A Pianists One Year Review: M-Audio Code

[@Alexander-zr8nj]

man, please, don’t stop doing this kind of videos! you’re a star, really

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!

[@kibon8387]

this is how a review should be, not that fresh out of the box especially the one produce by a store or something. respect, i like your stuff.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you! :D

[@samuellolango9720]

7:13 made my heart smile..... a feeling only musicians can understand, i love what you played here.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you :D

[@bhaveshkakade2109]

Awesome review though. Thanks for unbiased review.

[@klikitzsmith8416]

agree

[@orientalflux]

Thanks for the review. I considered to buy this but now Im thinking again now

[@StuartRochabrunt]

Very good!. This is the most honest review I've ever seen.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you very much!!

[@butterflyj685]

Thank you so much! Your review seems to be the best and most honest.

[@edzielinski]

Very concise, yet detailed and practical review from real-world experience. Glad to hear some critical feedback. I have one of these and it's spot on.

[@xchimino2]

Hey man, thank you so much for this review! It was super helpful as I'm planning to get a new Midi controller. Thank you for covering both the pros and cons of this setup. That transparency is so needed these days!

[@mcmire]

This was a super good review. There are so many reviews where all they do is just give you a close-up of the keyboard (yes, I can find pictures of it, thanks), or they just play something on it (MIDI controllers don't make any noise so what's the point of demonstrating what it sounds like?). I want to know all of the little things about it, how it feels, whether the knobs are useful, etc. and I love how you went into that level of detail. You seem to really know what you're talking about, you have a lot of experience playing piano, and it's clear you're not just trying to buy the cheapest thing possible to make beats, so I feel like we're in the same boat. Cheers!

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you very much! Yes, I'm also always frustrated with reviews because it's always more unpacking/showing off/rambling facts. I want to hear someone who actually spent time with the gear and knows it thoroughly. I tried to make this video as honest as possible.

[@TheMelsinka]

@@JakeBorg Hi thanks so much for the super review. It was very helpful to understand the real problems with the midi controller. My only question is which MIDI controller do you recommend at all? I'm considering to buy new one and looking for the best :)))

[@bdxfhsf]

@@TheMelsinka Arturia - Keylab essential - around £162 in the UK at the mo. If you're thinking about the new M-Audio Oxygen Pro then that is better than the even more new M-Audio Oxygen (MKV)

[@HELGAmusic]

Hahaha you look so disappointed that I also felt this heaviness in your heart! xD Thank you so much for a good and honest review. Helped me make my decision.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you for your comment ;)

[@getgetsixsept]

and what is your decision ? :)

[@nathanreid2974]

i think i may get an Alesis v49

[@Juliano_DJOL]

Nice honest review

[@iam_elroy]

This is a good review. Thank you for getting into this much detail. After owning the M-Audio Axiom back in the day, I noticed these small problems too because they can really mess with your creative flow when you just need the keyboard to be a seamless extension to the music. I haven't owned an M-Audio midi controller since but I still love the way they look haha. Thanks Jake.

[@jeremya9675]

There’s something about this guy I really like. I laughed 3 times for no reason. Appreciate the review also you make it easier to purchase this keyboard I WILL have it. Because I can’t afford Native Instruments

[@DJDAMIAN72]

Sounds like a gay crush. Lol

[@YoungKelzProd]

Best and honest review on this keyboard on KZbin, thank you!

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!!

[@TankaFrank]

Wonderful objective review, I really appreciate the depth you put in, and I know the edits to show specifically why the problems exist weren't easy to do and I appreciate them. I was going go buy this as a used model (now 5 years after the video) but will now skip this model based on your findings.

[@KozmykJ]

Good honest review. I "Nearly" got one of these on the strength of the features it offered, but when I surfed for user reviews like yours I realised that precision and reliability are problems with it. I have some Nice Old keyboards (JX-8P, JV-80, SH-101) but I wanted a medium sized controller keyboard for general DAW duties (Presonus Studio One in my case). Resisting the seduction of drum pads and sliders I eventually went for a simple Alesis Q49, smaller desk/lap footprint. If I decide that I need for control features I can always add a Faderport or an Atom or some generic DAW controller.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you! Good luck with your Alesis!

