I have not come across anyone in this business that is more passionate and disciplined like you! More power to you! At this rate we will reach a million views by the end of the year!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome! Thank you so much!

Your videos are fantastic and so informative. Despite 30 years of playing music, including a couple of years majoring in music production in college, I'm finally getting back to my passion, and setting up my home studio and relearning the tools. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Was waiting for your review of this keyboard anxiously, happy that it’s finally here! Loved your feedback on this unit!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fernando! What do you think of the keyboard?

@FernandoDCDuarte

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC sure looks like a really good option! I feel bad my NI M32 is somewhat limited... love the thing but would sure appreciate the extra features this one has... will give it some thought!

Best music production channel on KZread. Your advice has been incredibly helpful as I get more serious about music production. Keep up the great work!!

📣 Cakewalk users: there is no preset for Cakewalk on this keyboard, BUT it is Mackie HUI compliant so you can set it up to control different things in Cakewalk. I haven't tested this myself, though.

@PlayEngage

3 жыл бұрын

Same thouths here. I also wanted the DAW control to work with Cakewalk BandLab but so far only the keyboard, pitch bends and modulations work on the new Cakewalk. The Oxygen Pro series are not yet on their list of premapped controllers.

@TheDigitographer

3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone recommend a controller that is supported by Cakwalk? Thanks guys.

@omarrandall5067

2 жыл бұрын

What does that mean

I'm undecided on what midi to buy since I'm a beginner. I either wanted minilab mk2 (for its build quality and software bundle) or launchkey (for it's software integration). But watching your video convince me that this midi would be the best choice for me, especially since it provides so many features and bundle (which saves me some money). I really appreciate the review!

...purchased one month ago and is exactly as you described in this video! helpful to see a review becoming 100% Accurate! Thanks mate!

I've been watching your videos for awhile now and I had to say....you are so amazing with your reviews 🔥🔥🔥you just earned yourself an extra subscriber

You are awesome Sanjay, thank you for your time and passion

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!🙏🏽

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Very happy to be of help, Guaro

Just ordered one with 49 keys yesterday and your nice review just proofed it was the right choice! :) thanks a lot and keep up the great work! Greetings from Germany

@RamaAviananda

3 жыл бұрын

where did you order from if you don’t mind me asking?

@filip.2859

3 жыл бұрын

@@RamaAviananda sorry for my late response, I ordered the keyboard via an online store for electronic music production in Germany, it's called elevator. (www.elevator.de/m-audio-oxygen-pro-49.html) hope I could help you :)

awesome work, thank you. Never seen such a professional, no BS review, good job !

Thanks for the review, you covered every question I had about this instrument.

Great review. I just got this as my first keyboard/controller. Must say I am underwhelmed by the lack of Logic DAW control. M-Audio instructions say use the ProTools mapping. That gives some basic functionality, but not enough. Would love to do a custom mapping, but as a novice , I find it daunting 😀 Update: after a frustrating 2 weeks with this keyboard, I exchanged it for a Novation Launchkey mk3. The main reason is the superior DAW control for Logic provided by Novation. The M-Audio basically provides only very primitive HUI based control. I do miss the excellent M-Audio keybed, but have no regrets. The M-Audio claim about DAW integration is simply not justified for Logic. A real shame.

@bossbaddiegames

2 жыл бұрын

One year later from your post. And Apple updates and M Audios updates haven’t got this working right either. Dang. Maybe in another year.

THANK YOU! If it weren't for you I would have no idea at all about where to find the instructions to automatically map my oxygen pro to Ableton... This was SO helpful.

@keithholman1438

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! What DAW you planning on using, may I ask? And I hope all purchasing the M-Audio Oxygen Pro series are ordering the Decksaver for protecting your keys!!! 🙂 I don’t work there, want a deck cover for mine, lol, and they don’t make for Oxygen Pro series yet, they said they need more inquiries, requests before they’ll tool up!?!

Great review! The keys feel for me is the most important thing. Budget midi keyboards suffer from cheap feel keys. I am glad that m audio did it right here. And I love the fact that they added aftertouch.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree...they've done a great job and the after touch is a nice bonus

Cheers bro ,great reviews ,keep up the good work,get mine tomorrow

Great content as always Sanjay! Quick question: apart from aftertouch, what differences are there between the Oxygen Pro and the Oxygen MKIV please?

