M-Audio Hammer 88 with Addictive Keys software

A short demo of the additional software Addictive Keys, that came together with the M-Audio Hammer. There´s some nice sounds in there, although maybe not one of my favorite software. Last song is just improvisation over a beat from Kiefer.

[@88keysLA]

I wish you gave jazz lessons. This was amazing

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Thanks a lot 🙏🏽

[@ibpiano5520]

Hi Simon! Loved the demo! May I ask, how did you record the audio? Via MIDI? Thanks in advance!

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏽 I record midi in this video, I use Logic X and an old iMac. Have a nice day!

[@giroliro3]

Thank you so much for this video but I cannot find any offers that bundles this keyboard with the Addictive Keys software. May I ask where you bought your keyboard from?

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Thank you! I bought it from Thomann. And actually I didnt know about the Addictive keys either, cause I couldnt read about it in the description of the M-Audio Hammer. But when I logged in to my M-audio account, there it was. For a limited period, it says.

[@giroliro3]

@@simonwestmanmusic Thank you!

[@critiquedard]

@@giroliro3 Hello ! If you want the addictive keys for free, (or actually only one on four), it's include in the Focusrite Scarlett Solo G3, that you can also buy on Thomann.

[@KosmasLapatas]

If you choose 3 sets of neumann u87 mics with 2db volume difference from each pair the sound is way better

[@thisperson6146]

How to you get your audio to reflect so beautifully on your RUclips video? I know it wasn't recorded through a cell phone audio. I need help with this please.

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Hi! Thanks for your comment. I record through my audio interface - Focusrite Scarlett 2in4, and then directly into my iMac and Logic Pro X.

[@AryanThePianist]

yes , what Simon told is absolutely right . Actually if you have a computer alongside your production gear , you can record the audio and video together and sync it in your phone also

[@LighthalzenSS]

Try with NOIRE from Native Instruments! ♡

[@gabethebabe8187]

Quick dimension question for you. How many inches/centimeters are there from the bottom of the keyboard to where the keys actually start? (So the bottom of the keys not the top) thanks!!

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Hi! Sorry, I sold it about a year ago. I really liked it, but needed a digital piano with in built sounds and didnt have space for two full size pianos.

[@giroliro3]

Hello again! Would you say that the action on this is good enough to learn proper piano technique on or would I be better off with a digital piano such as a yamaha p45?

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Hi! Yes, I think the action is good for proper piano technique. I play both classical and jazz, and I'm enjoying my practice with this piece. I've got Ravenscroft 275, and its a really good combo!

[@giroliro3]

Thank you!

[@anatol1204]

@@simonwestmanmusic cfx abbey is very very nice also and the old galaxy d its better than a lot new ones believe me

[@foxfireblueraven]

I'm having a hard time setting up my hammer 88 can you or someone help me thank you

[@joaquinfuentespiano]

que tal la sensibilidad ?

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

How do you compare addictive keys samples and nord piano samples?

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Hi! Nord samples is much better, I didn't really like the addictive keys to be honest.

[@elbretto6062]

@@simonwestmanmusic Have you tried it with pianoteq?

[@worshipweekends7594]

@@simonwestmanmusic can you get Nord samples to play through the midi controller?

[@simonwestmanmusic]

El Bretto I’ve tried a demo-version but it was not one of my favorite-software...

[@simonwestmanmusic]

Worship Weekends yes, it should be possible with a midicable connected. Havent tried it myself though.

[@tonilince]

What is the name of the jazz piece?

[@wilfordbrimley7888]

"How My Heart Sings"

[@leonekwurundu6408]

Where is the sound coming out from? Does it have inbuilt speakers?

[@manbearpigno1]

No built in speaker with m audio hammer 88

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Get a Casio!