[@simonc1328]

That drumpad issue doesn't happen on my code 61. And if you install the free preset editor into your computer, you can set different presets for different DAWs. The code 49 can hold up to 12 presets. You can also change the range of the faders and knobs so they're not as jumpy.

[@dmmusicart8]

8:23 sounds like my bed 😂😂😂

[@JakeBorg]

LOL

[@rislam66]

Mine too😂😂😂

[@pianolover234]

Good ass review. Refreshing to see an actual pianist review stuff like this.

[@JakeBorg]

Cheers!

[@mikhailzmeevskiy707]

Thank you for the good and honest rewiew! It helps a lot!

[@zawotto3206]

Good review, you play awesome, thanks dude

[@museum1401]

Ah man... I wanted to trust M-Audio again. I had two of their controller keyboards and both had problems after a year or two. They manage to pack so many features into their keyboards, but what's the point if they become junk after such a short time. Thanks for the honest review. I think I'll spend a bit more.

[@adyfreaks007]

Thanks a million! Coz I recently! bought the code 61 and your review is really gonna help me with that.

[@JakeBorg]

You're welcome!

[@isdeon]

thanks for this video borther!

[@JakeBorg]

Your welcome!

[@dropkickmonk3y]

The keybed is bending because it has a function meant for aftertouch.

[@Dyshof]

Thanks a lot. Appears to be honest and that's what we want!!

[@JennaLynn]

Thank you for you 🙏🏼

[@JakeBorg]

Anytime!

[@laynemeek8810]

excelente review agradecemos mucho tu aportacion y honestidad.

[@lovewinson3]

u made me laugh man..u look so depressed from the "cons" on forward.. very informative man..nice review !

[@melaniebatt9200]

that part when he started pressing the G note lol I felt bad but it made me laugh too

[@edh3268]

Haha i was thinking that too. Like he was personally responsible for the faults. Lol

[@mrkewlgai1]

Cons - Keys , Pads , Knobs , Faders , Integration , Power Supply So basically EVERYTHING.

[@JakeBorg]

Haha, never saw it that way but you might be right!

[@blaedy]

Very nice video my man! Thank you for your honest review!

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!!

[@PTkortbroek]

Thanks a lot for this review. I have been stuck between the Novation Impulse 49 and the M-Audio Code 49. From the reviews that I've seen the Novation Impulse 49 seem to be the best within this range.

[@JakeBorg]

Hope you'll be happy with you choice!

[@DJDAMIAN72]

Karl Heinsen... Checkout the Alesis vi49 also and tell us what you think. I'm trying to decide between the Alesis vi25 or the Novation Launchkey 25. Although this video was very informative I had already scratched the M-Audio code25 off my list because I noticed the 2 big music stores in the USA, Guitar Center & Sam Ash don't even carry it, Guitar Center only lists the 61 key and Sam Ash lists the 49 & 61 key, then I looked on Amazon and they don't even list the 25key either, one of the biggest retailers in the world doesn't even carry it, that seems very weird, so I then checked the M-Audio website and they do show it there, so it does exist, or it did exist at one point. Also the very little I've heard about this keyboard has been negative, including this video, maybe stores had issues with it so they don't even carry it, who knows but i'm staying away from it! lol Btw during my research I only looked for new controllers, I'm not interested in used or discontinued gear.

[@jamludentertainment]

Thank you for being honest and sharing your experience

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!

[@williampanameno666]

Hey, thanks so much for this, I was literally getting ready to pick one of these (the 61 key one) up tomorrow morning and after seeing this, decided not to. Thanks for saving me a headache! Happy new year!

[@CussCaves]

What did you choose instead?

[@Tuto_415]

@@CussCaves Ended up getting the M Audio Keystation 49es. Simple keyboard, have had it for about 6 months now and I love this thing and its portable. Its a bit cheaper than this one and I was kinda hesitant to get it at first but im glad I did. Works great with my DAW (FL studio) as well.

