It is basically 88note keyboard that replicates the action of any conventional piano. In particular, cme excels at midi integration, as most of their keyboards. Studiologic with fatar grandhammer action is his nr. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Which fully weighted midi controllermaster keyboard should i get. Mc oberheim fully weighted 88 key midi master controller keyboard this is a fantastic quality studio or gigging live master controller keyboard, fully weighted keys with real piano feel. Cme uf8 usb keyboard 88 key hammer action weighted keyboard with aftertouch cme uf8 usb controller function. Im in the market for a nice weighted 76 keyboard controller but it seems as though no one makes them anymore. I suspect it may need new firmware but i couldnt be bothered. Theres certainly no shortage of 88note weighted controllers available for the pianist on the. And cme can be nice and affordable, but has baaaaad customer service. We offer a huge range of midi keyboards and midi controllers with all of your requirements in mind whether its a simple and portable 25 note keyboard, a featurepacked topend controller with knobs and faders to control your studio, or anything in between. Oberheim mc 88 key fully weighted midi controller keyboard.
The cme uf8 usb keyboard provides 8 knobs, 9 sliders, pitchbend and modulation wheels. Cme uf7 just played on the 88 note cme controller cms those we have lost. Cme has just released version 2 of their intelligent controller keyboard the vx series. Fullfunction, 88key midi controller keyboard with builtin duplex wireless midi interface. The only 88 note keyboard i have ever owned was the cme uf8 controller.
The bluetint aluminum body is durable and sleek, offering a stylish housing for the 88 hammeraction, velocitysensitive keys with aftertouch. I dont know, i think a 2nd hand synth is probably a better way to go. The uf50, uf60 and uf70 feature semi weighted keyboards with 49, 61 and 76 keys respectively, offering velocity sensitivity and aftertouch. Cme uf8 usb keyboard 88 key hammer action weighted. There are also lots of semi weighted synthaction controllers with spans of 25. With weighted hammer action, the 88note uf8 provides grand piano feel and control when used with external tone generators or sample playback software. Uf series master keyboard all use after touch and velocity sensitive keys, featuring the breath control interface and sit in a metallic body with cool silver color, at the first moment you touch uf keyboard, you will fall in love with it. Oct 31, 2008 i wanted to buy the cme to repeat them because of the weight as heavy but not very good i will continue to take my roland a33 to repeat too bad hes only 76 notes weighted, as compared to that cme boasted of his heavy touch is much better to play the sensations are more natural on the roland i do not even compare to kawai. The uf50, uf60 and uf70 feature semi weighted keyboards. I want more keys, like they are one of the leading keyboard.
Amazing realistic piano action ive used it as my master keyboard in my home studio for 2 years. I keep playing the new 88 note piano action keyboards, but i havent found one i like better than my roland rhodes mk80 or the original korg sg1d. Saw jordan ruddess of dream theater play one at the namm show, so i tested it and now i know why he was playing it nothing comes close to this. By default, the display shows the current program number, so a quick spin of the. Play your standalone midi hardware switch widi master to slave mode and pair it with your ios device or mac for windows and android we suggest to use with our widi bud wireless technology bluetooth ver. Except for my acoustic, i no longer have any 88 key keyboards sold an alesis qs8. Im in the market for a nice weighted 76 keyboard controller but it seems. M audio keystation 49 mk3 compact semi weighted 49 key midi keyboard controller with assignable controls, pitch modulation wheels and software production suite included usb powered 4. This was the first keyboard in the world with motorised fader controllers as well as having a multifunction expansion slot. Weighted action with weighted hammer action, the 88 note uf8 provides exceptional grand piano feel and control when used with external tone generators or sample playback software. Apr 27, 2018 many more expensive 88key controllers have keyboard actions. Duncan whitcombe, uses mainstage with at least 4 keyboard controllers for the 4. A fullsize keyboard controller with great feelthe yamaha kx8 88 key midi controller keyboard provides incredible control and expressive, dynamic playing, at a great value. I wanted to buy the cme to repeat them because of the weight as heavy but not very good i will continue to take my roland a33 to repeat too bad hes only 76 notes weighted, as compared to that cme.
Resetting cme uf80 midi controller keyboard in 2005, cme released the first of the uf series fullfunction master keyboards, which became an instant classic as the most convenient and costeffective fullfunction master keyboard. Cme uf5 49 key semiweighted synthaction music keyboard. Unfortunately there is no 88 controller that is good. The only 88 note keyboard i have ever owned was the cme uf8 controller and that had similar velocity curve options but not being a pianist as such, the subtleties of this function were probably lost on me.
