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product_id: 13588128
title: "Xkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard - Apple-Style Ultra-Thin Aluminum Frame, 37 Full-Size Velocity-Sensitive Keys, Polyphonic Aftertouch, Simply Plug & Play on iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC"
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price: "$1117"
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# 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys Plug & play USB & Bluetooth compatibility Polyphonic aftertouch for expressive control Xkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard - Apple-Style Ultra-Thin Aluminum Frame, 37 Full-Size Velocity-Sensitive Keys, Polyphonic Aftertouch, Simply Plug & Play on iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC

**Brand:** artesia
**Price:** $1117
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play anywhere, feel everything — the Xkey 37 is your portable piano powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Xkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard - Apple-Style Ultra-Thin Aluminum Frame, 37 Full-Size Velocity-Sensitive Keys, Polyphonic Aftertouch, Simply Plug & Play on iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC by artesia
- **How much does it cost?** $1117 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- artesia enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artesia brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Design:** Praised by top musicians, crafted in France for global pros
- • **Pro-Level Playability:** Velocity sensitivity + polyphonic aftertouch for nuanced expression
- • **3-Year Warranty & Support:** 24/7 US & Germany-based customer care for peace of mind
- • **Ultra-Thin Aluminum Frame:** Sleek 0.6-inch profile, under 2 lbs for ultimate portability
- • **Seamless Multi-Platform Support:** Instant plug & play with iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Linux

## Overview

The Xkey 37 USB MIDI Keyboard combines a featherlight, ultra-thin aluminum frame with 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and advanced polyphonic aftertouch, delivering professional-grade expressiveness in a compact design. Compatible across all major platforms with plug & play ease, it’s engineered for musicians on the move who demand premium build quality and versatile performance backed by a 3-year warranty and dedicated global support.

## Description

Product description Inspired by Xkey's elegant design and playability Jordan Rudess - Award-winning keyboard wizard from Dream Theater "This is the keyboard controller that Apple would make if they ventured into making a keyboard controller!" Designed and developed in France, played worldwide Now you can have it just like your hero! Over the past 30 years, the CME team has been behind the development of many premium musical instruments. With decades of experience, our experts make keyboards straight from the heart for world-class musicians across the globe. "The Xkey is a truly unique MIDI keyboard with unrivalled features" Redefining the portable piano! Concise yet powerful The key feel and action of the Xkey is astonishingly natural. Polyphonic aftertouch makes it more expressive than thousand dollar synths & keyboards. The free Xkey Plus software can easily map any key to a universal DAW/MIDI controller or any virtual instrument or plug-in. Moreover, it is fully compatible with macOS, Windows 10, iOS, Android, Linux, Chrome OS. "Ultra Slim. Great Design. Amazing Feel" The Xkey sets you free! Unlimited application scenarios are waiting for you to be discovered Find inspiration for music production in the studio, play passionately on stage, make your beats on the go and guide students to master music in the classroom. The Xkey delivers creative freedom. Anywhere. Anytime!