[@kladdkakaor]

Really good review even for a non piano player! Was fun would watch again 4 out of 5 brödrostar.

[@KiffRiffart]

Thanx, very precise analysis. I just bought the even cheaper M-Audio Oxygen 49 and discovered the power supply problem. I am a singer/songwriter and primarily guitar player. I only use the controller for composing, to get some ideas, try something new. I wouldnt use it on stage. Just need it to show other musicians the direction of the song. It works perfect for that. In general I would say. Buy the best quality you can afford. Espacially when it comes to touring and recording. The trouble is, many so called musicians pay more money for a cell phone than their instruments.

[@TerenceKearns]

I bought an audio interface from them a long time ago and I regretted it. They refused to put out new drivers when new versions of windows and mac OS came out. Made the thing useless. I sold it for practically nothing after spending many hundreds on it. I wouldn't buy anything from that company again.

[@JakeBorg]

They really don't scream quality, do they? ;) I've always gotten the feeling that they are kind of careless when it comes to stability.

[@shunpillay]

Code 61 owner here. One irritating factor for me has been the sensitivity of the pads. No amount of tweaking got them feeling right. Another important consideration for many is that it is not USB class-compliant, which means you can't simply plug in an iPad or iPhone and use Garage Band. I use a Korg plugKEY to get around this. This setup also requires a power adaptor as described in the video, as well as your iPad/iPhone's charger. It all gets a bit irritating. Even with all of these gripes, I still feel I got what I paid for, and I don't feel cheated in any way.

[@vadimmartynyuk]

Perfect review thank you so much !

[@flowetrypoetryblackroseart1533]

Awesome review. Almost bought this one. Thank you for the heads up. 👍🏽

[@JakeBorg]

Cheers, and good luck with w/e you choose!

[@amitdeypablo4127]

@@JakeBorg is the alesis vi 61 better than this comparing to the problems??? i need your opinion, plz reply!!

[@JakeBorg]

@@amitdeypablo4127 Sorry, I haven't tried the Alesis.

[@amitdeypablo4127]

@@JakeBorg :(

[@antoniodirenzo5036]

The best review about this keyboard ......

[@justdope1963]

This is a great review. Thank you. Never would have known about the keybed bending and being inconsistent in velocity response plus the bad key. I think only a handful of controllers have great velocity response unfortunately. Pads aren't much of a problem as almost every sensitive drum pad will trigger some accidentals. Only alternative that 100 percent works is to use something else entirely like MIDI Fighter buttons. What's odd to me is I have a Keystation 88es and it has always worked flawlessly. No bending, no bad keys, no power loss over usb. Only issue is the expected velocity response being ordinary. Strange.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you for your comment!!

[@davydgromenko2694]

Thank you for your review! Useful info!

[@JakeBorg]

Anytime!

[@Shadowboxe]

Great insightful review. Thank you.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!

[@FolqiuhS]

fantastic honest review mate

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you very much, I tried to be as honest as I could! There are way too many people reviewing this keyboard and most of them have not spent enough time with it :)

[@Mizzle07]

Thank you for your in-depth review. I was deciding between this and the Akai MPK 249. The cons you listed would greatly annoy me now that I know this ahead of time so I will be purchasing the Akai tomorrow.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you for your comment!

[@richandclean]

How is it??

[@AbhishekMitra]

I have got M-Audio Code 25 and within 1 day it died, the pad lights were flickering and keyboard was not responding. Got it replaced very next day with a brand new one. The replacement worked fine for 31 days, and now I am having a peculiar problem, when I play 2/3 notes or a chord may be the keyboard simply freezes. I have to power down and restart to get it back working. I am using it on USB power and Windows USB Audio - Midi.

[@oroszpeter9113]

very good, detail oriented review

[@dbjcreationzinstart9353]

Hey man! You’ve gained another sub!

