Product Comparison: M-Audio Hammer 88 vs M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
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General Specifications
Brand
M-Audio
M-Audio
Model
Hammer 88
Hammer 88 Pro
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Introducing Hammer 88, a premium, no-compromise keyboard controller, ideal for professional, semi-pro players or students seeking the realistic grand piano feel to use with virtual instruments or sound modules.
The M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro is a full-sized, 88 key MIDI keyboard controller with graded hammer action that opens up a wide world of creativity - the perfect addition to your recording studio equipment!
Key Specs
Number of Keys
88
88
Weighted Keys
Yes
Yes
Metronome Included
No
Yes
M-Audio Hammer 88
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
What customers say about "Key Specs"
M-Audio Hammer 88 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- This keyboard is built super well. I love the full size weighted, velocity sensitive keys.
- The action is fantastic and weighted keys are great.
- It feels like a real piano and works great.
- It is sturdy and has a realistic weight to the keys.
- The weighted keys feel great.
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Fantastic keyboard for the price. Really nice feel.
- Best fully-weighted midi keyboard!
- It feels solid and plays well.
- It is solid and feels very good quality.
- This midi keyboard is awesome! The 88 keys feel incredible.
Size & Weight
Height
5 in.
5 in.
Width
55.9 in.
56 in.
Depth
11.9 in.
11.1 in.
Weight
38.5 lbs.
40.8 lbs.
M-Audio Hammer 88
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
M-Audio Hammer 88
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
M-Audio Hammer 88
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
M-Audio Hammer 88
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
M-Audio Hammer 88 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Great size for studio use.
- Size and weight just right for the studio.
- This keyboard is heavy. It is big.
- It is bulky and heavy for the home.
- You need to allocate enough space for it as it is large.
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- For its size it’s not too heavy.
- It has perfect weight and sensitivity to the keys and pads.
- Very heavy and relatively high.
- A separate table is needed as it is large.
- Very heavy and takes up a lot of space.
Features
Display Type
No
OLED
Mixing Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Equalizer
No
Yes
Drum Pads
No
Yes
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
Yes
Yes
Power Source
USB, AC adapter
USB, AC adapter
Extras
iOS compatibility, Includes Music Rest, Sustain pedal jack, Pitch and modulation wheels
Smart Chord mode, Smart Scale mode, Built-in arpeggiator, Pitch and modulation wheels, Ableton Live Lite
What customers say about "Features"
M-Audio Hammer 88 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- This board looks and feels great.
- The keys feel great, and included instruments/software make set up with a PC relatively straightforward.
- No cables required beyond the USB connection, making set up a breeze.
- It's gorgeous and slick. Feels great. Great quality!
- Well-built, and is highly functional. Would recommend!
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro 88 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The build quality is amazing. Loved it.
- The keyboard construction feels solid.
- It is quick and easy to set up.
- Drums pads feel great.
- Very good keyboard. Easy to set up.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manual
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