Has anyone used the m-audio hammer pro 88 controller?

Cantabile
#1

Has anyone used the m-audio hammer 88 pro controller?
Opinions please…

#2

I played one in the demo room at Sam Ash and really liked the keyboard feel and the compact size considering that it’s hammer action.

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#3

No personal experience with it, but quite a lengthy discussion and video reviews in the link below.

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#4

EDIT: I just realized that the keyboard shown in the link is a newer version that DOES have the knobs and sliders. Mine is the original that only has the pitch/mod wheels. It also cost US$399, which was attractive to me.

I have used it as my primary 88-key controller since June 2018. I wanted a weighted keyboard to play piano parts, but had a limited budget, and was willing to accept the fact that it a very limited set of knobs and sliders. I just needed a controller that could be my piano and electric piano. (I have a 2nd keyboard for organ and synth parts.)

With that expectation set, I love it. I have never had any issues. To me, the keyboard feel is as good as any other weighted keyboard that I have tried (keeping in mind that I have only looked at keyboards under US$1000)

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#5

I haven’t tried it, but I looked at the specs, and as far as I can see it has 3 switch footpedals and 1 expression - I would need two continuous pedals, one for expression and one for sustain. Your needs may be different, this was just an observation.

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