Choosing the right midi keyboard steelberry clones. Aug 27, 2008 for example, the cme uf8 employs a weighted pianoaction keyboard with four different velocity curves so you can choose the most comfortable feel. Last post mon, feb 03 2014 by dominique, 16 replies. In addition to its 88 note graded hammer action keyboard and four assignable rotary encoders, the kx8. I viserais a vx still with cme i improvise mdi it without problem, and is the main. The price of controller keyboards has fallen sharply over the past few years, but. Undoubtedly the most attractive looking uf keyboard so far, the classic series has an allblack finish, with the end pieces finished in tough black shellac just like a traditional piano. The cme uf7 76key usbmidi keyboard controller brings together quality components with topnotch performance to deliver professional control over all your soft synths and synth modules. Rew, can remotely control your sequencer software in your computer directly, to make your working on. Two days later i took it back and ended up buying a used roland fantom 88. Pity since i would like an extended keyboard for keyswitches and such but something that fits on my yorkville workstation. Semiweighted action it is similar to weighted hammer action controllers. Buy gator cases lightweight keyboard case with pull handle and wheels.
Connectors 1x midi in 5pindin 1x midi out 5pindin switch, indicator 1x switch. The uf classic series master keyboard designed by musicians, for musicians. I do some live note entry, but much more live controller entry, and thus like the knobs and sliders. If you are looking for a great hammer action midi controller look no further than the uf80 classic. Novation 61sl mkiii 61key keyboard controller with sequencer 61key keyboard controller with semi weighted.
Piano key finder chord indicator, music keyboard lessons for. With 88 proquality weighted keys, the a 88 sets a new standard for portable midi controllers. I do own the maudio oxygen 88 as well and it really hate it. Midi data to any externally attached sound modules like synthesizers, computer software or any hardware or software module. The cme uf8 88key midi controller brings together quality components with topnotch performance. The cme uf80 offers a weighted, hammeraction 88note keyboard at a. The xkey midi keyboard is a fine companion for music software. Cms keys feel like im playing a grand piano, and it comes with a sustain pedal, usb cord, ac cord, software.
I was in teh market for a controller just a few weeks ago and decided to buy the cme which came very highly recommended to me. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link. Native instruments komplete kontrol s88 with komplete 12 ultimate. I have tried all the other 88 note actions and nothing comes close. It was never any type of controller keyboard as the driver was rubbish and promises of updates were never delivered. What is the best feeling weighted 88 note keyboard controller. Jan 25, 2005 for live performance, a single midi cable can expand a keyboard rig. I certainly have not found any issues with this although perhaps thats because i am using the 61 note semi weighted key version. An 88 note hangs over much too much i tried a cme uf8 but found the action to be. It is the only product on the market that allows a controller keyboard to be. I dont get on with weighted keyboards, but if i needed one id look at not necessarily brand new devices from kurzweil, yamaha and roland. Back in the day fatar was the king, but now they are tough to find at a store.
The shimmering silvercast aluminum body is durable and sleek, offering a stylish housing for the 88 hammeraction, velocitysensitive keys with aftertouch. The worlds first midi master keyboard with breath controller option. Theres certainly no shortage of 88 note weighted controllers available for the pianist on the market today. Undoubtedly the most attractive looking uf keyboard. My cme uf 80 keyboard controller is not working on my. I do not want to enter the second comment, leave me peace. The price of controller keyboards has fallen sharply over the past few years, but whoever thought that wed see an 88note weightedaction keyboard with aftertouch for under. Master keyboards up to 88 keys at europes largest retailer of musical instruments fast delivery, 30day moneyback guarantee and 3year thomann warranty. Get the guaranteed best price on midi keyboard controllers like the cme uf8 88key midi controller at musicians friend. It has to have pressure aftertouch and an accessible pitch and mod wheel. The uf classic series master keyboard designed by musicians, for musicians cme has launched a new range, the ufclassic, in its successful uf series of master keyboards.
For the money there are not many other master controller keyboards. Hammer action grand piano weighted uf8 uses the same 88 keys hammer action which are found in some grand pianos and which possess numerous international technology patents. The cme uf80 88key master keyboard midi controller brings together quality components with topnotch performance giving you professional control over all your soft synths and synth modules. Keyboard midi controllers read our midi controllers buying guide. Roland a88 88 note midi controller keyboard absolute music.
