Icon iKeyboard 4X, MIDI keyboard and DAW controller with 37 semi-weighted, dynamic keys. It uses Mackie Control and HUI protocols for presets and automatic mappings and can also be configured for general MIDI values.
keyboard with 37 standard size, semi-weighted, dynamic keys with adjustable velocity curves
dual-function encoder (rotatable and pressable), surrounded by an 11 LED ring
pitch and modulation wheels
3-segment LED display
18 assignable, illuminated buttons
channel buttons including Rec-enable, Solo, and Mute
transport buttons: Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast forward, and Loop
octave up/down buttons
transpose up/down buttons
MIDI output
connections for sustain and expression pedals
USB 2.0 connectivity, class compliant with Windows 7, 8 & 10 (32-bit & 64-bit), Mac OS X (IntelMac), and iOS
A well-organized midi keyboard, with a small width and all control buttons on the left, fits nicely on the desk in front of the laptop. The heavy, metallic body gives it stability.
The full-size keys are pleasant to touch (reasonable sounds, not shrill, weight towards semi-heavy).
Attention! For mapping in DAW, you need to consider the manufacturer's update at this link:
https://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/12934620792333-IMPORTANT-UPDATE-iKeyboard-X-and-iKeyboard-S-iMAP-updates
For full operation in Bitwig, I mapped it twice, once as a generic midi keyboard (for the keys part) and once again with Mackie protocols (for the transport buttons part).
The MIDI controllers/keyboards from the ICON range are of very high quality. I am very satisfied with how they perform, no delay whatsoever, neither on USB nor on MIDI. Perfectly compatible with any version of Windows, plug&play - no drivers needed, many programmable buttons, pitch, mod, etc. The construction is robust, using quality materials, almost entirely metal, and the keys are extraordinary, I really like them! I recommend ICON products, they are the best deal in terms of price/quality/performance.
It is extremely well made, the materials are excellent. The product is compatible with most programs. The only downside is the number of keys; if you want to use it for performances, you need at least 49 keys. But for composing, it’s exceptional, I use it with Ableton Live and it performs flawlessly.
I was very satisfied with the delivery. It was very fast and without any issues. It arrived at my place in 2 days.
