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Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 11:26 AM

Hey guys, I've been doing some research on these products, and am looking for a new MIDI keyboard. I'm stuck on M Audio products cause I've heard good things about them. Other than the difference of the evolution having 49 keys opposed to the ozones 25, and the ozone having 4 more adjustable knobs, I can't seem to find many differences. And of coarse the Evolutions 9 adjustable sliders which the Pzone does not. Anyone use these products? Know the difference, if any between them. Also some product feedback if anyone has used them. I'm really looking more toward the Evolution, but want to know which keyboard would fit the Reason 2.5 propellerheads version best. Please Post back.
Thanks
Jon

Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 11:29 AM

...And oh yes, it was a travesty. Can you repeat the question?

Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 11:34 AM

BTW guys. I meant the MK-449C. 49 key M Audio Evolution not the 61 key.

djelite · 12-08-04, 11:41 AM

Big difference, first the 449 is simply a midi controller thats it, a very very good one but when you boil it down its just that. The ozone is as you can see im sure allot smaller, but are full sized keys and pressure sensative but not having a couple octaves to play without hitting that blue button to go up and down the scale will get annoying. However the biggest difference is the ozone is not just a midi controller its also a 24/96 audio interface which on top of being great for traveling and laptop work if you dont have a real audio card in your computer (meaining no sound blaster stuff, real dsp asio cards) it can act as this for you also.

Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 11:54 AM

I like the setup of the Oxygen8 better than the O2. But then again you have the Evolution MK 425C. If you were looking for a keyboard and had up to 200 to spend. How would you narrow this down? between M Audio products. Does the portability really matter? Right now I'm inbetween the Evolution 425C, 449C, and Oxygen8. Which would you consider best for the buck?
Jon

djelite · 12-08-04, 12:06 PM

Well I have a mk249c and a uc16 ,which I dont think they make anymore, but all my stuff is stationary and it really depends on if you want to take it places. If this is going to be stationary for the most part go with at least a 49 key controller as having only small amount of keys to work with will be a minus later down the road. Remember all the knobs on the midi controllers are assignable to vst instruments so you will be able to manipulate those as you need.

Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 12:17 PM

So would you say the extra keys are more important on the 49 key Evolution, or the portablility on the 425C? I'm about to hit up guitar center and unfortunately the guy in pro audio knows nothing. Right now I'm leaning on coming home with the 49 key Evolution or the 25 key evolution. just still undecisive.
Jon

Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 01:31 PM

Well this post no longer matters, I ended up buying the Evolution 49 key. Now to test it's capabilities.

djelite · 12-08-04, 02:21 PM

I dont think you will be dissapointed, me personally portability is not that important the extra keys will make a big difference when composing and also when/if you use battery or another sampler that you want to have alot of samples on...

Soundsofthedj · 12-08-04, 05:31 PM

Alrighty, well thanks for everyone who posted back (a.k.a. djelite). I hope to enjoy my new toy. Everyone have a good day.
Jon

12-08-04, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	M Audio Evolution MK461 vs M Audio Ozone Hey guys, I've been doing some research on these products, and am looking for a new MIDI keyboard. I'm stuck on M Audio products cause I've heard good things about them. Other than the difference of the evolution having 49 keys opposed to the ozones 25, and the ozone having 4 more adjustable knobs, I can't seem to find many differences. And of coarse the Evolutions 9 adjustable sliders which the Pzone does not. Anyone use these products? Know the difference, if any between them. Also some product feedback if anyone has used them. I'm really looking more toward the Evolution, but want to know which keyboard would fit the Reason 2.5 propellerheads version best. Please Post back. Thanks Jon

12-08-04, 11:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	Then what about between. the MK 449C and the MK 425C I like the setup of the Oxygen8 better than the O2. But then again you have the Evolution MK 425C. If you were looking for a keyboard and had up to 200 to spend. How would you narrow this down? between M Audio products. Does the portability really matter? Right now I'm inbetween the Evolution 425C, 449C, and Oxygen8. Which would you consider best for the buck? Jon

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12-08-04, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	...And oh yes, it was a travesty. Can you repeat the question?

12-08-04, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	BTW guys. I meant the MK-449C. 49 key M Audio Evolution not the 61 key.

12-08-04, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
djelite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas - Tx Posts: 74	Big difference, first the 449 is simply a midi controller thats it, a very very good one but when you boil it down its just that. The ozone is as you can see im sure allot smaller, but are full sized keys and pressure sensative but not having a couple octaves to play without hitting that blue button to go up and down the scale will get annoying. However the biggest difference is the ozone is not just a midi controller its also a 24/96 audio interface which on top of being great for traveling and laptop work if you dont have a real audio card in your computer (meaining no sound blaster stuff, real dsp asio cards) it can act as this for you also.

12-08-04, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
djelite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas - Tx Posts: 74	Well I have a mk249c and a uc16 ,which I dont think they make anymore, but all my stuff is stationary and it really depends on if you want to take it places. If this is going to be stationary for the most part go with at least a 49 key controller as having only small amount of keys to work with will be a minus later down the road. Remember all the knobs on the midi controllers are assignable to vst instruments so you will be able to manipulate those as you need.

12-08-04, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	So would you say the extra keys are more important on the 49 key Evolution, or the portablility on the 425C? I'm about to hit up guitar center and unfortunately the guy in pro audio knows nothing. Right now I'm leaning on coming home with the 49 key Evolution or the 25 key evolution. just still undecisive. Jon

12-08-04, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	Well this post no longer matters, I ended up buying the Evolution 49 key. Now to test it's capabilities.

12-08-04, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
djelite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas - Tx Posts: 74	I dont think you will be dissapointed, me personally portability is not that important the extra keys will make a big difference when composing and also when/if you use battery or another sampler that you want to have alot of samples on...

12-08-04, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Soundsofthedj Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dallas Posts: 31	Alrighty, well thanks for everyone who posted back (a.k.a. djelite). I hope to enjoy my new toy. Everyone have a good day. Jon