M-Vave SMK25 II Review | Just Add Bluetooth!

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M-Vave just sent me this keyboard that hai Bluetooth and i must say it's really good. Playing a midi keyboard whereever you want is really fun.
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M-Vave download site: www.cuvave.com/appdownload
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@chrisw1462 7 месяцев назад

Thank You _SO MUCH_ for pointing me to MIDIBerry!!!!! I'm on my second Korg microKEY37 Air controller - the first one's BT died after dropping it a few times (USB still works!), and the second just stopped connecting to my PC (would still connect to my iPad.. weird). Thanks to MIDIBerry, I can use BT again! So much less 'interrupting the muse' when I don't have to connect cables.

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

Glad i could help. It was a question mark for me too when i received the smk 25. Refused to think there was nothing i can do, short from getting a mac. Too bad microsoft doesnt see us musicians as a priority :(

@dcamposliz 3 месяца назад

Love how technical you get with this.

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

Thanks :)

@georgekingston6389 6 месяцев назад

Great video - many thanks.

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

You are welcome. Cheers!

@JuiceNoodles7 4 месяца назад

very helpful, a gem of a video

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

Thank you 😀

@STOPDIABESITAS 5 месяцев назад

LIVESAVER !!!! I took me quite a while to make it all work because BT used to disconnect randomly... but the Disconnection problem seems be solved once Midiberry is running. Thanks so much for this video. You are a Hero !!

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

Glad to help :)

@qVlad101 5 месяцев назад

super review-ul. tine o tot asa marius

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

Multumesc, Vlad!

@danielbenton3844 2 месяца назад

I was able to get my new SMC-MIXER working with Ableton 10 on Windows 10 thanks to loopmidi, midi berry, and your video. Thank you!

@Marius_Tarceatu 2 месяца назад

Check out my latest video, m-vave made it easier with their own app.

@danielbenton3844 Месяц назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu Thanks again! I look forward to trying that out!

@jango35 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, you really solved my issues with the PC

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

Sure thing :)

@yeshanperera Месяц назад

You saved my day buddy. Thank you!

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

You are welcome. Also, check my latest video. There is an even better way to connect your m-vave.

@karsonsemler209 4 месяца назад

Omg thank you SO much!!

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

Happy to help!

@Juztjeffun 6 месяцев назад

Thanks you for the tips, I can play via bluetooth on windows now😊. I like the keybed, a little semi weighted feel.

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

Glad you made it work. Cheers!

@merickutan1332 7 месяцев назад

after hours of searching with loopmidi and midiberry i could connect it, thank you so much, earned a sub!!!

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

Glad to help! 😃

@awaver5470 4 месяца назад

thanks! it worked perfectly with the SMC PAD , i just need to check it with the chocolate pedal

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

Glad to help. Cheers!

@chrisw1462 7 месяцев назад

There's a reason Bluetooth isn't popular with most MIDI controllers. First is that there is so much disinformation out there about the HUGE LATENCY of Bluetooth - but that's only true for AUDIO. There is some latency with BT MIDI, but it's not much. Second is that, when implemented as usual (a.k.a. As Cheap As Possible), it's on a separate board and can easily break when the unit is dropped.

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

Well, it’a not perfect, that is for sure, but in order to get better and better results, it needs to be implemented and tested. But those are some good points.

@user-lh4gx7ij9b 6 месяцев назад

🎉🌹Thanks ❤🎉

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

You are welcome 😀

@TalentlessMonax24 9 месяцев назад

Finally! I solved my problem since I cant connect my smk-25 through BT. Can you make a live looping session and how do you set it up using smk-25? thanks a lot!

@Marius_Tarceatu 9 месяцев назад

Glad you made it :) You can watch my how to live loop videos, the same things apply. Watch the first one and the 2.0 as well. Cheers!

@TalentlessMonax24 9 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu aight, thanks again

@musicandsoundsforrelaxing 8 месяцев назад

Great video review. I'm thinking of buying a midi keyboard. What is your recommendation: M-Vave smk-25 or Akai MPK Mini MK3?