Review: WAY better than I thought (and for me better than the AKAI MPK mini) - OK kids. I liked this WAY WAY WAY better than I thought I would. I wanted something portable with full size keys and didn't need extra sliders knobs and other rarely used extras. I am a serious electronic music producer and things like after touch are a must for my world. In my main studio I have full size equipment, and I bought this to use when setting up temporary studio on the road. I appreciate the compact size. After unboxing, it took about 2 mins to get it bluetooth connected. The bluetooth is very low latency and the included USB cable can be used to connect to the computer as well. Feel and velocity are definitely different with this style of keyboard, but it is an easy trade off when compared to other controllers with mini keys -- i.e. I prefer the full size keys with less travel than mini keys with full travel. Velocity sensitivity works very well, as does the polyphonic after touch. The xkey software is SUPER impressive for setting up the keyboard. You don't have to have it but I strongly suggest downloading it - you will get the sense of how well this whole solution is thought through and implemented. You can set velocity sensitivity and curves and lock in great responsiveness to how you play. I also liked being able to set the auto-off timing for what suits me - it came set for 15 mins and that was too short for me, so I set it to 1 hour. Could be never if I wanted. I also appreciated being able to check for firmware updates and impressed that they even have firmware updates. This is way more of a robust solution than I had realized shopping for this online. The keyboard is well built and sturdy, and the configuration software is robust. Overall, I am more impressed than I thought I would be and thrilled with my choice. BTW - as an aside, I also bought the Akai MPK Mini MK3 25 key controller. I found it too difficult to play with the mini keys that are pretty stiff so it is going back.
Review: This is a fantastic keyboard. I HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for a travel/small footprint keyboard. - This is a fantastic compact keyboard! I'll get into my gripes (not really any) about the keyboard further down, but for the cost, this has been a fantastic purchase, and I can totally recommend the Xkey 37! Xkey 37 vs Xkey 25 Initially, I was going to purchase the 25 key model, but to do the type of music that I like (piano accompaniment), the 37 key model was much more useful. Let me say that I'm not a musician by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy learning music (chords and chord progressions and how the music is put together). I use a Mac with GarageBand, and the Xkey really fits the bill. So let me get into what I really like about the keyboard: 1. It's very low-profile. While it's not as convenient as the 25 key model, it's still very thin. I wanted something with full-size keys since I have big fingers, so that ruled out mini-keys. 2. The free software/driver that comes with it (it needs to be downloaded) has some great features. Namely, the ability to assign keys to a lower register. For example, a song I'm trying to learn has wide range. I can compensate by dropping down an octave, but even still, I need to re-assign keys. The driver software allows me to use the bottom 11 keys (or however many I want/need) and assign them to a certain register. I think you could even do something crazy like assign a C key to a G or whatever. 3. The setup was plug and play (at least on the Mac). The driver software has been extremely stable. I've not had any oddities or strangeness when running it. The other Xkey software (which provides the instrument sounds) is limited to only a few different instruments, but you can start playing music without any additional purchases. Get GarageBand (free on the Mac), and you have a huge selection of instruments available. OK, here are my gripes, and they're minor. 1. Really the only gripe is that there is not a lot of "range" on the keys. They don't provide the feedback/weight that a normal piano/keyboard has, but I knew that going in. The keys do a good job with attack, you just need to get used to the feel of the keys. I would think that going between real piano keys and this Xkey would be a bit strange, but the Xkey is my only keyboard, and I'm used to it. 2. I would really like the ability to store multiple keyboard configurations (key settings), but currently there is only a single setting. Luckily that has worked for me so far, but I can foresee a situation where I would either need to reset the keyboard to its defaults, and redo my current configuration. Being able to create/store/recall multiple configs would be awesome. That's really just a feature, and not a gripe, but it would be cool to have. That's it. No real gripes. The other big plus in my mind is that when I sent an email to Xkey Tech Support for the feature request I listed above, I got an email back from a real person. Even though I didn't get a timeframe, I did get an email from a person who took my request, and got back to me in a very timely manner. I like that! Feel free to post questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. I understand that I'm probably not the exact demographic that buys this type of keyboard (not a student, musician, or composer), but for a portable keyboard, I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

## Features

- Full Size Piano Keys, Ultra Mobile Award Winning Keyboard
- Only 0.6 inches thick and weighs less than 2 lbs. – Goes wherever you go
- Professional playability with velocity sensitivity, Polyphonic after touch & more
- Rugged anodized aluminum frame built for years of use - NOT plastic
- Simply plug & play with all formats: IOS, Android, PC, MAC and Linux
- Peace of Mind Guaranteed: Every Xkey product comes with a comprehensive 3-year warranty, supported by our 24/7 US- and Germany-based team, ready to take care of all your after-sales needs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TDZPGKC |
| Additional Features | Keyboard Controller, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,127 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #54 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Brand | Artesia |
| Brand Name | Artesia |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | App |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 623 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08885011100084 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac, iOS, Linux |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Included Components | Quick Start Guide, USB Cable |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21"D x 5.3"W x 0.7"H |
| Item Type Name | Midi Controller |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Cme |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Name | XKEY 37 SILVER USB |
| Model Number | Xkey 37 USB |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Platform | Linux, Mac, iOS |
| Product Dimensions | 21"D x 5.3"W x 0.7"H |
| Product Style | Xkey 37 USB |
| Size | Old Model |
| Special Feature | Keyboard Controller, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Artesia
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** XKEY 37 SILVER USB
- **Number of Keys:** 37
- **Special Feature:** Keyboard Controller, Velocity Sensitive Key

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WAY better than I thought (and for me better than the AKAI MPK mini)
*by M***C on May 28, 2024*

