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25-Key MIDI Keyboard from M-Audio belonging to the Oxygen series

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  • MGR/AdamMGR/Adam

    M-Audio Oxygen 8

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 09/13/04 at 15:00
    I bought my M-Audio Oxygen 8 from MidiWarehouse.com. I paid 137.00 for the unit- a great deal for all its capabilities

    All the controls sync well with my software, Reason 2.5. I am most pleased by its portability- I have taken it on gigs in place of keyboards and used the computer to generate the synth- along with piano from an acoustic grand. It is easy to write into Reason 2.5, use it for temporary play, or generate the most awesome effects on synth sounds. I also like that it does not need an alternate power source- only the USB port.

    I don't have many complaints, but the size of the board does limit its operating to 1 and 1/2 octaves. There is a button to depress for octave change. It…
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    I bought my M-Audio Oxygen 8 from MidiWarehouse.com. I paid 137.00 for the unit- a great deal for all its capabilities

    All the controls sync well with my software, Reason 2.5. I am most pleased by its portability- I have taken it on gigs in place of keyboards and used the computer to generate the synth- along with piano from an acoustic grand. It is easy to write into Reason 2.5, use it for temporary play, or generate the most awesome effects on synth sounds. I also like that it does not need an alternate power source- only the USB port.

    I don't have many complaints, but the size of the board does limit its operating to 1 and 1/2 octaves. There is a button to depress for octave change. It is convienent, but sometimes I prefer having a little more space on the board.

    The construction is top notch and it looks sleek and high-tech. The "Oxygen Tank" that I purchased with mine holds the module tightly and securely.

    This is the perfect device for use with Reason 2.5 or any other music station software. Its simplicity makes it a breeze to control and create the music one desires. Its size is great for portability and the USB power enables you to work anywhere.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/SWALLYMGR/SWALLY

    M-AUDIO OXYGEN 8

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 07/27/04 at 15:00
    I BOUGHT IT AT A LOCAL STORE. I OWN A AUDIOPHILE USB AND IT IS AWESOME.

    I LIKE EVERTHING THE KEYS ARE SENSITIVE EASY TO PRESS (NOT HARD TO PRESS DOWN LIKE THE OTHER WIMP HOW PUT THROUGH A REVIEW) LOTS OF PERAMETERS TO CHANGE FOR THE KNOBS. SOME PEOPLE ON THE NET SAY IT IS TO HARD TO CHANGE THE SITTINGS, IF IT IS HARD TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS HOW WERE THEY ABLE TO WRITE THE REVIEW, U HAD TO BE COMPLETELY BRAIN DEAD TO SAY IT IS HARD TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS

    I DONT LIKE THE FACT I DID NOT BUY IT EARLIER

    STRONG, RELIABLE, LIGHT AND EASY TO CARY AROUND WITH A LAP TOP

    THIS IS A MUST BUY IF U ARE LOOKING FOR A MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER

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    I BOUGHT IT AT A LOCAL STORE. I OWN A AUDIOPHILE USB AND IT IS AWESOME.

    I LIKE EVERTHING THE KEYS ARE SENSITIVE EASY TO PRESS (NOT HARD TO PRESS DOWN LIKE THE OTHER WIMP HOW PUT THROUGH A REVIEW) LOTS OF PERAMETERS TO CHANGE FOR THE KNOBS. SOME PEOPLE ON THE NET SAY IT IS TO HARD TO CHANGE THE SITTINGS, IF IT IS HARD TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS HOW WERE THEY ABLE TO WRITE THE REVIEW, U HAD TO BE COMPLETELY BRAIN DEAD TO SAY IT IS HARD TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS

    I DONT LIKE THE FACT I DID NOT BUY IT EARLIER

    STRONG, RELIABLE, LIGHT AND EASY TO CARY AROUND WITH A LAP TOP

    THIS IS A MUST BUY IF U ARE LOOKING FOR A MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • crzdcrzd

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 02/02/12 at 19:03
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    + midi usb midi keyboard with knobs

    UTILIZATION

    not touched a piano but works nikel. Sensitivity correct. Friendly enough knobs

    OVERALL OPINION

    quite a few years. I do not use it all the time but every time e was not disappointed.

    Strong as it has undergone several falls and may not always tidy.
  • funkinessfunkiness

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/12/04 at 07:30
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Small 25-key USB MIDI keyboard with 8 knobs and Pitchwheel ModWheel +.

    UTILIZATION

    Robust! Buttons and knobs are especially strong. Useful for nags filters and co.
    Ultra portable handy to have a mobile config.
    Good touch is not exceptional but still decent for the price.
    The only real default is not possible to save the assignments noon. Damage but now the functions "learn midi" available everywhere (Live4, Reaktor, FM7, etc ...) can be more or less without it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought 3 months ago in order to make his vacation.
    Since I only use it (I also have a PCR50 - DCON beginning for that matter).
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    Small 25-key USB MIDI keyboard with 8 knobs and Pitchwheel ModWheel +.