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

Thanks. I don't really have an mpk so i can't compare. It also depends on use case. My personal favorite, seeing as i am a pianist, and put the keyboard feel as my top priority, is still the arturia minilab 3 :)

@FutureDubOrchestra 7 дней назад

Can you do a update video test of how far from your Daw you can go with M-Vave SMK25 II you can walk around or move around far away, would be a great test to see how far the Bluetooth Range will continue to work.

@LovelyLadySnowblood Месяц назад

KORG also has bluetooth midi controllers. Even with 49 and 61 keys.

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

The price is higher though! This is entry level.

@tier9222 7 месяцев назад

Can anyone here tell me what notes your default pads are mapped to? Out of the box the pads appeared to be mapped to standard midi - then my kid got a hold of it and now it's not. I've tried everything I can think of and transposing doesn't seem to effect the pads. Thanks for any insights.

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

Well you can set them back up from the midi suite app, or the cube suite on the iphone. Check out the link in the description to download them. Also, i usually map them to the lowest notes if i do use notes on them so they don’t interfere with your usual playing. Hope this helps.

@Michuu1059 6 месяцев назад

Are you using Rec/Stop/Play buttons via BT? I can map them in Reaper via USB cable, but via BT i can't (only keys, pads and knobs, without rec buttons). I see that rec buttons have different codes in loopModi.

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

You are right, you can’t use transport control with BT.

@Michuu1059 6 месяцев назад

@@Marius_TarceatuI changed it in cuvave app (Midi Suite) and I can use play/stop/rec buttons in Reaper now :)

@huginnmuninn1130 5 месяцев назад

while I was able to connect the device using other MIDI applications (Korg BLE, MIDI Ox, MidiBerry) I couldnt do that with MIDI Suite. it just sits there with "waiting for a device to connect". Im not sure if there's anything Ive missed since there's no documentation for MIDI Suite, which is the only thing that will let us edit the presets for the knobs and the pads, not to mention getting the transport controls to work

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

Midi Suite only connects when connected through usb.

@huginnmuninn1130 5 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu did that too the whole time, cause I was thinking the software can only support a single instance of connecting too

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

You must also exit your Daw or other programs that may use the device! Hope this helps :)

@jesseaviman 6 месяцев назад

Great video, but i am having an issue getting it to work in Pro Tools 12.5. I see the loop midi in my connections but i still can't get it setup properly. I really wish this company had videos and tips on how to set this up. I must be the only one trying to do this in PT.

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

It should not matter if you have PT. Check out if your connections in Midi Berry are the same as mine, that is important. Also, might want to check the facebook group. There is a link in the description.

@ggkristel 4 месяца назад

Entra a pro tools 12.0

@ar-gnostic999 5 месяцев назад

I don't know why but Mac users have special utility (MidiUitls) and can control DAW via bluetooth (for example, in Ableton you can see two ports as like when you connected via usb). But Windows users haven't this utility or another ways for use standart control daw presets :(

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

I think it’s about priorities. Microsoft doesn’t treat us musicians as one. It kinda makes me want to jump ship.

@ar-gnostic999 5 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu Hi, have a update about this! M-VAVE sent me program which works like a Mac program: you connect on it and have a two bluetooth-channels in daw and you set up it like set up via usb. I asked them in the comments under this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tJuS-EEml_w.html&lc=UgySDNw-4kJgWgQkFJR4AaABAg.A0AB4aLniE1A0G9BFObnyF

@DezzyNawty 2 месяца назад

Good day Sir, Pls am trying to login the Mk 25 app but its just saying connecting and i cant use the stop, play, rec button in my Daw which is Fl. Pls can you help me out

@Bilsuburbians Месяц назад

I think you should map the midi first. Then you can use the knob button for shortcut for sure

@xabe3242 8 месяцев назад

They are similar konix has it. but I can't find any references to the device.thanks

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

Well, if you really want midi out, you can get the minilab 3, but you miss out on the bluetooth function. You have options :)

@bartoszjagiea6023 8 месяцев назад

It doesnt have a lag? I use mpk mini but it has a lag, when i play a note i hear it with small delay in my speakers what is not convinient and its hard to looping

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

You can’t use it for looping in bluetooth mode as it has a small delay, but you can use it to sketch out ideas. For looping you must connect it via USB. Also, check out you have the lowest posible latency.