[@railpressureflip]

I bought this keyboard, used it for a week then gave it back. The drum pads sensitivity was really bad, at a lighter touch it wouldn't register at all. I guess I was touching it too lightly, but then I ended up buying the Akai MPK261 and the pads on it were pretty much spot on. I guess that makes sense because Akai MPK were the ones who started the drum pad thing. But yeah, great review, agree with a lot of things here.

[@kukulkan1717]

thank you jake, this was very helpful!

[@JakeBorg]

You're welcome!

[@benashley6395]

i can’t get korg plugins to work on it so frustrating

[@afridifacebook]

you can look how hes looking down almost feeling so bad personally when talking about the cons like he's such a sweet guy or sth lmao i mean like yeah thats a good thing i guess i mean yk...

[@JakeBorg]

Hahahahah, yes! I like quality and the good stuff ;)

[@afridifacebook]

@@JakeBorg hehe yes :p

[@Freogeteknet]

My Code49 also got disconnected all the time. But another USB-cable that I had made the problem go away, so I went to the store that I bought it from and got the one it came with replaced :)

[@schoo9256]

Fantastic review, cheers.

[@Lumios_UA]

Thanks for the review and your honest opinion. I was thinking about buying this controller but now I'm not :)

[@JakeBorg]

Lumios Thank you!

[@CrAzYDaNcEDuDe]

Awesome review, thank you!

[@dymytriiishchuk7996]

Very fair and real life review

[@DJDAMIAN72]

Good review man... it would be cool to see you review the Alesis vi49, it's a very similar keyboard to the M-Audio Code49 in the video, it also has 16 drum pads, semi-weighted keys, same layout and also around the same price, very similar but hopefully better quality.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you! I haven't used the Alesis so I can't tell if it's good or not. I don't want to do a review when I haven't used the keyboard for a longer period of time.

[@klikitzsmith8416]

nice review, i like your spirit

[@JakeBorg]

Cheers!!

[@juankscos]

Such a GOOD review! Thanks!

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!!

[@anirudyk]

good review bro.

[@JakeBorg]

THank you!!

[@elbituan]

Thank you :)

[@JakeBorg]

Anytime!

[@misterjaroslav6859]

Yes. I feel the same. Still cannot find perfect keys for traveling. Looks like my Roland FP30, and grand Yamaha could not be substituted by any MIDI semi-weighted keyboard.... :( Thank you for the review! Like

[@gvfq]

For mobility I'd say korg microkeys, for something "good and cheap also disposable" just buy a used casio piano.

[@hypnoticatrance]

if i hit drumpad on my code 49, it only hit that one and not others also ! there is also not a single problem at my knobs or faders or the wheels.. But i bought it this week and it maybe got some problems fixed in the main time. Hey, and i also dont have a problem with power. Also if i use it with USB on my poor laptop. Maybe update this video.

[@parasite-b9604]

Hey man. Firstly, really good video. Very in-depth honest review. Secondly, I'm really hoping you'll be able to help me with a problem I'm having. I just bought the Code 61 a couple of weeks ago and I'm having trouble finding anything anywhere that tells you how to link the X/Y pad up to Orb on Omnisphere 2. I know it's a long shot asking, but better than not asking at all. Subbed and liked. Keep up the great videos. Edit. I don't have a lot of the issues that you've pointed out. I don't know if that's up to a firmware update, or what. But I've been going through and testing my Code 61 as you've been mentioning the cons, and I don't seem to get any of them, apart from the pad not being very sensitive at all. Really got to press down on that sucker to get it to pick up the input. I bought the Code 61 primarily for the X/Y pad, as there doesn't seem to be many controllers that have those that were in my price range. But yeah, I totally hear what you're saying.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you! I don't know Omnisphere so I can't help you. Try first mapping the MIDI in your DAW, then try mapping them in the plug-in. Sometimes this helps me when everything is a bit messy! All the best!

[@parasite-b9604]

@@JakeBorg Thank you for your reply. Appreciated. I've tried doing that. I've spent many hours going through the preset editor. I think I've figured out my problem. The editor doesn't go into negative values, which is what's needed when try to use Orb. I think the only way around this is by finding a third party midi program that will let me switch to negatives, rather than working on a 0 to 127 value. But again, thank you for taking the time to reply. Really appreciate that, man.