OK kids. I liked this WAY WAY WAY better than I thought I would. I wanted something portable with full size keys and didn't need extra sliders knobs and other rarely used extras. I am a serious electronic music producer and things like after touch are a must for my world. In my main studio I have full size equipment, and I bought this to use when setting up temporary studio on the road. I appreciate the compact size. After unboxing, it took about 2 mins to get it bluetooth connected. The bluetooth is very low latency and the included USB cable can be used to connect to the computer as well. Feel and velocity are definitely different with this style of keyboard, but it is an easy trade off when compared to other controllers with mini keys -- i.e. I prefer the full size keys with less travel than mini keys with full travel. Velocity sensitivity works very well, as does the polyphonic after touch. The xkey software is SUPER impressive for setting up the keyboard. You don't have to have it but I strongly suggest downloading it - you will get the sense of how well this whole solution is thought through and implemented. You can set velocity sensitivity and curves and lock in great responsiveness to how you play. I also liked being able to set the auto-off timing for what suits me - it came set for 15 mins and that was too short for me, so I set it to 1 hour. Could be never if I wanted. I also appreciated being able to check for firmware updates and impressed that they even have firmware updates. This is way more of a robust solution than I had realized shopping for this online. The keyboard is well built and sturdy, and the configuration software is robust. Overall, I am more impressed than I thought I would be and thrilled with my choice. BTW - as an aside, I also bought the Akai MPK Mini MK3 25 key controller. I found it too difficult to play with the mini keys that are pretty stiff so it is going back.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a fantastic keyboard. I HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for a travel/small footprint keyboard.
*by W***D on June 26, 2015*

This is a fantastic compact keyboard! I'll get into my gripes (not really any) about the keyboard further down, but for the cost, this has been a fantastic purchase, and I can totally recommend the Xkey 37! Xkey 37 vs Xkey 25 Initially, I was going to purchase the 25 key model, but to do the type of music that I like (piano accompaniment), the 37 key model was much more useful. Let me say that I'm not a musician by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy learning music (chords and chord progressions and how the music is put together). I use a Mac with GarageBand, and the Xkey really fits the bill. So let me get into what I really like about the keyboard: 1. It's very low-profile. While it's not as convenient as the 25 key model, it's still very thin. I wanted something with full-size keys since I have big fingers, so that ruled out mini-keys. 2. The free software/driver that comes with it (it needs to be downloaded) has some great features. Namely, the ability to assign keys to a lower register. For example, a song I'm trying to learn has wide range. I can compensate by dropping down an octave, but even still, I need to re-assign keys. The driver software allows me to use the bottom 11 keys (or however many I want/need) and assign them to a certain register. I think you could even do something crazy like assign a C key to a G or whatever. 3. The setup was plug and play (at least on the Mac). The driver software has been extremely stable. I've not had any oddities or strangeness when running it. The other Xkey software (which provides the instrument sounds) is limited to only a few different instruments, but you can start playing music without any additional purchases. Get GarageBand (free on the Mac), and you have a huge selection of instruments available. OK, here are my gripes, and they're minor. 1. Really the only gripe is that there is not a lot of "range" on the keys. They don't provide the feedback/weight that a normal piano/keyboard has, but I knew that going in. The keys do a good job with attack, you just need to get used to the feel of the keys. I would think that going between real piano keys and this Xkey would be a bit strange, but the Xkey is my only keyboard, and I'm used to it. 2. I would really like the ability to store multiple keyboard configurations (key settings), but currently there is only a single setting. Luckily that has worked for me so far, but I can foresee a situation where I would either need to reset the keyboard to its defaults, and redo my current configuration. Being able to create/store/recall multiple configs would be awesome. That's really just a feature, and not a gripe, but it would be cool to have. That's it. No real gripes. The other big plus in my mind is that when I sent an email to Xkey Tech Support for the feature request I listed above, I got an email back from a real person. Even though I didn't get a timeframe, I did get an email from a person who took my request, and got back to me in a very timely manner. I like that! Feel free to post questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. I understand that I'm probably not the exact demographic that buys this type of keyboard (not a student, musician, or composer), but for a portable keyboard, I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Pin and USB MIDI connectivity in a sleek package with just a few minor drawbacks
*by S***1 on February 19, 2016*