Really interested in the Oxygen Pro Mini as a replacement for my MPK Mini Mk2. 32 keys instead of 25, in almost the same form factor, but without sacrificing the drum pads like on the M32. Also real mod and pitch wheels instead of touch strips or a joystick.

@mrz80

2 жыл бұрын

My biggest concern with a mini keyboard is the physical size, and whether I can stuff it into my backpack with a laptop, tablet, and all my camera gear and cart it on an airplane. I was looking really hard at the Oxy Pro Mini, but alas the 32 keys will make it just too big for the backpack. I guess I"ll be down to the LaunchKey Mini or the Nextar LX mini (I've given up on Arturia despite the coolness of Analog Lab because the MIDI Control Center doesn't like linux at all :( ).

Great video, so helpful and informative. This is one of the best channels for music-making!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Amazing Video!!! Love the idea of your channel High level of professionalism

You should toss in tests on at least a couple of the free and open source DAWs, like maybe LMMS or Rosegarden, and *definitely* Ardour, which looks to be leading the pack these days. And while it's not commonly an issue any more, at least a passing mention of whether the USB implementation is class-compliant would be a nice bit of info for those of us on Linux.

Can I give a complicated response to the key feel vs DAW control? First: key feel (the BASICS), then DAW control, then key feel (the luxury stuff like weighting) What do I mean by this? Well, the KK M32 is a perfect example to me... I have one, and it's mostly a fantastic controller, except that I absolutely hate the keys because of the velocity response. Since you can't change the velocity curve on the M32 in software, it therefore fails my "first level" key-feel test. It doesn't matter how good the rest of the features are if I can't play in lines correctly because I need to drop an anvil on the thing to get 127velo articulations. So, as long as the keys can successfully accomplish what they're supposed to do without being super noisy, then DAW control is more important (especially at this price point, it just need to be a complete package that "works"). Cheers Sanjay, thanks for the review. Edit: The reason the scale mode works the way that it does (with duplicated notes) is because you can play any scale you set it to by only using the white keys.

Wow. Just wow. The ability to break down a new gadget this fast and detailed. Was ready to dip my toe into home recording, was ready to get the Aurturia then saw this. Love the smart chord feature for a guitar player who doesn't play keyboards.

@CB-bi1be

2 жыл бұрын

if you got an m-audio device you got screwed m-audio gear sucks and will actually make it harder for you in the end.

Thanks for the review and the DAW setup Instruction links!

Wow, it was already difficult choosing between AKAI MPK Mini mk3 and Arturia Mini Lab mk2, now there's this... personally I agree with your preference of mod wheels and better DAW control.

@skanda.skanda

Жыл бұрын

what did you get eventually?

Your videos are amazing Sanjay. Keep it going! Love from India. 🤘🏼❤️

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mean Machine. Are you in the market for a new keyboard?

@rohitpillai1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC Not really. I already bought the Arturia Essential and Nektar Impact after watching your videos so I'm full now.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

That's cool

@eZiggy100

3 жыл бұрын

I am in the market, please message me. Thank you for your great reviews.

Hey always pumped to see you reviewing new equipment. I would like to see an M audio oxygen pro mini before you buy it video or Comparision between all the top mini keyboards. Keep the good work up 🔊

Thank you sanjay for your hardwork keep doing what you are doing

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure

Many companies miss out on the 37 Key sweet spot

@AnomieDomine

Ай бұрын

I don't understand why they even make 32 versions, you're beyond basic one-handed but not quite to comfortable two-handed

Just bought the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61, initially the keys feel a bit stiff but after pressing each one now it feels really good (full sized and semi-weighted). I also tried the Arturia Essentials but gotta say, the Oxygen Pro has a really good feel! Piano/synth players you'll definitely love this!

@keithholman1438

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! What DAW you planning on using, may I ask? And I hope all purchasing the M-Audio Oxygen Pro series are ordering the Decksaver for protecting your keys!!! 🙂 I don’t work there, want a deck cover for mine, lol, and they don’t make for Oxygen Pro series yet, they said they need more inquiries, requests before they’ll tool up!?!

