This controller comes with Akai’s Virtual Instrument Player (V.I.P) 3.0 software, offering universal compatibility with VST plug-ins from any MIDI controller and fluid, intuitive creative workflow for musicians, engineers and producers. VIP 3.0 allows any user to catalogue, control and map their entire VST collection to the MIDI controller of their choosing, whilst 3rd party developers have the option to create their own maps for greater integration going forward.
The M-Audio Oxygen 61-Key USB MIDI Controller features 61 velocity-sensitive keys and includes precise pitch and mod wheels that enable you to play and create with finely-tuned expression.
The Oxygen 61 is immediately ready for music creation with the use of a single USB cable connection to any PC or Mac that provides both data and power. Instant and definitive DAW mapping is available with the DirectLink mode and use of the 8 assignable knobs, 9 sliders and 9 buttons.
Boasting over 275 impressive instrument sounds developed by AIR Music Technology as well as many other intuitive features such as the versatile arpeggiator and chord player all encased within a solid and reliable build, the Oxygen 61 is a professional addition to the M-Audio USB MIDI Controller series.
The M-Audio Oxygen 61-Key USB MIDI Controller’s main features include:
4th Generation MIDI controller
USB bus-powered
61x velocity-sensitive keys
DirectLink mode for automatic mapping controls within DAWs
Dedicated transport and track select buttons
Pitch wheel
Mod wheel
8x knobs
9x sliders
9x buttons
Over 275x instrument sounds developed by AIR Music Technology
Smart MIDI technology Chord Player & Phrase Player
The keyboard is very comfortable. Ergonomics at the highest level! By using this model, both at home and at live performances on stage. She showed herself very well in the work on the stage! Many settings of the keyboard. I work on this keyboard in the program Tsubasa and they have excellent compatibility. Very useful in the new model illuminated pads for writing drum (this feature will appreciate the hip-hop makers and other musicians). The assembly has no complaints. The design of this model is very cool! Excellent perfect balance with my interior! To summarize, a solid keyboard for modest money! Take - you will not regret!
Only had for a day so no idea on reliability yet. The keyboard action is nice. The drum pads are disappointing - not very responsive so I'll probably end up using the keys for tapping out drum rhythms instead of the pads.