@rodogg34 4 месяца назад

you jump into what?

@rakhabaguspratama854 8 месяцев назад

Hi, i wanna ask if the usb port is available as a midi input instead doing it with bluetooth. Cuz some seller told me that it only works with bluetooth mode while the usb features only to change key's theme. I really craving this midi but need certainty for usb usability as a midi input. Thanks

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

While you are connected thru USB, the bluetooth connection interrupts and you have a new connection, just like some of your more common midi controllers. It is described in the video how you can connect it thru usb, as it it needs different settings than on bluetooth. Going to usb has more usability and functions. Hope this helps.

@rakhabaguspratama854 8 месяцев назад

Thanks very much, I'll definitely buy this product then :))@@Marius_Tarceatu

@Tmantman125 5 месяцев назад

Where does it say how to connect via usb? I am having trouble setting up@@Marius_Tarceatu

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

@@Tmantman125 Sadly, it doesnt say. M-Vave should really work on their manuals :)) There is info in the video about how to connect thru USB. Select mackie control and then select the midi in and out, the smk 2. Hope this helps.

@xabe3242 8 месяцев назад

Hi, this or konix md02 midi out included?

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

I don’t have the konix but this one is pretty good. Midi out port is not included, if that is what you are asking.

@modechick 3 часа назад

Using a macbook and cannot see bluetooth appear :( anyone else?

@DezzyNawty 3 месяца назад

Pls, can you make a video on how you set it up ?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

What do you mean? I gave some pointers in the video!

@DezzyNawty 3 месяца назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu i mean, how you set the keyboard to your DAW

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

Check out my last video to connect it via bluetooth. When connected via usb, select mackiecontrol as your control surface, and the input and output the board.

@DezzyNawty 3 месяца назад

I just checked it out and it’s helpful thanks, but one more thing, would i download the midisuite app before doing anything ?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

You can download it whenever you want, to customize your keyboard the way you want.

@axanthiccrestie2460 4 месяца назад

New to the world of electronic music and all of this and I did get this controller as a gift. I was confused because my M-Vave does not have a USB-C connector but something else that looks like a USB-B but when I tried the USB-B on it it did not work. Does anyone know what it is?

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

If it is this controller, it should have usb c. If it is another, i don’t know. Also, if it is usb-b, that only has one way to plug in, so be mindfull of that.

@rovenordiales 3 месяца назад

This might be the Mark 1 version.

@wizzoli 5 месяцев назад

Problem here... My keyboard connecting via BT, but after 3 sec, disconnet.. Why? Maybe my BT is not as strong? I have SMK-25 not the II version. Thank you!

@Marius_Tarceatu 5 месяцев назад

Just fallow the steps in the video, and download the 2 apps i recomended.

@user-wg9lu6mm6c 3 месяца назад

so when I can't connect bluetooth.,can I used wired?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

Yes

@spreencer 19 дней назад

Is there a trick to get this thing to stay connected for more than a few seconds? Did the ble and downloaded both of these

@Marius_Tarceatu 19 дней назад

Check this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Sis8lqdp8HI.htmlsi=ES66cpcSBnbtnP3l Also, it should work with the midi loop and ble, so you are probably doing something wrong. The way in the video i linked is faster tho, and better.

@spreencer 18 дней назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu Thanks! I ended up solving my issue through the manual. It's just not laid out well. Turns out there's a second set of instructions for connection on the back of the main page and it says to scan a qr code on the back of the keyboard. From that, I downloaded an app called bt midi connector. That software picked up the controller and then I was able to "pair" it to the computer. Would never think to do it in that order but hey, hope this helps anyone else!

@toforbiddenshores 6 месяцев назад

Hi! Can you control korg volcas witih this midi controller?

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

Hi! Didnt try, but the controller does not have a midi out to connect to your synth so i think not. You can get an arturia minilab 3 for that: amzn.to/3R6L1Ft

@toforbiddenshores 6 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu Thank you!👋

@Zimtitos 4 месяца назад

Can I get the most out of it with just my cell phone? Bandlab?

