Using the M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini WITHOUT a DAW - Standalone Demo for Beginners & Pros!

[@DIDINGChannel]

This is really helpful for a beginner like me! Hope to see more video on this Oxygen Pro Mini. Thank you!

[@Malachiah]

This M-Audio seems like a great average-consumer oriented option to start. At around 100-110 EUR where I'm at, doesn't seem like a bad option at all. A few extra keys beyond 25, plus faders - though no endless knobs -, and it looks damn well sexy and professional. It's on my options list, for sure; an upgrade would go for the Oxygen 49 Pro, to keep it small but workable without changing scales a lot.

[@JSEITSONEN]

I really like your helpful videos. By the way this wooden desk and stands are very nice and tasteful!

[@chrisb3976]

This is the video ive been trying to find where it goes into the virtual instruments. I ordered the same controller and im just antsy in adding reverb to guitar. I want the surf sound :)

[@msjaebea]

I have a 61 key Oxygen Pro and I love it, but, unpacking it and putting it on my desk or the dining room table just takes too long when I just want to poke around a bit. The mini is perfect. I keep it under my desk and it's so easy to grab on a whim. Then I can plug it right into my desktop or pull out my ipad 12 pro and plug it into that. Perfect quick setup to tinker around on!

[@eraldylli]

Even keyboards with 49 keys are too large or cumbersome sometimes. Just bought this (Oxygen 25) so I can place it on the pc desk. Almost bought one with Bluetooth (M-Wave SMK 25 II, which is kind of a M-Audio clone company, imo). However, I wanted full size keys, which not many keyboards have in that small form factor.

[@TheRealBigWolfski414]

Thank you DSoundman I needed this

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Hello and thank you for nice video for novice like me. Waiting my first MPK Akai mini Plus, hope to use it just as plug in GarageBand , included Drum pads toooo. Maybe not all easy as I thinking, my first idea was create back music for my hobby movies edits. Doing (in Grand) without any MPK connections was OK, then just save it and load in movie project.

[@awings787]

Thank You for all your helpfull videos. Keep them coming

[@DSoundman]

Thank you!

[@gaborb6577]

One could also buy a raspberry pi, and use a fluidsynth to play.(also headless), sound output to HDMI or Bluetooth or analog out.

[@BellowsSqueezer]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I am using an Oxygen Pro Mini with AUM on iOS. It does not bother me that there is not an iOS daw mode. I can program what I need. You have been very helpful for that. With all the Hoopla around Loopy Pro it would be wonderful if you made a video showing a good way to marry Loopy Pro with the Mini.. I have not purchased Loopy Pro yet but I would pull the trigger on it if someone made a good template for it. If not you then maybe one of your followers has a lead on this idea. Thanks again for your very helpful tutorials. 😎

[@DSoundman]

Thanks Bruce! I’ve never used Loopy Pro, but it could be that someone else here has and could give some guidance!

[@awings787]

Hi DSoundman. I just read in the page of Pro Tools That the Pro tools first has been discontinued. If that is the case haw M audio is going to replace it?

[@DSoundman]

That's a great question. Let me do some digging and see if I can find out!

[@dadduorp]

I’m still confused about this unit. So is it really “standalone” (after downloading the software and sounds to it) or do you still need to interface it to a computer using the editor? I don’t care about not hearing sounds coming out of an onboard speaker, but I would like to at least hear the “internal” sounds from headphones.

[@thecameragrapher2762]

Exactly I'm too wondering. There's no video clearly showing its standalone features like the ones for Akai mini play.

[@mattcero1]

Nice video man. Question: Which midi Keyboard would you get for an MPC ONE? And toss in an honorable mention.

[@tikigodsrule2317]

How can I get human voice choir sounds for this keyboard?

