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Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board Smart Sensor USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

25-key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with LED Backlit Keys, Pitch Bend Pad, Octave Up/Down Buttons, and Sustain Button
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Creative Controller for Computer or Tablet

The Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board 25-key USB controller is an expressive way to play software instruments on your computer or tablet. The K-Board's Smart Sensor keys recognize pressure, location, and velocity. It's perfect for players who want the maximum amount of expression in a minimal amount of space. And because it's bus powered, it's the perfect controller for portable use with your laptop or tablet. We're often asked at Sweetwater about compact controllers that don't sacrifice performance capabilities, and the Keith McMillen K-Board is a great example.

Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board Keyboard Controller Features at a Glance:
  • Amazingly versatile multi-function USB keyboard controller
  • Key Tilt position can be mapped to software instrument parameters
  • Smart Sensor keys are velocity, pressure, and location sensitive
  • Illuminated keys give you valuable performance feedback
  • USB bus powered, perfect for portable use with your laptop or tablet

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keypad Controller
  • Number of Keys: 25
  • Type of Keys: Keypads
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Other Controllers: Pitch Bend, Pressure Sensitive Keypads, Tilt Sensitivity
  • MIDI I/O: USB
  • USB: 1 x Micro-B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Software: K-Board Editor
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or greater
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo or greater
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.8 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Power Supply: USB bus power
  • Height: 0.43"
  • Width: 12.80"
  • Depth: 3.30"
  • Weight: 0.8 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: K-716

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Rated 5/5

A small sturdy and very musical controller

I bought this to use as an ultraportable travel keyboard. It's wonderful!

1). The unique keyboard layout gives you larger keys than a mini keyboard but in the same space. So it's easier to play accurately than other keyboards this size.
2). The build quality is excellent -- solid and durable.
3). No-slip surface.
4). The control buttons are a fantastic feature! You pick which expression elements you want to use. Standard ones like velocity and pressure. Tilt is nice -- it responds to tilting the key like a seesaw and is very natural to use. Nice to have these expression options in such a small package, but also nice that you can easily turn them off when you don't need them.
5). I know keyboards this small don't have room for control knobs, but the k-board tilt and pressure can be reassigned to any modulation target -- not the same as a knob but still very useful when you don't want to carry a lot of gear.
6). You can download a free editor that lets you tweak the settings.

I'm really glad I got this keyboard! It's fun to play, responds well, and is super easy to tote around.
Rated 5/5

Favorite MIDI controller

I have been through a lot of MIDI controllers in my time here on this Earth and this is my favorite. I bought this a many moons ago and I still love it. I have bigger controllers with more features but this is all one really needs right here. Perfect for finger drumming or laying down a melody. Also I can throw this bad boy in my bag and bike over to a friends house. What other MIDI controller are you doing that with?
Rated 5/5

Very Slim and Sturdy

I really like the compact form of this midi controller. And it does have a lot of functionality to it. I just use it for simple midi keys and the keys are responsive. The pitch bend isn't that useable because its too small but it still kinda works. And I wish the octaves were swapped with the pitch bend because your hands may accidentally press it. And I mean - your skin makes contact and it changes octave, not even press down,, its scary but just a side note. But its built like a tank! I will take this on the road with me for sure.
Rated 5/5

This is a great little device

I wanted something quick and easy that I could use when I work in the classrooms. I'm a teaching artist, so I don't need lots of bells and whistles. This little device is exactly what I was looking for. It's light and compact. It's plug and play with Garage Band and my MacBook Air. It's not too complicated so I can even let kids use it (if they meet the behavioral expectations, that is.) I would not hesitate to recommend this to a friend.
Music background: Teaching artist, bass player
Rated 5/5

Simply Great

I am not a keyboard player, especially as my first instrument. The KMI K-Board has a feel and look that makes me approach the MIDI controller from a different perspective; the keys are raised, they light when pressed and the haptics set it apart from the wide field of mini-keyboards. My only regret is I didn't get the Qunexus.
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