Customer Reviews

Avid Oxygen 49 MIDI USB

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is the latest model from the oxygen series by M-audio. I think the product is perfect for any home studio, or professional studio for that matter. It can be played just like a keyboard or used to input data however the keys are not weighted and the design is strong but not particularly durable so its implications from live use are somewhat limited. The quick learn function works great with pro tools but does not function with any other DAW. It can still be programmed however and does not take long to set up.

This is the best midi keyboard i have found for the price.
A must buy for any studio.

I give the product 4 stars. Its favoritism towards pro tools is understandable but combined with the lack of weighted keys robs its of the fifth star

I use the keyboard with my iMac and Logic Express, and also with my Windows laptop and Sibelius. With both computers it was simply a matter of plugging and playing, however with the laptop (being Windows) it is necessary to set it up in Sibelius every time I start up: however this only takes a few seconds.
The setup software provided does not work with Logic, however using Logic's 'Learn' feature I have set up the basic controls to start, stop, record etc. - this is probably all I need, as with the Garritan instruments I use the volume is controlled by the Mod wheel; as long as I can record modulation, pitch bend (and of course the notes!) all is well. Seems a pity to waste all the other knobs and sliders, maybe I will eventually find a use!

The keyboard transmits velocity very accurately and has 3 sensitivity settings. I have it plugged into my usb hub, which is not powered and has various other things attached, but this works fine.

Being quite small and light I can have it on my lap when sitting at my Mac, and if I wish to compose at my ease with the laptop can just stick it on the bed next to me!

I would give it 5 stars if the software worked with Logic. However, it does everything I want at the moment.

Super bargain. Well constructed!

- Requires almost no power. Can be daisy-chained off a Mac keyboard if you like.
- Presets for all major DAW workstations.
- On-board transport controllers for rapid retakes
- Great range of faders and channel selectors

- Does not have aftertouch or weighted keys, but it plays very well. Move up to the Axiom series if you intend to play live or need better keys.
- Remember to install DirectLink for full DAW functionality..

This keyboard is for someone with beginner to intermediate ability looking for some extra controls for various music software and it works well without being too complicated!

However, I purchased this in JAN 2013 and it clearly says on the box:

'Completing this powerful package is our Avid Ignite music creation software'

Originally the box included paperwork and codes which allowed you to download IGNITE music creation software from the M-Audio website for use with M-Audio keyboards.

This software is currently not available from M-Audio but after some searching and checking on the M-audio message boards it turns out that it is now available from Airmusictech.com for FREE ( if you have an M-Audio keyboard ).

The Ignite software again is aimed at beginner to intermediate skills. Ignite has a variety of good sounds and helps you to create music quickly, the software currently does not work with XP, but does work with Windows 7 ( 32 & 64 bit versions ) and Apple... check the Airmusictech website for more information.

Good luck!

This is being used daily , plugged into my 18yo's MAC - nothing has failed or dropped off and he uses it a lot and he has not asked for an upgrade so it must be good.

The overall Build quality of it is excellent, rugged enough for my needs. With a plethora of fully programmable switches, sliders, rotary encoders, wheels and a full Transport control that have a smooth and a good quality feel to them.
The only thing i was SLIGHTLY dissapointed about was that there was no midi out connector only a usb connector. That did surprise me being a midi controller with the lack of a midi out socket.
It would of been nice if the "direct-link" software inside it would cover more D.a.w software instead of just a couple like pro tools which i dont have. These are just small things that would of made this controller fantastic.
Hence 4 stars instead of 5.
But at prices averaging £95 I really cant complain about that.
With its multiple sliders, rotaries, wheels etc, it more than makes up for these small shortcomings.
For a home studio it is brilliant. I have had other midi controllers in the past costing a considerably more that did not have all the features and high quality that the oxygen 49 has with its rather low price tag. Its worth every penny.

Glad it works with my Audio software, all the necessary functions work, it's exactly what I was looking for! Great!

I needed a little midi keyboard to use with my DAW software. Being quite new to music production I wanted something good but not to over the top and out of my price range. I first looked at a 25 key version, but thought that I may as well go for something a little bigger so that I could play music that is a little bit more complex, so I decided on a 49 key version.

Item arrived withing two days and was well packaged. Plugged it in and my DAW (FL Studio) recognized it straight away, so no fiddly setup needed. It does come bundled with software but you have to download it and it's very basic, great for just playing and basic recording but you need something more in depth for anything else.

Keyboard fits perfectly on my desk...with just half an inch left on either side so I picked one the right size!