Alesis Photon X25

I got the Alesis Photon Midi Controller 3 months ago and it has changed my way of making music. First, it's straight out of the box plug and play, no complicated driver hassle, or hours spent with manuals. Second, the look and feel are great and make you want to play. Third, the 25 keys now allow me to spend time playing music the way I hear it and not waste time editing it. Its not expensive at all so anyone can afford it. Its not big and bulky so you can take it around with your laptop and be good to go.


UTILIZATION

I purchased the Alesis Photon along with my personal workstation so I could play piano parts the way there were meant to be in the first place. When I bought this board I was fully aware that I was not going to get grade A material but what I received was way below my expectations. Two weeks in and the keys emit weird noises, also the velocity sensitivity is lacking across the spectrum, for some reason some keys are more sensitive then others especially in the mid range. I would recommend this to beginners or live performances, but if you need intricate passages to come out perfectly, look somewhere else

OVERALL OPINION


This controller is extremely easy to use – true plug-and-play. It doesn't come with any frills – but that's what your software program is for. It is very light weight, which is great if it needs to be moved around. However, I've sometimes worried that I'll tip it if I get a bit heavy on the extreme ends of the keyboard. I'm quite impressed with the sensitivity and touch quality of the keys. I run it with an M-Audio SP-1 sustain pedal, which is a nice addition. It's an extremely good product,

I can only use it for playin my boss synth.. but for doin that its great..

Price paid: $159.95 USD

UTILIZATION

It works great but whenever i try to hook it up to my laptop it starts to freak out... i have read alot about other people trying to hook it up to there computer and they have problems too..

OVERALL OPINION

Sounds good lil bit slow when i hit the keys but its alright...

i dont really like it if i had another chance i would have bought somthin else.. but i guess i got what i paid for..

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: cmc_mpc1000 ( 2-, 2006)

Hello everyone!

I fill this gap I even made me default: an opinion on this fine product, the Alesis Photon X25

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?

I wanted something compact, reliable, used in mobile station with a powerful enough laptop (ASUS A6K, 1 GB RAM, Turion 64 bit). Reduces had a budget, then exit the Firewire. His "face" me well with the flat pitch bend, which gradually s'clairent red, like the Ion.
- What connector (MIDI pedals ...)?...

USB 2.0 line, the keyboard does not have power secondary SERIES, only option.

UTILIZATION

- The touch keyboard is it enjoyable? Should you use?

The keyboard has a soft touch rev (nothing to do with my MS2000), aa look sturdy, the knobs are friendly and plump surcrot unlimited. I would not be afraid to carry it on scne

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

My opinion: Install the door first come dork. RAS ... A CD provided dmo soft, but not under the CONTRL latency or other unnecessary as the product is basic in its design. I open Absynth first, I admire the 8ms latency displayed and l. .. ... argh anxiety crunches, delays, blockages, blue notches ... time for me to look more prs on my config. I do not know why, I exclude from the outset the X25 and my laptop, and I shall decide to beat a dead horse on the OS.
I was right ... as the laptop came with WinXP SP2 + (aa its importance ...), I'll blow it all, a WinXP + SP1 installs, removes unnecessary stuff installed by default ( The chipset integrates the Ethernet card, the CONTRL temprature of the Coffee Maker intgre, the fryer ...), assuming that my laptop would never see the Internet.

And it is anxious that I reinstall my apps and my keyboard. And a joy unspeakable ... works! And even though plutt: 8 ms assumes the CPU does not move, Cubase has made a new friend, a quick bath. CONTRL AXYZ and the X25 promises chorgraphies scne worthy of mime Marceau ...

- The select MIDI channels, patches is easy?

On this point, I will be lightweight. I wish above all be able to order some flies live apps. Right-click, quick on the gas. So I'm not dtails input in its ability to CONTRL. However, there are presets for some virtual synths known (eg Pro 53, B4 and FM7, too).

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Full User's Manual, RAS.

In conclusion: Good bte, but watch your config dpart, may quickly turn to trs dsastre intgral. J'espre by my instructions some users will avoid these types of picked ...

OVERALL OPINION

In conclusion: Good bte, but watch your config dpart, may quickly turn to trs dsastre intgral. J'espre by my instructions some users will avoid these types of picked ...

- How long have you use it?
About 10 days, with diffrent installs, until that it works ... but nothing to do with the keyboard.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

+: The mouth, the look of the beefy components, AXYZ, sound, the latency, the many knobs.
-: No CONTRL latency, the usual paramtres a PC, nothing ... it's pretty dstabilisant.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Many do not. But Tascam US1222, Ozonic are passs home. With the same problem. By dduction I complained directly sp2. (For some reason, for cons ...)

- How do you report qualitprix?

So I do not know the how they did it Trs good value quality / price

-With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes, I think, the default Firewire, more expensive, but this solution is a USB trs cool

Well my choice is to carry on the Photon X25 because it is my first hardware purchased and it suited my needs Fully silent: budget and quality. I t sduit by the sound card Intgr full touch them and the modulations and AXYZ.
The connectors are more than sufficient for my current and future. This little gem is really comprehensive and very practical for me.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is not exceptional but still enjoyable. The configuration is good. The manual is adequate and clear, but even without the need exprience is rarely felt. The use gnrale trs is enjoyable.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months soon.
I love the convenience. The pottards does not seem fragile, and the device it seems robust even while remaining strong lgant.
I had flash on any other, until lightning: p
The ratio quality price is excellent! Not to be missed if you beginners!
Yes, hsiter!