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I expected some kind of hassle, but nope.
I wanted something tiny, but not having enough keys doesn't make any sense. 2 1/2 octaves is a workable compromise. I wasn't interested in solutions that lacked pitch or mod wheels, so this hits the mark. And it has a sustain pedal jack! Price is right. Plugged it in to an available port and was able to use it in my DAW immediately.
I use this on my desk in front of my typing keyboard, so I wish the USB port didn't point the cable into those keys, but out the side would use more desk space, so it's fine. Maybe I'll look into right angle adapter if it gets too annoying. One of the keys isn't quite even, but it turned out not to affect playing.
I'd consider paying a bit more for a version with a few rotary encoders along the top strip. There's room, if you want to make one, guys!
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| number of keys | 32 | 25 | 32 | — | — | 37 |
| hardware interface | usb2.0, usb2.0, usb2.0, usb2.0, usb2.0 | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | Bluetooth, USB | USB |
| model year | 2019 | 2022 | — | 2021 | — | 2022 |
| weight | 0.6 kilograms | 0.99 pounds | 1.07 kilograms | 0.6 kilograms | — | 2.78 pounds |
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Bueno y Util
Puedo tocar algunas canciones y componer con el teclado, muy util que tenga una rueda de pitch y la opcion de transponer semitonos. Recomendado.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
I was able to return the keyboard and get a replacement within the span of about three days, which was excellent. The new keyboard has not presented any durability issues, and serves my purposes very well (as described below). I have not yet attempted to travel with it again, but hopefully the key breaking off was an anomaly and I should be able to pack it in carry-ons in the future without any trouble.
I've bumped up my review from 2 stars to 4 stars to reflect my satisfaction with the replacement product rather than the original.
===ORIGINAL REVIEW===
This keyboard seemed like the perfect product for me. I wanted a small, portable USB MIDI keyboard with basic functions (pitchbend and modwheel, octave selection, transposition, sustain pedal input) and no other frills, which was affordably priced and that I could easily travel with to record ideas on the road or to use while finishing tracks in Logic. I was also interested in a small keyboard that I could easily set up next to my drum set, so that I could use it to play occasional keyboard parts with one hand while drumming.
The keyboard was half the price of most competitive options, and for the first few days upon arrival I was thrilled with it. The keys are a bit stiff at first but loosen up within the first hour of play, and overall it was serving my needs spectacularly. Shortly after it arrived, I departed for a period of extended travel and packed the keyboard in one of my bags (I was traveling by bus and train for a two week period). Within five days, however, one of the keys broke off. It happened on one of the days when I was not traveling, and I hadn't been using it intensely or heavily, so I really am not sure how to explain it except that the quality of the plastic is just not very high. I guess you get what you pay for; perhaps a more expensive keyboard of the same size would be a bit sturdier. But I was really enjoying the keyboard otherwise so I'm dismayed to have had to review it poorly.
Once my travel concluded I was able to send the product in for replacement; I'm hoping that it turns out to be an anomalous product defect and perhaps the replacement keyboard will have a sturdier build. I really like this keyboard as a simple, functional solution to my compact MIDI keyboard needs, so I'd love to bump this review up higher if the replacement turns out to be in good shape.
Style: KeyboardVerified Purchase
Loved the keyboard for size, price, & function, but had build quality issues within a week of purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
===UPDATE AFTER RECEIVING REPLACEMENT===Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
I was able to return the keyboard and get a replacement within the span of about three days, which was excellent. The new keyboard has not presented any durability issues, and serves my purposes very well (as described below). I have not yet attempted to travel with it again, but hopefully the key breaking off was an anomaly and I should be able to pack it in carry-ons in the future without any trouble.
I've bumped up my review from 2 stars to 4 stars to reflect my satisfaction with the replacement product rather than the original.
===ORIGINAL REVIEW===
This keyboard seemed like the perfect product for me. I wanted a small, portable USB MIDI keyboard with basic functions (pitchbend and modwheel, octave selection, transposition, sustain pedal input) and no other frills, which was affordably priced and that I could easily travel with to record ideas on the road or to use while finishing tracks in Logic. I was also interested in a small keyboard that I could easily set up next to my drum set, so that I could use it to play occasional keyboard parts with one hand while drumming.
The keyboard was half the price of most competitive options, and for the first few days upon arrival I was thrilled with it. The keys are a bit stiff at first but loosen up within the first hour of play, and overall it was serving my needs spectacularly. Shortly after it arrived, I departed for a period of extended travel and packed the keyboard in one of my bags (I was traveling by bus and train for a two week period). Within five days, however, one of the keys broke off. It happened on one of the days when I was not traveling, and I hadn't been using it intensely or heavily, so I really am not sure how to explain it except that the quality of the plastic is just not very high. I guess you get what you pay for; perhaps a more expensive keyboard of the same size would be a bit sturdier. But I was really enjoying the keyboard otherwise so I'm dismayed to have had to review it poorly.
Once my travel concluded I was able to send the product in for replacement; I'm hoping that it turns out to be an anomalous product defect and perhaps the replacement keyboard will have a sturdier build. I really like this keyboard as a simple, functional solution to my compact MIDI keyboard needs, so I'd love to bump this review up higher if the replacement turns out to be in good shape.
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Brianna
Great little keyboard
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2022Style: KeyboardVerified Purchase
Alberto Valverde
Calidad-precio insuperable
Reviewed in Mexico on November 26, 2021Style: KeyboardVerified Purchase
cheakypawl
Perfect for backpack or suitcase mobile composers
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Joseph Martz
Es una buena compra
Reviewed in Mexico on April 20, 2022Style: KeyboardVerified Purchase
Joseph Martz
Reviewed in Mexico on April 20, 2022
Es un controlador básico, de materiales bastante duros, se sienten de buena calidad al tacto. Las teclas son pequeñas obviamente por el tamaño sin embargo son cómodas, para quien tenga dedos gruesos quizás no sea una buena opción. Viene bien empaquetado sin riesgo de que se maltrate. A mi me funcionó plug n play con mis Daws y con mis plug ins sin ningún problema.
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