IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 Controller with Audio Interface

I love the interface however I'm getting cutouts when using it with my iOS device. Works great using as a USB Controller with my laptop. Makes crazy sounds and cuts out using with iOS. Needs work or I'm doing something wrong and I need to return it.

These iRig keys have been great so far. The onboard controls work great in Logic Pro X and the amount of sounds you get for free from IK-Multimedia is amazing.I have not tested the mic pre-amp since I have a separate interface for vocal/guitar recordings, but having that option as well makes this purchase even more worthwhile. I look forwards to taking this keyboard on the go with an iPad and Mic for testing,

I have a desktop setup, but I don't really like having to turn a thousand things on just to tinker and practice. That's where this thing comes in. Plug in a guitar, some headphones, and my phone, and I'm ready to go and sketch ideas out. Worth noting is you have to press the alt button before the volume knob to change the volume. Spent a whole 20 minutes thinking it was too quiet before realizing I'd goofed

A Nice Little Keyboard Controller

I decided to purchase the iRig Keys I/O 49 keyboard because of its amazingly small dimensions. I have been using a massive 88-key MIDI controller for a while now, and it's just so cumbersome to work with. The iRig keyboard fits almost anywhere, and makes it possible to sit at a desk and enter MIDI notes while my mouse, qwerty keyboard, and monitor all sit on the same desk. Before buying this keyboard, I was forced to use a keyboard stand turned sideways to my desk to hold my keyboard controller. Though the iRig 49 lacks some of the bells & whistles of the more advanced controllers, its size makes it a valuable addition to my MIDI setup.

Great potential, but many issues

This seems to be a controller with a lot of potential, if IK Multimedia will fix all the glitches. But so far, that will not even acknowledge any of the issues I listed as problems. If you want to get a sense for the support you will get, I encourage you to try it for yourself before you buy any IK product. There is no phone, chat, or email support - only a ticket system. In my personal experience, replies are typically come very slowly, if at all.

Not so happy

I bought this because I already had the irig keys 37 pro and was super happy with it. I figured this would work equally well and have the octave more. I use something lightweight to travel and practice. I'm an intermediate piano player. Unfortunately, however, I'm quite disappointed. It does not work nearly as well as the smaller 37 key version. It has issues being recognised by my iphone and my ipad. After every use I need to unplug everything again and reconnect in the right order and even then sometimes it won't work. So, no plug and play at all. Plug and hope and wait and then (maybe) play. I googled a bit and found that lots of other customers also have the same issue. Support, however, can't help. Also, you can only listen to the sound through earphones. That ... MoreI bought this because I already had the irig keys 37 pro and was super happy with it. I figured this would work equally well and have the octave more. I use something lightweight to travel and practice. I'm an intermediate piano player. Unfortunately, however, I'm quite disappointed. It does not work nearly as well as the smaller 37 key version. It has issues being recognised by my iphone and my ipad. After every use I need to unplug everything again and reconnect in the right order and even then sometimes it won't work. So, no plug and play at all. Plug and hope and wait and then (maybe) play. I googled a bit and found that lots of other customers also have the same issue. Support, however, can't help. Also, you can only listen to the sound through earphones. That is really a shame. It would be better to just plug in your ipad or iphone and play. But for some reason (support says because it has I/O) this is not possible. So, you will have to wear earphones even if you are at home. And thirdly, it randomly drops notes. If you play for 60 seconds, it will drop one note on average. That is not a lot and I still can practice. But it still is very annoying. I love the ikey rig 37 pro and can highly recommend it. However, this newer and more expensive version with 49 keys is a failure.

Perfect fit!

Perfect and custom made for this keyboard. I take the kbd with me on domestic and international travel, and it's about the only 49-key keyboard that will fit in a normal sized checked bag. Now I can stop carrying it in the box!!

Review of IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 Controller Keyboard with Mic Input

This has really re-enabled music making on my iPad Pro whilst avoiding the latency of Bluetooth headphones. Feels like an entry-level KORG Kronos!The only downside is that there's no means provided to actually fix the iPad holder to the keyboard if you want to play without a table for example. I've used masking tape for that.

Very good music studio for beginner

Bought this for my 5 year old daughter to enliven her piano studies. The delivery was very swift and the keyboard itself includes several free music creation apps for Mac, windows and iOS.