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This keyboard is not for a serious keyboard player, but for what I assume is it's target demographic (like myself), it is perfect. I produce my own music and I'm not a keyboard player, but I do construct keyboard lines, which I edit together and create loops with. I also have limited space, and even though I would love a full sized keyboard, it really wouldn't fit well in my current setup, and it exceeds my budget. After doing some research, I found the M-Audio Oxygen 8 V2 on eBay for about $50 brand new in the box. It has pitch and modulation wheels, which are essential to me, and they work great. I was concerned about using this via USB with Windows 10 after reading a couple of discussion boards, and the fact that M-Audio doesn't produce drivers for Windows 10. Nonetheless, I plugged it in and it worked right off the bat. I use Cubase 5, and was thrilled to find a midi map file on the M-Audio site that imported into Cubase perfectly for me. I absolutely love that I can control the record, play and rewind, etc., right on the keyboard. The keys, although they don't feel like a more expensive unit would have, do work well and the touch sensitive key velocity works great in my opinion. Changing octaves is quick and easy, so I am getting by just fine without a full sized board. I am using this to trigger virtual instruments like Massive, Kontakt, etc., and it works perfectly with no latency issues. There are also many midi settings that I'll never use, but for more seasoned midi enthusiasts, there is some great overall control that you can achieve with this. It's also great to not need a separate power cord, as the USB cable powers it along with midi controlling. I've had some excellent experience with M-Audio products and this is no exception. I have not seen a better option out there for the price, other than ones with mini keys, or the occasional used stuff, but you never know how much life they still have in them.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
if your thinking of buying this item, make sure it has a CD Rom disk for it. I bought this for my studio and I can't find a driver update what so ever, oh don't download or purchase any driver doctors it's wasting money, it never found a driver for Midiman oxygen 8 v1 wasted money on this item, this is ancient eyboard
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought the Oxygen 25 because I needed a USB controller with full size keys, but not too big. I wanted it to add bass tracks to my acoustic recordings. It coupled with mixcraft worked exactly as needed. If I had any con about it the key sensitivty was a little different to get used to. I did find there was a setting that could be changed that helped a lot. I would buy it again.
Someone said this is not for a serious musician. I totally disagree. I am a professional musician who has made their living for decades performing, recording, teaching, directing and writing. This keyboard I use specifically for my single gigs where I mount it with a small stand over my main keyboard and use it to control a small Roland module for left hand bass. I use a Hi Hat for percussion with my left foot and with those 3 things plus vocals I make quite a bit of music! I’ve used it for years! It works great and is a lot of fun! Just sayin..
Verified purchase: No
Great Keyboard..All you need if your a beat maker at home or another tool if your an established producer. Keys feel right, all knobs can be programmed with the sofware of your choice. M-Audio always makes quality products and this one is that.
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