Re: M-audio Bx5 D2

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Rhonda Brazler

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Jul 16, 2024, 2:45:44 AM7/16/24

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EDIT: I just realized that the keyboard shown in the link is a newer version that DOES have the knobs and sliders. Mine is the original that only has the pitch/mod wheels. It also cost US$399, which was attractive to me.

I have used it as my primary 88-key controller since June 2018. I wanted a weighted keyboard to play piano parts, but had a limited budget, and was willing to accept the fact that it a very limited set of knobs and sliders. I just needed a controller that could be my piano and electric piano. (I have a 2nd keyboard for organ and synth parts.)

m-audio bx5 d2

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With that expectation set, I love it. I have never had any issues. To me, the keyboard feel is as good as any other weighted keyboard that I have tried (keeping in mind that I have only looked at keyboards under US$1000)

I broke down and bought one. A week later I sent it back.
I currently use a Kurzweil PC88, been using it for years. I think it has the absolute best piano feel ever, but it lacks the midi control options that I need. The m-audio hammer pro 88 has the midi control features, but the keys felt to spongie for me. The key return seemed slow (bounce back).
I had high hopes for that. Fatar keybeds are the best ones to my knowledge.

I am indeed using a powered hub. Like I sad, I think it depends as much on the receiving device as well, as I have noticed different behaviour using the same leads/lengths. My Helix is especially touch about cable length.

I installed Ubuntu studio and tried to make it recognize the audio card m-audio 2496. My efforts caused me to lose my system and now I've done a fresh install and was wondering how I should make the system recognize this card the right way.