Midiplus AKM320 with Keyboard Controller and AmazonBasics 4 Port USB power adapter
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Style: Keyboard with USB hub
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- midiplus AKM320 midiplus MIDI Keyboard Controller
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Item model number: AKM320
Date First Available: April 26, 2018
Color Name: Black
Connector Type: USB
Hardware Interface: USB
Musical Style: Electronic
Size: Keyboard with USB hub
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Keyboard
First things first: I see a lot of reviews here from people saying they "bought this to learn on." Don't buy a mini-sized keyboard to learn how to play keys. They simply don't work for that. I also see a lot of reviews complaining about latency. That is likely a function of setup and user inexperience; Windows devices and especially Android devices have audio latency with their stock hardware. The solution on Windows is an ASIO interface (which unfortunately both increases buy-in cost for a starter setup and reduces portability), with a lesser secondary solution being to use newer WASAPI drivers with stock hardware (much better than older-style Windrivers but still not really tight enough for performance); there isn't really a solution on Android yet. From the hardware itself, I have not noticed any undue or unusual latency with the AKM320. As for me, I've been playing keys and doing electronic music for... yyyyyeah, a long time, and I seem to have become an accidental collector of MIDI controllers. I've got several devices similar in genre to the AKM320, including the Korg Microkey 37, the Akai LPK25 (which seems to have the same keybed as the MPK25), and a first-gen Korg Nanokey. I bought the AKM320 because I needed more than 25 keys in an inconspicuously sized package I could hide in a drawer at the office to use with notation software and softsynths when the boss isn't around. It's unfortunately still a little too large for that, but it is definitely smaller than the Microkey 37. 25 keys, while very common these days, is just too small to do very much with in my years-in-the-making opinion; even the add'l P5 on offer in a 32-key board opens up a lot more doors (and available key centers). The transpose keys on the AKM320 are also a nice touch that greatly increase the little keyboard's usefulness for live playing, since you can center the board in any key you'd like to get its limited range in the sweet spot (presuming you don't have issues with transposing on the fly to your chosen target key). But if you like, as I sometimes do, to slap a second minicontroller on top of an empty case space on your "big" controller at the gig, as an impromptu second manual for playing bass lines or triggering samples or some such, the AKM320 is likely too big for that too. (Then again, so are most minicontrollers... save the LPK25, Nanokey and perhaps the QuNeo.) The AKM is just big enough, and has just enough space behind the keybed, that I am wondering if one could crack it open and install something like an Axoloti or maybe a FluidSynth'd RasPi Zero in there. It's cheap enough that I may also yet find out! Out of the box and not plugged in, the AKM320's action feels pretty nice for what it is, very similar to the Akai keybed. But when you plug it in, it's a somewhat different story. Key actuation seems to happen at a significantly deeper point in the keypress than on my Akai or Korg controllers. This can result in notes that simply don't sound if played lightly, and also results in a more "spongy" feeling action than my other minicontrollers. Mind, in this player's opinion, these mainstream-brand minicontrollers already feel too "spongy" for tight chordwork or lead playing. I'm no engineer but I suspect the problem in general with this genre is the addition of velocity sensing. Casio spent years making tiny little keyboards, some smaller than the current "standard" size for mini controllers, that were much more responsive and playable than any of the modern-day miniboards in my stable. I suspect this is because these keyboards obligatorily omitted velocity, and when you add that requirement to the equation you end up with keyboards that aren't as fun or as quick-feeling to play as an old thrift-store Casiotone; there's probably just not enough throw in the tiny keystrokes to allow for some semblance of satisfactory velocity response (which requires either a force-sensing resistor or multiple switches). This is one significant reason I don't believe these modern USB mini controllers are at all suitable for learning to play keys. They are strictly devices of convenience for those who already have some degree of skill at playing keys, and as a compromise exchanging footprint for feel, they will always hamper and frustrate anyone who *does* know how to play. Speaking of velocity, despite the uh less responsive overall feel of the keyboard, once one's touch is adjusted to the needed firmer / more unpleasant level, at least the AKM320's velocity output doesn't seem arbitrary or wildly inconsistent; it seems about on par with my "big brand" controllers. I have played