The unit itself doesn't break the bank and feels quite sturdy, not cheap like a unit of this price normally would

I needed a compact unit for my Pro Tools 8 M-powered 8.05 setup on Windows 7 64-bit running on an i7-930 CPU.

I'm very satisfied with the features of this compact unit.

This unit is excellent, and does exactly what I want; it offers flexible, reliable MIDI control, with solid construction, and a small enough footprint that I can tuck it in the drawer of a filing cabinet when it's not in use

However if you're a dj or any artist with a use for a midi controller, this unit is perfect.

The knobs, buttons, and slider all feel sturdy and the whole package is well constructed.

The build quality is fine, it's not particularly solid but the knobs, wheels, and keys are responsive enough for a device in this price range.

Smooth midi-assignable aux knobs really made it great for mixing in a DAW

Of course more knobs and faders would be preferable (and of course you can't compare it with 2cdjs/mixer) but if you're on the go and need a small but effective keyboard this is it

I even prefer the knobs on the oxygen 25 because they turn smoothly (like on a dj mixer) and not like on the axiom where they click

This unit is excellent, and does exactly what I want; it offers flexible, reliable MIDI control, with solid construction, and a small enough footprint that I can tuck it in the drawer of a filing cabinet when it's not in use

If I knew it would work as well as it does, I would have spent easily $200.

What this does well

Sufficient Velocity pickup

Velocity sensitive keys can help if you need it

Great velocity sensitive, full size keys, they clack a little when really going to town on it with beat making, but not enough to distract me

But Cakewalk has pretty decent customization control surface

This unit is excellent, and does exactly what I want; it offers flexible, reliable MIDI control, with solid construction, and a small enough footprint that I can tuck it in the drawer of a filing cabinet when it's not in use

(Note: The MPK25 has sustain but it's triggered as a button on the control panel not with a foot pedal.)As a portable MIDI Keyboard for use with Sonar, it's bigger than I would

Smooth midi-assignable aux knobs really made it great for mixing in a DAW

This unit is excellent, and does exactly what I want; it offers flexible, reliable MIDI control, with solid construction, and a small enough footprint that I can tuck it in the drawer of a filing cabinet when it's not in use

For the price, this thing is a perfect little Midi Controller

: Avid told M-Audio that their software would be ready for download, but Avid blew their date.

Unfortunately, InMusic, the company that now owns M-Audio also owns Alesis, Akai - so buyer beware as it's unclear if the quality control problems are just with the M-Audio products or with the other keyboards as well

If your a beginner like me then go ahead and buy this thing if you can't afford an exspensive keyboard like me

(Note: The MPK25 has sustain but it's triggered as a button on the control panel not with a foot pedal.)As a portable MIDI Keyboard for use with Sonar, it's bigger than I would

This keyboard feels solid, the keys play well, feel well, and are responsive to pressure.

Great velocity sensitive, full size keys, they clack a little when really going to town on it with beat making, but not enough to distract me

It'll fit in a normal sized backpack, no problem

i love it perfect size, i don't know how to assign the knobs though =(

Unfortunately, while the size and price are right, the spewing of pitch change info makes this a deal breaker

However if you're getting this to play piano, even though I don't, this probably isn't enough keys

Well, Oxigen 25 is short: 25 keys are not enough for me, so I have a lot to do with transpose buttons

The left 5 keys dont work

M-Audio always makes a fine product, but I recommend buying the Oxygen 49 or Oxygen 61

I recommend this product to anyone trying to get their hands on a controller and not wanting to pay a boat load of cash for it.

The product is useless without software!

Unfortunately, InMusic, the company that now owns M-Audio also owns Alesis, Akai - so buyer beware as it's unclear if the quality control problems are just with the M-Audio products or with the other keyboards as well

you purchase this product, just be aware that you're doing the equivalent of buying a car from someone who says it's good to go, but in fact it's not good to go: it doesn't have a gas pedal; you have to supply that yourself.

(often very, very expensive software).It's clear what happened

"ambitions".Finally I got Reason 4.0 for Windows and when Propeller released Record 1.0, I just love that software, so I bought these two and now after upgrading it now I am using Reason 5.01 and Record 1.51 (and soon I will be buying Recycle 2.0), also starting using Mac for these tools, the reviews and videos use a WIDE variety of MIDI

: Avid told M-Audio that their software would be ready for download, but Avid blew their date.

If you own Reason, Reaper, Sonar, Logic, Cubase or Pro-Tools, I really can't see what the fuss is for not having what is likely to be demo quality software available at this time.

Unfortunately, InMusic, the company that now owns M-Audio also owns Alesis, Akai - so buyer beware as it's unclear if the quality control problems are just with the M-Audio products or with the other keyboards as well

If you own Reason, Reaper, Sonar, Logic, Cubase or Pro-Tools, I really can't see what the fuss is for not having what is likely to be demo quality software available at this time.

Just don't buy more equipment than you need, and I say that because this doesn't really replace or make any other equipment you could buy obsolete, unless you are looking for a good quality baseline input thats portable, in a realistic sense

The build quality is fine, it's not particularly solid but the knobs, wheels, and keys are responsive enough for a device in this price range.

Unfortunately, InMusic, the company that now owns M-Audio also owns Alesis, Akai - so buyer beware as it's unclear if the quality control problems are just with the M-Audio products or with the other keyboards as well

The build quality is fine, it's not particularly solid but the knobs, wheels, and keys are responsive enough for a device in this price range.

Unfortunately, InMusic, the company that now owns M-Audio also owns Alesis, Akai - so buyer beware as it's unclear if the quality control problems are just with the M-Audio products or with the other keyboards as well

If you DO purchase this keyboard, understand that you WILL NOT be able to connect it to your computer and use it in any meaningful way unless you have other software to

I am not a music expert, just love the way Electronic Music sounds and all I know is the basics of sound waves and how filters work