M Audio Oxygen (M-Audio Oxygen8)

Member Name: McBeer

Product:	M-Audio Oxygen8
Date:	14/05/09 (35 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Compact, well built, good features

Disadvantages: Only 2 octaves

I believe this is one keyboard that should find its way into any studio situation.
It has only 2 octaves, which means it doesnt take up much space on the table. Its is a very neat and tidy product which is very simple to use also.

Although it is only small in size, obviously piano peices can not be played on this keyboard, however if that is needed then a bigger version can be purchased. However personally I have both, using this 2 octave majority of the time.

To setup with the computer, its pretty much one cable from the keyboard to the pc. Most computers simply pick it up and after maybe installing a basic update, its ready to use within seconds.

It has semi keys making it delightful to play and feel good to the fingers. There are 8 assignable knobs which are very easy to set up with most softwares. The knobs are firm so stay in position well and feel well made.
There is also a transport bar making it easy for hands on working. Also included are the basic modulation and pitch bend wheel which also built very well within the keyboard.

While being basic in size, this keyboard is perfect for any sample or slightly tweaking. The knobs come in very handy if wanted to use filters or changing volumes. I highly reccommend this keyboard to anyone in the music industry with computer based music.

Summary: Great small peice of equipment, capable of a lot which takes up very little space.