All user reviews for the 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.


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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

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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,

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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.

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- 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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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!

The technical features that have motivated my choice are mainly the "real" pitch bend and modulation, but also the number of knobs (3 levels of 10 knobs, personally seen anywhere else). The infrared dome "Axyz" to control three parameters, is anything but fun but handy! Access to 10 buttons is quite useful. The keyboard contains as its name suggests 25 keys, a display (LCD) and a two-line integrated sound card (24bit/48kHz) with a headphone output, stereo output (jack), a stereo input jack (also) an input for sustain pedal and one for an expression pedal input and MIDI output and input power (optional). Note that you can connect the USB keyboard in MIDI RATHER ^ t, which also allows self-supply.

I put 5 / 10 because the connection is quite limited (to work properly would be nice XLR inputs and outputs in a few more).

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The touch keyboard is quite nice (relatively: understand "everything is relative"). That is to say that the keys are not too small (2cm to 1cm for white and black), the springs under the keys are not too "soft" (that is not a keyboard buttons or semi-heavy heavy! Great pianists look elsewhere!). But it is perfect for my use of an amateur musician, assisted by a computer. The general configuration is very simple (no need for CDs on the Mac, only it turns tot). MIDI channel selection is easy but takes time. The manual is a bit light on details and problems that may arise.

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I use the keyboard for a month now (but I do not use the onboard sound card, I have the best stuff on that side). What I like most is the many knobs on the front. What I like least are the recurring problems and the fragility of the machine. I had tried that a few models before buying it, are mainly attracted by the knobs more than elsewhere. I find the very poor value for money machine is very expensive but also very fragile and do not work very well. With the experience I would do not have that choice because of the poor quality of the product.

I bought the photon to replace my oxygen 8 and Io | 2 as caring people dlest me.
I was looking for something small that allows me to be independent live with a laptop.

CHARACTERISTICS:
the endless knobs 10.
10 illuminated keys.
2 octaves.
3D controller. etc ... Show pubs

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First of all it is a little larger than the oxygen 8, he returned more done everything in my backpack.: - /
the feel of the keyboard is not bad. Keys much stronger than the Oxygen8!
The 10 illuminated keys are handy and clearly visible in the dark, to use the machine for track mute is handy, big regret: you can not press two keys at the same time! must outwit trs successively pressing them fast! A little bad.
The potentiomtres really seem solid.
We can drag labels in under gouttires controllers. Trs ingnieux and convenient! I used stickers on my Oxygen 8 and I could not change as a. I can just change the config.
Other small dtails are penss! For example the dial lights up more or less depending on its position. TRs practice live in the dark to see just what is its value prs!
For it is the same octaves the + and - lights + or - depending on the position of the octave on the keyboard! we know immediately on what octave it is.
The remote capture 3D controller is not rev high, compared to the Roland D-beam for example. Especially on the vertical axis. A is a controller for a fun trs use if you want something more casual and spontaneous to control the oscilloscope is exellent.
Configuration and installation of the presets is very simple!
In terms of sound quality I have found nothing wrong. He makes his office. I did not test between the stro. Trs low latency! Even with large project! indispensable ableton live on!

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I got 195 euros at Thomann. At this price the adpouille any competition.
For the game against aurant bttn hardware is, as the drivers of origins Suck!
We can not even rgler buffer size and therefore the latency! I strongly advise to use ASIO4ALL drivers that are allowing more config.
I had problems with the South that did not work, I reinstalled my windows that t dja crowded full of drivers etc ... Since it works.
I know a lot of people have had problems installing the hardware. I had an earlier IO2 c'tait like the minimum. Can do better now.
Finally At the installation I am happy with this machine trs!
It is not for the recording and composition, it is not the goal (no full duplex and a single line between Stereo, no prampli ...) but for live cell that's exactly what it takes!

I had the knobs in addition to my controlfreak faders, and passing a tough lil keyboard, with a view to carry it live without really screw up. It seemed especially suited it is discoverable for really cheap.

cot no MIDI Through connector, the bare minimum union ... Some controller in the same range are livs with modulation pedals, it's not the case. Power is supplied by USB (2). No more AC adapter (optional). As against it runs on batteries.

Note that MIDI is not super tough behind, and I had a hell of a the file ... problem finishing?

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The keyboard is enjoyable, the octave shift is indicated by LEDs. I feel more at ease than on my DX11 and my Babasse, the keys have more travel.

The knobs are not notched a race stopped, and also relatively enjoyable enough space, they were well in hand. Y'en 12, adjustable on 3 levels, 36 controls for presets, even the number of them 20.

The config gnrale is relatively simple, especially since with Ableton Live live everything is simple, BUT! I would still push even a rant: We all prtend this controller (like many others) is prconfigur for a variety of software, including Ableton Live. Ok, but how it's done?? I have the rglettes ableton to do well under the knobs, but what is preset on??? Can not find the manual, since this one reference has numros invisible on rglettes ... Not live in the preset table, found in the depths of the unfathomable Alesis site ... A "life" lying around ... would have a?? Bin its not working. Grrr!

Well okay, fortunately live is configured as a heart ... It is a pity because even when I AIM with a default control map that is oprationnel ds light the sequencer ... but hey .. Jme go bump in the crowd cc programming for Vanguard, and is a good. Let us hope that the agreements between dvelloppeurs soft and hardware that are increasingly in place (among other innovation Ableton) will go further than a manual config for always easy for beginners.

I do not get too used to the XY controller that replaces the mod wheel and pitch. A lil joystick not very practical I think.

The manual is clear but Talaga. The installation is instant with XP native drivers.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a week too early to judge the solidity of the thing. I do not particulirement his mouth (a little gross), but it is prsentable. It is a well finished product, which appears to be relatively resistant, even if it is far from the finish kenton (SpinDoctor the knobs in the family, no keyboard, but more powerful, more robust and the same price ... casiment ...)

Report price more than acceptable quality using as it cost me nine 110 with the port ... At this price it's rpond my expectations, o my overall score.

I think the little extra for the other dmarquer t he would put the controller of his great ERRF XYZ, the photon X25 ... But hey, it's still a good product. Note that Cubase SE is served with, for those a branch.

Small, full air sound and feel rather enjoyable ...
The cot while a sound card and controller switch trs well thought out!

All for a reasonable price.

UTILIZATION

Enjoyable touch-sensitive. Config gnral simple and complements.
Manuel clear, although a little short on some points.
It may be recalled more quickly "presets".

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I use it for only a week but he dej a concert in the head! It is a very nice tool, practical and well Designed trs. The sound card is fair considering the price. The volume between rgalble, pass the 2 / 3 is a spirit that invades HP but below really means nothing.

on the other hand, Zro same volume, part of the input signal happens when even. The finish seems rather mean. My keyboard had the tin solder in places. The seller amne another box and a knob that is silent and the dome dfonc ray (the boxes are opened, however, never does!) But everything seems solid!

I'm not sure that the SETTING THE latency is easily configured with the original drivers but in my case, it must be short trs care I do not feel any ESG when I play.

the endless knobs sound a bit "soft" (you have a great race for ralsier couraging a 0127 DC) but against, no effect of stairs!
I do it again without this choice problem, correct price, which the hardware seems reliable and rather versatile.

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

Price paid: $159.95 USD

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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..

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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)