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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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Brand | M-Audio |
Number of Keys | 88 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Velocity Sensi, Backlit, Studio Recording |
Model Name | Hammer 88 Pro |
About this item
- 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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For beginners | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 2.7 | 2.7 | — | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
Portability | — | — | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
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number of keys | 88 | 88 | 88 | 61 | 25 | 61 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | — | 2017 | — | 2023 | 2021 | — |
weight | 18510 grams | 38.5 pounds | 13.75 pounds | 3.08 kilograms | 1800 grams | 4800 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 40.8 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 56 x 11.1 x 5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B08WG4ZVV8 |
Item model number | Hammer 88 Pro |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,779 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #65 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 10, 2021 |
Connector Type | USB |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Ableton Live |
Material Type | Velvet |
Musical Style | Electronic |
Number of Keyboard Keys | 88 |
Size | Graded Hammer-Action Keys w/ Drum Pads |
Proficiency Level | Professional |
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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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Next-Gen Piano Feel
Hammer 88 Pro’s 88 graded hammer-action keybed combines pro graded, weighted hammer-action with high-speed keybed scanning technology for an ultra-expressive playing experience.
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Seamless DAW Control with Auto-Mapping
Whether you use MPC Beats, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic or any other music making platform, simply select the map using the OLED screen and Auto-Mapping will take care of the rest.
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Smart Controls
With Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, Hammer 88 Pro removes all barriers to your production - spend less time hitting technique-based roadblocks and more time realizing your creative vision!
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Advanced Arpeggiator
Take your production where it needs to go with Hammer 88 Pro''s built in Arpeggiator with dedicated controls for type, octave, gate and swing.
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Command Your Mix
Discover an unprecedented degree of real-time tactile control as you create and mix your music with Hammer 88 Pro’s 8 assignable knobs & buttons and 9 assignable faders.
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Beat Maker Essentials
Play drums, trigger one-shot melodics & samples, or even launch clips with 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads with Note Repeat that allow you to capture every subtle inflection of your performance.
6-month Subscription to Reason+ Included!
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.
Register your product upon purchase to redeem this offer.
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.
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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M-Audio is one of the most revered names in audio interfaces, studio monitors, Midi keyboards, and essential musical hardware that serve both beginner and professional musicians.
Our mission is to create a better world through music by helping musicians and performers around the globe bring their musical creations into people's lives.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The Oxy 49 is a velocity key, but not a weighted key and it feels completely NOT like a piano. I wanted to learn with the expressiveness I could feel in a piano keyboard that was completely missing on the Oxy, plus have the full 88 keys of a piano available to make learning more seamless.
This keyboard is heavy. It is big. I bought a Gator gig bag for it, you definitely need something to safely store it in. It weighs almost 40 pounds. Light for a full size weighted and velocity sensitive keyboard, but way heavier than the Oxygen 49. 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. The sound is expressive, the keys respond to pressure and movement in a natural way. The keyboard is made of plastic and metal, and while I would be careful moving it around to not knock into things, with any care at all it should do well. 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. It seems very well-made after a couple of days use. If it holds up, this is an amazing value. It really has a mechanical key feel, and for me that translates into a feel.
To address all the one-star and other negative reviews...they all seem to complain about heaviness, slowness, etc.
If you leave all the settings to default, yes, it can "feel" sluggish. However, go to the lower right hand corner of the Ensemble88 screen, and adjust the velocity to "HARDEST"....voila...it's light as a feather once you do that. You must understand this keyboard is truly the best weighted controller I've played.
My roommate bought a used (mostly used-up) Nord HP4...there was absolutely NO padding in the thing...every time you struck a key, no matter how gently, you heard a loud bonk...hammer on metal, echoing. It was loud enough that even playing with headphones, the downstairs neighbors still banged on the ceiling! the knocking was that loud!
With that in mind, this thing is QUIET AS A MOUSE! Had a friend listen to me play it with just headphones on and he said you can hear some light noises, but nothing like that Nord. So I'm happy with that...I can put the phones on and play at 3am, neighbors or no.
There is a caveat with one aspect of how it performs, but for me it's mostly inconsequential. It is sometime subject to, if you are not hitting the key properly, the key not triggering the sound. However, if your finger positions are in good form, and you hit each key squarely, this isn't an issue. It's the "sideways hits" that make this happen, from what I've noticed in this first month.
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. It feels like a piano.
And one other thing about the software: on the 88Ensemble, you will run into some oddness with the pedal, unless you choose one of the "COMPLETE" pianos (A, B, etc)...these contain all the 45-second fades and ambient sounds when you hold the pedal down...it's actually quite good! I've hit ten note chords and quickly run up and down, pedal pressed, and every note sounded. Each of the "COMPLETE" pianos with "SOLO" in the name are amped up and sound killer for rock piano. "B Complete Solo" is my favorite so far.
So, if you're a life-long piano player and you need a controller, this is it. The software is good. I'm using it on both my older MacBookPro and MacPro Cheezegrater tower. Runs beautifully. There is a bit of a pain-in-the-ass where the "authorization" mess is concerned. I hate that kinda stuff to begin with, and this "iLok" thing isn't that intuitive. BUT: you're allowed TWO activations with each plugin, so put 'em on a studio Mac and a portable Mac with the iLok thing, and yer set.
Ableton is the quickest and easiest thing to get going with. ProTools is as obtuse as ever.
And I gotta say the VELVET electronic piano plugin RULES! EVERY make/model of significant electric piano from the '60s and '70s. All very well done. Nice graphics, too.
And Hammond emulator with LESLIE emulation also???? 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.
SO: Get to know your software. Dig for help videos, because AIR "support" is totally non-existant!
BUT BUY THIS THING BEFORE THEY "UPDATE" IT AND SCREW IT UP!!!!!!
UPDDATE 05-16-21: TO EVERYBODY COMPLAINING OF LOOSE USB JACKS, THROW AWAY THE ORIGINAL CABLE AND GET A FRESH NEW CABLE WITHOUT THE STUPID FERRITE COIL KNOB IN IT!!!!!!!! VOILA !!!!!! PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!! NOW, GO GET A NEW CABLE AND STOP TRASHING THIS BEAUTIFUL KEYBOARD ON THE WEB!
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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.
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2022
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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