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M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro – 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Piano Style Weighted Hammer Action Keys, Beat Pads, and Software Suite

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Graded Hammer-Action Keys w/ Drum Pads
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Brand M-Audio
Number of Keys 88
Connectivity Technology USB
Special Feature Velocity Sensi, Backlit, Studio Recording
Model Name Hammer 88 Pro

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  • Traditional Piano Feel - 88 velocity-sensitive, graded, hammer action weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones for playing virtual sampler instruments and virtual synthesizer plugins
  • Studio Equipment Must Haves - 16 RGB backlit MIDI assignable velocity sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching, soundboard triggering and more
  • Total Command of Your Music Production - 8 assignable knobs & buttons and 9 assignable faders for tactile MIDI control of virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAW controls and more
  • Every Tool You Need – Auto-mapping for DAW & plugin parameters; Smart Chord & Scale modes; Arpeggiator; pitch & mod wheels; 3 foot switch pedal inputs and 1 expression pedal input; 5-pin MIDI Output
  • Complete software production package Included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, AIR Music Tech’s Velvet, Mini Grand, Hybrid 3, and Touch Loops

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  • Hammer 88 Pro, USB Cable, Music Rest, Software Download Card, Quickstart Guide, Safety & Warranty Manual
  • Product Description

    Join the 88 Key Club The M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro is a full-sized, 88 key MIDI keyboard controller with graded hammer action that opens up a wide world of creativity - the perfect addition to your recording studio equipment! Taking feedback from users and artists alike, the new Hammer 88 Pro is equipped to be the ultimate home studio workstation and live performance tool. Add the Hammer 88 Pro’s natural piano feel to your arsenal and bring your music to the next level! Next-Gen Piano Feel Hammer 88 Pro’s best-in-class 88 graded hammer-action keybed combines professional, graded, weighted hammer-action with advanced high-speed key bed scanning technology for an ultra-expressive playing experience. This custom key bed also features Assignable After-touch, giving users added expression and control. Seamless DAW & Performance Control with Auto-Mapping With the easy to read OLED screen, configuring the Hammer 88 Pro with your music studio and any mainstream DAW couldn’t be simpler. Whether you use MPC Beats, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Studio One or any other music making platform, simply select the map and Auto-Mapping will take care of the rest. Smart Controls With Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, Hammer 88 Pro removes any and all barriers to your production. With Smart Chord activated, pressing a single key or pad will play a full chord with easy-to-use options to set chord properties and customized progressions across the keybed. With Smart Scale, Hammer 88 Pro’s keybed can be configured to one of 16 scale variations, so only notes in the selected scale are played. Premium Software Suite Record, sequence, arrange and mixdown your tracks with a choice of two professional DAWs including MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite. Find and create any sound imaginable with a virtual instrument collection from legendary developer AIR Music Tech and dive into a world of cutting-edge sound content with a collection of Expansion Packs from Akai Professional’s legendary MPC Series.


    From the manufacturer

    Introducing the Hammer 88 Pro

    Join the 88 Key Club

    M-Audio’s Hammer 88 Pro is a powerful, 88-key MIDI controller complete with must-have production tools and a graded hammer action response for an authentic piano feel. It doesn’t matter if you want to create music live or in the studio, the Hammer 88 Pro is perfectly flexible for any workflow.

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    Registered customers now get a 6-month subscription to Reason+ included.

    Reason+ is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and Reason Rack Plugin which can be used in any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). With over 80 devices covering everything from creative synths, samplers, drum machines and audio effects, this subscription comes with 39,000 presets, 24gb of samples and new content (plugins and sounds) is added consistently.

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    88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Weighted Hammer Action Keys, Beat Pads

    World-Class DAWs

    Whatever your production discipline, Hammer 88 Pro includes everything for immediate creative potential from the get-go. Record, sequence, arrange and mixdown your tracks with a choice of three professional DAWs including MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite.

