M-AudioOxygen Pro Mini – 32 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Beat Pads & SP-2 - Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action, The Ideal Accessory for MIDI Keyboards

I wanted a controller for sketching ideas while travelling around. I've tried other controllers - NI's M32 has a nice 3 octave keyboard, but that makes it a little too tall to easily fit into a rucksack. And I never got to grips with the slider pitch/mod controls. Then there was Arturia's Minilab, which is solidly-built with great keys - but only two octaves, and an unfortunate over-abundance of encoders.And now I've turned to the Oxygen Pro Mini, which I think hits the 'sweet spot' - it's small and light enough to fit into a rucksack. It has 2.5 octaves, which is more manageable in a musical sense. The keys are ok (this shouldn't really be a deciding factor though - we're talking about mini-key controllers, not weighted-key behemoths!). And joy of joys, fully-functioning pitch/mod wheels! There are enough controls for you to do some MIDI mapping, not too much to overwhelm. And the mapping software works well.Any down sides? None really for what it does. The pads aren't great, and probably better used as MIDI toggles than drum pads. If you lean more towards that, then maybe consider the closest competitor - the Akai MPC Mini.I've used this controller with some cheap speakers (Logitech Z210) which are portable and deliver a not bad (although fairly quiet) sound. I also use a cheap sustain switch (Alesis ASP1) and that does the trick. So, I've everything I need for making music on the go! It will never replace my 'full-sized' studio arrangement, but it's perfect for what it is. Well-recommended!

I purchased the M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini Keyboard as an 'upgrade' from my Akai LPK25 MK 1 and I was not disappointed.I already use Ableton Live on a Windows laptop and the keyboard worked straight away after plugging in and launching Ableton. The faders, buttons and knobs automatically control various functions in Ableton Live without the need to do any awkward 'setting up'. There is a 'quick start' guide supplied with the keyboard and a more comprehensive manual can be found on the M-Audio website in PDF format.The 32 keys are about half the size of normal piano keys (they are the same size as the Akai LPK 25). This makes the keyboard very portable and it can easily be transported with a laptop to a gig or friend's house.The 'onboard' functions are very comprehensive and should meet most needs for music production. For beginners there are Chord and Scale buttons/modes that produce complete chords with a single key press and also correct any 'out of scale' keys played.A standard keyboard sustain pedal can also be used.I have tried the keyboard with an Akai Force and the basic functions are available. The keys work as expected when used on a plug-in track, as do the pitch bend wheel, arpeggiator and latch buttons. The internal clock on the keyboard can also be used to clock the Force.In conclusion, The built quality is very good for the price and the keyboard is quite light. After registering the unit with M-Audio on their website, some software can be downloaded that includes 'MPC Beats' and a 'Lite' version of Ableton Live along with some 'Virtual' instruments. This is enough to get started with if you are new to making music using a computer.

*Double check compatibility if you are running Mac OS Monterey* - 06 Dec 2021Very well made keyboard that is versatile, great to play on, and looks great.Unfortunately, after updating to the latest firmware version it did not properly integrate with Ableton. Many of the functions like play, record, stop etc did not work despite setting it to Ableton DAW. Even the D and E keys were not functioning as intended. After many attempts at re-updating, following the manual guide multiple times over, I decided to refund and go for the Novation brand instead.I really wanted to keep this keyboard as it is beautiful and the 32 keys is a big bonus for its form factor.There is an article on the website that suggested not updating OS Monterey on Mac. This may change very soon but be sure to double-check compatibility so you can save time troubleshooting how to fix this.Happy music making.

Use it on GarageBand to add effects and it is very good and easy to use.

Great product but for starters there is no any guidelines how to actually make any music with it. Book of guidelines for each buttons and how they work would be appreciated.

Best thing: it comes with Ableton Live Lite, and set up is super easy.A few months after buying it (in Jan 2022) I thought the LED screen had died, but after a while it came back to life. Since the instructions say 'make sure that AC power is off while making any connections', the issue was likely that I only plugged it in (with my PC already on) when I needed it. After the incident, I plugged it back in permanently, and some time later I noticed the screen was working again.Personally, it could only be better if it had an extra octave.