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

It should run if you are on iphone, don’t know about android. Also, transport controls don’t work over bluetooth.

@shahindezfouli5108 17 дней назад

Which is better: worlde orca 25 key or hoerev 25 keys Bluetooth?means working and knobs and presets changing ,please write fast , because I want buy it thanks

@Marius_Tarceatu 17 дней назад

Why not buy this one?

@shahindezfouli5108 17 дней назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu which? Please send link for buy because I don't found it. Thanks

@Marius_Tarceatu 17 дней назад

I think it doesn’t ship in your region if you can’t see it in my links.

@shahindezfouli5108 17 дней назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu please you send link that I check it thanks

@LexGear 29 дней назад

I'm currently having a hard time getting this working on Linux.

@Marius_Tarceatu 29 дней назад

I don’t have any experience on Linux, bro. Sorry 😢

@NonmarKINGsoul 9 месяцев назад

Where did you buy this? I can’t find it anywhere

@Marius_Tarceatu 9 месяцев назад

I didn't. They just sent it to me for a review. It is on their site that is in the description. But you can't buy it there. I am reaching out to them and i will get back to you if they provide a link.

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

Looks like you can find it on amazon now. This is an affiliate link: amzn.to/3G3UJ59

@NonmarKINGsoul 8 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu thanks!

@keshussy3542 Месяц назад

i still cant connect the bluetoohth, it connected for a secs and then not connected. i did the advanced settings

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

Check it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QWkKz8AmuqM.htmlsi=2EljztWUILMjQA0D

@keshussy3542 Месяц назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu thankss thats really helping

@chipndelish 3 месяца назад

I tried using CubeSuite on android to connect my mvave smk25, but when i test it on bandlab, not detected. Am i missing something?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

I have an iphone, but on android i think only some apps work.

@chipndelish 3 месяца назад

I see ill check em out. But either way, amazing review and thank you for guiding with midi berry and loopmid, it finally worked and never had issues with bt connectivity anymore. You're a life saver!

@joaoteixeiradias3464 8 месяцев назад

Hi. How are the knobs? Limited or Endless. If endless, do they work well with AbletonLive?

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

They are pretty good endless encoders. Smaller than the Arturia Minilab 3 and maybe not as high quality, but they come close. They work nice with Ableton Live.

@blakeadelmann6228 3 месяца назад

What drivers do you use I can't get this thing to work ?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

What’s not working?

@blakeadelmann6228 3 месяца назад

@Marius_Tarceatu the smk25 keyboard links to Bluetooth but when I've downloaded the drivers ( multiple different ones ) the drivers can't find the smk

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

@blakeadelmann6228 watch the video carefully. I explain everything there!

@Christopher-xn8qk 3 месяца назад

2.14 ...and it's a priest to carry around with you in your backpack 🎒

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

Sounds like fun 😅 thanks

@Yozzy-rw4ms 8 месяцев назад

does it have aftertouch?

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

It does not.

@user-zw1gr2bt1b 7 месяцев назад

can I use it or play using USB cable instead of bluetooth?? Thanks

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

Of course you can!

@user-zw1gr2bt1b 7 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu thanks Do I need to install the driver ? or automatically connect..?

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

@@user-zw1gr2bt1b connects automatically!

@user-zw1gr2bt1b 7 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu thanks a lot

@imanojl 2 месяца назад

My bluetooth connection won’t work, it connects for a few seconds then starts blinking again

@Marius_Tarceatu 2 месяца назад

Watch the video, then watch my latest video.

@KuroAkio 2 месяца назад

My keys 11 to 15 specifically notes A#3 to D3... any tips on how to fix this? Edit: my keys 11 to 15 are not detected by any midi calibration software

@Marius_Tarceatu 2 месяца назад

I don’t understand what you are saying.

@KuroAkio 2 месяца назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu some keys on my midi keyboard of the same brand are not functioning. Is it a connection problem or a factory defect? What can I do to fix it?

@Marius_Tarceatu 2 месяца назад

I don’t know anything about that. The best way is to go to facebook and join the official m-vave group. There is a link in the video description. There, contact M-Vave Yana to try and fix this. Sounds like a hardware problem, but i don’t know.