[@DavidLarew]

We have a jam band and our key player is not DAW savvy. I want Hammond B3 tones... what setup would you recommend? Tia David

[@p5hsegovia]

I was gifted the m audio oxygen pro 49 but I’m not able to pull up in the ilok account authorization. I’m wondering if the MacBook Pro I’m using might be too old to run these programs, (9 years old.)

[@CookinBeatloaf]

Like your second scenario, Is it equally good for DAW-less setup that has a USB host device in the setup? I have Bitwig Studio and a Maschine+ but want something to use that is more immediate. I know the M32 integrates with the NI software but the Maschine already has those controls

[@q_yrko9067]

Hi Douglas! I was interested in the M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini and I luckily stumbled upon your channel. So, first thing I want to thank you for all the content you made about the device, because KZbin, like all the web, lacks of infos. I saw all your videos about it and you did a fantastic job, but despite your precision and clarity there are some questions I have and I can't find good answers anywhere. In short, I would like to know how the Oxygen Pro Mini behave with external hardware modules via the MIDI out. It would be awesome to see a video on the subject, but I imagine it would be complicated, so it’s ok if you can just answer some questions. How well the controller performs with external modules sending Control Changes? In particular, I’m curious about switching banks to control different parameters with knobs, faders and pads. Is it possible to switch the banks in Preset mode or it works only on DAW mode? For instance, can I assign one fader per MIDI channel (4faders x 3banks)? Thank you very much for your time, have a good day!

[@ewankidd]

Beginner question. How would this keyboard be connected to an audio interface? Doesn't the USB need to connected direct to the computer?

[@EntireHistory]

So you can play drums on this W/O a DAW, I'm looking for something I can play in my live-setup W/O a laptop

[@gaborb6577]

Excellent hint.

[@Bayuadhi-f9k]

How to layer different sounds? Do we need a DAW?

[@omorjay]

Please can you make a guide about M-audio Oxygen pro 49 🙏

[@MattStevens9824]

Thank you very much for these tutorials. I followed your earlier uploads on the mini and have set up mine. May I ask if there's a way to make the keys more sensitive to presses on the Oxygen Pro mini? I find the default sensitivity to be too weak; like I need to press them harder to sound close to what the mouse cursor press does on the virtual keyboard on any plugin. Thank you very much!

[@DSoundman]

Thank you! Yes there is, on the controller go into the global menu (hold shift and press the Mode/Global button) and scroll to the velocity setting. You can change that from low, medium, high, linear, or a few different fixed modes. Hopefully that will help you get a better sensitivity level!

[@combustia78]

Can you play on keys and in the same time on pads? Using one instrument on keys and drums on pads.

[@jtechreviews2021]

Hey there! May I ask if I can install the MPC beats in a different drive instead of drive C? thanks!

[@MarkAnthony5150]

I heard only really works with pro tools logic, is this correct nice board but wanna use ableton and or FL studio. This pretty much program out if box for P tools logic ty.

[@jeremiahjazdzewski5454]

Great video! Thank you! You mentioned that you're going to be making an MPC Beats video. Can you use the Oxygen Pro Mini for that vid? I recently purchased an Oxygen Pro Mini and am having some real issues with the DAW mapping on MPC Beats. I had an Akai MPK mini and had no problems whatsoever, but when I switched to the Oxygen Pro Mini, the MPC Beats DAW mapping seems really off (pads don't line up, knobs/faders don't work). Any thoughts on that in the video would be appreciated!

[@DSoundman]

Thanks! Yes, I will be using the mini for that and it should be coming sometime early in the new year!

[@genivos]

Oxygen Pro (Mini/25) Editor do not exist anymore?

[@tomartin2680]

Hello! May I know whether this keyboard is compatible with the half-pedaling function of continuous expression pedals such as Roland DP-10, Yamaha FC3A or Korg DS-1H (Sending cc through 0-127 depending on the pressure applied) please? I would appreciate so much if you would help me with that question.

[@marcelocg]

Hi, Douglas! Thanks for this video! I noticed that you didn't use the controller buttons/knobs/faders. Can't they be used to control the parameters of the instruments in this standalone setup?

