M-AUDIO HAMMER 88 unboxing and review

Unboxing and review of the M-AUDIO HAMMER 88
88-key hammer-action USB MIDI keyboard controller. We'll discuss my requirements and preferences for MIDI controller keyboards and see if the HAMMER 88 ticks all the boxes.

I encourage you to leave questions and feedback and I'll do a follow-up review where we address your comments. That's why I'm publishing a day early on Friday so I can get your input before shooting a new video at the weekend.

Hammer 88 - M-Audio

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[Tom-hwbt]

Woody Piano Shack:
Let's go over my requirements one more time.

Me: *oh god no*
Damm wish i could have that many subs😥

[Error-ltzr]

4:13 why do I relate to that so much😅 throwing something in the air then realizing what it's about to land on

[squeakD]

I’ve owned the Hammer 88 for two months now (bought new). I think potential buyers should be made aware of an issue. My Hammer 88 is starting to develop that well known “sticky keys” problem that M-Audio controllers are well known for. It wasn’t present until recently. I’ve not experienced a stuck key yet, but all the keys now have that initial sticky click when you press them. I’m hoping it doesn’t get worse, but that sticky click is now present after only two months. It confuses me as this is a hammer action and not a semi or synth action. It’s a completely different action. One of my keys has also developed a rattle within the chassis. Just wanted to share this.

[casualintrovert]

This thing plays like a DREAM. The ONLY thing I wish they would have added was an escapement sensor, because playing fast repeated single notes kinda doesn't work with this keyboard.

[bwjtsa]

Ive used mine with Studio One Pro for a few years now but just got the Roland Integra 7. I'm excited to go full audio with this thing.

[xpplayer]

I see potential for lining up Roland Boutique boxes across the top of that thing, and/or a monster fridge magnet poetry set to help with your songwriting.

[eedleate]

Sold a keylab 88 and got this about three years ago. I have no regrets. It still feels like it did when I bought it. I have yamaha, korg, roland and kurzweil boards and this has taken more abuse and remained more consistent. Kind of a draw between this and an old Kurzweil K2000. Different actions but both very consistent.

[jameshicks]

I watched this video last June 2018. I was looking into the M-Audio Hammer 88. You're review sold me on it and I bought one at a discount on Amazon someone had returned. It came with all of the software you mentioned, and I could not be happier with the action. The keyboard is quiet and feels very much like a real piano. If you're on a budget, but don't want to compromise too much, you can't go wrong.

[Infcted]

Yeah I got this - piano - wonderful for any musician looking to get the closest feel to a grand piano feel.

[michailluuko]

The outdoor landscape is like in Siberia in winter! ) The keyboard and review is good. Thank you!

[HazeAnderson]

14:45 It's not to remind you what you are using, it is to inform the rest of us who are watching. Nike is the worst, you can't go a single day without seeing their logo on someone (myself included).

[pickification]

I rewound the video to listen to you say "BOOgie WOOgie" like 10 times.... nice review

[ebutuoytm]

Hi Woody, new subscriber here. Love the videos and your enthusiasm for everything you do. Keep up the good work!

[NorthEastEntertainmentChannel]

Had m-audio gear for quite a few years now which includes the evolution range of the past. My current equipment is the prokeys sx, axiom air 25 and the axiom 49 along with the trigger finger pro. One thing I would say about them is how user friendly they are and brilliant for most windows os. When it comes to midi controllers I'd always come back to them.

[wmblemania]

A suggestion: please put the disclaimer about the product being on loan from M-Audio, at the start of the video, not the end. Cheers.

[scottcupp]

It's a great keyboard. But I am an avid Keystation Pro88 user. Love my Pro 88

[firehandszarb]

the old keystation pro 88 had more knobs faders and programmable buttons than most people were ever going to use. The action was a bit heavy and noisy but a lot of people really liked it, including myself.

[dvamateur]

To me personally, the ultimate weighted action keyboard is Roland RD-1000. I make do with the A-80 and XV88 for now, but when a MINT RD-1000 shows up on eBay, I will make space for it.

[lizgodoy]

This is like an unboxing and asmr video all at once 😂😂

[BR-vdux]

Funny you mention about the branding on the keyboard as I wouldn't have found this video/ideal keyboard for me had I not seen the branding in another video. Great video. Thanks.