configurable & curves bike found in the keyboard are quite inadequate. However, for other samples (eg Scarbee on Kontakt), it's all good and it was a pleasure to use it (if you do not forget to select the curve by 2, otherwise it need to type as a sick on the keys for the desired dynamic).

What is nice is that it can also serve as a control surface in Cubase: Cubase there is a template that controls the tracks from the keyboard controller. These same controllers can also be used as organ drawbars for VST appropriate.
South side / control: everything is normally configured via a small software download (change of velocity curves, assigning knobs, etc. ..) but this assumes that the USB connection is used (or is it buggy or nonexistent (64bit )).

UTILIZATION

Manuel: ok
To touch, see note above it all depends on how it will be configured. For some sounds, it is not really suitable.

OVERALL OPINION

Use since + - 2 years
First keyboard heavy
Good QP
Warning! : USB Drivers not stable and they do not exist in 64bit = they come to plant and need to be reset: bad idea to buy this model for the scene ..
Best used in home studio & with the MIDI (not USB) MIDI I knew one or two crashes
Do not forget to adjust the velocity curves of your favorite instruments, or those of the keyboard in order to have a normal response ...