[@JakeBorg]

@@parasite-b9604 Anytime, good luck!

[@BrianPepito]

Now i’m doubting to buy m-audio. Would novation be good option?

[@JakeBorg]

Haven't tried any great Novation, nothing seems bad but I'm not the biggest fan of what I've tried. Especially their knobs seem sloppy, but you should try for yourself! ;)

[@scorpioftw]

The problem isnt that you have to pay a bit more, its that you have to pay a lot more. For this price range its probably the best controler there is. Maybe its close with aturia essential. If you want something better you have to at least double the price of the code.

[@JakeBorg]

You're right!

[@5urg3x]

If it’s not getting enough power from your usb connection, that’s not a problem with the keyboard, that’s a problem with your computer. Very easy solution is to use a powered hub, or if your computer has a way to configure the USB ports make sure you set whichever port the keyboard is using as a charging port.

[@vinniejinn4149]

awesome review! :) im pretty sure now Im gonna buy higher price model. thanks 4 that Jake!

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!

[@ikickss]

I learned to stay away from USB powered devices with too many features. There's probably just one power starved micro controller polling all those knobs, sliders, pads and keys, and that can cause all sort of problems.

[@JakeBorg]

That's a very interesting comment! Never heard of that before, where did you read that? :)

[@Ranchgoddess]

So, what would you recommend then?? 😮😮😮

[@MarkBates566]

so whats the better quality then ?

[@AudioReplica2023]

Thats how you do a review...after several months of use and not right after unboxing it like many ppl do. Then you wonder why they stopped using the product and the only answer is...it failed but they dont want to say anything because thats a video they have to take down.

[@JakeBorg]

Cheers mate! That was my intention, thank you for your nice comment!

[@gg48gg]

Really helpful! Thank you!

[@superjeanke]

I have it but disapointed, as 7 weeks after mac OS 12 go live the keyboard still doesnt has updated drivers so can not use it since 7 weeks

[@mattd3826]

Hi! I just searched for "best midi controller for pianists" and this was the video that came up! My question to you is, what synthesizer/controller do you recommend for someone who plays piano but I also want to make drum sounds and make some synth pop/synthwave music? And should I get Ableton, or what is the best way to go about this? Thanks!

[@JakeBorg]

I am currently using the Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2. I like that keyboard and recommend it if you want a nice touch of the keys. Most controllers have really crappy key-feeling and that is my main concern. If you want a controller with a drumpad, I'm not completely sure what is out there but I suggest you go to a music store and test until you find what you have to. Generally I would never recommend something cheap. You get what you pay for, and that is especially true when it comes to music gear. All the best to you, and good luck!

[@mattd3826]

@@JakeBorg hey man thank you so much for your reply!! With the keyboards like that mk2 that don't have a drum pad, can you set it up so that certain keys on the keyboard play different drum sounds? Thanks a lot again, lol I am not very "tech savvy" as you would say but I want to record all this synth music I have in my head all the time lol! Can one record and save their music in Ableton or Logic?

[@JakeBorg]

@@mattd3826 Yes, no problem to set it up that way. Depending on your plug-in of course, but it's usually standard in every program. I prefer Ableton due to the workflow and the way it handles samples. They both do the same thing so you won't go wrong with either.

[@HaptixHQ]

Thanks for this thorough review. I saw a few positive reviews and was decided on this Keyboard but you've highlighted a bunch of things that turned me off it

[@DjRewolution]

yes, you are absolutely right. my own code 61 and apart from the above I have to deliver a terrible quality of aftertouch and unstable operation = it just falls in the middle of the play.

[@devonstunggal5605]

I have 1 question, is code 61 key feels like piano hammer? Are those keys bounce?

[@DjRewolution]

@@devonstunggal5605 yes,, almost

[@devonstunggal5605]

So it has a aftertouch and semi wighted?

