M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Where to even start with this?! I'm just elated that I took the plunge and went with this over the other options that I was looking at. First off, the keybed is just lovely, and an absolute joy to play. The keys are semi-weighted, but feel much nicer and more natural than other semi-weighted keys that I've played before. The keys are nice and quiet when struck, so there's no need to worry about distracting clicks and thumps when you're playing (especially if you play with headphones while others are present). The DAW integration is beautifully executed - you simply choose your DAW from the manual, then make the relevant adjustments in your DAW's preferences to allow control to the Oxygen. One of my favourite features is the built in arpeggiator (which can sync to your DAW's tempo when the Oxygen is set to DAW mode). While every DAW these days has some form of arpeggiator built in, I just love having this at my finger tips. The arp settings can easily be locked to the rotaries on the top right, making experimentation and live changes dead easy to execute, and your DAW will output the actual sounded notes (as opposed to just the chords displayed, when using an arp plugin). The pitch wheel is nice and light, with just the right amount of resistance, and the mod wheel is smooth and responsive. The drum pads have a satisfying feel and response too, with a nice visual feedback. The screen is nice and bright, and makes editing parameters a breeze. You also get a a decent transport section, with all of the expected controls, plus loop on/off, rewind, fast forward, and extra shift functions. In short, this controller keyboard is, in my opinion, the absolute best that you can get for this sort of price - and I've touched upon what it can do here! Closing note: If you are in two minds about buying this - DO IT! I would give it six stars if I could.

After playing guitar for umpteen years, I decided to try and learn piano. The Oxygen Pro 49 is perfect for me. The size, weight and convenience of being able to control my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) from this keyboard. This greatly speeds my lessons and although at present, it does seem very complicated to setup, I'm sure I will be able to make good use of all the fantastic facilities it offers. The keyboard is well made, the semi-weighted keys are very nice and although some say they can be noisy, I have not noticed this. Mine is perfect. For non professional players who are thinking of buying. Please note, this keyboard is a midi controller and as such has no internal sounds. It has to be connected to a PC or other midi device to enable sounds. If you are in the market for a well priced midi keyboard controller, M-Audio have a great range in the Oxygen series.

Wow! What a comprehensive MIDI controller with an amazing range of features that should satisfy most people. It’s hugely customizable and the keyboard’s nice to play. The key sensitivity is pretty decent. It’s not like playing a premiere brand concert grade grand piano, but doesn’t cost upwards of £50,000 either. It stacks up well against its competitors in its price range on this. There’s a single TS socket on the rear for a pedal and M Audio’s own one (not included) is also well priced. It’s hard to fault the keyboard controller and what it offers in terms of control, adaptability and features. This comes with a bundle of software to get you going. It’s a good bundle. But the process of downloading, registering, installing and activating is a convoluted, long-winded, time sapping, arduous drudge. This will have you filling in forms, creating a mass of passwords, verifying by email etc etc. You’ll end up with a clutter of supplier apps on your PC – before you get the software you want. To install everything you’re also going to need a substantial chunk of hard disk real estate. If you don’t lose the will to live in the above process you’ll end up with a decent set up and enough software capability to record your own backing tracks and do some basic mixing of your own pieces of creative genius. The user guide (paper) that comes with the Oxygen Pro 49 is well written. The larger downloadable PDF manual, which at 100+ pages is pretty comprehensive, is also well written enough to be undaunting. Overall its a great package. It’s just a shame that the concept of ‘plug and play’ is so alien to the music industry. In the meantime... most people lucky enough to get the Oxygen Pro 49 as a Chrimbo Prezzy will be very happy with it by New Year. It’s hard to argue with the value for money, quality and capability of what you get. It’s outstanding.

Thought I was gonna be the next Mozart but got bored in a week still a good product tho. Recommend a warranty if you are clumsy or have kids

It is very good

The Keyboard feels nice to play, and the many features make it easy to get the most from your software synths and software.

Reasonable keyboard action , good for the price . Synchronises easily and well with DAW (Pre Sonus ) . Keyboard is a little noisy but no more than my Roland electric piano. Unit seems pretty sturdy and has full size USB connection rather than the less reliable mini usb connection .

It has its flaws, but they are insignificant. Keyboard is coming with some nice free stuff - software, filters, subscriptions. Keys are not as sensitive as I would like them to be, but for this price range - they are good. Works well with DAWs and looks good. I think it will become my trusty workhorse and we'll become best friends forever.

Very good! The semi weighted keys are on point! And the daw controls are very good!

Bra!

Un excelente controlador. Antes que éste M Audio, tuve un Native (menos funciones igual de bueno.) El launchkey de novation nada tiene que hacer frente a Oxygen, para empezar tiene teclas ponderadas, no de juguete. Los faders son los de un Apc 40. Y los pads (one shot) excelentes. Después de mucho batallar estoy encantado con M Audio. Mi primer compra de la marca, fue la interface portátil Air hub, con sonido cristalino a 24 y 32 bits. Sí aún dudas por un controlador allí in one, no lo pienses. Oxygen es la mejor opción.

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I needed a small controller for recording MIDI/virtual instruments in Logic Pro. I was trying to decide between the Oxygen Pro 49 and a controller from a different company. I was actually talked into buying the other brand by the sales guy at my local music store, but knew as soon as I got it home that I had made the wrong choice. After a couple of weeks with the first one I decided to order the Oxygen Pro 49. Right out of the box it just worked. With only some minor setup it integrated perfectly with Logic -- all the relevant buttons, faders, transport control etc. were mapped correctly to the corresponding Logic controls. I much prefer the feel of the Oxygen keybed over the other brand, and the inclusion of features like aftertouch and an on-board arpeggiator make the Oxygen Pro an incredible value for the price. Now I have to figure out what to do with the first one I bought... :/