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Your Learning Zone - M-Audio PROKEYS 88SX 88-Key Lightweight Stage Piano with Semi-Weighted Action
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List Price: $449.99
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Manufacturer: M-Audio
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: M-Audio
EAN: 0612391760106
Feature: Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples
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Label: M-Audio
Manufacturer: M-Audio
Model: 9900-41309-00
Publisher: M-Audio
Special Features: Its essential complement of instruments including grand piano, electric pianos, organ, and clav sound unbelievably good for an instrument in this price range. The pianos semi-weighted action also delivers the best feel you can get without the added cost and weight of hammer action. While many digital stage pianos cram as many as 128 instruments into limited space, the ProKeys 88sx dedicates all of its memory to 7 high-quality sounds devoting extra attention to the multi-layer stereo samples of
Studio: M-Audio
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Features
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Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples
Designed with split and layer capabilities
Doubles as a great master controller keyboard with a built-in USB interface
Connects to your PC or Mac, communicates with other MIDI gear, and more
Measures 13 x 5.9 x 57 inches (WxHxD)
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for the price
Comment: This was perfect for my needs. I wanted something I could use as a MIDI controller for myself, and that my kids could take thier piano lessons on.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent instrument at a great price
Comment: This is a wonderful piano. I played the piano when I was younger and am trying to reteach myself how to play. I knew this would be much more affordable than a standard piano. The feel of the keys is great. Like one user said, it almost feels like a hammer action piano. The sound is wonderful, very close to a piano's sound, not recorded-sounding like many of them. It's heavier and more solid than I expected it to be when I ordered it. As others have said, you will may a 1/4" headphone jack adapter if you use headphones with a 1/8" jack, which is the standard size. It doesn't have built-in speakers, so you will also need to think about that. This is just a wonderful product. I can't believe the sound that you get for the money. I am having a great time learning how to play again. I think this is the best money I've ever spent!
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Summary: excellent for the price
Comment: I purchased this for my daughter, who is taking piano lessons and needed something for practice. This keyboard does not have speakers of its own, so you will need to supply some. It has two 1/4 inch jacks for headphones on the front as well as a 1/4 inch jack for output on the back. I have ours plugged into my stereo system, so we have good sound.
The sound is not quite that of a real piano, but it is very close; my daughter and I are both very pleased with the sound. Likewise, the feel of the keyboard is not the same either; the semi-weighted keys have a lighter feel (which is expected with semi-weighted). That said, however, the action is similar enough for this instrument to substitute for a real piano for practice.
While she usually uses the piano function, my daughter does occasionally enjoy using one of the electric piano or organ modes for some tunes. We have not used the midi option at all, and have only played a little with the other options (transpose, pitchblend, etc).
My only complaint is with the foot pedal. It is not very responsive. The pedal must be fully and firmly depressed for the sustain function to work. A piano foot pedal works with a much lighter touch.
Overall, this is an excellent keyboard for the price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Keyboard!
Comment: I have had the keyboard now for five months and I love it. Played the piano as a kid, but hadn't touched one for years. I do most of my playing at night when my husband is trying to sleep, so I use head phones and don't even have it connected to speakers. I think the sound and the feel are realistic. Love the fact that it is light enough for me to easily move or carry. I did find the sustain pedal that came with it difficult to use and ordered a different one from M Audio that seems to feel more like a regular piano pedal. Am really happy with this piano. Seems to be an excellent value for the price.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This keyboard is great
Comment: You don't need a pedal for this keyboard -- it's perfect for someone like me in an apartment -- now with my headphones on I can practice 24 hours a day and never disturb my neighbors. The sound is very realistic.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The ProKeys 88sx digital stage piano delivers excellent sound in a package so light that you can carry it under one arm, because this piano is only 17 pounds! Its must-have complement of instruments?grand piano, electric pianos, organ and clav?sound better than anything in its price range. The piano's semi-weighted action also delivers the best feel you can get without the added cost and weight of hammer action. This Piano has 2 stereo headphone jacks that could be used for private practice or teaching. The USB MIDI interface and pitch/mod wheels combine with other features to make it a great MIDI controller as well. If you want a pure sounding digital stage piano that feels great to both your fingers and your back, the ProKeys 88sx is for you. Stereo 1/4 audio outputs 2 stereo 1/4 headphone outputs on front General MIDI Minimum System Requirements for PC - Windows XP* / Pentium II 350MHz / 128MB RAM / Native USB 1.1 port *M-Audio recommends that you check your software application's minimum system requirements, as they may be greater than the above. *Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported. Minimum System Requirements for Mac - Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher / G3 450MHz / 128MB RAM / Native USB 1.1 port Size - 54(L) x 10(W) x 3.5(H) Weight - 17.32 lbs. Includes power supply, SP-1 sustain pedal
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