@electrom4gnetik465

3 жыл бұрын

@@keithholman1438 I mainly use FL studio, Abletons ok and I tried Logic but that ones a nightmare. Still after a month the Oxygen Pro lives up to its name; keys are amazing, buttons and sliders work, it's probs the BEST MIDI controller of 2021!

@keithholman1438

3 жыл бұрын

@@electrom4gnetik465 Thanks! see I’m on Mac so thinking Apple/Apple but guessing not...

@keithholman1438

3 жыл бұрын

@@electrom4gnetik465 Do me a favor... just “inquire” with Decksaver, about a Decksaver for it... they won’t even start making one until they “get enough interest...”

@stefanomarchetto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm thinking to buy the Oxygen Pro 61 too. But before buying it, I would like to know if the data resolution when moving knobs and faders is high or it's like the old M-Audio products (minimum resolution of almost 10 units). Could you make a test and let me know?

I just bought the 61 key version (can't go smaller, I love being able to play high & low ATST), coming from a very old similar KB, the long extinct Carillon Control 61, and this seems to do everything, and quite a bit more. Even has built in "chord memory" (now it doesn't matter that so many VST's don't have the feature!) and AFTERTOUCH!! Looks quite pretty too. Can't wait. I just hope it all works without too much messing around (we all know how it is with PC's, PC hardware & PC software lol).

Very well done review Sanjay! Very helpful. I'm sold on the Oxygen Pro's keybed, and most of its many features. The showstopper for me is that the encoder knobs are not endless. My midi controller research keeps leading me toward the Arturia Keylab Mk II, with its deep DAW integration, controls, build quality, and its included software (esp. Analog Lab 5); however, its weakest point IMO is its synth-action keys, which is an important thing to me as a keyboardist. Alas I'm stuck in 61-key midi controller indecision land.

Hey Sanjay! Loved the video as usual, but I noticed you didn't really talk about the Aftertouch feature on this keyboard. I bought the 49 version, love it (especially for the price) but the only thing I hate about it is the Aftertouch sensitivity. Not only it's pretty much a 0 or 127 thing, but all keys react differently. Some keys are not so bad (I can control my pressure ''a little bit'', but most of them act like an momentary on/off switch). So i would say that if you're looking for a keyboard for it's Aftertouch feature, then skip this one because it completely unreliable. IMO, there's no point in having ''physical'' Aftertouch on a keyboard if it's not reliable. You can always program manually (mouse) or even with any knob/fader on your keyboard ''after'' the performance (which you will HAVE to do anyway since the Aftertouch is not reliable enough to keep it as is, even with lots of practice). What are your thoughts? Which keyboard would you suggest for a real good Aftertouch experience? Thanks! :)

@davidcedric3268

2 жыл бұрын

Hi , thank you for that feedback. I ve been looking for a slightly larger semiweighted that gives me even more velocity control, but I'm really happy with the response of the arturia MKII . 25 keys but still delivers a very good velocity response and nice feeling, not springy. Icing on the cake price around £80.

#notigang here .... Gotta make a comment no matter if it's 55th reupload. 😂😂 ... Hey sanjay always amazed by your attention to details. ❤❤

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

You're the best, Maslin! Thanks again!

Top quality video as always. Keep up! For now I have Arturia Keylab 88 mk2 and I am really pleased. Although, I am looking forward to future. I hope there will be more innovation in music production industry. With new midi 2.0 on the horizon I can't wait for the new stuff that current keyboard manufactures will come up with.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm excited to see what MIDI 2.0 brings

Thanks so much for the review. The keyboards looked so interesting

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its an excellent keyboard for sure. I'm super happy with it.

I think in this case more than others if you have the space and money you should go for the bigger versions. Great video as usual 💪

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alessandro! Yes, I agree with you.

@isealbz5761

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 49 key version for Christmas since I don't have much space. But now I'm starting to worry that I'll regret not having the extra octaves. I'm thinking about exchanging the keyboard for the 61 key version. The problem is that I'll lose the 15% discount I used when I purchased the 49 key version. Any advice on this?

