If you're looking for a MIDI keyboard controller that is incredibly portable, wireless, with full-sized keys and good response, then you've probably heard of the CME XKey Air. Welcome to the review.  

Design

CME XKey Air portable bluetooth MIDI keyboard controller.

Functionality

CME XKey Air portable bluetooth MIDI keyboard controller front view.

Conclusion

Matt Vanacoro is one of New York's premier musicans. Matt has collaborated as a keyboardist in studio and on stage with artists such as Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Wood (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Mark Rivera (Billy Joel Band), Aaron Carter, Amy Regan, Jay Azzolina, Marcus Ratzenboeck (Tantric), KeKe Palmer, C-Note, Jordan Knig... Read More

Discussion

tonysmusic
I bought a 88 key controller from CME several years ago. Great touch but the MIDI was quite glitchy. There is absolutely no backup on their product beyond a questionable manual - nothing on their practically nonexistent website, no customer service of any sort. Maybe things have changed but... Caveat Emptor.
Matt Vanacoro
I haven't seen any of that at all with the xKey - I've been using the wired one since the day it came out and I've come to rely on the air quite a bit.

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