a lot of cheap full-size USB controllers which are much more inconsistent in velocity output. However, I just got the AKM and it's early days. I intend to do some "tests" to see if my gut feeling playing the AKM live is borne out by actual MIDI data output vs. its competition. In addition to the keys being a little reluctant to actuate, the transpose and octave buttons are especially reticent to acknowledge input unless you press *hard*. I also miss the multi-colored LED switches of the other "big brand" controllers on the octave switch, which give you some visual cue as to which octave you're sitting in. The AKM320's switches turn red when you go up or down an octave, and simply stay red when you keep moving up or down, clearing only when you've pressed the opposing key enough times to get back to the default MIDI note range. Although I'd probably be displeased if I'd paid more for this than what they're currently asking, I do like the 320 overall. It's a utility device for stripped-down MIDI input situations, nothing more, and I did not expect more going in. It's nice that it incorporates a pitch and mod wheel (both of which work fine and are reasonably responsive) along with a single CC controller for volume which can be remapped to something else like filter freq in your software if you so desire. Throw that in with the aforementioned chromatic transpose option *and* the sustain pedal jack, and you have a good value vs. what you'd pay from another manufacturer for the same feature set. Just don't expect it to be anything more than a deeply compromised controller for those times when you just can't pull out or fit a full-sized controller on your desk... and if you are a light-touch player who has trouble adjusting and/or needs a controller for actual live playing sans missed notes, definitely look elsewhere. But don't expect the competition in the same size bracket to be miles ahead for the same purpose.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2017 by rob
Style: Keyboard
If you're a on the go traveling producer or you just want to be portable and not take up too much space this will work for you.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 11, 2023 by Tyrone L.
Style: Keyboard
I purchased this product to use it with a piano learning app for note recognition. I realized that I needed a controller connected into my device in order for the app that I’m using to sufficiently pick up on all of the notes that I was playing. This controller does the job. Initially, the keys were very hard to press; but that must’ve been because it was a brand new device. I have had this for about 5 to 6 weeks. I love it so much! It’s a lightweight and portable controller that can be used almost anywhere. It’s very easy to connect to a tablet, cell phone, or computer. It has an opening for a sustain pedal. I have not attached a sustain pedal to it yet but I imagine when I do that it’ll make it even more enjoyable for me. If you are looking to use this device for professional purposes this is not the controller for you. There are no preset sounds. There is no rhythm section of varying buttons to select to sample in various rhythms. This is an inexpensive no nonsense option that allows you to change octaves, transpose keys, use a pitch pedal, and a modulation pedal, as well as of course the volume button. That is it. I love it for the purpose in which I purchased it and I am grateful that I have it. Also, if you are like me and you are used to playing on an acoustic instrument and you are wondering if you should start using controllers then this MIDI controller is a great way to segue into that world. I am happy with my purchase and I’m glad that I have this device.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 25, 2022 by alibelle71 alibelle71
Style: Keyboard
Would recommend as a gift to those starting their midi journey!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 4, 2023 by Jordy
Style: Keyboard
Each of the keys work, however they don’t always project the same sound. Sometimes it comes out too quiet and the timing is off. The left wheel knob works fine but the right knob was broken on arrival. The volume slider does nothing. The two buttons at the bottom work fine. Just wait and buy a Real one, Unless your a risk taker. (Works fine with fL studio)
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 17, 2023 by Chris j
Style: Keyboard
I liked it a lot in the beginning, even though i could tell the keys were stiff it did the job. still kind of does, i just have to quantize all notes on my software as i can't get as clean timing with the stiff keys. works okay enough for 808's and stuff tho. also very simple piano melodies. you can't play chords and melody at the same time without something being off, but good enough for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 22, 2022 by dfsadsddsf
Style: Keyboard
I missed in the description that this keyboard does not have full size keys, (they are about 40% smaller than standard keys). That is great for portability, but it makes it a bit hard to get used to.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 23, 2022 by SamuraiJack42