@bonZoowe

3 жыл бұрын

If I'm broke and have the exact amount should I go for it

@rahuldoes

2 жыл бұрын

@@bonZoowe, did you?

@bonZoowe

2 жыл бұрын

@@rahuldoes nah I didn't

Hey man awesome video very informative! I'm looking to buy my first midi, and I'm considering the oxygen pro 49. Here is what I'm looking for: 1) Good key-bed, I will mainly using it for playing the piano so "weighted keys" and good overall feeling 2) Decent Pads, both for drums and launching/recording clips... ideally to do some live looping which looks fun 3) Integration with many DAWs, since I will try many of them before sticking with one 200 euros is my budget. Now would you still recommend the oxygen pro or do you have other options? (Arturia, Code 49, Launchkey...) Thank you so much

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

I think the Oxygen Pro is an excellent choice, especially for your criteria. The keys are not fully weighted, but they still feel good.

@BlackPipe8

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC Thanks man, is there a way to have a list of all the DAW pre settings in Ableton... I mean how to know what each buttons on the keyboard controls in Ableton... I could not find a detailed list. For example, how can I make the pads play the drums instead of lunching clips. I have found no documentation on how to actually use the oxygen with Ableton...

Excellent review SanjayC!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow so much information in just a few minutes,thanks for share.

Please make a review of the Mini version!

To answer your question on the video before the re-upload, I'm doing well, thanks for asking :))) hope you guys are too!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for catching my question before I reuploaded :-) Glad to hear you're doing well. What are you plans for music for the new year?

@firerhyme

3 жыл бұрын

I am doing well too ! Happy new year

@michaelduff2382

3 жыл бұрын

​@@SanjayC I have a new single set to release in 2 days on the 5th, with more to come this year! Other than that, planning to keep honing the beatmaking skills, hopefully earn more mixing clients, and barring another shutdown, stay playing as many live shows as I can!

@joshuafrankline2617

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelduff2382 wow that's great man

@michaelduff2382

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuafrankline2617 :) thanks Joshua! Have a wonderful day!

First of all, love the channel ! Been looking for a 49 or 61 key MIDI controller and have seen videos and read reviews on about every possible board out there : Arturia Keylab MK2, Native Instruments A-series (coupled with Maschine Mikro MK3), Novation SL MK3 and Launchkey, Akai MPK, models from Alesis and Nektar, and also this M-Audio Oxygen Pro. I have a Yamaha MX88 which I will use as my 88-key controller, so not sure whether to go for a 61 or 49 key model. Will use either Logic Pro or Ableton on my Mac, not decided yet, but I would also want to use the controller with my iPad for Korg Gadget 2 and Cubasis 3. I was considering the Keylab MK2 or the Komplete Kontrol A49 (with Maschine Mikro) at first but then I started looking at other options, since the Arturia and NI models are more or less tied to their own ecosystem. So after some comparisons, I narrowed it down to either the Akai MPK or this M-Audio Oygen Pro. The Akai gets rave reviews everywhere but it's an older model, out since 2014 so I thought I'd better go for something more recent. The Oxygen Pro certainly ticks all the boxes, except for one major thing : the keybed. It's semi-weighted, and you describe it as quiet and premium feeling, but that's not what I understand from other videos or reviews. In fact, it's quite the opposite, in that it has a very noisy and clacky keybed. I was more or less decided on this after your video, but after having seen a couple of other ones, where they play the keybed without producing any sound, it definitely seems very clickety-clack toy-like. Also, apparently the bundled software seems to have issues on the latest version of Mac OS, and iOS 14 as well. That's a bit lame, considering Mac OS Big Sur and iOS 14 have been out for a long time...

thanks bro..always appreciate your videos!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

OXYGEN PRO VS LAUNCHKEY!!! (specially in ableton control)

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

That's true...I need to do that

@DenimGeans

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss please do it I can't decidee! I really want the semi weighted keys but I also feel like I'd have a better time with Novation using Ableton. And how does the Keylab Essential line compare to those?

@Juanvl143

3 жыл бұрын

@@DenimGeans 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@eZiggy100

3 жыл бұрын

I have been going crazy waiting for that review!