[@DSoundman]

Yes, you absolutely can! This video might help as I demonstrate how to do it with the Mini Grand plugin and the Preset Editor (starts around 7 minutes and 19 seconds in): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGWQd6qtnbl5ppI

[@jensdermusikus8043]

Great video! Thanks! Listen guys, being a busker, I want to integrate Keyboards into my reggae Combo. Live keyboard playing as well as looping tracks. The keyboard should be small and a stand alone instrument, powered by usb or batteries. What model do you recommend?

[@vadnegru]

If it's still relevant there are akai mpk mini play. Sounds on it not that good but it could play them standalone. And you can also connect it, like other MPKs.

[@dadiysbest9513]

This answers my question!. I want to use this on our party gig! How about no computer? Maybe a midi sound bank.. or cellphone?

[@DSoundman]

I’ve never tried it with an iPad or smart phone, but I’ve heard of people doing that! Just not sure how well it works.

[@jeffw5027]

@@DSoundman Hi. enjoying your videos and slowly understanding what the Mini Pro can do. I use it with Ableton. I've successfully connected my Pro Mini to both a Lenovo Tablet and a Samsung smartphone using an OTG cable and it works OK. I use a couple of free Android apps - FluidSynth Midi and SynprezFM. Low volume might be an issue in a party setting although I do connect the tablet to my mini HiFi system with an Aux cable occasionally for extra noise. On an unrelated topic can you use the Pro Mini pads for playing drum sounds? Thanks.

[@nanoatom6146]

What software or apps can I use with the Oxygen Mini Pro that doesn't require giving away my privacy and another login account just to play and record music.

[@robinschasfoort4727]

Hi, Why does pro tools not work anymore and can you do a tutriol on abelton

[@d3one3]

Hi, do you know why no one currently has this and it's on backorder? Covid, I'm guessing. Any idea when it's gonna be available again? Also, do you know if the Oxygen 25 can be set up easily with Cubase 11 (auto-mapping)? Thanks. Great videos!

[@yushldnomi]

Hey, so I have a model 12 mixing board and I’m really trying to figure out how to direct connect my keyboard into my mixer to lay down loops on a DAW and having the sound record into my mixer and I’m just having a difficult time trying to figure out what adapters I need and how to connect it, if anyone could help I’d be in your debt 🙏

[@joje4713]

it works without pc or Labtop as standalone?

[@SergioLedda]

Muchas gracias por tus videos! Estoy tratando de decidirme entre este controlador y el Nektar impact Lx mini. ¿Alguna recomendación? Muchas gracias!

[@shubhamparihar8518]

Can we connect hybrid 3 or other free VST into live lite?

[@Dieterbe]

Are the smaller size keys a problem for someone who wants to learn proper piano with full size keys? Seems like getting used to 2 different key sizes is almost like learning 2 different instruments. thoughts?

[@prasannakarki7404]

Hi there All the way from Spain I'm having trouble with syncing my oxygen pro 49 to boss rc 300 back to ableton live 11 But I cant seem to get the midi sounds onto my rc 300 for looping! Is there any way around it? Have a good day Thanks in advance

[@ahmedfiras909]

When I click (windows) link just below the authorization code 403-forbidden http is poping up my window (how can I solve that)

[@jaysteezy_srt6896]

Can I use any of these VST on fl studio?

[@elbevira]

Are there other "beginner" controllers that also have virtual instruments?

[@liesbetleroy]

Thank you! I record in GarageBand, do you know if I can get any of these sounds from these software packs imported in GarageBand and how to do that?

[@DSoundman]

I believe you can. Here’s an article I found by googling it: support.apple.com/guide/garageband/use-audio-units-plug-ins-gbnde06a4e4d/mac

[@liesbetleroy]

@@DSoundman thank you Soundman! Dr Google knows everything! 😂 Thanks for sharing all your knowledge, just got an oxygen pro mini for Xmas. Excited but glad I could first watch your tutorials cause I’m a technology noob 😉

[@TheTalkingPostCard]

how di I get the external midi Out 5din, to work with another synth????????????????

