M-AudioMIDI Keyboard Bundle - 61 Key USB MIDI Controller Oxygen Pro 61 with 16 RGB Drum Pads, Sustain Pedal SP-2 and Music Production Software

The controller is powered by USB and no provision for external power supply. Older models where powered by both. No big deal but if you are going to learn to play a keyboard on a Quest VR then it is going to drain its battery. It has many pre sets for different DAWs which makes it very easy to set up.the sixteen pads are great for anyone into software drumming. They are also velocity sensitive. A great bonus with this midi controller is the software synths that you can download. So you can use it without the need of purchasing a DAW. But then again sequencing with a DAW is fantastic.

This is good value an very flexible in use. It can work very well with most virtual instruments. The instructions are well written and clear, and readilly available on the M-Audio web site. So look there first if you want detail.The keys don't offer the range of sensitivities or aftertouch that more expensive keyboards offer: much more expensive keyboards. And that's probably the biggest criticism of this - and maybe an unfair one for its excellent price and value proposition.A beginner could use this - but someone who has spent the effort to pair the very generous number of sliders and pads up (or to do that for the beginner) will get far more pleasure and utility out of it. Any adult who can read the manual of the language of their choice, should have few problems in following the excellent instructions.Portability? It's about as portable as an electric bass guitar, and really needs a decent padded gig bag or case if you're going to be lugging it about on a regular basis.