@Juanvl143

3 жыл бұрын

@@eZiggy100 me too!!! 🤯

I prefer daw control (mainly the transport controls) over key feel.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, DAW control is a must - especially for music production needs.

@ramspencer5492

3 жыл бұрын

Keys matter too though.... You feel the difference in the music.....

@ben1210

3 жыл бұрын

Novation need to update the zero SL, would sell one to me for sure!

Nice video thanks definitely informative 👍🏾

I first purchased a Launchkey 25 MK3 but I wasn't satisfied with the features and found out that the features that I want in these modern MIDI controllers are actually on the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 so I returned and exchanged it to the Oxygen Pro 25, no regrets and happy with my decision to make the switch. I use mine on Reason 11, Ableton Live, and Akai MPC Live standalone.

This was very helpful! I have the arturia essential 88 and I do love the analog lab sounds and the keys are great the only thing is a bit big. So I am not sure if I should switch to this oxygen pro 61 instead. What do you think of the keys between both of these keyboards?

@geekindakitchen

3 жыл бұрын

I would move down to the 61 arturia Essentials

@webncyber

3 жыл бұрын

@@geekindakitchen actually I tried the essential 61, the keys don’t feel good I didn’t like it at all. Too noisy

@geekindakitchen

3 жыл бұрын

@@webncyber Damn that's not good myabe the Keylab Ultimate MKII in 61 I am not sure for me I haven't tried the essentials

How would the 25 Key Oxygen Pro stack up against the Akai MPK225? Looking for a solid 25 key controller. Thank you.

@Carlos_gomariZ

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!. Trying to decide between 49key version M-Audio Oxygen / AKAImpk2 Did you try the AKAI keybed?

@nhaezer5121

2 жыл бұрын

Akai has more features (expression pedal input and endless encoders) but it's more expensive

Nice video. Thanks for making and sharing it. 😀👍

Fantastic and to the point in your review. I love this keyboard :)

@SanjayC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Key feel 100%. If I can't accurately express myself during the recording, the amount of time I'd need to correct it in the DAW wouldn't be worth it.

@jdssurf

Жыл бұрын

that's what i was thinking, might get this, is this ok for live ableton performing

Which would you recomend as a beginner> M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 OR Arturia Essential 49?

@billyendson6695

3 жыл бұрын

Which keybed feels better out of those two?

great detailed review, Sanjay!! :)

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Happy new year Sanjay! Reliable review as always!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year! Thanks so much!

Lol Another great video from our 'master '🙂..!!!😍😍

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much, Vaishnav. how are you doing?

@vaishnavsharmaofficial2057

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC happiee..😁❣️❣️

Don’t care about DAW integration at all.... Do the chord, arp, scale, etc. functions work through midi? For DAWless jamming

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

YES! They'll work well with a synth

@PlayEngage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, any external synth, sound module, samplers, definitely DAWLESS on this one because of the 5-pin MIDI DIN OUT port.

@bxcellent_87

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlayEngage ok, so can I hook this up to a Mpc one?

Sanjay, can you please make a video on "How to setup a home studio or portable workstation using iPad" which current ipad model is best for this, what DAW to use, What plugins to use, what audio interface, what midi controller and what other gadgets to go with it? thank you! Happy new year

For a midi keyboard I prefer daw control and the reason why is cause it’s a pain going back and four to get what you want to use in your daw so setting up your keyboard to do everything and using your keyboard to control your daw is great I just got the m audio oxygen pro 49 and I love it I love how I can control my daw right from my keyboard and I do a lot of looping videos on my channel so this is one of the reasons I got this keyboard is for looping so I love it

Hi Sanjay, can Bollywood film songs be produced using DAWs, virtual instruments, and MIDI controllers alone? Bollywood film songs are some of the richest types of songs ever made - and I am talking about the components OTHER THAN the vocals - they are so rich with detailed instruments and effects in the background. What I want to know is - is it possible for a single home studio type of person to create and produce those type of sounds/instruments/effects using DAWs, virtual instruments, and MIDI controllers alone. Or can they only be done with a huge team of professionals actually playing instruments, then doing the mixing using industry hardware, etc.? I really want to know this. Just to give a few examples of the richness of the background sounds, instruments and effects I am talking about - - check out Main Yahaan Hoon from Veer Zaara - - or Bani Bani from Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lori. YES! For sure you can get that sound with DAWs, virtual instruments and midi controllers. There are several virtual instruments with Bollywood type sounds - Indian sounds. Check out Native Instruments India Series.

