M Audio Keystation 88 II Review

If you re looking for a lightweight, ultra portable performance keyboard controller with 88 full size velocity sensitive keys that provide a natural piano feel, then the M Audio Keystation 88 II is an ideal choice. This USB powered and class compliant specification provides seamless USB MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more. It is also the perfect tool for beginner and experienced musicians alike as it comes with over 60 app based lessons from Melodics and a Pro Production Software Package for Mac/PC that includes ProTools First M Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite and Eleven Lite, plus Eighty Eight from SONiVOX and XPand!2 from AIR Music Tech.

The M Audio Keystation 88 II has a look that is both sleek and modern. Its black finish is complemented by a silver trim around the edges of the keys which gives it an attractive yet professional appearance. The keys themselves are full size velocity sensitive ones which provide a natural piano feel when playing. The octave up and down buttons increase the keyboard to its full melodic range while the on board pitch bend and modulation wheels provide even more expressive control over your sound. Additionally, conveniently located transport and directional buttons give you easy access to DAWs Digital Audio Workstations or virtual instruments while other features such as volume control allow you to make further adjustments to your sound.

The M Audio Keystation 88 II is also incredibly lightweight at just 16.88 pounds which makes it easy to transport when youre on the go. Its dimensions are 9.84 x 53.85 x 3.62 inches so it wont take up too much space when set up in a home studio or practice room either. As far as customer support goes, the company provides tech support on their website if needed but overall this product is relatively straightforward to use so most users should be able to get up and running quickly without any issues or delays.

In conclusion, if you re looking for an affordable yet reliable midi keyboard controller with plenty of features then the M Audio Keystation 88 II should definitely be considered seriously by beginners as well as experienced musicians alike. It offers superb playability with its full size velocity sensitive keys, expressive octave up/down buttons, on board pitch bend/modulation wheels, convenient transport/directional buttons plus volume control all in one lightweight package what more could you ask for?