[@rickleachman6350]

What 3.5 trs midi adapter type is used on the M-Audio Pro Mini 32 controller?i

[@lightbright8888]

Thanks for this.... are you able to record in the standalone instruments, perhaps record those standalone to a DAW of my choice?

[@DSoundman]

Hi there! I'm not aware of the ability to record inside the standalone, but most, if not all virtual instruments come with a plugin version that can be used inside a DAW to record!

[@lightbright8888]

Thanks!

[@sehrtoericht3904]

I got the m audio o. Pro 49 but i cant find the keys for velvet minigrand and so on. So i assume its just a trial version. Am right?

[@DSoundman]

No it’s the full versions! If you login to your m-audio account on their website, the software manager authorization code is the activation code for those instruments.

[@sehrtoericht3904]

@@DSoundman wow thank you so much for your fast Response!!! I tried it out right away and it worked. I am rly rly happy right now, because i bought the midi Controller to get into music making (Electronical prefered) and just sitting there and learning some piano turned out to be the Thing i enjoyed the most. After 1 month i stopped because the trial went off. As you alrdy mentioned the 49 key Version is a very affordable way to get into music making. I would probably consider the 61 key next time but 49 works for alot of Songs alrdy. (and takes less space) the small one would be too small for learning piano...thank you again. Sry for my bad english and the german Auto correction on my Smartphone.

[@PawanBhajanMala]

You guys dont reply . But my question is that can it connect to fl studio mobile?

[@carcar223]

does this midi come with any free daw codes like ableton when you buy it?

[@NightsideStudios]

Can you use the oxygen pro mini with GarageBand?

[@gorillabeats8040]

Does FL studio in the M Audio software

[@MrCalverino]

I was unable to click the controller in the settings, it was greyed out #help

[@josjo8574]

There are instructions to download. I did download what came with it, but nothing says download m audio software, why?

[@williamarroyo-g9z]

I am a beginner don"t have a piano. But I think getting a Oxypen Pro Mini and a 88 key electric piano would be a good idea what do you think and I also have my own songs to record.

[@manuelwatts1864]

Recommend the Yamaha MM8 (88 weighted keys) or the MM6 (61 standard keybed). Plus a multi-track on board event recorder , usb A+B & midi (you can plug-in a flash drive directly for wav.file ) connectivity. Prices are currently at the bargain. Hope this to be found helpful .✌️

[@ongzkeejepongzkee8886]

- hi sir, there's a lot of reviews in your channel. It's time to teach us. Please make some tutorials on how to put the presets in Fl Studio or in MPC Beats to m-audio oxygen 25, 32, 49, 51. Teaching is better than reviews. Thanks.

[@radovanrysavy5363]

pro tools first has been shut down few months ago

[@DSoundman]

Where did you hear that? As far as I’m aware you can still get it.

[@radovanrysavy5363]

@@DSoundman i just got my oxygen pro 61 and when i click the get button in m audio software it says pro tools first is temporarily unavailable and when i dug deeper i found out its shut down if its not please show me some functioning download link🙏

[@DSoundman]

Interesting. I’ll have to look into it!

[@survivereyt701]

Does this Work on m audio oxygen PRO 61

[@adastra123]

I rarely use it with a daw. I just use it on a good virtual piano. The better you get with just one sound like a piano the less toys you need for anything else. That said I still love all the toys but spend most of my time on just piano.

[@dannymartinez3600]

I thought I made up my mind to get the 25 key version, but this video has me interested in the mini with 32 keys. Any advice between the two? I’m a beginner that wants to learn keys and do more virtual instrumenting.

