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M-Audio Keystation 88es

88 Semi-Weighted Key, Velocity Sensitive USB-powered MIDI Keyboard Controller

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A Full-Sized Keyboard You Can Carry Under One Arm!

The M-Audio Keystation 88es USB MIDI controller keyboard puts a full-sized natural-feeling 88-key keyboard into a very lightweight and compact unit! The Keystation 88es features velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys for natural feel and expressive playability, allowing you to get the most out of your virtual instruments and software synths. This controller includes an assignable slider that doubles as a volume control, data up/down buttons, an advanced programming function button, and pitchbend and mod wheels. You also get easy easy connectivity to computers and external devices with the 88es.

The Keystation 88es is an 88-key, semi-weighted action USB MIDI controller with velocity sensitivity that's perfect for performance, computer-based recording, and education. The Keystation 88es offers space-age design and rugged construction and delivers incredible feel and stability. Plus, it's all in a package that is light enough for pros to carry under one arm, yet elegant enough for home environments. At just 22 lb., the Keystation 88es is equally at home on stage and in the studio.

The Keystation 88es includes pitch and modulation wheels for controlling parameters on an external module or a soft synth. In addition, an assignable slider and buttons make it a great controller for playing and programming synths, samplers, drum sounds and more.

For computer music use, you only need one simple USB cable to connect the Keystation 88es. The USB cable even provides power to the keyboard! Its USB MIDI interface connects you to sequencers and soft synths. And a separate MIDI Out jack lets you route MIDI data from either the Keystation 88es or your computer to an external sound module or drum machine. It's class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X for easy plug-and-play setup with no drivers required.

To get you started making music with your Keystation 88es right away, M-Audio includes a bundle of useful studio software, including soft synths and more. With your Keystation 88es andthe software you'll be exploring sounds within minutes of opening the box!

When you combine all these features at this low price, you'll be sure to agree that the Keystation 88es is an outstanding choice for a full-sized keyboard with MIDI control!

M-Audio Keystation 88es Features at a Glance:
  • 88-note velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Volume/assignable control slider
  • Advanced function button for programming
  • Sustain and expression pedal inputs (pedals sold separately)
  • Assignable data up/down buttons
  • Built-in USB MIDI interface
  • MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from keyboard or computer to external devices
  • Powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (sold separately)
  • Mac OS X and Windows XP class compliant for plug-and-play
  • Includes studio software

The M-Audio Keystation 88es gives you full-sized piano keys and versatile controls!
Specification Detail
Dimensions 53 x 4 x 9.5 in
Weight 22 lbs.

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Brad Lyons
Function over form describes the M-Audio Keystation 88ES. Surprisingly, the action is a nice synth-feel yet with a full 88-keys. When you don't need all the bells and whistles but what you do need is the full keyboard spectrum of a piano without the weighted key-bed, the Keystation88ES absolutely comes through. We use one in the studio at my church for original music production with Pro ToolsHD and Logic, works like a charm!

Great MIDI Controller

by S.F. from Richmond, VA
November 13, 2007
Music Background: Composer/Musician
Exactly as advertised -- a good 88-key controller for under $200. There has been some criticism about this product because the keys do not have "piano action", but it is more responsive and has a bett... read more [+]er feel to me than my FantomX. If you are looking for an 88-key controller and don't need the frills of some of the pricier full-sized boards, you can't go wrong with this one! close [-]

PERFECT for What it is!

by Leslie from Cedar Lake, Michigan
October 1, 2006
Music Background: Pianist, recording engineer and live sound engineer.
Ok, for the price, and for what I need, this is the best thing out there. All I wanted was a basic midi controller. I don't need all the sounds (I can use virtual instruments). It feels great, with it... read more [+]'s semi-weighted keys. It is almost a must have for a person that just needs a midi controller and need more keys to really excercise their fingers on. I highly recommend this item and will probably use it forever in my home studio (which will hopefully someday go proffessional). close [-]

Perfect for the money.

by Andy from Ohio
December 13, 2008
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Producer, Musician.
I got this as a happy medium between smaller boards with more knobs and sliders and the bigger, hammer-action 88 key boards, which also have the knobs and sliders. I don't really play real-time, so I ... read more [+]don't need real-time controls other than mod wheel and pitch bend. As a sequencing tool, this is absolutely the best value for money out there. Action is fine. No aftertouch on the board is a bummer, but easily forgiven given the price point, and the fact that I can just draw in the automation curves for aftertouch by hand. I love the fact that it's bus powered. If you sequence, and can live without hammer-action and aftertouch, this is your huckleberry. close [-]

Basic, but it works

by Zak Adams from Post Falls, ID USA
July 15, 2006
Music Background: Recording Engineer
This keyboard has fairly good synth action and 88 keys. It doesn't do much more than that, but I've had it for almost a year now and it's never not worked. One thing I wish it had was some M-Audio d... read more [+]rivers. It uses the basic windows drivers so it appears in my DAW as Universal Midi Controller which makes it hard to distinguish from a couple other midi devices I have hooked up. Overall though, it works for my need, which is a simple 88 key controller. close [-]
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