Samson Graphite M32 Mini USB MIDI Controller

Oh wow !!! If you are full of creativity like me..LOL.. I'm serious then this baby could help you achieve a lot of it. I was doubt at the first line, but i was wrong. Its just perfect to me.

The Graphite M32 is a really nice 'laptop bag' MIDI controller. It's built solidly, with a nice balance of construction and light weight. The keys have a nice play to them and the velocity sensitivity is on-point.My three-star rating is triggered by Samson's unfortunate decision to use little 'slide strips' for the mod and pitch controls. I don't know if this was a cost-cutting decision or an aesthetic/stylistic decision, but either way, it was a bad one. One simply can't get the kind of precision one needs from this kind of control surface, and to add insult to injury, one actually has to add a bit of pressure to get the controls to register. It's not intuitive or comfortable.This is still a nice controller, and for my needs, the pitch/mod miss isn't enough to make this thing unusable, but I think the majority of musicians would gladly pay a few extra dollars to get the kind of tactile precision that only physical controls can offer. It's a solid mini MIDI controller; it's just not a home run.

I'm a composer, and own several midi controllers of various sizes and configurations that I use with Finale software on a MacBook Pro. The smallest one I own is a 25-key Akai (Akai Professional LPK25 25-Key Ultra-Portable USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for Laptops that I use when I travel; the largest is a full-size 88-key midi keyboard that doubles as a "piano" when I want to play. This Samson Graphite M32 is on the smaller end of the spectrum, but that doesn't diminish its usefulness.First -- understand that this is a midi CONTROLLER. It is not intended to be "played" like a piano, although I suppose that's possible. So, for example, if you're looking for an entry-level keyboard to learn to play piano, this is NOT what you want. If you're looking for a full-sized keyboard to play with your band, again, this is NOT what you want. The keys are significantly smaller than a full-sized keyboard, and work perfectly fine for inputting music into a notation program.I gave this a fairly thorough workout on a couple of things I'm working on (choral music I'm composing on commission). I've been using my Akai 25-key controller most recently, so my comparison is with that. Set-up was easy -- just tell Finale that you have a new device, and start using it. The most obvious difference is the number of keys (32 vs 25). It doesn't sound like much, but it does make a difference -- I don't have to "shift" octaves quite so frequently. And the octave "shift" +/- on the Samson is clear and obvious: the + and - keys "blink" when used, and the blink rate increases for every shift. To reset to original voicing, you press both + and - keys at the same time. Easy. The keys on this unit are slightly larger than the Akai, too, so it feels a little easier and less "crowded." In short -- no issues at all, all keys functioned, all controls worked as described in the documentation, and it was easy to set up and start composing.I also tried this with my iPad, using Symphony Pro -- no problems. I already had the iPad Apple Camera Connection kit, so connecting was easy. It also worked with Garageband. No issues at all; easy to set up and use.The size of this unit is small enough to pack in a carryon bag or backpack. It weighs very little, but seems well made and sturdy.Overall, I like it. I think it's a good small unit for composers like me who need a small portable input device.

Great little desktop controller. Worth every penny.

Feels like a toy and broke too easily. It gets the job done, but just buy one that's better.

Reasonably priced but inferior quality. The main issue with this MIDI controller is that the keys are not very sensitive and require a pretty hard touch to register any MIDI messages. The keyboard is configurable with the Samson software for Mac/PC but the selectable velocity curves are not able to overcome this limitation. It was so bad that I quickly returned the item. For matters of comparison, I have a Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII which is an excellent controller for the money and is both sensitive and of significantly better construction quality.

Love It!

TRASH TRASH TRASH

FAB!

Love this little USB keyboard, it is exactly what I need!

I like this neat little portable music controller. I paid for next day shipping and it was suppose to be guaranteed and it came 2 days later instead. Otherwise godd product!

Zuallererst: Der Samson ist nicht schlechter/besser als die Konkurrenz. Um ehrlich zu sein, habe ich 3 verschiedene Mini Keyboards getestet. Alle 3 waren naja Mist. ganz ehrlich.Zur Erklärung: Ich brauche ein kleines für Unterwegs. Dafür ist das Format perfekt. Ich hatte vorher das Keyboard von Akai probiert, das NULL Anschlagsdynamik hatte. Dieses hier hat zumindestens "etwas" gehabt. Für KeyboardSpielen sind die aber alle nichts. Da braucht man sich auch gar nichts vormachen. Dafür sind sie auch einfach nicht gemacht. Die meisten kommen aber über das Niveau von Spielzeug nicht hinaus. Ob man das Geld wirklich ausgeben muss, bleibt fraglich. Man kauft immer zweimal, soviel ist bei diesen Dingern gewiß.Hier gehts aber auch wirklich nur um DAW Steuerung oder eine einfache Bassline. Soweit auch OK.ALso warum hab ich ihn nicht behalten? Ganz einfach: die Touchpads für Mod-Wheel z.B. reagieren meist nicht, oder man muss wie blöd drauf drücken. Die Tasten klappern. Gut, wie gesagt. MINI, ist nichts zum Spielen...Insgesamt machte das Keyboard aber einfach keinen guten Eindruck. Nicht vom Aussehen, sondern der Verarbeitung. Insgesamt wäre ein Sturz dasTodesurteil für den Kleinen.Ich habs, wen das interessiert, aufgegeben mit den Mini-Dingern: Ich hab mir ein uraltes 32 Midi keyboard gekauft, dass stabil ist, aber natürlich nicht so handlich. Aber damit lebe ich gerne. Muss aber jeder selber entscheiden. insgesamt, wenn man aber wirklich spielen will, sollte man auf jeden fall das Extra Geld in etwas Größeres/Besseres investieren.

I got it and it works perfectly. Very useful.