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I wish they'd figure out a way to make the semi weighted keys, not so noisy.

Thank you for checking out the Keystation 88 MK3 John Mike!

Got this myself man, it's a beast instead of paying easy 500+ for a 'proper' keyboard or even a piano, but come on, does it matter, you can learn on it, jam on it, and show off your skills :D does the job really well, thanks M-audio.

I like this new view of your studio. Also, the rating on the different categories is genius. Love this video doc!

At first i didn't like it but after a week of use the stickiness of the keys went away, i realized the plastic protecting the keys left some of the glue or stickiness behind and made itna little uncomfortable to play. After a week became my absolute favorite midi controler

You play beautifully, I love jazz. If you ever wanna collab, let me know!

Just got one used, the codes work! Got ableton, protools, melodics, new vsts, mpc beats, and a shit ton more

You give out such a friendly vibe in your vids, its so cool, also I just got into music prod, so keep it up lad, I'm thoroughly enjoying the content :D

Great review as always

Thanks a lot for the review, John! For many years I've had an Alesis Q88, which I'm pretty sure it's the same as the Keystation 88 MK2. I'm thinking of getting the MK3 and your review helps. It's great to know that the new keys aren't as stiff as the old ones because that's the thing I didn't like. I'm not a pianist, but having 88 keys is great for many things in the studio. I've also thought about buying the Studio SL88 and taking it apart to embed the key mechanism under my desktop. Cheers!

I still rock the first gen M-Audio the gray one. I’m gonna up upgrade

Thank you! I’m considering this controller, and your review answers all of my questions!

I would like to start learning to play the piano. For a beginner, what is the best choice between the Keystation 88 mk3 and the Alesis V61? I'm worried that 61 keys will not be enough, but at the same time the Alesis v61 model is fresh. What do you advise?

Thank you for the demonstration!

Thanks John, a big help on deciding my next controller.

You're the Main Man. Excellent review and channel. *Subscribed*.

Wow so much information in just few minutes this is cool , i like it

Another well done review. Thanks for posting.

In love with the slim form factor, I'm learning to play piano with Synthesia but my hands are too big for Korg nano/microkeys so I'd like to switch to this. 200€ is good. But, I wanted to ask one thing. On a scale where a cheap non-weighted MIDI keyboard is a 0 out of 10 (you need no force to press it) and a weighted keyboard is a 10/10 (you need to apply a lot of force with your fingers to get maximum velocity on the keys), how much is a semi-weighted like this? Curious because I've only ever touched the mentioned occasionally but never a semi-weighted.

I have a suggestion for a video that you could do. Could you show how garageband on iPad can be used professionally and not just for the college kid learning music? No one in the gospel community is talking about how useful it is and I dont have an iPad to show it off. Would be really dope if you could shed light on this area

Great video, we want a review this deep about the Nektar GXP88!

Thanks for review I’m looking for an upgrade to my M-audio 61 keyboard but I like weighted keys.

Nice one mate. All out of stock here in France, I guess that is a good sign! Best wishes to you 🏆🎹🇬🇧

Love what you do!

Thank You John. I can't find online videos or articles that clearly explain differences between SE, Mk2 and Mk3. Can you help?

Very useful review, Mike. Thank you! You mentioned a strange feel with the key width of the MK3: did you maybe check the actual size of an octave? I noticed that many non-weighted keyboards have an octave-width of about 6" 1/4 (16 cm) isntead of the typical 6" 1/2 (16,5 cm) of a regular digital or acoustic piano keybed. This has nosense to me, because the overall space-saving is really small even in a 88 keyboard compared to the disadvantage given by many wrong key strokes due to unusual spacing...! TIA

Thanks! Good price... Action looks good (sounds a bit clacky, though!). However, I think you’ve sold me on the M-Audiob Hammer 88! Yeah, I know; apples & oranges, but 88s just have to be weighted! Keep up the good work! ✌🏻😎🎹🌴🌞

Same here I say MK 3 cause it’s on the box plus it’s the best mortal Kombat ever made

Surfing & found video. Good find. You're, knowledgeable, play well, video's a solid 10. Looking for 1st keyboard. This is a contender.THX.

PLEASE HELP!..Arturia Keylab Essential 88 VS M-Audio Keystation 88 II, If piano is my priority, which one?🙏

You should get a light to shine the room it’s kinda hard to see

Good review thanks I just brought my daughter a ctk 6250 but I just found out about this one on Amazon could you do a review on the casio cdp s100 weights 3 lbs more than the Maudio but is $100 more at $380

How is the action of the Keystation 88 MK3 compared to the Nektar GXP88? (And one more thing: if you've also used/tried the Nektar LX88, how does it compare to those other two, especially the GXP88?)

Thank for the informative reviews John! If you get the chance do you think you could review the Roland A-49?

What's your musician background? Would like to see how you grew as a musician and what influenced your style and development. Cheers.

Which one is better between this one and the essential 88 in terms of key feel?

Is this the exact same key feel as the M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 or did they upgrade the feel of the 88 from that? Thanks.

Anyone have or used the Keystation 88 MK3 and also at some point used/owned a Novation Impulse ? how does the key feel/quality compare ?

is volume (expression) pedal insert jack avaliable? I'm looking on every sites - no information about it

Hey John Mike, hoping you can help me choose. I'm deciding between this and the hammer88. I don't have the opportunity to feel either one beforehand, the price difference doesn't matter, and I won't be gigging with it. Any input appreciated.

btw can I use Usb midi + 5-pin midi output simultanously? (both at once as two midi outputs? - one for DAW, another one for hardware synt

can i extend this with arranger?

