Fatar / Studiologic VMK-188 plus

My TR 88 began to have some small problems keys wedged and I needed a new keyboard soon.

I needed a good touch and be able to connect at least two pedals (switch).

It accepts three pedals (Attention, contrary to what the manual says, the one does not work with a continuous controller, thus able to sustain one unless you have a pedal continuously variable).

88 keys, and small control surface pitch ben + modulation)

UTILIZATION

The feel is great, it's really the point for this keyboard. I found the quality of my old RD600. That's it for the positives.

The manual is to cry with laughter, to give it, so give nothing!

The configuration is not the most intuitive, but that usually, it comes out very quickly!

To send a "program change" I feel that the designer knew that monopatch or not frequently changed sound modules. This is undrinkable!

But the most appalling is the use of pedals, there is plunged into delirium. These are my years of electronics that allowed me to understand the bug. I think they're kidding with latches Schmit or input impedance. It is imperative to connect the unused pedal to the ground and use it as the "negative polarity" (or normally closed for electricians), otherwise unwanted releases or delusional behavior of the pedal support is call.

I've never seen it and my case is not isolated. Fatar even responded to a user "Yes we know, but there is no solution!" It is unimaginable!

One band aftertouch is connected (black button) and apparently it's very common on this model.

I connected the second and tested aftertouch: I never laughed so much! It is simply unusable, except for messing around.

In short Fatar laid an evil thing over and they are not able to correct their mistakes. Shame!!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three days and despite these setbacks is a very good keyboard. But you must watch!

It is unacceptable that Fatar has never corrected these recurring electronic problems.

If not, if you do not have aftertouch, you just want to play the piano, that your pedals are biased "negative" (the term is found in Yamaha) and you with jack "shorted" to fill the input 1, then this keyboard is a marvel.

If not, buy something else!!

If there was not this problem pedal, I would put it on the line 10, as touch is remarkable!

Contrary to many opinions: Since it is designed to be used with a sequencer software, the problem of split and adjustable velocity has no meaning (which makes sense!)

Damage / Fatar heartbreaking for not having corrected the problems that seem so simple to solve. If an experienced electronics could send us a tweak for these entries pedals, it would be after yourself, keyboard exception! If so!

It is not at all to avoid, but you have to know where you put your feet. For me, its overall score can vary from 10 to 5 according to the needs that have been

Motivated by the RQP and different opinions on the web

UTILIZATION

Heavy piano-style touch, not trained pianist so I can not say if it is hard or soft on the attack and return but it seems well balanced. It suits me very well as the piano sounds on the rhodes and clavinet.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 years, it still works fine. The faders on the front are ultra practices and replace a possible external controller.
To the top is sedentary, it is robust, there is a metal structure that gives an impression of great strength (like he does not flinch, even when it is a little over excited, no vibration or squeaks)
For zikos who wish to turn, think carefully because it is very heavy!

Hello,
The weighted keyboard immediately directed my choice to purchase a keyboard controller.
Potentiometers and fader have excellent answers graduation years, making movement of fluids
the control of virtual instruments. There are presets for different logiciles (including cubase). Play buttons record, fast forward and rewind. The driver installs itself in usb. the keyboard is truly excellent and a true piano touch, and low noise.
Moreover, it is beautiful.
The only drawback: The weight of the keyboard (very heavy!).
Woodbrass purchased from last year

UTILIZATION

The manual is perhaps not quite complete.
The touch keyboard is excellent.
I have not yet fully understood in the implementation with respect cubase, but I went to look.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 months
I love the feel of the keyboard, which is equally suited to virtual instruments that classic synth sounds.
I appreciate the regularity beuacoup knobs and faders, excellent qulaité.
Value for money without comparison.
I certainly do it again this choice.