Icon iKeyboard 8X
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iKeyboard 8X
Product Info
Article Number:
434547
Brand:
Icon
Model:
iKeyboard 8X
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Icon iKeyboard 8X is a surprisingly robust entry point into the world of MIDI master keyboards. Its metal chassis and Mackie Control compatibility are genuine pluses, making it a great option for bedroom producers or those needing a basic, portable controller with a full 88-key range without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Icon iKeyboard 8X
- USB-MIDI Controller Keyboard
- 88 Velocity-sensitive keys
- Compatible with Mackie Control and HUI protocols
- Encoder button with dual function
- 3-Segment LED screen
- 18 Assignable LED illuminated buttons
- 6 Illuminated transport buttons
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Metal case with Kensington lock port
- Connections: MIDI Out
- Expression and Sustain Pedal
- System requirements: Class-Compliant with Windows 7
- 8 and 10 (32 and 64 bit)
- Mac OS X (IntelMac) and iOS
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1403 x 189 x 74 mm
- Weight: 6.61 kg
- Includes iMap software for easy mapping of MIDI functions
PROS
- • Solid metal case offers unexpected durability for the price.
- • Mackie Control/HUI protocol support expands DAW integration options.
- • Assignable buttons and LED feedback provide customizable workflow.
- • iMap software simplifies MIDI mapping, easing initial setup.
CONS
- • Keys lack aftertouch, limiting expressive playing possibilities.
- • Lightweight plastic key action feels budget-oriented, not weighted.
- • Limited pad functionality restricts drum programming potential.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88 velocity-sensitive
Key Action
Synth-action, plastic keys
Pads
18 assignable LED-illuminated buttons (not dedicated pads)
Knobs/Faders
6 assignable encoder buttons, pitch and modulation wheels
Connections
MIDI Out, USB, Expression Pedal, Sustain Pedal
Weight
6.61 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The key action is synth-action – light and springy, not like the resistance of a weighted piano. It's fine for MIDI control but won’t replicate a piano feel.
No, the iKeyboard 8X requires Windows 7 or later, macOS, or iOS, so older systems won't be compatible.
They're quite versatile; you can map them to a wide range of MIDI CCs and transport functions, offering substantial control over your DAW and virtual instruments.