I bought it to use with logic pro when I'm composing. It's built a lot more solid than it's cheaper counterpart the key station, the keys are way more sensitive, so my daw is detecting maximum velocity when I'm only pressing the keys normally. I've yet to try out the rest of the features, but I'll not be using them much anyway, as it's only to replace the key stations I was using that kept breaking.

Great USB MIDI Keyboard. Macro Keys are fiddly to get working in Reaper but otherwise a great tool for music production. 2 full octaves was the selling point for me

El M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini es un teclado controlador MIDI USB de 32 teclas que destaca por su combinación de portabilidad, funcionalidad avanzada y calidad de construcción. Ideal tanto para músicos en movimiento como para productores en su estudio, este controlador ofrece una gama de características que lo convierten en una herramienta poderosa para la producción musical moderna.Diseño y ConstrucciónEl Oxygen Pro Mini está diseñado pensando en la portabilidad sin sacrificar la funcionalidad. Con un tamaño compacto y ligero, es fácil de transportar, pero a la vez lo suficientemente robusto para soportar un uso intensivo. El diseño del teclado es moderno y limpio, con un enfoque en la facilidad de uso. Las 32 teclas sensibles a la velocidad tienen una respuesta táctil precisa, lo que permite una interpretación expresiva y dinámica, incluso en un formato compacto.FuncionalidadEste controlador está equipado con una impresionante cantidad de controles que expanden enormemente sus capacidades. Cuenta con ocho pads sensibles a la velocidad, perfectos para crear ritmos, disparar loops o controlar efectos. Los pads también son retroiluminados, lo que facilita su uso en entornos con poca luz. Además, los ocho knobs asignables permiten un control preciso sobre parámetros como el volumen, el paneo, y la modulación, entre otros.El Oxygen Pro Mini también incluye botones de transporte y de control de DAW, lo que permite un flujo de trabajo más eficiente sin tener que tocar el ratón o el teclado de la computadora. Los botones dedicados para las funciones de arpegiador, swing y tempo añaden una capa extra de creatividad al permitir la manipulación de patrones rítmicos y efectos en tiempo real.Integración y CompatibilidadUno de los puntos más fuertes del Oxygen Pro Mini es su excelente integración con las principales estaciones de trabajo de audio digital (DAW) del mercado. Es compatible con software como Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, y otros, facilitando la configuración y el uso inmediato. Además, el controlador viene preconfigurado con mapeos para los DAWs más populares, lo que permite a los usuarios comenzar a trabajar de inmediato sin necesidad de ajustes complicados.Conectividad y AlimentaciónEste controlador se conecta a través de USB, lo que significa que no requiere una fuente de alimentación externa, lo cual es ideal para la portabilidad. Además de la conectividad USB, el Oxygen Pro Mini incluye entradas para pedal de sostenido, lo que añade aún más posibilidades de interpretación.Relación Calidad-PrecioEl M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini ofrece una excelente relación calidad-precio. Su precio es asequible, especialmente considerando la amplia gama de funciones y la calidad de construcción que ofrece. Es una opción ideal para músicos y productores que buscan un controlador compacto y versátil sin comprometer el rendimiento.

Buy it, it’s top notch and guaranteed to fulfill all you needs with tuns of options I run mine with MPC beats and it mapped to the DAW no problems some of the included software no longer works and the 3 instruments programmed on the controller are no longer working however with MPC and it programs the types of music and instruments are endless the pads feel good to tap the keyboard is small yes but playable I love this machine and it’s an unbelievable piece for the price

Excellent MIDI controller, does so much for a the price, I love it.

It has a lot of functionalities, great instrument for beginners and more intermediates alike.Light, compact and professional. Bang for buck!

Klaviaturen saknar en viss känsla. Fungerar mycket bra, stort + för 32 nycklar. Lite mindre form än standard men levererar det man behöver och fungerar grymt bra. Men just känslan när man spelar kunde vara en förbättring. Levererar och är ett riktigt bra val med tanke på pris. Jag är nöjd. Hade känslan varit bättre så hade den fått 5 av 5.