[@danielberezowski1523]

just make sure you consider that the 32 key model has tiny keys, so that may not be the best way for you to learn. I'd look for something with full sized piano keys, that will help you going forward.

[@dannymartinez3600]

@@danielberezowski1523 hi Daniel. Thanks for that feedback. I believe I’ve made my mind I’m getting the full sized 25 key version which also semi-weighted keys. Probably no where close to what a piano feels like but I’m guessing better than not. And 25 keys is really limiting but I think that my force creativity. And I can always upgrade if I take to it. Amazon has a like new version of the full size that was $20 less expensive than the mini-key version so I think that’s the winner. I’ve always wanted to learn keys. I play a little bit of guitar, bass and drums and Ive always wanted to learn but haven’t loved the feeling and response of the keys of the really cheap keyboards I’ve tried. Hope this is better. Not expecting ivory, just something.

[@jonathanmurdoch6210]

Model d behringer? To mini

[@twisted_sista_bmccleanmiss6048]

Hi I have an oxygen25 second hand with no software It recognizes it in usb port That's all I know lol However should there be sound no matter what? As I have no sound Do I need to download firmware? Any help gratefully received

[@DSoundman]

Hi there, do you have a virtual instrument you are trying to play with the controller? No firmware should be needed as it runs off the universal drivers.

[@twisted_sista_bmccleanmiss6048]

@@DSoundman There's no sound though...is this cuz it's a midi keyboard and needs software for the sound to come through?

[@DSoundman]

That is correct.

[@thecameragrapher2762]

Can I use this just with inbuilt sounds and a audio out put? Without computer

[@DSoundman]

No, there are no inbuilt sounds nor audio output. This is only a controller.

[@thecameragrapher2762]

@@DSoundman then I think the Akai mini play mk3 would be ideal for me with inbuilt sounds n a head phone jack right?

[@satisfiedsiemens2343]

I use omnisphere as my standalone instrument

[@DSoundman]

Awesome! Do you like Omnisphere? I’ve been thinking of giving it a try!

[@satisfiedsiemens2343]

@@DSoundman yes i do

[@averymcdaniel423]

Can the Oxygen 61 donthe same thing?

[@DSoundman]

Yes!

[@waynemiller6070]

Maybe my video and Audio were out of sink, but it looked like you had pretty severe latency from the very beginning.

[@CoryGrey45]

I have bought this and I’m 5 hours into setting this up. I’m so fed up, I just want the software to work

[@effebidi9677]

Yep ! this is me !

[@housevollmer9106]

So this cannot be used without a computer??

[@Unplugged_shubhajit]

Awesome

[@jensdermusikus8043]

Can I select the sounds without connecting a Laptop? Stand alone setting....

[@kapilso]

great

[@be-ce-em9206]

🎉 jetzt weiß ich was Alex Jones die ganze Zeit so treibt 😂

[@woka_kawanua-hw2hj]

hi..👋👋👋 after tons of useless videos of complicated brain's of KZbinrs, I finally found what I wanted to know. I give thumb-up likes and subscribe and thank you!

[@averymcdaniel423]

I just bought this midi for $30.

[@Dead_Cereal]

Damn that's a steal, enjoy it, I love my oxygen pro 49

[@szeredaiakos]

Fuckin iLOK again. That is a security risk i cannot afford, unfortunately.

[@rafaelmdiaz11]

Stupid iLOK account why can't M-AUDIO just give the codes on their website ? Pain in my A** Can you please explain this process in a video ? Thanks.

[@Loopermanbeats]

This isn't a standalone device.

[@johnmulrenan]

You spent half the video talking about things other than what the heading advertised you were going to talk about. Please stick to the topic you list on your heading

[@gaborb6577]

I do find important telling potential flaws and extra setting for beginners.

[@withoutpaper70656]

Sorry, I'm so sick of Lock this & Lock that....I will not be registering my product. Nothing personal....I just hate jumping thru hoops. I lock, you lock, everyone lock lock