I can not believe that the M Audio Oxygen Pro Mini was available at B&H! This midi keyboard controller is a Jack of all Trades! PC compatible-check! Ableton compatible-check! Track Sliders- check! Akai pads-check! Akai keybed-check! Should i continue?
32 mini keys- check! Etc...

I love messing around on this keyboard with GarageBand on my Mac. Loads of fun and the included software makes it a great deal. Highly recommend!

The Hammer 88 is a no frills MIDI controller with a nice weighted action. Construction seems solid. A pretty good buy for the price.

I picked this up a few days ago on a whim. I just built a PC and thought why not have something to play music with. It was small enough that I can keep it on my desk with my keyboard but long enough to have 2 hands on it.


Only downsides are the sustain button kind of requires one hand to use which limits on how much you are able to play, BUT the software it comes with (While intimidating at first) allows tons of freedom to record and overdub so you can make complete and full sounding songs even if you don't know how to play piano properly or at all.


For the price this thing is awesome and so much fun from the eyes of a complete novice

Love it!

I found nothing wrong with this keyboard since I opened it, everything works smoothly, there are auto-midi-mapped buttons for specific DAW's and its lots of fun to customize!

The M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 is an excellent choice for beginners or casual users looking for a simple, portable, and affordable MIDI controller. While it lacks some of the bells and whistles of more advanced controllers, it provides a solid foundation for virtual instrument control, DAW navigation, and music production. The included software bundle adds great value, making it a well-rounded package for those just starting in the world of MIDI and digital music.

Bought this for my daughter, who has played for 5-6 years, and been doing composition for a couple of years. Great keyboard for her. She likes how the keyboard feels. She got started using the keyboard right away, and enjoyed it a lot.

I've been playing piano for over 50 years now. And all types of keyboards over the last half century as they've evolved (Farfisa Compact, Hammond B3, Ensoniq, Fatar, Korg, etc.) But, I've always loved the piano the most. I owned a beautiful 6' Yamaha Grand for 25 years but had to get rid of it 10 years ago due to our downsizing to a smaller place; it took up a LOT of room. Since then, I've bought and subsequently donated a dozen or so other keyboards, which sounded good, but didn't have that true piano feel. Any pianist can close their eyes and tell you if it's a real piano, just by that feel. But, not with this baby! With the right software (True Pianos, Kontakt, Ominsphere, etc.) you can sound as good as ANY piano on this planet, AND you can do it with headphones if you want! But, the feel, the expression, is pure piano! Why is it perfect?; Price, Quality, Weight (it's very heavy!), Appearance (it's beautiful!), Simplicity (it's just a keyboard with no screen, and no internal sounds; my PC monitor and keyboard is in front of it), and most importantly - FEEL. It IS a real piano. Just close your eyes and play....... It's perfect in every way. The last keyboard I will ever need and own!!!

I am sure if you're reading this you probably have already seen some youtube reviews on this unit. It's kind of staggering how much you get for the dollar with modern controllers. The one negative I will put out there is the keys definitely do feel a little vague at times. Also, not that I plan to put this to the test, but I have a feeling dropping this keyboard the wrong way would have a bad outcome. Buttons, dials and sliders are all great, but this chassis honestly feels pretty thin.


Again- that's part and parcel for this kind of money. If I could change one thing it would mainly be the key feel. If you are looking for something cheap and cheerful to make some loops or practice on the go, this is it!