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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 17 reviews

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Customers admire the Carbon 49-Key USB MIDI Controller for its easy setup. Mac users, in particular, appreciate the effortless installation process.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    keys a little hard but works and looks pretty cool

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ive had the keyboard for a couple of weeks and its built pretty solidly and funtions properly. the keys have to be pressed a little hard but not really a big deal. the software it comes with is mediocre because you cant record on it (as for as i can tell) but it has a lot of instruments that come with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value in my opinion

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased as an open box special. Wanted a midi controller versus a regular keyboard due to a midi's versatility. I think, for the price, it is well-built with the features you would want in a keyboard midi controller. The included software is worth, by itself, about two-thirds the price of the Samson Carbon. I got the iPad adapter and it works flawlessly with my Samson Carbon and the iOS midi software. My pre-purchase research found the manufacturer's online support to be rather weak. This was confirmed by their response to my email asking for support in getting the included Native Instruments midi software to work with my Samson Carbon in Windows 8. I WAS able to get it to work via a web search into the problem (bottom line: it was, as suspected, a driver issue that was fixed by changing the driver to another one which was already included with Windows 8). In short, I am very pleased. I knew what I wanted after doing my research. My Samson Carbon fulfills my needs and it is a wonderful musical instrument.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good value, easy to use with easy instructions and free software online. The keys do stick a bit but otherwise worth it for the price!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I bought this mostly for travelling purposes.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this purposely for travelling so I can practice when I am away from home, nice sound and features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome starter keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded to this from an Axiom 25 and I am impressed by the quality. Keys are very responsive I really have no complaints. The cable included is a little short and I had to use and extension but thats not a huge problem really. I would buy again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for practicing your craft

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Something I can take around with me easily. Works great with my iPad

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Midi control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Midi Controller for GarageBand

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great starter Midi Control keyboard to get the most out of GarageBand

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Midi control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy to have made the purchase!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very pleased with my new MIDI controller. It is everything I hoped it would be and more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Midi control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    DOES THE JOB!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DOES THE JOB! Serves its purpose! A midi controller that controls midi. Enough said!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great price. Added it to my personal home studio. perfect for what I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good beginner keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is really good keyboard for the type of stuffs I do at home. Am not a professional musician or anything of that sort. It's way too good for me coupled with GarageBand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing work. Better thab what I had expected. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for what i need it to do for school

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The review that I have is a great one, it's a great product, and a good value for my money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Midi control

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Only midi

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is completely midi. U need additional speakers and tablet or laptop for app

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT PRODUCT

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    VERY EASY TO USE. SETUP WAS EVEN EASIER. I USE IT DAILY AND WOULD RECOMMEND

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for a beginner like me!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Am hoping to learn basic piano via the (free) lessons available on GarageBand. This was an easy set up on my Mac, ... The sounds are great, but there is limited volume on my Mac. The keys are very responsive, ... I wish I could add more pertinent information for prospective buyers, but I am just a beginner, and because of that I will offer this limited review! For the money, this is a great midi!! Easy to set up, easy to get started with GarageBand, a manageable size, and great sound. As I learn more piano, I will update this review in the hope that it's more helpful to others, but in the meantime, this is a great buy!!!! Easy to install, and with GarageBand there is no installation to speak of as the program recognizes the midi immediately. Wishing all of you prospective piano players the best of luck with your lessons!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PERFECT

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    for the price this is awesome. you also get a complete package of instruments with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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