I recently purchased the CME Xkey 37 MIDI Keyboard, and while I am generally impressed with it as a product, there are some quirks to its design and performance that I feel warrant a "4 of 5 star" rating. (I will revisit my review after spending more time with it, and see if my opinions have changed). I'll break down my review into sections as they related to some of the positive and negative aspects of the device. BUILD QUALITY & PRICING - At a street price of $199, you could argue that the Xkey 37 is properly priced compared to some of the full-featured 37-key and 49-key MIDI workstations, or perhaps a bit over-priced compared to some of the compact 32- or 37-key alternatives on the market offering key input but no CC knobs or sample pads. At the same time, the unboxing of the Xkey 37 was a satisfying experience, and the solid build quality and sleek design certainly help to justify the price point. This keyboard is seriously thin - everything about it screams "Apple"(or perhaps "MacBook Air" - from the slim profile to the brushed nickel finish. I believe the 25-key version, however, still sells for $99, so that is a pretty significant price jump for adding a single octave of keys, though the Xkey 37 has a few connectivity advantages over the Xkey 25, which I will discuss below. (UPDATE 02/26/2016 - About a week into using the device, I'm going to stick with the 4-star rating for the foreseeable future. It's a nice a product, a very sleek product, and I'm getting more accustomed to using the keys. But the micro jacks for USB and especially the X-Cable, for a $199 device, are extremely suspect. Unlikely to be an issue if you set it up on a desk and avoid abusing it, but certainly a design CME could work to improve in future iterations.) "MOBILE" MUSICAL KEYBOARD? - While this is obviously a device that is well-built and appealed to me, I'm struck by how weird the overall concept of it is. CME promotes this as a "Mobile Musical Keyboard" (it says so right on the box), but in what sense is this really "mobile"? The keys are basically full-sized and have a bit of spacing between them, bringing the overall length measurement to 26 inches, compared to something like the Korg microKey (22 inches long). It's extremely slim, so it could fit into a backpack, but not without a significant portion of it sticking out of the top. Plus, the device requires you to plug in either one or two proprietary cables on the left and right sides, so you'd need to bring those with you. Long story short, the portability of this device is nice (I plan to stash it away when I'm not using it), but it's probably better suited for a studio desktop versus being a truly "mobile" or "laptop" keyboard option. KEY PERFORMANCE - While the Xkey 37 is relatively new, the keys are similar to those on the Xkey 25, so I felt like I had a fair amount of information on how they would perform. The keys work pretty much as I expected, but only because I've used the Korg nanoKey2 before, so the idea of a keyboard key that feels more like a laptop keypad is not something that feels alien to me. The layout of the keys is very similar to a traditional piano - the black flat/sharp keys are set higher than the white keys, but only slightly. Although they look like traditional keys, they press straight down like a button, not like the "level" action of a traditional piano or synth key. I read some reviews saying that the keys are "too sensitive". I suppose that could be true from an "accidental key press" perspective. But actually, I had the opposite issue - the keys responded to my presses, but the range of velocity was too wide. I felt like the factory settings really wanted me to mash the keys harder than I was accustomed to for a full "127" velocity reading. Fortunately, CME has programs available on both computer and iPad that allow you to update firmware and make sensitivity adjustments. Therefore, while the unpredictability of key velocity is one of my leading concerns about the device, I have a degree of confidence that I might be able to tweak it to my liking. CABLES & MIDI CONNECTIVITY - One of the key features that drew me to the Xkey 37 (over both the Xkey 25 and competitor products) was the "X-Cable". This proprietary cable is exclusive to the 37-key model, and it includes a separate output for 5-pin DIN MIDI Out, plus jacks for and expression and sustain pedal (not included). Those three items split into a single proprietary micro plug, which goes into a jack on the underside of the unit's left side. On the right side, there is a separate proprietary USB cable. (Both of these cables are included with the Xkey 37). The cable doubles as a power source for the keyboard, and as a USB MIDI interface, which has become more of an industry standard with computer DAW's, VST instruments, and mobile devices. However, some hardware synthesizers still require 5-pin DIN MIDI cables (in my case, the Korg Volca series), and 5-pin DIN MIDI remains necessary on a lot of older hardware devices. So the additional "traditional MIDI" output was a nice touch, and it remains somewhat rare in the sub-$200 MIDI controller lineup. LONG-TERM CONCERNS - While I was able to plug in my Xkey 37 to both my iPhone (Camera Connection USB Kit required) and Volca Bass with zero difficulty, I do have some long term concerns about whether this device will continue to function 10 years or more down the road. There's simply no way to know if the keys will develop dead zones or other issues after years of use. Fortunately, most reviews of the older Xkey 25 have been positive. Also, while the X-Cable is a great innovation, the cables and jacks are proprietary, and the X-Cable in particular did not have quite as snug of a fit as I expected. With proper care, it should last, but this is another reason why I consider this more of a desktop keyboard than a true "mobile" device that could take years of abuse. Replacing the cables in future could be tedious or costly, while a failure in the jack probably means the end of the device. OVERALL IMPRESSION - Portions of my review probably sound excessively negative for a 4-star review, but I wanted prospective buyers to have as much information as possible, as it is a bit of a premium-priced product for what it does. The reality is that I was prepared for many of these shortcomings, and yet still fell in love with the device and am happy with the purchase. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, go find a used version of the Alesis Q25 or Q49, which has both 5-pin and USB MIDI outputs and can be had for around $50. But if you're happy enough with the price, the Xkey 37 is a nice product that is really capable of performing like a full-sized keyboard, albeit with a much smaller (and sexier) footprint on your desktop. It's the logical companion to an office DAW setup where you might now want a giant MIDI keyboard on your desk at all times, but would proudly display the Xkey 37.

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