M-Audio Oxygen8

INTRODUCTION The M-Audio Oxygen 8 is a MIDI controller Keyboard. The range is 2 octaves (25 keys). As the Oxygen isn't stricly a keyboard but more of a MIDI controller, it has no onboard sounds, and it has a bunch of buttons and knobs that can be assigned to control a range of MIDI parameters. THE KEYS This is a cheap keyboard, retailing around £50, and not surprisingly the keys feel cheap. They are on springs, and there is no aftertouch. However, they get the job done, and you can't expect anything better in this prince range. CONNECTIVITY -MIDI In (Normal MIDI port) -C17 Sustain Pedal input -Optional 12V DC input. Mains ...  Read the complete review

If you own any kind of music software that would vastly benefit from a MIDI controller to input those notes and turn those knobs, this is perhaps the product for you if you've yet to invest in one. I can't recommend it more if you need a portable solution and don't require many keys and knobs. M-Audio's Oxygen8 is one of the first and still most popular mobile MIDI controllers out there. It's part Kenton Control Freak (a box that featured an array of knobs) and part 25 note keyboard (with a range that can be extended or reduced up to 5 octaves by simple button presses). The light plastic, silver bodied device can comfortably sit on your lap (making it a ...  Read the complete review

The M-Audio Oxygen 8 is a must have midi controller especially if you are new to the world of home recording. With 25 keys and octave switch buttons the keyboard control is certainly present, however there are also 8 rotary knobs which can be assigned to control any required parameter capable of receiving midi messages. The midi cc number which each rotary knob transmits can be altered by downloading the free software 'Enigma' available from the website of M-Audio. The picture displayed here is actually of the older 'Oxygen 8'. This has now been developed into their most recent version 'Oxygen 8 V2' and includes the features which make ...  Read the complete review

First off, this is a great little keyboard which should be a staple in EVERY studio, but the only thing I ask you to consider is how big you need your keyboard. I initally bought this keyboard thinking that I'd only need 2 octaves but after EXTENSIVE use, I feel I should have gone for a much larger one - so i suggest you look into it. The feature set of this keyboard is outstanding for the price including an LCD screen, transport section (loop, rewind, fast forward, play etc.), programmeable pots, octave selection, velocity sensitivity keys, modulation wheel and pitch wheel - ALL for just over £50? Not only does it have all these ...  Read the complete review