KVR Audio

CynicalSmile · Post by **CynicalSmile** » Wed May 05, 2004 6:51 pm

I'm dying to know what the action on this board is like. I put off buying a Fatar since it's announcement, and there are no reviews or anything on the web at all. I thought there'd be a little more heat on this board, seeing that it's specs are perfect (88 keys, sliders, hammer action, rotary encoders, usb, lightweight, cool looking). Anyone?????

PAK · Post by **PAK** » Fri May 07, 2004 9:11 pm

Yes, I'd have thought there'd be a bit more interest in these too. They look great. Supposedly they've been shipping for several weeks now. Obviously MAudio's relationship with Evolution seems to be having its effect on new products since the buy out. The controller features look cool.

The big thing that's been lacking in the more "softsynth friendly" controller keyboards up until now has been the quality of the key action. And I don't mean any "feel of the keys" subjective stuff. I just mean the practical ability to generate a decent range of velocities between 1-127. Cheaper stuff tends to have big problems giving proper values for light touch (won't register at all, or will play velocities at 40 or 50 etc.)

I wonder if they've gone with a Fatar action, or if they're doing their own custom thing via someone else. If they have gone to Fatar then the price would strongly suggest one of Fatars cheapo 88 key actions is being used, rather than their better stuff.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat May 08, 2004 9:15 am

There is a little info abut it here >>>
http://messe.harmony-central.com/Musikm ... ro-88.html

I am interested in more info on this to if anyone
has one yet .

I uderstand it is USB powerd , does that mean it takes it's power from the computer USB and does
not need to be pugged into a mains power socket ,
or is the USB an optional power supply

This is a concern to me as my USB port is full of
dongles

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luCiPHer · Post by **luCiPHer** » Sat May 08, 2004 10:15 am

it's NOT available yet, mine is preordered

i will report about it on kvr.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat May 08, 2004 5:24 pm

luCiPHer wrote:it's NOT available yet, mine is preordered
i will report about it on kvr.

Hey congrats to you luCiPHer , let's hope it is
as good as it looks in print

look forward to your report

BTW any idea when it is due

Har · Post by **Har** » Sat May 08, 2004 6:04 pm

I've been curious about this one myself; oddly there's still no mention of it on the M-Audio website itself.

While it certainly looks very tempting, my one concern is that I've heard quite a few complaints over time about the overall build-quality of M-Audio's MIDI controller/keyboard line. So I'm also very interested in any feedback anyone who actually gets their hands on one finally can provide...it would be really nice if they "get it right" with this new model.

luCiPHer · Post by **luCiPHer** » Sat May 08, 2004 7:31 pm

Raven wrote:BTW any idea when it is due

well, their last mail said "middle of nay", the latest keyboards mag writes about the end of may...
well, it's getting close

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sun May 09, 2004 1:30 pm

While it certainly looks very tempting, my one concern is that I've heard quite a few complaints over time about the overall build-quality of M-Audio's MIDI controller/keyboard line.

I have heard some people were not happy with the
little cheapo Oxygen 8, you are probably aware
that M-audio took over Evolution recently, I know nothing about Evolution or their quality reputation (or M-audio's for that matter )but I seem to remember reading somewhere someone thought the Evolution take over would improve M-audio keyboards .

We will be anxiously watching this space luCiPHer

Nodrog · Post by **Nodrog** » Mon May 10, 2004 7:14 pm

Went to SoundControl in London today to ask when they were going to stock them. The guy phoned up M-Audio and was told 5-6 weeks!!!

Bit annoying seeing as i e-mailed Dolphin Music in late April and they replied saying they would have them by the end of the month. I'm sure he meant April not May.

Don't know if i can wait that long. Maybe i'll just get a Fatar 990 with a UC-33e controller for knob twiddling.

jdg · Post by **jdg** » Mon May 10, 2004 7:19 pm

i've had it pre-ordered since before april! ! ! !

supposed to be here end of may (says all the stores)!

ACK!!! i sold my motif6 and my only controller keyboard now is a itsy oxy8.

PAIN!!!!!!

Nodrog · Post by **Nodrog** » Mon May 10, 2004 7:47 pm

That's pretty bad if you have paid around £400 and you don't get your product for 2 months. I don't think retailers should advertise items so early but we know it will always be the case.

Well i hope it's worth the wait!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:00 pm

That's pretty bad if you have paid around £400

The RRP is $599 which converts to £336 so thoretically stores should be knocking them out maybe
a little less than that .

Yes I saw Dolphin music have it marked up @ £399
= $710

maybe pre-release pre-orders are marked up to sting
you if they know you are gagging for it and no one
else has them available to order

luCiPHer · Post by **luCiPHer** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:22 pm

preorderes mine for 533€, and i'll pay when it arrives

(www.musicstore.de)

Nodrog · Post by **Nodrog** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:24 pm

Stupid British rip-off prices.

luCiPHer · Post by **luCiPHer** » Mon May 24, 2004 11:13 am

well, bad news

the thing will be available in the END OF JUNE

well, i won't forget this thread

M Audio Keystation Pro 88....Anyone got one yet?