@rkmdolanan5796 Месяц назад

Sorry sir, I'm having problems when connecting to Bluetooth and it won't connect on windows. After I connected Bluetooth, the indicator LED lit up for a long time, but a few seconds later it blinked again how to solve my problem

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

Watch this video or my latest video. I would suggest my latest one, it’s easier that way.

@rkmdolanan5796 Месяц назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu ok sir thank you i try

@rkmdolanan5796 Месяц назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu I have followed the instructions in the video and have successfully connected, but there is another problem, no message input goes to Midibery every time I press SMK25 what should i do sir?

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

Try this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QWkKz8AmuqM.htmlsi=xI8kmdFfT0JOAdh5 It’s alot easier to set up.

@rkmdolanan5796 Месяц назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu thankyou verry much sir its work,I hope you are always successful😊😊😊

@lasselasse5215 7 месяцев назад

Why 25 keys only? At least make them modular so you can attach 2 or more

@Marius_Tarceatu 7 месяцев назад

This competes directly with the likes of the akai mpk or the arturia minilab as a first time studio keyboard that you can use for all your basic music production and beatmaking needs.

@marcofigueroa5629 4 месяца назад

Can you use just mobile phone with this

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

It works on an iphone for sure. Don’t know about android.

@marcofigueroa5629 4 месяца назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu thanks A lot for your answer so I will check more about it if is truth so can be useful to me for what I am looking for ...so if is connect to iPhone do I need any app or open direct

@EscaVODS 8 месяцев назад

Mine only pairs with PC and then disconnects after a few seconds.

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

Fallow the steps i showed in the video and it will work.

@EscaVODS 8 месяцев назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu oh my God i followed the loopmidi and midiberry thing and it actually worked, thank you!

@Marius_Tarceatu 8 месяцев назад

@@EscaVODS You are welcome :)

@DezzyNawty 3 месяца назад

Can this be charged or how does it works ?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

Yup. It charges with your own charger, as it does not come in the box with one, or when connected to your PC.

@DezzyNawty 3 месяца назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu okay thanks, but i hope the battery do last ?

@Marius_Tarceatu 3 месяца назад

@@DezzyNawty i have no problem with mine…

@DezzyNawty 2 месяца назад

Good day Sir, pls how can i set the play, stop, and rec in my daw, i use FL

@homaism Месяц назад

Зысыз кийбордс куул я думаю. Поэтому мейби ай шиппинг ту алиэксрэсс совсем скоро.

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

That sounds cool 😅

@homaism Месяц назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu 😄👍

@vleutje71 Месяц назад

Bluetooth is not working with android devices. Why you need wireless with a pc? ...you really need wireless with an android device.

@Marius_Tarceatu Месяц назад

I think it works, but only on certain apps. Also, it works with iphones. Maybe they will make an app for android.

@rodogg34 4 месяца назад

wat the heck is ableton

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

Ableton Live! 😂

@Pashatracer 12 дней назад

Спасибо! Кому интересно, снял подобную инструкцию на русском языке, плюс управление транспортом.

@kirillvalershteyn325 11 дней назад

Где это увидеть?

@Pashatracer 11 дней назад

@@kirillvalershteyn325 у меня на канале. В разделе видео, или в плейлисте, где все видео.

@ronnyspanneveld8110 6 месяцев назад

bull shit.. BLE = Bluetooth Low Energy... "Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11, natively support Bluetooth Low Energy"

@Marius_Tarceatu 6 месяцев назад

Haha, indeed

@reynbuther7632 4 месяца назад

Bro, help me, please. I don't have a loopmidi port in Midiberry. What should I do? Maybe you said it in the video, but I don't understand English very well by ear.

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

You should have a midiLoop port in your DAW.

@reynbuther7632 4 месяца назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu Fl studio has this midiLoop port? Don't know?

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

It should have. Somewhere in midi connections, or midi instruments or something. Check around

@reynbuther7632 4 месяца назад

@@Marius_Tarceatu Ok, i did something wrong. It works now. Thank you, stranger👍

@Marius_Tarceatu 4 месяца назад

You are welcome 😂