This keyboard uses USB to connect to a PC or Mac, Midi works properly, no latency. They had a few of these in my college that I had used.
#Oxygen 8 keyboard software#
I used it exclusively with audio software that processes MIDI input.
Used it in college as midi input for Ableton Live or Logic Pro. The colour shows marks easily (something darker would be better) And it's good that I didn't sell because I end up using it all the time. It's one of those pieces of gear that I couldn't bring myself to sell. I later moved onto a Novation Nocturne 49 but still keep my Oxygen 8 V2 in my work studio. This was my first model and was my only choice. The key response was alright, without weighted keys what can we expect right? It would be nice if the keys were slightly lower to the surface it is sitting on. The 25 keys were sensitive to pick up a fine touch and will not buckle if you hammer them. At those prices the M-Audio Oxygen 8 V2 is an excellent choice. However I've seen used ones online for around $80 and refurbished price of $85. I can't really comment on MSRP because mine was included in a college program. Unless it was a fluke this thing is not going to fall apart on you. I'll confess that I have accidentally dropped it once or twice, but the unit was fine with no noticeable marks. But at the time this was a lot more compact than others. Granted, things have gotten smaller since the release. What I liked the most was the compact design. The double stacked midi knobs definitely save some space compared to having them all in one row. The layout of the keyboard is well thought out. There are enough buttons to preform certain functions (sometimes you get units with lots of dual use buttons and things can become a pain when you have to a lot of adjustments). If you are still unsure there are plenty of videos on youtube to help you out! It is very similar to other competing MIDI keyboards so if you are familiar with those you won't have a problem. And unfortunately it's currently unavailable on the m-audio website. When you adjust on screen it will change the value, however once you touch the physical knob again it will snap to wherever the knob is pointed. This is a pain when you can't remember what exact setting you had had on before. This means that when you try to adjust one of your on screen settings using the knob, it will automatically snap to where the physical knob is. Lets also note that the MIDI knobs are not infinity (you they have a limit to how far they can be turned either way. I found that I really didn't use synths in a way that required me to have the midi control so it was no problem to not have. And I may have gotten frustrated and learned to live without the knob control feature. Now I'll be honest, I didn't know much about MIDI keyboard/controllers when I first tried to get it to work. Getting it to work with your DAW is another issue.
#Oxygen 8 keyboard install#
On my mac I didn't have to install any drivers and I was able to use keys, pitch bend and the octave problem with no problems. The set up for general use was very simple. Octave up/down or transpose up/down button Bring it to your favourite jam space just incase, it will fit easily on almost any desktop, use it to control your DAW or even hook it up to a synth and play on.
The Oxygen 8 V2 is perfect for somebody that wants to make MIDI music on the go. I know it's plastic, but this thing is durable. I actually got this as part of a college program and used it everyday.
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