    UTILIZATION

    Robust! Buttons and knobs are especially strong. Useful for nags filters and co.
    Ultra portable handy to have a mobile config.
    Good touch is not exceptional but still decent for the price.
    The only real default is not possible to save the assignments noon. Damage but now the functions "learn midi" available everywhere (Live4, Reaktor, FM7, etc ...) can be more or less without it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought 3 months ago in order to make his vacation.
    Since I only use it (I also have a PCR50 - DCON beginning for that matter).
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  • bonzaybonzay

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 12/17/04 at 09:30
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    Bon bah are the characteristics could not be more classic, but ample
    There's midi in and out, power supply, USB, and a jack for a sustain pedal ...
    has noted the possibility of power or by sector, by battery or via USB ...
    so with that, you get to do not sound anywhere ...

    UTILIZATION

    Touch is my faith not disgusting (I'm not good pianist, away from)
    Despite the fact that everything is plastic, it's still strong enough, and it's not for lack of not having to test the robustness.
    channel selection is done quickly.
    with respect to the manual, I have not opened, and I have not yet needed

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 4 months now, and what I like is its small s…
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    Bon bah are the characteristics could not be more classic, but ample
    There's midi in and out, power supply, USB, and a jack for a sustain pedal ...
    has noted the possibility of power or by sector, by battery or via USB ...
    so with that, you get to do not sound anywhere ...

    UTILIZATION

    Touch is my faith not disgusting (I'm not good pianist, away from)
    Despite the fact that everything is plastic, it's still strong enough, and it's not for lack of not having to test the robustness.
    channel selection is done quickly.
    with respect to the manual, I have not opened, and I have not yet needed

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 4 months now, and what I like is its small size
    after, that I blame him, it would be the number of keys, but hey, you need to know if you want something portable shit!
    I have not tried others, lack of presence of stores proximity ...
    report quality price is right, given the overall quality of all the knobs and more particularly SKID ...
    With experience, I would do this choice without hesitation ...
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  • ceddecceddec

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 08/13/07 at 07:08
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    The simple keyboard with 8 knobs, it's really what I was looking for both home, and live rpeter

    UTILIZATION

    Easy to use. It's not hyper pro (including the touch), but it was worth our money (largely)

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 2 years. If c'tait again, I do it again with eyes closed. I emmne everywhere, it's really cool! I hsit time with a keyboard with a true surface CONTRL, but I gave up as too complicated transport (placed end after the small stuff quickly becomes cumbersome trs !)
  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    Love knobs, would like an extra 5 keys.

    Price paid

    150

    UTILIZATION

    Plug n play, USB or midi. Easy to use.

    Stupid thing gives false signals. Customer support is medium.

    OVERALL OPINION

    If I could get rid of false signals (I believe a factory defect), it'd be a 10, I love it.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: Unknown ( 3-, 2003)
  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    This thing is PHAT, it's perfect for laptop and desktop studios. If you use your computer to compose electronic music, this will be extremely useful.

    Price paid

    140

    UTILIZATION

    This damn thing practically, install's itself. Completely idiot proof.

    I think this is one of the more high quality products. I f-in' love it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    U will love this product.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2003)
  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    A few sliders would be nice. Then again, that would make it more expensive. What is nice is it only has three buttons. Operating it is almost a no-brainer.

    Price paid

    150 Euro

    UTILIZATION

    Easy as pancake!!!

    It's a sturdy very portable item, but I wouldn't use it out and about without a good case around it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It has no onboard sound, but the way it controls your sounds is great. Just be shure u use a low-latency setup (soundcard). Some cards produce up to almost half a second of delay.... Now I've switched and it works like a charm.

    It's a beauty for me. And when I've grown out of it, I can still make use of it as an extra controller.

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    A few sliders would be nice. Then again, that would make it more expensive. What is nice is it only has three buttons. Operating it is almost a no-brainer.

    Price paid

    150 Euro

    UTILIZATION

    Easy as pancake!!!

    It's a sturdy very portable item, but I wouldn't use it out and about without a good case around it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It has no onboard sound, but the way it controls your sounds is great. Just be shure u use a low-latency setup (soundcard). Some cards produce up to almost half a second of delay.... Now I've switched and it works like a charm.

    It's a beauty for me. And when I've grown out of it, I can still make use of it as an extra controller.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2003)
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  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    It's very small and very good for transportation. Just put it in your bag with your laptop. Ok, then we've got a pitch and bend modulators, a little screen, two octaves, octave switchers and, of course, 8 rotating and _assinable_ knobs. Moreover - this baby can be powered via USB, that means you can make your loops in a subway, in a car, in a park - everywhere! For example Midiman's Ozone hasn't got this handy feature, so if you're after mobility - go for the Oxygen now!

