In 2005, CME released the first of the UF series full-function Master Keyboards, which became an instant classic as the most convenient and cost-effective full-function master keyboard in the world.
Price: $379.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
NO – NONE
Quality:
this is a p.o.s. DO NOT BUY there was glue all over the place, the weights were all over the box and inside the actual keyboard. a real nightmare STAY AWAY FROM THIS P.O.S.
Value:
WORST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT I HAVE EVER SEEN – I AM DISGUSTED THAT I OWNED IT FOR MORE THAN ONE DAY
Desirability:
ARE YOU KIDDING??
Sound:
DONT CARE THE THING IS SO TERRIBLY CONSTRUCTED I REFUSE TO EVEN TURN IT ON
Ease of Use:
DONT CARE ITS A P.O.S.
Overall:
THIS IS THE EPITOME OF BUSINESS TODAY, SELL A P.O.S. FOR A RIDICULIOUS MARKUP. BEST OF ALL THEY GET AWAY WITH IT….
The new E-MU Xboard 61 Professional USB/MIDI controller for PC and Mac offers unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in a portable keyboard package ideal for studio and stage use. The Xboard 61 features fullsize velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU’s Proteus X Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module with over 2GB of sounds, including a new custom bank of E-MU’s finest performance keyboard sounds.
Price: $274.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
For it’s intended purpose, the features are fine. Very easy to use and does everything a midi controller should.
Quality:
The keys on this controller blow away almost any synth out there including all the really expensive Euro and Japanese ones. I don’t know how EMU did it, but the feel of these keys are top quality! So much better than any M-Audio or other plastic midi controller. The X-Board keys remind of the smoothness of an Access Virus keyboard.
Value:
For $250 you can’t beat it. And it has After Touch! Something the M-Audio board do not support. Some M-Audio and Edirol support programmable after touch but this is not the same.
Ease of Use:
Simple
Overall:
Overall this is really a great midi controller. I wish the Novation Remote SL (Automap) boards had the same quality keys because I like Novation’s idea of Automap, but the keys on the Novation are hard and clunky. The X-board is the way to go!
Introducing the next generation of EDIROL
The U-CONTROL UMX61 is an ultra-compact master keyboard packed with superlatives: it features 61 full size, velocity-sensitive keys, 10 programmable MIDI controllers plus 8 user-set buttons. But we’ll give you even more: 50 virtual instruments that allow you to rock straight out of the box.
Price: $149.95 Buy now!
The Yamaha KX61 USB Keyboard Studio (hereafter referred to as the
Oxygen 61 gives even the most serious players a 5-octave keyboard they can love, complete with a built-in USB MIDI interface and tons of controls. A total of 35 controllers-including 9 sliders, 8 knobs and 15 buttons-can easily map to any MIDI-assignable parameters in your hardware and software rig. While easy to program, the Oxygen 61′s complete MIDI implementation will also allow you to go as deep as you want to go. Store 10 different setups in on-board non-volatile memory, plus manage an infinite number with the free Enigma software for Mac and PC. Bus-powered operation and a weight of just 9 lbs. means that you can use the Oxygen 61 anywhere your computer goes.
Price: $169.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
You get exactly what you pay for on this keyboard. Assigning parameters is done automatically for some programs and to do it manually takes me all of 1 second. Very simple to use. Also come with Ableton Live, which is a cool looking program but I’m able to accomplish anything I want with what I already got.
Quality:
Feels nice for the most part. For $170 it works. I wasn’t expecting it to be made out of titanium or nothing.
Value:
You get what you pay for definitely. I have owned keyboards that cost $500 and they feel very similar and do exactly the same thing. If you’re on somewhat of a budget and want a larger midi controller, then I highly recommend this keyboard.
Sound:
Doesn’t make any sounds of course.
Ease of Use:
Like I said assigning parameters to the knobs or sliders takes me 2 clicks of the mouse literally. Very easy and simple to use.
The M-Audio Axiom Pro 61 keyboard controller builds on the acclaimed Axiom 61 with premium TruTouch action, proprietary HyperControl MIDI mapping technology and other cutting-edge enhancements. HyperControl automatically maps the keyboard’s 65 controls to commonly accessed parameters in digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic and Reason*, as well as software instruments.
Price: $559.00 Buy now!
The Keystation 61es is a 61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys that is designed to easily integrate in any computer music environment. Class compliancy with Mac OS X and Windows XP delivers true plug-and-play setup. More advanced users can control software synths, external sound devices, and more with the assignable slider, and pitch and mod wheels. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus-powered and requires no external power supply.
Price: $169.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
its pretty basic in terms of a controller. It just had the standard pitch and mod wheel, a main volume slider, and 2 buttons to change the octave. I also like the feel of the keys, definately does not feel light/plasticy and cheap.
Desirability:
It looks solid, and feels great. This is great for people that are budget conscious and doesnt want to spend a great deal of money.
Sound:
no sound
Ease of Use:
Easy to use
Support:
I havent called or contacted maudio before so I’m just going to give it a neutral score.
Overall:
I’ll probably play this until i break it. I like it very much, and I didnt have to pay a lot for it.
The Axiom 61 is an advanced 61-key USB mobile MIDI controller with semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch. Eight rubberized trigger pads are ideal for creating drum tracks and firing samples. Nine sliders and eight endless rotary encoder knobs put you in total control of your software studio. There are also 15 MIDI-assignable buttons-including six transport controls- assignable wheels, foot pedals and more. Programming is a breeze with dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen. 20 memory locations store your setups and the free Enigma editor/librarian software lets you manage an unlimited number on your computer.
Price: $299.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
plenty of nobs for progamming
Quality:
could have been more solid
Value:
best thing for your money in my opinion
Desirability:
could look better not bad
Sound:
lots of programming to curve sound to work the wat you want with your music application
Ease of Use:
fairly eay to use and program considering all that can be done with programming keys
Support:
no need for it yet
Overall:
good product for the money definitly
10
Finally, recording in the dark is a thing of the past. The SL shines a light on the murky world of MIDI control by providing two giant, brightly lit LCD screens alongside an intelligent Automap mode*, which detects what instruments you have in your project and intelligently and logically maps the controls to the SL’s front panel.
Price: $499.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
it has alot of features, jousticks, touch pads, rotarys faders.
Quality:
It looks nice, but it has that cheap chineese build quality to it. Three days after owning the remote sl the spring poped in the x/y controller. The shuttle controls also get stuck under the facia and the sliders have an inconsistent feel, some are smooth others gritty. The knobs feel as if they could break when jamming in the studio or live. The over all feel is one of flimsy construction. I have had this controler for about a year. It went back to novation to get the spring fixed in the x/y controller. Now it looks like its going back again for the spring releas slider on the bottom for the x/y controler. It is a great concept it just has that novation cheapie feel, just like their supernova line of synths. Great idea cheap construction and poor support.
Value:
After owning it i think i would have waited for the cme controller to come out where i live.
Desirability:
i wanted on , im not so sure now.
Sound:
its a controller keyboard it controlls synths or vst.
Ease of Use:
the automap feature is nice, but it is still very host dependent; even with automap universal. Updating the remote sl’s can be a hassle as well.
Support:
Had to have the controller serviced, it took forever.
Overall:
great idea poorly built with not so good support and poor documentation.