CME Music Keyboard Reviews

"Good quality, affordable USB midi controller keyboard for Mac and PC...The CME M-KEY is a 49-key MIDI keyboard, a simplified version of the U-Key Mobiltone, but retaining the U-Key spirit, featuring the ultra-thin full-action semi-weighted keys and joystick control...The M-Key has a built in USB/MIDI interface and is class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X..." read more »

"The CME UF5 is a rugged and sophisticated/synth-looking design, rammed with controls and expandability...The overall combination of feel, construction and features make this a fantastic controller..." read more »

"I just copped one of these for $290...I asked just about everyone if they were really that good, and every person I asked gave them much praise...I did set it up for it to do it with new tracks but haven't had luck working it with the old tracks..." read more »

"CME made its mark on the keyboard world with the introduction of the original UF series, a collection of four robust, feature-rich MIDI/USB keyboard controllers...The 49-key UF50 ($329.99), 61-key UF60 ($379.99), and 76-key UF70 ($469.99) have a semiweighted action, while the UF80 ($649.99) sports an 88-key, weighted hammer-action keyboard...CME sent me a UF60 for this review, and I tested it with my 17-inch MacBook Pro running Image Line PoiZone, Propellerhead Reason, Ultimate Sound Bank PlugSound Pro, and Apple Logic Pro 7...Housed in a sturdy aluminum outer case, the UF60 is well suited for life on the road as well as in the studio...The UF60 and its brethren are endowed with features that would make other master keyboards envious, and they have enough tactile control to satisfy any power user..." read more »

"I have the CME UF7 and I’ve used it for a short while as a controller for my Alesis Ion...There is a button on the CME UF7 to easily turn aftertouch on-or-off...I love the “firmer” feel of the CME controllers and it was the primary reason I bought the keyboard...My UF7 came with a loose screw floating around inside, I understand this is a common issue with the CME UF product lines...The CME UF7 is by far the best synth-action controller I’ve ever played..." read more »

"The durable aluminum case of the CME UF 70 houses professional synth concepts...The CME UF 70 provides all-new circuit design, with the practicality and versatility of a modern master keyboard...No problem, the wireless connection is good for 80 meters..." read more »

"CME UF8 USB 88 Key MIDI Controller 88 Key USB Keyboard Controller review by chris brackenbury CME UF8 USB CONTROLLER FUNCTION: The CME UF8 USB keyboard Provides 8 Kn...The CME UF8 USB keyboard Provides 8 Knobs, 9 Sliders, Pitchbend and Modulation Wheels.These Features Allow You To Easily Control Your Music In Realtime, and The Control Buttons Such As REC, & REW, Can Remotely Control Your Sequencer Software In Your Computer Directly From The Keyboard...USB Midi Port iInterface For MIDI Data Transfer: (Power Supplied By USB) Breath Control Interface Great For Playing Orchestral Sounds...During A Live Performance JUst Connect Your UF Keyboard Controller Through A MIDI Cable To Another Synthesizer Or Digital Keyboard and Your Goal Of Performing With 2 Keyboards Will Be A Reality..." read more »

"At this point i decided that if UF80 actually was recognize once it would...Quite alot of installation work to do now, all just because of the broken..." read more »

"A firewire audio interface or a third party synth module (neosynth) which turns it into a sample synth (although the sample format is proprietary and you are limited to the samples they provide, bad marketing idea I think...Overall, I gave it 4 stars because of my disappointment with the subtle quality points described above...If you are looking for a full featured controller, the VX series is a good one..." read more »

"The VX Series are powerful and flexible controllers that are the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay...This enables the VX8 to function as a the centerpiece of a music creation workspace, handling all your MIDI and audio needs...The VX8 is a great way to merge audio and MIDI in your studio...The VX8 supplies a Game mode, which users can use in conjunction with music books and VX to test their skill of performance...Please let us know what you think of the CME VX8 Intelligent keyboard or any other product on our site..." read more »