
M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Elevate Your Music Production with Seamless Control and Creative ToolsThe M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 is a powerful USB MIDI keyboard controller designed to streamline your music production workflow. Featuring velocity-sensitive keys, beat pads, assignable knobs and faders, and a comprehensive software...
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Overview
Elevate Your Music Production with Seamless Control and Creative Tools
The M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 is a powerful USB MIDI keyboard controller designed to streamline your music production workflow. Featuring velocity-sensitive keys, beat pads, assignable knobs and faders, and a comprehensive software suite, this controller provides everything you need to create professional-quality music.
- Keys: 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones.
- Pads: 16 RGB backlit MIDI assignable velocity sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat.
- Controls: 8 assignable knobs & buttons and 9 assignable faders.
- DAW Control: Effortless auto-mapping for DAW controls & plugin parameters.
- Smart Features: Smart Chord & Smart Scale modes; Arpeggiator; pitch & modulation wheels.
- Connectivity: Sustain pedal input; 5-pin MIDI Output.
- Software: MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional MPC Expansion packs.
Key Features
MIDI Keyboard Essentials - 61 velocity-sensitive, semi weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones for playing virtual sampler instruments and virtual synthesizer plugins
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - M-AUDIO and Native Instruments have partnered to bring NKS support to the Oxygen series, get ready to Kontrol straight from your Oxygen keyboard
Choose Your Exclusive Complimentary NKS Bundle - Browse and control Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; select one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles; Beats, Band, or Electronic
Beat Maker Mainstays - 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 and buttons and 9 assignable faders for tactile MIDI control of virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAW controls and more
Every Tool You Need - Effortless auto-mapping for DAW controls and plugin parameters; Smart Chord and Smart Scale modes; Arpeggiator; pitch and modulation wheels; sustain pedal input; 5-pin MIDI Output
Complete software production package Included - MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional MPC Expansion packs
Follow the included download card to visit the M-AUDIO website and obtain all supplied software and firmware updates
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch for expressive playing and assignable zones.
- Offers Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) integration for streamlined browsing and control of Native Instruments presets.
- Includes 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads with Note Repeat for dynamic beat production and clip launching.
- Provides 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable faders, and buttons for comprehensive tactile MIDI control over instruments and DAW functions.
- Comes with a complete software production package, including MPC Beats, Ableton Live Lite, and virtual instruments.
👎 Cons
- Users need to follow an included download card to obtain all supplied software and firmware updates, which adds a step to setup.
- The NKS integration is tied to a choice of one of three curated Komplete 15 Select bundles, limiting the immediate access to the full Komplete library.
- While offering auto-mapping, initial setup for specific DAWs or plugins may still require some user configuration.
- Specific details on the type or feel of the semi-weighted keys are not provided, which might be a factor for pianists.
- The unit requires a connection to a computer or power source for full functionality, as it's a MIDI controller.