    Price paid

    139$

    UTILIZATION

    Very easy to use. Plug it and play. Though I still recomend you to read the manual. The problem here is to chose the right software. I've tried my Oxygen only with Propellerheads' Reas…
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    It's very small and very good for transportation. Just put it in your bag with your laptop. Ok, then we've got a pitch and bend modulators, a little screen, two octaves, octave switchers and, of course, 8 rotating and _assinable_ knobs. Moreover - this baby can be powered via USB, that means you can make your loops in a subway, in a car, in a park - everywhere! For example Midiman's Ozone hasn't got this handy feature, so if you're after mobility - go for the Oxygen now!

    Price paid

    139$

    UTILIZATION

    Very easy to use. Plug it and play. Though I still recomend you to read the manual. The problem here is to chose the right software. I've tried my Oxygen only with Propellerheads' Reason 2.5 - great results. I don't spend much time figuring out my melodies and drawing them with mouse anymore. I just push the REC button and play whatever I want. After this, if I'm not pretty much happy with the result, I can move the bars with mouse untill I'm satisfied. This is like working on another level.

    The quality of this product is very high. Nothing to complain about. The keys are almost perfect, they even understand loudness and velocity.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It is so awesome, I'm totally loving it. I'm sure I won't get rid of this keyboard even after buying something more serious. If you're looking for a GOOD audio controller for your home/mobile studio than Oxygen 8 is exactly what you need!

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: modernstyle ( 1-, 2004)
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  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    This unit gives you a taste of basically everything you need to create music. It has 8 programmable knobs with an on-screen display of the current setting, so you can pinpoint the values on the spot without guessing. It only has 25 keys, but it's easy to flip through octaves. Also, being that the keys are velocity-sensitive makes a huge difference; it takes out most of the "midi-sound". The pitch bender and modulation wheels are a nice plus also. I give the features a 9 simply because it's not for the true piano player, theres just not enough keys. But for someone who wants to step away from step sequencing their melodies and get into the basics of piano, this is the unit of chice…
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    This unit gives you a taste of basically everything you need to create music. It has 8 programmable knobs with an on-screen display of the current setting, so you can pinpoint the values on the spot without guessing. It only has 25 keys, but it's easy to flip through octaves. Also, being that the keys are velocity-sensitive makes a huge difference; it takes out most of the "midi-sound". The pitch bender and modulation wheels are a nice plus also. I give the features a 9 simply because it's not for the true piano player, theres just not enough keys. But for someone who wants to step away from step sequencing their melodies and get into the basics of piano, this is the unit of chice.

    Price paid

    $120

    UTILIZATION

    This one would depend on what you actually have it plugged into... I'm running it with FL Studio and it's extremely easy to assign the knobs and stuff. So ease of use in my situation is a 10.

    It has held up for quite some time, and nothing has given me problems yet. My only complaint is that it looks like a child's toy. It's much more capable than it looks...

    OVERALL OPINION

    This unit has brought me completely away from step-sequencing, and that's a major improvement to me. I think the next step for me will be moving up to a larger keyboard with the same features. So if you're a producer and you feel like you're in a rut with the same old thing, Pick up one of these things, it's the ultimate door to improving your music.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: SacDeadbeatS ( 8-, 2005)
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  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    This compact wee unit is cool as its got the lot! A whole bunch of solid rotary controls pitch + mod wheels, good midi controler with full size keys. Missing Mmm a few faders?

    Price paid

    £75

    UTILIZATION

    A monkey could use this! the thing is great the rotaries are even jumbo so finding them on a dark stage is never gonna be a problem!!!!!!!

    Steady as a rock! i even dropped it down some stairs, did it break? ha it laughed at me!! Though it has a wee crack in it

    OVERALL OPINION

    Great, amazing!!! it fits in the lap top bag for $$££ sake (With The LapTop) how cool is that on the train on a monday morning?

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: FlyMuzic (January…
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    This compact wee unit is cool as its got the lot! A whole bunch of solid rotary controls pitch + mod wheels, good midi controler with full size keys. Missing Mmm a few faders?

    Price paid

    £75

    UTILIZATION

    A monkey could use this! the thing is great the rotaries are even jumbo so finding them on a dark stage is never gonna be a problem!!!!!!!

    Steady as a rock! i even dropped it down some stairs, did it break? ha it laughed at me!! Though it has a wee crack in it

    OVERALL OPINION

    Great, amazing!!! it fits in the lap top bag for $$££ sake (With The LapTop) how cool is that on the train on a monday morning?

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: FlyMuzic (January 0-, 2005)
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  • FP UserFP User

    M-Audio Oxygen 8Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    No it's the perfect size, lightweight, super sleek design. Lovin it.

    Price paid

    $125.95

    UTILIZATION

    Yes, as well as easy to transport.

    Pretty sturdy, it's not like your going to be playin catch with it. I never dropped mines, and I recommend you don't either.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Love it to death.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: big nino (January 1-, 2005)