[@DjRewolution]

@@devonstunggal5605 poor AFT, but yes

[@whatevsimbulletproof]

Great honest review! Thanks. Have you tried any synthesizers? I'm thinking wether i should by a synth with a keyboard attached or get a keyboard sepatately.

[@JakeBorg]

I've tried a lot of synthesizers. Personally I would only buy analog ones, otherwise I feel I can just use my VSTs :)

[@whatevsimbulletproof]

​@@JakeBorg Thanks for the reply Jake, but i think didn't make myself clear enough :) What I wanted to know is this: are the keys on synthesizers any good? Especially low to mid price range ones. For example, take behringer deepmind 12 ($700). Do you think its keys will feel cheap considering the price? Should i even bother with it or get keyless behringer deepmind 12D?

[@JakeBorg]

@@whatevsimbulletproof I haven't tried the Behringers but generally I feel the synthesizers have way better quality than the MIDI controllers. But they also cost way more. I'm not a big fan of keyless unless it is for modular synthesizing. My recommendation is that you always try the keyboards before you buy them.

[@whatevsimbulletproof]

@@JakeBorg Thank you. Will do :)

[@louiswild338]

Thank you for the review! Do you have any recommendations for MIDI controllers with weighted (piano style) keys?

[@felfel3623]

That woould be so helpful as well

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

I have dumped my Axiom 49 because of problems. Frequent stuck midi note, sudden loss of midi, very stiff keys if you don't tock keyboard for few hours, start stop buttons don't work suddenly etc.

[@lennardvillasenor5151]

Great review. I was looking for another keyboard primarily to use as a DAW VST controller, and was considering this one, but your review really helped me realize that the faders do not have the precision that I need to control things like cutoff frequency. Just based upon your English, I am guessing that you are Swedish. If you live near Stockholm, do you have any recommendations on where to buy music gear or music accessories. Tack!

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you for your kind words! The biggest and most well-sorted in Sthlm is probably Deluxe, they have most of what you need. But I don't really like the staff, some of them are not that serviceminded at all and I get the feeling they haven't really been doing music in a while. If you are close to Uppsala, I REALLY recommend Uppsala Musikverkstad. That's my go-to-store at the moment since I'm currently residing here.

[@richaellr]

Would you sell this item?

[@ChazSeamus28]

hey man great video, this is a nice looking keyboard for sure but i'd like to know your opinion on a 88 key weighted hammer action piano like the m audio hammer 88

[@gtamediaproductions1]

You talk like Christopher Walkens and kind of resemble Robert Pattinson. Thank you for the review. I am searching for a decent keyboard to trigger sounds and create scores for my projects. This is an older model but sounds like it's pretty good to use. I will still do some homework on these and choose the right one eventually. Thank you.

[@jasonshrestha]

if you hate the sensitivity and the feel of the keybed, may be you can buy a roland fp10 and use it as a midi keyboard :D

[@JakeBorg]

I'll check it out, thanks! ;)

[@gahmd2657]

i own an used m code 25 since 2017 and mine works just fine when it's about integration and faders... Actually the only thing that bothers me still it's the low sensibility of the drum pads which I tried to solve through velocity settings and I still cannot feel comfortable enough to play it...

[@TheFendertak]

Loved your review, on M audio code 49, your conclusion, you say go up, what would you reccomed, I had the Novation impulse 49, its more expensive, not a lot, but would you consider it a better midi controller, I also use Reaper, Maudio OK 4 split zones, great! But then if its not really as you say completely reliable, then it's a toy for a bedroom dj, I would like to hear your review on the Novation, or whatever else you may have in mind... Thanks

[@filemakerpro4050]

I think we are beginning to see these $200-$300 midi controllers at a moment when production value has met demand scrutiny where they are becoming just another instrument ... like a guitar or drum kit. Of course the more you pay for an instrument, generally the more you get and the less you have to modify or set up. A $1000-$2000 keyboard vs an American made Fender guitar (not a basic standard made in Mazatlan Stratocaster) won’t require much to make it sound as good as it can, other than years of practice and experience which you can’t buy ... or at least not yet (I’ve heard the next MIDI feature will be #musicianship and an #experience fader with extra #snob banks so you sound like you know what you are doing. .. ha. For real though. You helped me make a decision today with your honest review. Thank you! And on another note you might want to look at the Arturia stuff. They have the best quality gear and best playable key bed + their included software is all based on the original analog instruments. I immediately wondered if you had considered them after hearing some of your concerns.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you for your interesting comment! I haven't really thought about MIDI-controllers becoming an instrument in the same way as drums or real pianos. It could very well be true, and it's probably the one of the most used typ of instrument with the explosion of home studios. I'll check out the Arturia keyboards!