    88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Weighted Hammer Action Keys, Beat Pads

    Premium Virtual Instruments and Sound Content

    Find and create any sound imaginable with a virtual instrument collection from legendary developer AIR Music Tech, including Hybrid 3, Velvet, Mini Grand, Vacuum, Touch Loops. Plus, dive into a world of cutting-edge sounds with Expansion Packs from the legendary MPC Series.


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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    473 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, comfort, and action of the audio midi controller. For example, they mention it's built like a tank, has an exceptional feel of weighted keys, and the action is fantastic. That said, some complain about the weight and mixed opinions on noise, ease of use, and responsiveness.

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    54 customers mention39 positive15 negative

    Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They say it's a very good quality keyboard, solid, and heavy. The key mechanism seems solid and consistent, and the keyboard is stable and adjustable. Some customers also mention that the Sonivox piano is nice, and that the keyboard feels better than some actual pianos. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The key mechanism seems solid and consistent. I'll update this in six months once I've had use of it for a bit, and let you know how it goes...." Read more

    "...It is a great midi keyboard. Feels great to play. Not too loose like you might be worrying about...." Read more

    "...negative is not the instrument's fault, but UPS (or Amazon) the box arrived damaged (had about a 5"-6" hole on the side) when I inspected the..." Read more

    "...This thing is solid and built like a tank, and I'm very glad of that. It don't feel like I'm banging on a piece of plastic that's about to break...." Read more

    40 customers mention37 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the audio midi controller. They say the keys feel exceptional, responsive, and amazing. They also mention that it has a mechanical key feel, and feels like a hammer action piano. The keybed feels hardier and more balanced than Yamaha consumer-level digital pianos. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...If it holds up, this is an amazing value. It really has a mechanical key feel, and for me that translates into a feel." Read more

    "...M-Audio feels better to play, and I also love the sleek, no unnecessary knobs/display appearance...." Read more

    "...You must understand this keyboard is truly the best weighted controller I've played...." Read more

    "...It is a bit big but not real heavy so taking it from place to place is not a workout.I highly recommend it!" Read more

    25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the audio midi controller. They mention it's the best value fully weighted hammer action midi keyboard out there, and it feels like paying an actual piano.

    "...If it holds up, this is an amazing value. It really has a mechanical key feel, and for me that translates into a feel." Read more

    "...When you consider how reasonable the price is in comparison to some of the high-end keyboards out there, this is at least a great choice for anyone..." Read more

    "...It really does feel like paying an actual piano and dynamic range between keys is level and consistent...." Read more

    "...If you do the research all these bits of of software add up to a pretty great value for a graded hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch that also..." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the action of the keyboard. They mention that it is awesome, fantastic, and weighted. Some say that the hammer action keys are decent, while others say that they are the finest. However, most are happy with the great dynamics and the velocity-sensitive keys. They also say that it responds to pressure and movement in a natural way.

    "...The sound is expressive, the keys respond to pressure and movement in a natural way...." Read more

    "...The action is just perfect for me, not too heavy, not too light. I actually prefer the feel on the M-Audio to my 6' grand...." Read more

    "...really does feel like paying an actual piano and dynamic range between keys is level and consistent...." Read more

    "...After all this, is it still worth the money? Maybe. It's got great action, it's sturdy and very comfortable to play...." Read more

    20 customers mention11 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the audio midi controller. Some mention it has great responsiveness and feel, while others say that it can feel sluggish. The keybed feels much better, but it's inconsistent in velocity and sensitivity. The bottom, slightly heavy feel, is slow, and causes delays in programs.

    "...It sounds beautiful, no noticeable delay using the USB MIDI...." Read more

    "...If you leave all the settings to default, yes, it can "feel" sluggish...." Read more

    "...It has a substantial, appropriately weighty action, but is more nimble and responsive than the Fatar...." Read more

    "...Hammer 88: Cheap keybed. It's not FATAR. It's Williams Keybed. Velocity is inconsistent. You cannot change you midi channel with the keyboard...." Read more

    15 customers mention6 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it's easy to use, making setup a breeze, and making using a DAW very simple. However, others say that the product was not easy to buy into, and that the instructions are highly limited.

