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Amazing and simple 61 key keyboard
I got this to replace my old Alesis V61 keyboard that had issues with the velocity.. I love 61 key keyboards because I can carry them with me everywhere including as carry-on in my bass guitar case… I play a lot of jazzy, neo soul and hip hop type music on the road so I always need to bring my keys with me while traveling so I can practice in the hotel room or record with people I meet.
The build of this 61 key keyboard is plastic but solid, rugged and lightweight.. keys feel good to the touch and have a nice bounce back… no aftertouch if you need something like that.., modulation wheel has a nice smooth travel to it. The keyboard is usb powered and had no problems drawing power from my iPad or my MacBook… though there’s the option of keeping it AC powered which is always good if you wanna use the 5 pin midi option.
Thomann delivery was also quick.. I got my keys on the road within two days of ordering. Condition was great.
All in all. This is a very solid keyboard for the traveling gigging musician or the producer who just likes keeping the keys on the desk.
The build of this 61 key keyboard is plastic but solid, rugged and lightweight.. keys feel good to the touch and have a nice bounce back… no aftertouch if you need something like that.., modulation wheel has a nice smooth travel to it. The keyboard is usb powered and had no problems drawing power from my iPad or my MacBook… though there’s the option of keeping it AC powered which is always good if you wanna use the 5 pin midi option.
Thomann delivery was also quick.. I got my keys on the road within two days of ordering. Condition was great.
All in all. This is a very solid keyboard for the traveling gigging musician or the producer who just likes keeping the keys on the desk.
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Wow its great!!
I was on the market for 61 key MIDI controller to play/record piano and synth sounds. Im a piano player, so main important aspect was feel of the keybed. Despite reviews on keybed not beeing the best, I gave it a shot.
I can safely say the feeling is great. Keys are big enough, they have nice pushback so you have the feeling that they are sturdy and they are perfectly responsive. Using it with very dinamic piano VST and you forget you are playing 130€ MIDI keyboard.
Its build very well, feature wise it has not alot, but that is evident right away. I does come with a ton of software, which is quite useful. Cubase 10.5 recognised it right away, no problems here.
I really recommend the purchase, Thomann great as always!!
I can safely say the feeling is great. Keys are big enough, they have nice pushback so you have the feeling that they are sturdy and they are perfectly responsive. Using it with very dinamic piano VST and you forget you are playing 130€ MIDI keyboard.
Its build very well, feature wise it has not alot, but that is evident right away. I does come with a ton of software, which is quite useful. Cubase 10.5 recognised it right away, no problems here.
I really recommend the purchase, Thomann great as always!!
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Best 61 key midi for small budget
The reason why I bought this keyboard is because I wanted to play big extended chords with bass notes at the bottom and I couldn't really do that with my small akai midi keyboard.
It did exactly just that, the keys feel nice though not similar to a grand piano.
I can say that if you need a cheap keyboard that will help you play with a wide range of keys then I definitely recommend this keyboard.
It did exactly just that, the keys feel nice though not similar to a grand piano.
I can say that if you need a cheap keyboard that will help you play with a wide range of keys then I definitely recommend this keyboard.
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I'm using it to learn to play piano.
I've been using this MIDI controller to learn and play piano.
For three month already it seems very durable and well made. The keys are hard and nice to play on them. It is my first keyboard so I am not able to compare it to other.
The only issue I have is that the transport buttons are not recognized by Ableton, but for me it is not a big deal as I have another MIDI controller.
Overall I am satisfied with my purchase.
For three month already it seems very durable and well made. The keys are hard and nice to play on them. It is my first keyboard so I am not able to compare it to other.
The only issue I have is that the transport buttons are not recognized by Ableton, but for me it is not a big deal as I have another MIDI controller.
Overall I am satisfied with my purchase.
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Brilliant!
Product came very well packed as usual and the features are superb!
Would highly recommend this product
Would highly recommend this product
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Does the job!
I’m no keys player but I’ve used this midi controller in my studio every day for about 2 years and it’s never let me down.
I’ve used it for laying down pad layers and percussion parts mainly as well as the odd melody line. I like the key action, it feels comfortable to play. It has just enough features to not be confusing.
If you need a midi controller that gets the job done, then this is the one for you!
I’ve used it for laying down pad layers and percussion parts mainly as well as the odd melody line. I like the key action, it feels comfortable to play. It has just enough features to not be confusing.
If you need a midi controller that gets the job done, then this is the one for you!
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Very good and practical product
I decided to evaluate Keystation 61 for 3 days before writing a review.
First impression: Very good looking, solid build. A small detail is that the finish of the black keys is not glossy but rather matt. Overall the keys look like weighted classical piano keys, but they don't feel like they are. At first I was dissapointed but then I realized that the price is, after all, at the mid to low range. HOWEVER they play very nice, perfect sensitivity!
I had KeyRig 49 for 8 years and still have it, that's why i chosen m-audio again. So far, not dissapointed.
I think these instruments fit perfectly in small non professional home setups like mine. I know what is a good quality piano and I know I don't need one to make electronic music.
My honest rating is 5/5.
First impression: Very good looking, solid build. A small detail is that the finish of the black keys is not glossy but rather matt. Overall the keys look like weighted classical piano keys, but they don't feel like they are. At first I was dissapointed but then I realized that the price is, after all, at the mid to low range. HOWEVER they play very nice, perfect sensitivity!
I had KeyRig 49 for 8 years and still have it, that's why i chosen m-audio again. So far, not dissapointed.
I think these instruments fit perfectly in small non professional home setups like mine. I know what is a good quality piano and I know I don't need one to make electronic music.
My honest rating is 5/5.
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Just what I needed
I was looking for a simple midi keyboard, and it suits all my needs. I was worried about how the keys were going to be, but they feel really nice (I’m not a professional keyboard player, though). The added DAW integration (Ableton live in my case) is a nice addition, altough I haven’t been able to assign the fader to whatever midi function I want, for some reason.
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Super portable and decent key weight
This is the most portable 61 key midi keyboard I have ever used. The included free software (Ableton Lite) was a nice bonus too.
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Keys have a very nice feel
I am not a pianist so I don't have any reference to compare to. I have small hands so I can't play a full-size piano. This keyboard is small enough that I can play octaves with one hand, and the keys are big enough that it is possible to play a white key in between two black keys. The most positive surprise, however, is that the keys have a really nice feel. They are not too heavy and the touch sensitivity is great.
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