[@maciekkk123]

Damn it! such a great design idea with XY Pad and all, but they ruin it by not manufactured it in professional way, the problems you described reminds me first batch of AKAI MPK49 which I bought and I struggled a lot with it..

[@mansour_sadok]

i have a code 61 the wheel faders encoders jumping is caused from dust use some wd 40 and do not push them they will breake mine served me well i even dj with it !!

[@rowenasalud5523]

Hi can i ask you something what is the brand name of your mic stand.advance thank you for responding🙏

[@RickGrimesTwin]

Great review, very honest and informative! What's the title of the song you played during the review?

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you! It's just improvisation :P

[@RickGrimesTwin]

Jake's Empire What!? I loved it! I was just getting into the progression, and you stopped playing! I was sad, lol

[@JakeBorg]

Hahaha, tooooooo baaaaaad 4 uuuuuuuu ;)

[@danitsgospelsongs4990]

Good evening Jake, i am Filipino.i am ur new subscriber, can i ask? This midi keyboard can layer sounds if we use Roland sound module or other module for this using midi out? Thank you Jake for your answer

[@jakelandon7170]

Honest and unbiased review! Thanks.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you!

[@zulleali1597]

Hey Jake, I hope you can see this. I've been on grueling months looking for something that a pianist should be playing on. I've had Maudio oxygen, I don't like it, it does feel plastic. I have a novation impulse 49, that was a bit better. But I'm also looking at Nektar or roland, since I know we both have a similar background and wants. I'd love to hear from you! cheers

[@JakeBorg]

If we are only talking about the touch and you want weighted keys, I usually like the top models of Yamaha and sometimes Roland. But, they aren't MIDI-controllers, they are stage pianos. If we are talking MIDI-controllers without weighted keys I usually like the Fatar keybeds. They are really nice, and they come in different brands. One brand I like is the NI Komplete Kontrol. I have not tried every brand, but I also hear good things about AKAI and Studiologic. Good luck to you!

[@zulleali1597]

Nice to hear back frm you mate. I just finished your video the moment u replied! haha. Really helpful 1 year review of it. I'm convinced with that maudio now. So I'm eyeing on Nektar vs Launchkey 49 now. I'm looking for a midi controller, something I can easily carry around or bring back home (as I'm in NZ doing training now for less than a year left). As I have a digital piano already back home and quite satisfied with it. I've not heard of the Fatar keybeds but ima check them out. Komplete Kontrol feels superb but it's also expensive! Do you have those stuff? What do you think about roland midi controllers? or arturia labs? There's this Novation launchkey 49 but the key is shaped in a way it looks like it's synth action altho it feels like it's kind of semiweighted.

[@JakeBorg]

Thank you, mate! Kind words! Yes, Komplete Kontrol is very expensive for just a controller. But, I really recommend buying something you really like so you won't have to look back! That's what I do nowadays and it's so nice to have good things to work with, especially since I'm already a full-time musician. I don't know a whole lot about neither the Rolands or the Arturias unfortunately!

[@carlos.duarte]

@@JakeBorg Hi! A very nice review, I will take it into account. Now, you mentioned Studiologic: well, Studiologic seems not perfect, either. :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIjTnXuYnpunZrc

[@SimonPeterTanMusic]

Thank God i watched this video.

[@theshadowwiz8763]

M Audio Need To Fix These Problems...😕...

[@cubdukat]

Don't count on it. M-Audio is slow to fix issues. Probably because they have to split their development between Akai Professional and Alesis.