    "...I've been around and used REAL Leslies...this is VERY cool and easy to use.SO: Get to know your software...." Read more

    "...The problem I ran into was that this didn't actually make it useful: the keybed becomes a series of confusing shortcuts that don't do anything..." Read more

    "...Setup is not real complicated but there is a lot of software involved and I have ZERO experience with software MIDI and things like Protools...." Read more

    "...are decent but in their quest for simplicity they have left out the obvious user-friendly, inexpensive features everyone would appreciate...." Read more

    13 customers mention6 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the audio midi controller. Some mention that it sounds great, is quiet as a mouse, and has no clicky noises. However, others say that it does not produce any sound on its own, the action on the M audio is shallow, and it makes a loud mechanical sound. Some customers also report that the audio has stutters.

    "...The sound is expressive, the keys respond to pressure and movement in a natural way...." Read more

    "...One thing lacking is greater force for bass keys than high treble.I miss the extra buttons (play, pause, etc.)..." Read more

    "...WOWOWOWOW!!!!! IT sounds real. I've played a real B3. I've been around and used REAL Leslies...this is VERY cool and easy to use...." Read more

    "...also clearly depends on the software ... since this device does not produce any sound on its own...." Read more

    21 customers mention6 positive15 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the weight of the audio midi controller. They mention that the keyboard is heavy, the weighted keys feel nothing like the real deal, and the action feels a little heavy. Some customers also mention that when playing it does not feel as firm and has a softer bottom. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the quality and weight of this product.

    "...The keys are slightly stiff out of the box, but they loosen up as either they adjust or I adjust - these have a true piano keyboard feel...." Read more

    "...Not only doesn't the Q88 have hammer action, but the black keys are so touch sensitive that any time you hit them it sounds like you're pounding on..." Read more

    "...The action is just perfect for me, not too heavy, not too light. I actually prefer the feel on the M-Audio to my 6' grand...." Read more

    "...The feel is a bit heavy compared to my vintage Yamaha upright, but I’m ok with that because it strengthens my fingers, and I might just be used to a..." Read more

    Great for the price
    5 Stars
    Great for the price
    At this price point, it's exactly what I expected. I was a concert pianist for many many years, the on a bicycle accident I broke both my hands. I've longed for a piano for years, now finally there is one that is portable and has keys like a non electric piano.It's the closest thing to my upright grand that I had growing up.Practice practice practice. This is perfect.The set up was tricky but I managed it just fine.Waiting for my stand, bench, foot pedal and amplifier. Siting on my dining table/desk until then.
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    Jorge Noe Preciado Jimenez
    5.0 out of 5 stars 100% recomendable
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 24, 2023
    Style: Graded Hammer-Action Keys w/ Drum PadsPattern Name: ControllerVerified Purchase
    chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Full-range weighted keyboard/controller
    Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2022
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    chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Full-range weighted keyboard/controller
    Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2022
    I love this keyboard! I was looking for a full range controller and discovered this one at a very fair price. The quality of the keys are top notch and the response is nicely balanced-not too heavy or light.
    Amazon delivered it to me in 4 days and I've had the keyboard for a year now and it's never let me down.
    I would recommend getting a sturdy heavy duty piano stand as it is heavy -like 70lbs!
    One thing to remember if considering this controller is it's a controller, i.e. there are no built-in sounds, so you'll need to access your sample library on your computer through a digital workstation-M-Audio provides very decent sounding samples in their software package which is included in the purchase.
    All in all it's an awesome controller for someone who's primarily a piano player (there are better options for synth players) and the controller integrates seamlessly with all popular workstations Protools, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One etc.
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    R. Otte
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gutes Masterkeyboard für einen vernünftigen Preis.
    Reviewed in Germany on January 26, 2024
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    Emanuele P.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buona per il suo utilizzo… ma
    Reviewed in Italy on October 14, 2023
    Style: Graded Hammer-Action Keys w/ Drum PadsPattern Name: ControllerVerified Purchase
    Vishnu
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best midi controller for pianist.....
    Reviewed in India on June 25, 2021
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