M-Audio Hammer 88

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M-Audio Hammer 88
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Simple, solid, elegant; good action, great price.
TBE 05.11.2021
I bought this mainly on the basis of Nick Magnus's review in Sound on Sound (November 2017), and I'm very pleased with it. If you're looking for something with a good[1] action for a reasonable price - and you don't need lots of bells and whistles - I think it's a great choice.

[1] ...rather than "superb"; read on.

It's definitely five stars for quality: it's _very_ well made, as others have noted; the standard of construction seems extremely high. I've only had it for a week - so time will tell - but I expect it to last for a long time.

I love the appearance. I think the simplicity is very elegant, and I like the way the pitch and modulation wheel glow red (it's a slightly muted effect, but it looks quite striking in late night sessions).

I deducted a point for features. Not for the absence of pads and knobs, because I wasn't looking for them (if that's what you need, try the "Pro" version). And not for absence of an on/off (power) button; I don't care about that. I gave it four stars rather than five because it doesn't have a "graduated" action (i.e. the resistance and response of the keys don't change as you move from the lower to the higher octaves). This would have increased realism, but it would also have increased the price. The "Pro" version _does_ have a graduated action...but it also has lots of controllers I don't need (which makes it look cluttered); I decided it wasn't worth the extra money.

Notes for Linux users:
* This is a class-compliant device, so you don't need drivers.
* Many parameters can only be altered using the controller app, which isn't available for Linux: it's Windows (Windows 7 or later) and macOS only. But the Windows version (v1.0.8) seems to work in Wine (albeit with a few slight glitches in the GUI: some of the labels for the controls don't render properly). I haven't actually needed it, though: the default assignment for controllers[2] makes sense, and is exactly what I need.

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* fader = volume (CC7, I think)
* increment and decrement buttons = octave up and down
* pitch bend and modulation wheel, as expected
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Very happy for the price
Petros S 08.10.2020
I’ve been using this keyboard for 6 months now and I can say I am been very happy overall (considering the price). I am playing classical piano at a medium level and the only real downside for me is the fact that there is no option to turn off the LED lights, which I find aesthetically displeasing. Other than than, I’m very satisfied with my choice.
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satisfied
Heber 29.09.2019
I bought this almost a year ago and it still plays like a puppy!
not a single problem.
it plays perfect, it almost feels like a real piano with weighted keys.
not a single regret!
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Great piece of kit, high quality but too big for my beginner dumbass
Elliot I 17.11.2021
Its massive! Nothing flimsy about this. I stupidly didn't measure the dimensions in my room so I'm having to return it for a smaller size midi keyboard which pains me as if I had the room I'd keep this bad boy as a permanent addition to my bedroom studio.
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Très agréable
kim- 02.06.2019
Vraiment agréable, les claviers maîtres de cette qualité sont rares. Il permet de se sentir à l'aise très vite quand on débute et qu'on prend des cours sur un vrai piano. On retrouve les sensation quand on pratique à la maison et cela permet de progresser.
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awesome
Blenkers 25.08.2021
Does what its supposed to do , minimum of fuss with only a few controls to worry about
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Not flashy but does a great job
Vintage Wage 18.05.2022
I bought it not as a master for the computer but for my Yamaha Reface CP, and it works very well. Lighter touch than the studio logic 88 which I found too heavy and sent back. If you’re thinking which of the 2, then go for this one, it’s way better imo..
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Top midi piano
Daz C 17.11.2023
This keyboard is built like a tank and feels so sturdy.
It has great responsiveness and delivers every time.
Not overladen with features like some but does all I needed it to do.
It is heavy.
The keys are touch sensitive and hammer action which takes some getting used to if you are only used to regular keyboards.
But for piano it shines.
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Great product
JustG 12.07.2018
Great keyboard for the cost. Weighted keys feel great. All around for the price, can't fault it at all so far.
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Good weighted feel
owenbradyofficial.com 08.08.2023
I wanted a fully-weighted 88 key midi controller, to use for composing in a production studio. This works perfectly, it has a lovely feel, the price point is great compared to other options. I use it with various sample libraries. Highly recommended. Don’t forget to purchase some sustain/damper pedals too.
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