@sunnyp8361

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC Sanjay, it would be amazing if you could do a video demoing showing a Bollywood style composition with different sounds mixed in their rich glory.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

I have a couple videos which feature Indian-inspired music. You can watch them here kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4dtyqOgl9qwc5s.html and here kzread.info/dash/bejne/hY1s2dSulbfdh5s.html

@trizzledog

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC I'm with @Sunny P 100% on that. One of my favorite videos of yours was the one where you remade the Hall and Oats tune. I would LOVE to hear some Bollywood inspired stuff on your channel 😎

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Troy. I should really work on that stuff! I need to do too many more videos!! lol!

Notification squad 🤟

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shiv! How's it goin? What do you think of the keyboard?

I'm very tempted to get the 61-key version, but this just seems like M-Audio slapping a new name on the Code series, and I've heard a lot of horror stories about their reliability.

I've had an M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk3 for a few months. It has 61 semi not-so-weighted keys :) The keys make a kind of clunky thunky sound if you hit them even a bit hard. But if I'm careful, I don't elicit such sounds. With adequate sound output though, you won't hear the thunks. Aside from that, it is well built and velocity sensitive. It is now sitting sulking in a corner as I moved up to an 88 key digital piano....:) I had to do that as my fingers were just not building strength with the keys on the Keystation 61. For the first three weeks my fingers were screaming at me with the fully weighted 88 keys, but now the situation has improved a lot! :)

Finally, FL Studio got recognised!

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we need more FL keyboards

@HazyJ28

3 жыл бұрын

I think FL Studio is unsupported by a lot of midi controller/hardware manufacturers because of its proprietary signal flow. In a traditional DAW, audio flows from the multitrack I/O portion of the DAW into the mixer. In FL Studio, this is called the playlist/pattern arrangement, and the signal flow comes from the channel rack (into the mixer). The channel rack/step sequencer causes a lot of issues with folks who aren't familiar with FL Studio because of how proprietary and innovative it is. I personally love it compared to a traditional DAW because I feel as if it allows me much more flexibility. Unfortunately, it seems as if hardware manufacturers don't feel the same way, because I always feel like most hardware is never natively set up to support it. Image-Line tries to remedy this problem within the software itself, but their list of gear for preset midi routing in the options menu is very limited. They don't even have popular pieces of equipment such as the ALESIS v25 or the MPC One. Users are stuck setting up this equipment for DAW control themselves. Usually this involves linking software parameters to hardware parameters ONE BY ONE, and it's super tedious. It's even more tedious trying to unlink a parameter from a midi controller, especially when you've accidentally caused a conflict somewhere.

Best free DAW'S please

@PlayEngage

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ganesh! I suggest you try Akai MPC Beats, Cakewalk by BandLab, Pro Tools First, and Presonus Studio One 5 Prime are all free DAWs.

I love the fact that they actually put a 5-pin Midi output on this thing. Thanks for the great video, Sanjay. Happy New Year to you, your wife, and all of your awesome family.

@CaidicusProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Good God, you have 242K subscribers. You're on fire, brother.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Caid! Happy New year to you too! What are your plans for the new year?

@CaidicusProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC No plans per say, kind of hanging onto my marriage by a thread, unfortunately.

Great content as always 🔥🔥🔥 its an instant click whenever new vid notification pops up thank you so much sir 😍 Can you please make a video on mackie big knob studio since I wanted to know your take on the product its a combo of Audio Interface and monitor controller so wanted to know will it be truly worth in investing in the same i.e. mackie studio bundle (I may get a lil discount on that). I am considering to buy it for my home studio and for a long run. Also I noticed many bad reviews about mackie onyx AI on amazon but throughout youtube its all good so if possible please address these issues. Thank you.

