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Description
The M-Audio ProKeys 88 Stage Piano and MIDI Controller is a sophisticated blend of digital sound and tactile precision, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned performers and aspiring musicians. This versatile instrument boasts an 88-key hammer-action keyboard, delivering the authentic feel of an acoustic piano, ideal for those who demand both expressive playability and robust functionality.
The ProKeys 88 is more than just a digital piano; it's a powerhouse of sonic versatility. With an impressive array of 14 meticulously sampled instrument sounds, ranging from the iconic Yamaha C7 stereo grand piano to the funky tones of a Hohner Clavinet, this stage piano covers a broad musical spectrum. The built-in split and layer capabilities allow you to unleash your creativity by combining sounds in innovative ways, such as layering strings over a piano or splitting a bass with keys.
Designed with the modern musician in mind, the ProKeys 88 features a comprehensive USB MIDI interface, ensuring seamless connectivity with your DAW and other MIDI-compatible devices. Pitch and modulation wheels, as well as multiple pedal inputs, provide nuanced control over your performance. Onboard effects like EQ, reverb, chorus, and tremolo enable you to craft your signature sound on the fly.
Whether you're practicing quietly through headphones or performing on stage with its high-fidelity outputs, the M-Audio ProKeys 88 delivers a dynamic and immersive musical experience.
Key Features:
- 88-key hammer-action keyboard for authentic feel
- 64MB of premium acoustic piano samples
- 14 instrument sounds, including grand pianos, electric pianos, and more
- Split and layer functionality for creative sound combinations
- USB MIDI interface for seamless DAW integration
- Pitch and modulation wheels, plus multiple pedal inputs
- Built-in EQ and effects: reverb, chorus, tremolo
- Headphone jack and professional audio outputs for flexible use
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Value and pricing
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The M-Audio ProKeys 88sx is priced around $400 new, but can be found cheaper in the used market.
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M-Audio ProKeys 88 is compared to the Hammer 88 Pro, with the latter offering 88 fully weighted keys and mappable controls at $799.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
solid midi controller at home: stage piano out and about
I love the built-in Steinway and have hired this kit out several times to trad/folk Irish/American singer/songwriter visiting acts (I live on West Coast Ireland). I love the fact there's one button you can hit on stage to go direct to this sample. No matter what layers/splits/general farting about you might have, you always get a Steinway with one button hit. I call that bacon-saving, dunno about you??! At home I use it USB'd into GarageBand, where the input sensitivity from the weighted action is more than adequate. One feature I've never got round to using but also is a star quality: the middle selector pedal, useful for Debussy/Ravel type classic stuff to define a melody over chords which IRL, with a proper acoustic concert grand, would keep on sustain underneath the delicate lead riff which is damped, building up the resonance inside the real piano's iron frame. I don't think Avid make this puppy any more, but if they brought it back I'd only have one wish: make it a ton lighter - it's a two-man lift when you're on union rates, or else a one man lift plus free hernia if you're on your own!
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On the road with M-Audio: “Last year I sat in with Gwen Stefani and her band during one performance. They brought me up to play on a song with them, and I played it off a ProKeys 88 stage piano, using the internal piano sounds. It was fun playing on it and it sounded great!"
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