Can you tell me if that's tape around the tip of your fingers? What is it for?

Good vid bro!

Sir can u please review or compare nektar LX 61+ and/or alesis Vi64 ??? Have the keybeds improved ?? Please don't say that m-audio is better cause it makes me think while watching this video that u didn't liked the feel of the mk3 but it is a sponsored video😅. But still I like your videoes becoz u talk about comparison.

Mike, were you ever able to figure out how to get your BM-A01 to work with this keyboard? I've been trying with zero luck. There is a "Midi Out" button above the high C key, but can't figure out what that actually does in this regard if anything. I put a call in to m-audio support to see what they suggest, three days and nothing. I really need to be able to connect this back to my mac wirelessly, so if this isn't going to be viable, do you have another similar keyboard suggestion that might work with the BM-A01, at a similar cost?

Which have a better keybed this or Keystation 49 mk3 or Oxygen 49 mk4?

does it bring any software or VST sounds,and whitch you prefer (keybed talking) the nektar GXP88 or that one?

5:15 something good or bad?

But i hate the noisy keylabs. What should i buy OMG 😭

So I have never had a midi controller. I have an iPad pro and also protools on PC. I am studying audio engineering and its time to buy a controller. Can you recommend a controller that works for both? I don't play piano, but would like to use this to learn aswell. What do you like? This is be my only controller for now.

I have a Keystation 88es currently (which was an upgrade from my original Keystation 49es) and have been using it since 2008-09. I replaced the 49es for more range and because a few keys were giving full velocity levels intermittently in the middle range (Bb, Ab, Eb... you know... jazz keys lol). I know this is a common issue with these controllers as I'm now having issues with my 88es as well. I've never played an Mk2, so have no frame of reference, but I do like the feel of my 88es (key size, feel/tension) and wonder how different it would feel comparatively? Also, it is noticeably "clacky" on the video but... is it any worse than the 88es or 88 Mk2? Thinking of replacing my board as I overhaul my project studio... any feedback would be greatly appreciated 👍🍻 Oh btw... just purchased the Bx4's and Air 192 4 two weeks ago after watching your videos and am really happy with my purchases! Thanks for helping me decide!

Great video dude! I'm a guitar player but want to get into composing for film....may check this one out.....but NO POWER ADAPTER???

Do you think i should get this or would the m audio keystation 61 mk3, with only 61 keys, be enough?

Think i am going to get it!

yo! great video , thanks for that you think i should get it if i want to start learn piano ?

Good reivew.

Should I get this one if I'm just started to learn the piano? I'm mainly just gonna use it to play for myself to sing, and make some drum beats. I have no experience with weighted keys anyways, and I'm not aiming to be a classical pianist. Will it be the right fit in my case?

Which 88 key midi controller do you recommend that has realistic keys? Appreciate it!

Thanks man. As always, excellent. So on balance, which key action would you prefer new or slightly worn in , 2 or 3? Cos I bet 2's are gonna be cheaper than chips from here on in

Should I grab this, or the Williams Allegro?

Do you like logic as your go to DAW?

what software do u use that is free

How to do a review! Awesome

hey sir, I've been producing music since 2 years using an unweighted beginner casio keyboard, now i need to upgrade it, I was thinking of 88 keys, under my budget approx 500, i've few options like I can get arturia essential 88 -semi weighted keys :( or i can go with a digital piano like yamaha p45 (with no faders, but weighted keys). What do you think I should get? I mainly produce music but also love piano :( Im confused! Do i really need faders and all? Are weighted keys worth it?

how would you compare the keybed with Arturia 88 keylab mk2? i know it’s not apple to apple, but just want to have your honest opinion

which is better? m audio or impact gxp? does m audio have variable velocity curves? previous versions of m audio had a problem with velocity ...

so it's soft bro?

So you are saying this is much lighter than the previous version?

Is the keybed the same as the 61mk3?

Hi John, can you please suggest me if I should go for a premium keyboard like arturia mk2 61 or a combo like nektar lx 61 + akai mpd. I am a beginner just starting out. Please mention any models you prefer. Thanks

I’m between the MK3 or the Hammer 88...

Is this easily compatible with an iPad through a camera connector adapter like you can with the Williams Allegro 2?

John, Which piano VST/Library are you using here?

Is it good getting this midi for practice or learning piano?cuz i cant afford keyboard with 88keys

are the keys the same as the m audio 61 mk3??

Keystation 88 vs impact gxp88?

Compared to the Hammer 88 ?

Does it “feel” good for live use?

Does it have headphone jack

do you NEED a power adapter or can it be powered by USB cable?

how does it compare with the mk2 ? i got the mk2, i don't like the velocity. do we can actually setup the velocity ?

Is it plug and play?

Which keystation mk3 have a better keybed, this 88 or 61?

Сonstruction difference aside, are the keys that much lighter than on the Hammer 88, if at all? I was quite amazed how the Hammer can be played at the backs of the keys seemingly effortlessly : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8mVo9uJvdW2pnk.html

I have small hands, so the spacing isn’t an issue. My issue with it is the noise of the keybed. This is my only dislike on this board.

Have compare it to the Nektar LX88+ ? Witch one would choose...

nektar versus? -)

The keys are the wrong width? That's the worst thing ever.

The keys sound very cheap!!! “Plastic”

Damn this sounds extremely cheap

does 't have Midi..... oh well scratch this off the list

This is a "mechanical keyboard" (ba-dum-tss)

Is it me, or the keybeb is really noisy...klinky as you say in english.