Always great presentation😮😊

I guess I am watching this one only now, but you helped me decide so clearly... thanks a bunch

love it everytime i get notification for one of your videos :) idk they just seem very homely and like they come from someone with a good soul. if there's anyone who helps make these videos possible thank them for me .. thanks to you as well of course :) hope today is everything you decide to make it :) each moment is so beautiful isnt it lol.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Charles. I really appreciate that. :-D

@gwiiwzens

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC i hoped so :) i'll be here forever.

GREAT REVIEW !!!! THANKS

Really feature packed and a great choice for beginners who don't want to go the standalone groovebox route. The Mini 32 would be my choice. I'd consider it with Ableton or Reaper. If this was a choice when I started...I'd roll with this and just use it to master DAWs. Great review as usual. Happy New Year.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can't wait to get the mini version. I really want to compare that to other keyboards

@jamesw2831

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC that I cannot wait for. But for the category, it looks like it gets a lot of things right. I hope they do firmware/software updates to make it even better.

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. Maybe they can add more DAWs with firmware as well!

I love your reviews, Sanjay. But I wish you have talked more about the pads and clip triggering in Ableton Live.

Sanjay - you are the best reviewer on the internet I believe. Thank you!!!

Been on the hunt for a new MIDI Controller that has good DAW control. So I guess that's what sold me. I was on the fence about what to upgrade to, I've had a Nektar Impact LX49 for about 4 years now. And the aspect about better key feel sold me on this particularly. Thanks for the video! I think i will be getting the 49 and 25 key version of the Oxygen Pro

@playmakersmusic

2 жыл бұрын

how does it feel after using it for a few months? Did you regretted your purchase or was it worth the price?

I prefer absolutely to daw control. 👍 Good Keys are also great but I think it has to be a nice mix of both. 👌

I trust you.. you give clean and direct information,..

Watching review now, ty. I have been debating which controller to upgrade to for last couple weeks. Arturia mkII to Novation stuff . Then I remembered how much I like my M audio oxygen25 and thought i wonder if M audio has a high end keyboard with aftertouch. Sure enough the pro, and for the price you can save some money on an m audio. Nice review and channel. I subbed

Very informational and useful video, Sanjay, thanks a lot. I'm looking to replace my Komplete Kontrol S1 with something lighter.

Key feel all the way! I use my keyboard more than I trying to use all the ‘features’ that they add. That being said I’m an FL user so it just slows me down in my workflow.

Im looking at the mini version in this and the akai mk3. Still very decisive tho. Thanks again for dropping this vid Sanjay stay blessed.

@user-ls4ng7fc7o

3 жыл бұрын

buy the arturia mini instead. trust me. Inmusic brands don't last as long as Arturia.

@alexterrieur9639

3 жыл бұрын

Which one get the best feeling with pads? The minilab or this oxygen 25? I'm looking for my 1st controller and I cannot decide which to pick between those 3, akai arturia and m audio. The akai seems better for pads which I prefer but the softwares list coming with aren't so great compared to the others. And having daw control seems impressive. Any suggestions? :)

The best reviewer so detailed in his analysis.

In terms of keybed, key feel wich one is the best 61/49 keyboard? Great video as always.

Hi Sanjay, nice Review - as always. Personally, I think the the quality of the keybed is the single most important factor for me. But after that I value good DAW integration much higher then these fancy popular "performance" functions, like chord, arpeggiator etc. "Unfortunately" I am a big fan of cakewalk and there seams to be no MIDI keyboard with official integration of CbB (beside some very old Roland boards). Can you say how easy or hard it would be to configure DAW controls of the Oxygen Pro for CbB? What other MIDI keyboard would you commend for CbB? I would appreciate your personal option.

Great video Sanjay. Can you please do a review on Alesis VI61 midi keyboard.

Excellent works

Fantastic review Sanjay, very informative and well put together. Can you help me with this question? My Daw is the Mixcraft pro 9, I know you never mentioned it in the review but do you Have any info on any compatability or connecting issues with this controller to the Mixcraft daw. Hope you can help. Thanks again.

3:55 I said it before but I'll repost it here in case it will help someone: Key feel. Especially on some relatively lower end controllers. Because in the end, you're gonna just use it as a midi keyboard anyways. The keyboard I currently have is a Launchkey MK2 which has a stellar Ableton integration. But I barely use the keyboard because I actually need to go back to my mouse to do most of things and juggling between the DAW controller and the mouse gets tiring after a while. So in the end, I mostly use it as a basic midi keyboard. If you wanted a good value controller and can't have all the nice things, try to prioritize the included software and key feel. Thats my experience anyways so feel free to take it with a grain of salt.

