M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
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M-Audio
Hammer 88 Pro
Product Info
Article Number:
515537
Brand:
M-Audio
Model:
Hammer 88 Pro
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)
Price:
$578.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hammer 88 Pro is a solid entry-level master keyboard for aspiring producers and gigging musicians. It offers a good balance of features and functionality at an affordable price point, making it ideal for those wanting comprehensive DAW control and a decent keybed without breaking the bank. The build isn’t rock-solid, but the feature set is impressive for the price.
Product Description
- M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
- 88-Key USB/MIDI Controller
- With graded hammer action keyboard
- With aftertouch and assignable zones
- 16 backlit
- assignable and velocity-sensitive RGB pads with note repeat function
- Eight assignable knobs and buttons for controlling virtual instruments
- mix plug-ins and more
- Nine assignable faders for controlling virtual instruments
- plug-ins
- DAW faders and more
- Preset and DAW buttons for automatically assigned DAW control & plug-in parameters
- Smart Chord and Smart Scale modes
- Arpeggiator with type
- octave
- gate and swing control
- Pitchbend and modulation wheel
- Three footswitch pedal inputs
- One expression pedal input
- USB MIDI connection
- MIDI in/out (5-pin) for connecting external MIDI devices
- With small OLED display for quick menu access
- Power supply: via USB or external power supply unit (not included)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 142.2 x 12.7 x 28.3 cm
- Weight: 18.5 kg
- Includes music rest
- MIDI editor software and software package for download: Ableton Live Lite
- Mini Grand
- Velvet
- Hybrid 3
- Touch Loops
- MPC Beats
PROS
- • Graded hammer action provides surprisingly realistic piano feel.
- • Assignable zones offer excellent flexibility for sound design.
- • Extensive DAW control features streamline workflow significantly.
- • RGB pads are responsive and well-suited for beat production.
CONS
- • Plastic construction feels somewhat budget-oriented, lacks premium heft.
- • Aftertouch implementation is basic; lacks nuanced expression.
- • OLED display is small, can be difficult to read in low light.
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Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Graded hammer action, synthetic ivory keytops
Pads
16 velocity-sensitive RGB backlit pads with note repeat
Knobs/Faders
8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable faders
Connections
USB MIDI, MIDI in/out (5-pin), 3 footswitch inputs, 1 expression pedal input
Weight
Approximately 16.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a synthetic hammer action, so it lacks the depth and subtle nuances of an acoustic piano. It’s a good compromise for a controller, but don’t expect a true acoustic piano feel.
The aftertouch is primarily a single-parameter control; complex multi-parameter modulation is limited.
Yes, the 5-pin MIDI ports are standard and fully compatible with older MIDI devices.
