Studiologic VMK-161 Plus – hammer action keyboard midi controller – demo review
Posted by admin in Data Entry Monday, 9 January 2012 06:42 25 Comments
Click here to tweet: clicktotweet.com Demo of Studiologic vmk-161 plus. I think vmk 161 is an amazing midi controller! I absolutely love the “acoustic piano feeling” of the graded hammer action!! Get the music of this video (FREE Download). URL: soundcloud.com Music by Manolis Moumouzias. www.manolismoumouzias.com © 2010 Manolis Moumouzias Some of the cool feature are 61 full size keys with Fatar GRAND TOUCH Velocity and Aftertouch-sensitive LCD Display with Data Entry Dial Pitch Bend and Modulation Joystick 30 User-Programmable presets, Including 12 factory presets 25 Programmable Knobs, Sliders and Buttons 5 button Sequencer Transport control 3 Programmable Pedal inputs 2 midi outputs Built in USB with Bus power I’m improvising on vmk 161 using a Rhodes preset from Propellerhead Electromechanical Refill (one of my favorite refills, awesome samples, I use it all the time) Leave a comment. Tell me if you like this midi controller, if you have one (maybe you own one of the other vmk models 149, 176 or 188) or if you are willing to get one. Thank you for watching. Please check my channel, too!
got a quick question about this one. It says there are no ocatve switch boutons. so how do you play a c0 for example ?
@2keys It’s a midi controller meaning that you can connect it to other midi in devices and you can use it (like a hardware synth or module). VMK has NO onboard sounds. It’s just a midi controller. These are 30 user presets.
Hi thanks for the nice vid and smooth playing. I want to ask you if this board can play without the computer? I mean does the 30 user sounds stay on the board so you can gig without the computer?
@jollen123 You can connect it through usb or midi. After connecting select the appropriate midi port from you DAW settings.
I would so love to see how you’ve configured the keyboard with your computer, I can’t seem to get it to work!
@Mausr As long as the vst support this yes you can. I do that in reason by assigning two of the buttons to “Preset up” and Preset Down” commands by mini learning. Hope that helps!
Can you scroll through the software presets using the VMK?
@djdbefekt Yeah it’s fantastic midi controller!
I’m in love…..
@kc2ine The VMK 161 Plus is approximately 15 Kg (33 lbs). It has a great piano feeling. And it has a lot of knobs and sliders for controlling a VST instrument. Thank you for watching and I’m glad you liked it!
Hi, isn’t it too heavy for carrying around though? especially that hammer action version? Great video BTW, I’m interested in getting one. Dream come true for a piano player
@ahabadong Sorry, I ‘ve never tried a Roland RD Keyboard. Thanks for watching!
I’ve bee reading reviews regarding the hammer actions of some midi controller. The Fatar seems to be on the upper hand. Here’s my studid question in search for the best midi controller: How’s the feel of this keyboard compared to playing Roland RD keys?
@Malteboy777 VMK-161 has hammer action (piano feeling). Check the organ version too. I believe you have to try them both and choose what you think is best for you.
@manolismoumouzias Seriously? .. Well I’m still in wildness about this, if I should get the regular + or the + Organ version? =) I’m gonna be recording drums, bass, piano, synths, etc. what ever I need in my songs through it.. Is it very light to play on? Or does it restrict a bit when pressing the keys? Cause I woulden’t like the serious piano hammer feel to it, I believe =) .. Recording drums and such! =P
@Malteboy777 Thank you very much for your comment! Glad my review is helpful. You won’t regret it! The keyboard’s graded hammer action is amazing! You gonna have lots of fun with this midi controller!
I’m so getting one..! Your review was just what I needed! ^_^ So psyked about it!
@uservinc The price doesn’t differ to much, go for the 88 keys if you can afford the small extra cost, better second hand value also.
can I sample this?
@uservinc Thanks, glad you liked it. The VMK 161 Plus is approximately 15 Kg.
Hi,
Wow thx for ur video, very good quality (very rare here). Very nice keyboard, I am hesitating between 61, 76 and 88 keys versions. What is the weight of yours (in Kg please)?
Thx
@xbgyuri Thank you very much! The organ version is a great, great keyboard too!!!
nice play, great keyboards … I also have a VMK-161 organ plus version. Love it
@superfly12773 Thanks man, I’m more than flattered!
One more great tune there ….under your fingers sometimes there is true magic..
As for the controller great stuff indeed, love the fact that it’s a 61 keys with grand touch i suppose that’s the real deal …overall great looking cool features- all good
Enjoy It!!!