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M Audio ProKeys 88 Digital Stage PianoThe M Audio ProKeys 88 is the premium digital stage piano that doubles as a great MIDI controller.
ProKeys 88 gives you a lot more sound bank memory than even the closest competitor, loaded with larger, more realistic samples, 14 world-class instruments in all, including split/layer capabilities! M Audio paired those great sounds with an 88-key graded hammer-action keyboard, delivering a realistic feel to satisfy the most demanding pro. The ProKeys 88 is also a great master controller keyboard, including a built-in USB MIDI interface for easy direct connection to your PC or Mac, MIDI In and Out jacks to communicate with other MIDI gear, pitch and modulation wheels, sequencer controls and more. ProKeys 88 pulls out all the stops in creating the ultimate playing experience in an affordable digital stage piano.
M Audio ProKeys 88 Features:
- 88-key graded hammer-action keyboard
- Large 64MB sound bank with 14 world-class instruments
- Stunning stereo grand piano samples with 3 velocity layers
- 126-note polyphony with single, split and layer modes
- Pitch and Modulation wheels plus three pedal inputs
- 3 reverb spaces plus chorus, rotary, tremolo and 2-stage
equalizer
- Dedicated volume faders for master, layer and split
- 3 velocity curves plus fixed velocity to optimize feel
- Built-in USB MIDI interface with MIDI In/Out jacks
- Headphone and 1/4-inch stereo outs
Included in the Box:
- Software Driver CD (drivers and applications)
- USB cable
- Printed User Manual
- Power supply (12V DC)
- Sustain Pedal
Specifications
Controls:
- 32 buttons for various functions, modes and instrument access
- 12-key numerical data entry keypad
- 3 volume sliders for individual control of the split, layer and main instrument volume levels
- 2 rotary pots to control EQ for bass and treble
- LED display
- 88-key hammer-action keyboard
- Pitch Bend Wheel
- Modulation Wheel
- Selection of 3 velocity curves and 1 fixed velocity
MIDI Functions:
- Program Change
- Bank LSB
- Bank MSB
- Channel (the channel can be set for the current main, left hand and layered instruments separately allowing these features to be used with a MIDI synthesizer, module, or sequencer
- MIDI Out from USB
- Local On/Off
- MIDI clock Start/Stop
- Tempo Control for MIDI Clock Rate, with Tap Tempo
- SPP (Song Position Pointer)
Audio Effects:
- Reverb
- Chorus
Onboard Sounds:
- 14 buttons for directly selecting any of the 14 instruments
- Split Function allows 2 simultaneous instruments on non-overlapping regions breaking at a Split Point
- Layer Function allows all keys to the right of a Split Point (if Split Mode is active) to play two instruments simultaneously across the same keyboard region
- The Grand Piano Button will always select the default grand piano sound and cancel both Split and Layer Modes
- The Jazz Ride Button layers a ride cymbal sound over sounds 13 or 14 if they are active
- Independent volume and octave/transpose control of split and layer instruments
Minimum System Requirements:
PC:
- USB 1.0 port
- 16-bit onboard sound chip or PCI sound card
- Pentium processor or better
- Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
- 64MB RAM
Mac:
- USB 1.0 port
- 16-bit onboard sound chip or PCI sound card
- G3 or better
- 256MB RAM
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 9 people rated this item  | Sammy Guy from Pa | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | What Were They Thinking??? | | Quality:
| Heavy as a tank, keys were sharp, I had to file the edges with an emery board so it wouldn't cut me as I ran my fingers up the board. Had a cheesy feel to it, overall. | | Features:
| Best feature was the faders for the layering and dual voice. I liked that. This would definitely need a better EQ, the two pots just don't do it. | | Ease of Use:
| Very easy to use, the controls were very simple. | | Sound:
| Here is my reason for returning this product. In a word, the sound sucks. Bad. How can they ebven call this a 'Grand Piano'? Sounds more like a rubber band on a tin can. I tried 5 different amps, stereo set up, EQ, you name it. I just couldn't get it to sound like a piano. Not even close. This is how I make my living, and built a reputation over 41 years of playing. This does not sound like a piano. Period. | | Action:
| Rough. Keys were stiff, and resistant. Hard to get any good response from them at all. In a nutshell, terrible. | | Value:
| Not a good value if you won't use it. I love American Music and purchase a ton of gear from them, so its not a reflection on them at all. This product is bad. In fact it is the only thing I ever returned to any music dealer. I usually find a use for just about everything...except this. What were they thinking? This is simply bad. | | Do you own this product?:
| Owned it until I returned it | | Date submitted:
| 2-5-09 | |
| | robert from Amelia Island Florida USA | | rncausey@yahoo.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Nice board for under $1000 | | Quality:
| This thing weighs a ton. It is very very sturdy and well made. I have just gotten it and have not taken it out of the house yet, but do not see any reason to worry. | | Features:
| Midi, USB, all very handy. Keys feel very close to acoustic piano. | | Ease of Use:
| Seems to be kind of cut-n-dry. Will have to get used to layering and stuff. I really just wanted a good piano, the rest is extras that I may not ever need. | | Sound:
| Very nice sound on grand piano. The organ and strings are nice too. The Electric piano has that Rhodes feel to it. The piano 1 and piano 2 aren't super, but are passible. | | Action:
| Great. | | Value:
| Yes, all the way yes! | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 01/21/09 |
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