M-Audio PRO KEYS 88 - 88-Key Digital Stage Piano
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The M-Audio PRO KEYS 88 is an 88-key Hammer-Action mechanism digital stage piano, offering Master controller functionality and a 64MB sound bank featuring 14 high-detail "meat-and-potatoes" keyboard samples led by a 3-layer premium stereo grand piano.
The PRO KEYS 88 is equipped with split and layer capabilities, USB connectivity, built-in digital effects processing, and both sustain and sostenuto pedal inputs for greater freedom and nuance of expression. This keyboard offers a lot of value at a surprisingly moderate price point, and should satisfy the requirements of most professionals in need of a big sound on a small budget.
- 88-key digital stage piano with hammer-action mechanism and 126-voice polyphony
- Stereo grand piano samples with 3 velocity layers, dedicated button for instant recall of single-layer stereo grand piano
- 14 multi-sampled instruments in 64MB sound bank
- Single, split and layer modes
- Built-in effects with 3 reverb spaces plus chorus and tremolo, master 2-band equalizer with dedicated control knobs
- Pitch and modulation wheels, sustain, sostenuto and expression pedal inputs
- 3 velocity curves plus fixed velocity for optimized touch response, dedicated volume faders for master, layer and split
- Built-in USB MIDI interface, MIDI In/Out jacks to interface with external MIDI gear
- Dedicated remote MIDI controller buttons include MIDI Clock Stop/Start, Tempo control for MIDI Clock including tap tempo feature, Program Change, channel select, Bank LSB and MSB, Local On/Off
- Cross-platform driver CD-ROM
| Keyboard | 88-Key Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 126 Voices |
| Multitimbral | 16-Part |
| Synthesis Method | PCM Samples |
| Presets | 14 |
| User Memory | No |
| Effects |
3 x Reverb 1 x Chorus 1 x Tremolo 1 x 2-Band EQ |
| Sequencer | No |
| Controllers |
1 x Pitch Wheel 1 x Modulation Wheel 3 x Master/Layer/Split Volume Sliders 2 x +/- Octave Transpose Keys 2 x EQ Control Knobs 2 x Sustain/Sostenuto Pedal Inputs 1 x Expression Pedal In |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Sample RAM | No |
| Outputs |
2 x 1/4" TS Phone, L/Mono,R 1 x USB Port 1 x MIDI Out |
| Inputs |
2 x 1/4" TS Phone Sustain/Sostenuto Pedal Inputs 1 x 1/4" TRS Expression Pedal In 1 x MIDI In |
| Headphone Output | Yes, 1/4" Stereo Phone |
| SCSI | No |
| Internal Storage | No |
| External Storage | No |
| Display | Yes, 3-character LED |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 57 x 13 x 5.9" (1447.8 x 330.2 x 149.9mm) |
| Weight | 48 lb (21 kg) |
| Specialties |
64MB Sampled Sound Bank Instant Access Grand Piano Button 88-Key Hammer- Action Keyboard Mechanism Sustain and Sostenuto Pedal Inputs |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (3)
- Good sound (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- School bands (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 4 customers
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Portable
- Pre-programmed music
- Realistic Sound
- Responsive / Good Action
- Touch Sensitive Keys
Cons
- No Speakers
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Concerts
- Electronic Music
- Learning
- MIDI
- School Bands
- Travel
Comments about M-Audio PRO KEYS 88 - 88-Key Digital Piano:
I use it as a midi controller but also as a practice piano. It has performed well, the touch isn't perfect, but it does well for hammer action.
NOTE: doesn't come with speakers or a stand.
Pretty versatile otherwise.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- School Bands
Comments about M-Audio PRO KEYS 88 - 88-Key Digital Piano:
We bought this keyboard for our daughter to use to practice for her piano lessons. It met the specifications given to us by our piano teacher. It is easy for a 6 year old to use.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Sound
- Touch Sensitive Keys
Cons
- Controls close to keys
- No cover
- No speakers
Best Uses
- Practice
Comments about M-Audio PRO KEYS 88 - 88-Key Digital Piano:
This is the first electric keyboard I have bought, but it was a good choice. I have had it over a year now and it has had no problems. The piano sounds are great, especially the default and the grand piano. The other sounds are okay, I just don't use them much. The weighted feel of the keys is very close to a real piano.
Some negatives: the control buttons are a bit too close to the piano keys. I sometimes hit them accidentally while playing, which is quite jarring when the sound suddenly switches from piano to organ or something. Also, the keyboard does not have its own speakers; you need to use earphones or connect it to an amp or stereo. Thirdly, it is fairly heavy and needs a good sturdy stand to hold it.
Overall it is a very nice product. I don't think you could do better for this price.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- School Bands
Comments about M-Audio PRO KEYS 88 - 88-Key Digital Piano:
The default piano sound on this instrument is amazing. Combined with the hammer-action weighted keys, it's almost like a real piano! The other sounds are alright. Most are decent enough, but in one of the sounds (E. Bass) there is an obvious jump in the patches (between the Eb and E above middle C).
When the keyboard arrived at my house, it was cold from storage. This meant that for the first twenty to thirty minutes, the keyboard behaved erratically: Some keys would not function and some of the MIDI OFF signals would not come through, so some keys would not stop playing, forcing a reboot. After the half-hour, though, it played beautifully.
The hammer-action keys are very close to a real piano. If anything, I'd say they are a slight bit heavier, but it could be that I am used to a looser piano. The difference truly is minimal.
This keyboard is large and heavy (it is 88-full-sized keys, after all) so it's not very convenient for taking places on a whim. It also does not contain speakers, so I played with headphones for a while (the sound was great, though!)
This is an ideal piano on which I can just plunk around as well as for my 6-year-old daughter to begin piano lessons.
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Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
Pedals
- Price: $29.00
Headphones
- Price: $119.88
What's in the Box
- Software Driver/Applications CD (Mac/Windows)
- USB Cable
- 12VDC/500 mA Power Supply
- Sustain Pedal
- 1 Year Warranty
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