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M-Audio ProKeys 88SX 88-Key Digital Stage Piano

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 8.8 out of 10
Quality:: 8 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 6.8 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10

Features:: 7.6 out of 10
Value:: 8.8 out of 10
Sound:: 9.2 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 10 out of 10

User Reviews for M-Audio ProKeys 88SX 88-Key Digital Stage Piano

Overall:: 7 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 8 out of 10
Value:: 8 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 6 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 10 out of 10

100% of users found this reviews helpful (6 votes).

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By a customer from earthlink.net

Submitted: 2/15/2007

Style of Music: An eclectic mix of Celtic, New Age, Jazz, and classical

Experience: Active Musician / Composer

"A good instrument at a good price."

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Sound:

For a low cost keyboard, the sound is astonishingly good. I own a number of different Keyboards and the M-Audio ProKeys rivals the sound of my Alesis, which cost me four times as much.

Feature:

This baby has some really nice features. Three pedal option, velocity control, various sound mixes, interesting midi interface, PC connections, etc. A lot of bang for your buck.

Ease of Use:

Very easy to use, simply plug and play. It's so lightweight you can literally grab and go. Set up and break down is a breeze.

Quality:

Unlike my Kurzweil, which has an all metal casing, the M-Audio is made of plastic. I'm not sure how well it would stand up on the road. But it's extremely lightweight (17lbs), so it can easily go places a heavyweight stage piano can't. The sound is extremely good, much better than other ultra lightweights I've played. All in all really good quality.

Manufacturer Support:

I own a number of M-Audio products, and I've never had to use their customer support. Which is much better in my mind. Every M-Audio that I own has always been a great value and has worked extremely well.

Value:

For the money you'd be hard pressed to find an ultra light 88 keyboard with the same quality sound and features. That said, it's still a plastic keyboard, and I'm not sure how well it would stand up to on the road conditions. It's a good practice instrument, nicely portable, and good for notating and scoring.

The Wow Factor:

Both my Kurzweil and Alesis weigh A LOT. While they sound great, it isn't exactly easy for one person to lug around a heavy keyboard, amp, cables, mikes and music stand to practice sessions. I needed a lightweight instrument I could take with me anytime I felt like it. At 17 pounds, the M-Audio Prokeys is the lightest thing out there. I should say that while I'm thrilled with my new mobility, I'm not to thrilled with the feel of the keyboard. The keys are a bit smaller than standard, offer a bit too much resistance, and feel stiff to me. Also, it doesn't allow me to articulate sound as easily as my Kurzweil, but then it didn't cost nearly as much either.

Overall:

It's taking me a while to get used to playing my M-Audio. I wish I'd known how stiff and small the keys were. I'm used to playing my Kurzweil, which emulates a Grand piano perfectly. So I guess I'm spoiled. If Kurzweil came out with an ultra lightweight semi or fully weighted 88 key stage piano, I'd buy it. Overall though, I'm happy with the M-Audio Prokeys, as I'm now able to get out and jam with others at a moment's notice, and play in small venues with limited space to move around. It has a really nice sound. All in all a good product for the money

Overall:: 8 out of 10
Features:: 7 out of 10
Quality:: 8 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 8 out of 10
Sound:: 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 10 out of 10

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By a customer from cox.net

Submitted: 5/10/2006

Style of Music: dumb question

Experience: professional musician

"Easy on your back and your wallet"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Sound:

The sounds are ok. Cannot compare to a $2500 workstation.

Feature:

includes sustain pedal and usb cable. Both of witch I have boxes of.

Ease of Use:

Just a few sounds, just a few buttons. Pretty simple.

Quality:

It seems pretty sturdy even though it is made out of plastic and made in china.

Manufacturer Support:

No idea

Value:

I found the piano to the less expensive of all the digital pianos on the market.

The Wow Factor:

I got it to have a cheap and light piano to take to rehersals and jams.

Overall:

Most-Portability Least-The Rhodes sound