You are the best on youtube with this music stuff maybe one day you can create you own software, and how did you get this good !!!

Definitely key feel over DAW control for me, as I'm on Linux by preference and I have to make my own mapping anyway. This keyboard seems to tick a lot of the same boxes, that my current Novation Impulse 61 has. Even the price is about the same. I always considered M-Audio a budget brand (quality wise) but apparently I was wrong?

Hey Sanjay - it would be helpful if you covered the Big Sur / M1 compatibility issue. Does this great kit work with the latest Apple systems ?

Very informative. TY.

Keybed feel is most important to me. Tried the Novation Launchkey 61 MK2 and didn't like the clanky keys or feel. Have narrowed it down to either Novation Impulse 61 or this board...they seem somewhat similar. This board is very new while the Impulse has been out for years (with maybe no improvements) and costs around $100 more than the M-Audio Pro. I was going with the Impulse untill I recently did more research and came across this M-Audio Oxygen Pro. Has anyone compared these two boards to provide any comments?

I'm considering the Arturia MiniLab mkII vs the Oxygen Pro 25. Between the two, which would you recommend? It'll be my first MIDI keyboard :) Thanks for making this video!

Key feel. I had arturia and now m-audio, but with too many buttons, the routing and midi channels get messed up. When I used them with Logic and Komplete Kontrol software, keys and buttons gave out weird or no sounds sometimes. For me, it’s best with simple midi controller with good key feel, and do the rest on the computer.

Have you ever tried the M-Audio Code 49 and 61 series? Great video, thanks!

Another great video, Sanjay! Thanks again, and best wishes for the new year. May 2021 be a fantastic, creative, and productive year for all beatmakers, etc... I am currently in the market for a Midi Controller as an addition to my 88 key Studio Logic LS88|Studio keyboard and am not really looking for another keyboard. Just something to control my Reaper and Ableton Live Lite DAWS. I am looking to find something in the max 200 Euro range (European price). For starters, I found the StudioLogic Mixface which seems to have everything I need but found a video review about it that said that the controller is too small and cramped too many buttons into the small space (I am 6.3Ft and have quite large hands, so mini controllers are not usable!) I am considering buying it anyway and trying it out for myself, but my studio is in the process of being built, (I have most equipment but it needs a studio desk, sound treatment, and -proofing!) So first: Do you have any advice? I also like Arturia, but most of their controllers seem to have a small key key-bed. Then there are several controllers (like the Akai Mk3) that don't have sliders/faders. Automated faders would be preferable. Finally, if you still recommend this M Audio device, can you direct me to where I can find the available options in Reaper and the setup Instructions for that DAW? That way, I can get one and try it out for myself. By the way, I want to thank you for the Studio Mic Video. It made me decide on the MXL 770 and I love it! Also, your Studio Monitor Video was very helpful. I chose the Adam Audio speakers and they sound great!!! Finally, your audio interface video made me go for the Focusrite Scarlet 4i4 and after having tested its workings, I am looking forward to putting it into full motion. Hoping you'll be able to find some time to respond. Fondly, Michael

@SanjayC

3 жыл бұрын

Wow...you're tall. I haven't tried the StudioLogic, so I can't comment on that. I think Arturia is an excellent choice because it controls both your DAWs

@Miko1963

3 жыл бұрын

@@SanjayC Thanks, Sanjay. I will have a closer look at the Arturia Essentials (My Studio Logic already has weighted keys and aftertouch! Perhaps I can even find a used Arturia KeyLab 49 MKII. Wouldn't that be great!

Great video, Sanjay....I have a question...will the M-Audio Oxygen Pro work well in the arrangement view in Ableton live 11, as opposed to the session view? I work mainly in arrangement view, and if the M-Audio Oxygen Pro won't work in Ableton's arrangement view, can you suggest one that will, in the $350 (Canadian) range please? Thank you so much. Chris Montreal, Canada

Great. Need to decide which midi keyboard to buy.