Nis kore system promises to unify your library of software instruments and effects, creating the mother of all workstation synths or multieffects units. However all uf allinone master keyboard sit in a metallic body with cool pure black, at the first moment you touch uf keyboard, you will fall in love with it. The cme uf80 midi controller offers you plenty of opportunity for shaping. The cme uf80 offers a weighted, hammeraction 88 note keyboard at a knockdown price. It has full sized weighted hammer action keyboard and built into an acoustic grade cabinet which precisely emulates an acoustic pianos sound and feel, would suit a purest or an aspiring musician who wants the real thing. Usually, manufacturers use different techniques to make the key resistance to replicate the piano like feelings. The simplicity is exactly what i was looking for, as most of my sound tweaking came from the software i was using. Sos forum 88 key midi controllers kx8, cme uf80, fatar.
The worlds first keyboard with motorized faders full range of keyboards 496176 88 notes with aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, vx80 has graded hammer action weighted keybed builtin breath controller interface and expansion slot red colour aluminium chassis design up to 64 programmable controllers. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Software keyboard bundle with komplete 12 ultimate and s88 mk2 88. Open sky is my small private recording facility situated in a tranquil lincolnshire village 9 miles from the m180 motorway, 9 miles from humberside airport and 7 miles from the nearest rail link. I find it odd that no one has made an amazing breakthrough in terms of piano feel for a keyboard in the ensuing years. Roland fa08 88 note weighted keyboard workstation andertons. Play your standalone midi hardware switch widi master to slave mode and pair it with your ios device or mac for windows and android we suggest to use with our widi bud wireless technology.
Yamaha 88 key keyboard weighted keys enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for yamaha 88 key keyboard weighted keys. Same as uf series controller, vx uses cme s famous and longtested professional graded hammer action weighted keyboard vx8 and semi weighted keyboard vx567 with initial and after touch, velocity sensitive. The cme uf8 is not bad, but it is noisy and has no escapment. The cme uf80 offers a weighted, hammeraction 88note keyboard at a knockdown price.
From my session pian player i heard that cme uf8 is not specially good. The uf8 also works well for piano education, featuring 2 headphone outputs on the firewire expansion board designed for teacher and student. The uf50, uf60 and uf70 feature semiweighted keyboards with 49, 61 and 76 keys respectively, offering velocity sensitivity and aftertouch. I have a weighted fatar keyboard a studiologic 990, i thinki can check if it makes a difference.
Ive had good luck with the cme uf 70 keyboard, with semi weighted action and a bunch of controllers onboard. Native instruments kontrol s keyboards cakewalk forums. Jan 14, 2012 it just came out and has a lot of cool features like breath controller input for example. Cme uf8, 88 key weighted hammer action midi keyboard. Which fullyweighted midi controllermaster keyboard. The bluetint aluminum body of this cme usbmidi controller is durable and sleek offering a stylish housing for the 61 semi weighted. Heavy duty semi weighted keys give you real feedback vs. Cme s original uf series of fullfunction master keyboards became an instant classic as one of the most convenient and costeffective fullfunction master keyboards. Led data display, control button including program, transpose, octave, channel, keyboard split. Overall, cmes uf8 looks good, feels good, has responsive aftertouch, the versatility of a breathcontroller input, and quite enough knobs, sliders, and buttons for most musicians. Find midi keyboard 88 pa dba kob og salg af nyt og brugt. Yes, not that long ago 76 key controllers were more abundant.
Its ivory feelg weighted keyboard, a trusted asset found on highend roland workstations and digital pianos, brings a new level of luxury to the portable midi controller market. Youll have professional control over all your soft synths and synth modules. The best example of this kind of controllers is cme uf8. Each keyboard offers the same midi control features but has a different number of keys. Kris nicholson shows off his cme uf8 88key controler he got from. Cme xkey air 25key bluetooth midi controller sweetwater. Along with thousands of others, i, owned the original 88 key cme uf8 keyboard and was left completely. Beautiful black mirror finish, you can actually see yourself in it. When bending the pitch wheel on a midi keyboard how do i know which key. Cme uf7 76key midi controller drivers from pine river.
Best keyboard controller 88 notes with aftertouch gearslutz. The bluetint aluminum body is durable and sleek offering a stylish housing for the 76 semi weighted. Check out the my cme uf 80 keyboard controller is not working on my vista pc. The cme uf6 61key midi controller is brings together quality components with topnotch performance to deliver professional control over all your soft synths and synth modules. Im coming from a first generation cme uf8 and its a very heavy touch keyboard with no finesse possible with the keyboards playing characteristics. The uf can control multiple keyboards, synths, or digital pianos, making it much easier to manage your live rig. Cme uf8 usb keyboard 88 key hammer action weighted keyboard. Cmes new uf family of controller keyboards is comprised of four different models. If your primary instrument is piano, or if you compose a lot of pianooriented music, the realism of a weighted hammeraction keyboard might be ideal for you.