M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Designed for pro-level producers and beatmakers in need of a space-saving controller, the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 is a USB MIDI keyboard controller that combines 25 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with versatile control hardware, automapping, Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, and an arpeggiator. It also ships with a suite of creative software (including a MIDI editor, DAWs, and virtual instruments), allowing for immediate music making onstage or in the studio.

The M-Audio Oxygen Pro 25 features 16 velocity-sensitive backlit RGB pads with Note Repeat for beat production and finger drumming. With eight assignable knobs, an assignable fader, and a slew of buttons, it’s easy to control virtual instruments, plug-ins, and DAW functions. Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels along with a 1/4″ sustain-pedal input provide you with additional control over your music and performance. Use the DIN 5-pin MIDI output to interface with hardware synths and sequencers, and select presets to automatically map the Oxygen Pro 25 to your favorite DAW software.

Smart Controls

With Smart Chord activated, pressing a single key or pad will play a full chord rather than just one note. The key or pad you press will determine the root note in the chord. The rest of the chord’s properties are determined by the settings you choose. Smart Chord also has a Custom Mode, which lets you to determine the chord structure that will be assigned to each key by manually playing it. For example, if you select Custom Mode, and play a B⁷ chord, every key will then be assigned to play this chord structure. The note of the key you press will serve as the root of the chord, and all of the parameters can be edited right on the Oxygen Pro 25.

The Oxygen Pro 25 features intelligent Smart Scale technology. With Smart Scale, you can set the keybed so that only notes in the selected scale can be played. This allows you to play within a chosen scale without the risk of playing any undesired notes. You can choose from 16 different scale variations when assigning a scale to the keyboard. Smart Scale is easy to activate and deactivate and allows you to set the scale parameters—so you can create.

Pro-Level Producer Features

Built into the Oxygen Pro 25 are features that are essential to creating modern day pop, electronic, hip hop, and dance music. Note Repeat and the built-in Arpeggiator open up a world of precise music production and live sound techniques to make your music sound professional.

Note Repeat allows you to hold down any of the custom-made M-Audio performance pads to hear a repeated rhythmic pattern at a selectable note division. The Note Repeat feature can be activated momentarily or used in Latch mode. If you choose Momentary, holding the Note Repeat button will make the note played automatically repeat. If you choose Latch, pressing any pad will cause its assigned note to repeat after you release the Note Repeat button. Press the Note Repeat button again to stop it.

The built-in Arpeggiator will affect anything you are playing on the keys, in any virtual instrument in your DAW. When the Arpeggiator is activated, the keyboard will repeatedly play the pressed keys in sequence. The arpeggiator’s timing and rhythm is based on the keyboard’s time division setting and either the keyboard’s or your DAW’s tempo setting. Each note in the arpeggio will be the length you’ve selected for the time division setting. For example, if you select 1/4, each note in the arpeggio will be a quarter note. This powerful tool can operate in Latch or Momentary mode, making it easy to unleash your creativity.

Next-Gen Playability

With great feel in a lightweight chassis, the Oxygen Pro 25 controller provides a new level of creative inspiration. The M-Audio PrecisionTouch keybed adds professional semi-weighted action with advanced high-speed keybed scanning technology for an ultra-expressive playing experience.

This custom keybed also features Channel Aftertouch, giving you added expression and control. Channel Aftertouch enables you to affect the sound of a virtual instrument plug-in by continuously scanning how much pressure you apply to any key after pressing it. This makes creating the mood, dynamics, and emotion you want to deliver in your music—natural and fast.

Essential Features

• 25 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch and assignable zones
• 16 RGB, backlit, assignable, velocity-sensitive pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching, and more
• Eight assignable knobs and buttons for controlling virtual instruments, mix plug-ins, DAW controls, and more
• One assignable fader for controlling virtual instruments, plug-ins, DAW faders, and more
• Preset and DAW button for automapped DAW controls and plug-in parameters
• Smart Chord mode enables playing of enharmonic or custom chord voicings
• Smart Scale mode eliminates undesired notes, making it easy to craft a perfect song
• Arpeggiator with type, octave, gate, and swing controls
• Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels and 1/4” sustain pedal input
• USB-MIDI connection and DIN 5-pin MIDI output for controlling external MIDI gear
• Intuitive layout featuring an OLED screen for quick control edits
• Includes MIDI editor software and a complete software production package

Software Production Package

• Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition DAW
• AKAI MPC Beats DAW
• Ableton Live Lite DAW
• Hybrid 3.0 virtual synthesizer
• Velvet virtual electronic piano
• Mini Grand virtual acoustic piano
• Vacuum virtual monophonic synthesizer
• Boom virtual drum machine
•  DB-33 virtual tonewheel organ