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Description

Unlock your creativity with the Studiologic VMK-176 Plus, a versatile 76-key MIDI keyboard controller that brings the authentic feel of a grand piano right to your fingertips. Designed for both studio enthusiasts and touring musicians, this controller features Fatar's Grand Touch Graded Hammer Action, offering a realistic response with a progressively lighter touch as you move up the keys. Whether you're crafting intricate compositions in your home studio or commanding the stage, the VMK-176 Plus delivers reliability and precision.

Equipped with a wide array of controls, the VMK-176 Plus allows you to tailor your setup effortlessly. With nine faders, eight knobs, and eight buttons, all fully assignable, you can easily manage your virtual instruments and effects. The integrated transport controls streamline your workflow, giving you seamless DAW integration. Plus, with 30 user-programmable presets, including configurations for popular soft synths, you can switch between different setups in an instant.

Housed in a robust yet lightweight metal chassis, the VMK-176 Plus is as durable as it is portable. The built-in USB and dual MIDI outputs ensure compatibility with various setups, while three pedal inputs provide additional expressive capabilities. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned pro, this controller is your gateway to boundless musical exploration.

Key Features:

  • 76 full-size keys with Fatar Grand Touch Graded Hammer Action
  • Velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive
  • Nine programmable faders
  • Eight programmable knobs and buttons
  • Full transport controls for DAW/Sequencer
  • 30 user-programmable presets
  • Built-in USB with bus power and two MIDI outputs
  • Three programmable pedal inputs
  • Lightweight metal chassis with a rubberized finish
  • Includes sustain footswitch

Reviews

Critic Reviews

Fatar Studiologic VMK176 Plus

soundonsound.com

While the Studiologic VMK-176 Plus offers a solid weighted keyboard action and a variety of assignable controls, its slow preset loading and cumbersome editing process hinder its usability. The keyboard's velocity response is inconsistent, with some notes failing to reach their potential, impacting performance. Additionally, the lack of external preset archiving and the impractical editing interface make it less than ideal for live settings. This controller may suit studio environments, but those needing a responsive, flexible option might want to explore alternatives.

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clusterchord

one of the best graded hammer studiologic put out. software and editing is utter crap tho.

best graded hammer studiologic put out prior to top of the range Numas. software and editing is utter crap tho. sustain pedal input spits out all sort of midi messages instead of just 0 and 127 for on/off. reading about it it seems its buggy.

do not attempt to drive it via USB power. its flakey as hell. just regular power and via din midi. modulation wheel similarly spits out garbage data. i just use one of the sliders set to midi cc 1.

i bought it bcs of two reasons:

  1. it was being discontinued and dead cheap
  2. its one of the if not the best graded hammer actions i ever played. compared nords, kurzweils, korgs and some lesser studiologics. all pale in comparison. only the most expensive Numa was comparable. have not compared with Kawai VPC, but this was like four times cheaper. no brainer.

seems they manage to screw up just about everything on this board, except the keybed action.

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