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title: "Xkey 37 USB"
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# Ultra-thin 0.6-inch aluminum frame 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys Plug & play USB + 5-pin MIDI connectivity Xkey 37 USB

**Brand:** artesia
**Price:** R12485
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## Summary

> 🎶 Compact power, pro performance—your portable piano revolutionized.

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## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Playability:** Velocity sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch deliver expressive, nuanced performances.
- • **Rugged Aluminum Build:** Durable anodized frame resists wear and tear, built to last through years of gigs and sessions.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with iOS, Android, Mac, PC, and Linux—no drivers needed to start creating.
- • **Sleek, Ultra-Mobile Design:** Less than 2 lbs and just 0.6 inches thick—carry your studio anywhere without bulk.
- • **Comprehensive 3-Year Warranty:** 24/7 US & Germany-based support ensures peace of mind for your creative investment.

## Overview

The Xkey 37 USB is a premium ultra-thin MIDI keyboard featuring 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with polyphonic aftertouch, housed in a sleek anodized aluminum frame. Weighing under 2 lbs and measuring just 0.6 inches thick, it offers unmatched portability without sacrificing professional playability. Compatible across all major platforms (iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Linux) with plug-and-play USB and 5-pin MIDI connectivity, it’s designed for musicians and producers who demand studio-quality control on the go. Backed by a 3-year warranty and global support, the Xkey 37 blends durability, versatility, and style for the modern creative professional.

## Description

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Review: This is a fantastic keyboard. I HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for a travel/small footprint keyboard. - This is a fantastic compact keyboard! I'll get into my gripes (not really any) about the keyboard further down, but for the cost, this has been a fantastic purchase, and I can totally recommend the Xkey 37! Xkey 37 vs Xkey 25 Initially, I was going to purchase the 25 key model, but to do the type of music that I like (piano accompaniment), the 37 key model was much more useful. Let me say that I'm not a musician by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy learning music (chords and chord progressions and how the music is put together). I use a Mac with GarageBand, and the Xkey really fits the bill. So let me get into what I really like about the keyboard: 1. It's very low-profile. While it's not as convenient as the 25 key model, it's still very thin. I wanted something with full-size keys since I have big fingers, so that ruled out mini-keys. 2. The free software/driver that comes with it (it needs to be downloaded) has some great features. Namely, the ability to assign keys to a lower register. For example, a song I'm trying to learn has wide range. I can compensate by dropping down an octave, but even still, I need to re-assign keys. The driver software allows me to use the bottom 11 keys (or however many I want/need) and assign them to a certain register. I think you could even do something crazy like assign a C key to a G or whatever. 3. The setup was plug and play (at least on the Mac). The driver software has been extremely stable. I've not had any oddities or strangeness when running it. The other Xkey software (which provides the instrument sounds) is limited to only a few different instruments, but you can start playing music without any additional purchases. Get GarageBand (free on the Mac), and you have a huge selection of instruments available. OK, here are my gripes, and they're minor. 1. Really the only gripe is that there is not a lot of "range" on the keys. They don't provide the feedback/weight that a normal piano/keyboard has, but I knew that going in. The keys do a good job with attack, you just need to get used to the feel of the keys. I would think that going between real piano keys and this Xkey would be a bit strange, but the Xkey is my only keyboard, and I'm used to it. 2. I would really like the ability to store multiple keyboard configurations (key settings), but currently there is only a single setting. Luckily that has worked for me so far, but I can foresee a situation where I would either need to reset the keyboard to its defaults, and redo my current configuration. Being able to create/store/recall multiple configs would be awesome. That's really just a feature, and not a gripe, but it would be cool to have. That's it. No real gripes. The other big plus in my mind is that when I sent an email to Xkey Tech Support for the feature request I listed above, I got an email back from a real person. Even though I didn't get a timeframe, I did get an email from a person who took my request, and got back to me in a very timely manner. I like that! Feel free to post questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. I understand that I'm probably not the exact demographic that buys this type of keyboard (not a student, musician, or composer), but for a portable keyboard, I'm extremely happy with the purchase.
Review: 5-Pin and USB MIDI connectivity in a sleek package with just a few minor drawbacks - I recently purchased the CME Xkey 37 MIDI Keyboard, and while I am generally impressed with it as a product, there are some quirks to its design and performance that I feel warrant a "4 of 5 star" rating. (I will revisit my review after spending more time with it, and see if my opinions have changed). I'll break down my review into sections as they related to some of the positive and negative aspects of the device. BUILD QUALITY & PRICING - At a street price of $199, you could argue that the Xkey 37 is properly priced compared to some of the full-featured 37-key and 49-key MIDI workstations, or perhaps a bit over-priced compared to some of the compact 32- or 37-key alternatives on the market offering key input but no CC knobs or sample pads. At the same time, the unboxing of the Xkey 37 was a satisfying experience, and the solid build quality and sleek design certainly help to justify the price point. This keyboard is seriously thin - everything about it screams "Apple"(or perhaps "MacBook Air" - from the slim profile to the brushed nickel finish. I believe the 25-key version, however, still sells for $99, so that is a pretty significant price jump for adding a single octave of keys, though the Xkey 37 has a few connectivity advantages over the Xkey 25, which I will discuss below. (UPDATE 02/26/2016 - About a week into using the device, I'm going to stick with the 4-star rating for the foreseeable future. It's a nice a product, a very sleek product, and I'm getting more accustomed to using the keys. But the micro jacks for USB and especially the X-Cable, for a $199 device, are extremely suspect. Unlikely to be an issue if you set it up on a desk and avoid abusing it, but certainly a design CME could work to improve in future iterations.) "MOBILE" MUSICAL KEYBOARD? - While this is obviously a device that is well-built and appealed to me, I'm struck by how weird the overall concept of it is. CME promotes this as a "Mobile Musical Keyboard" (it says so right on the box), but in what sense is this really "mobile"? The keys are basically full-sized and have a bit of spacing between them, bringing the overall length measurement to 26 inches, compared to something like the Korg microKey (22 inches long). It's extremely slim, so it could fit into a backpack, but not without a significant portion of it sticking out of the top. Plus, the device requires you to plug in either one or two proprietary cables on the left and right sides, so you'd need to bring those with you. Long story short, the portability of this device is nice (I plan to stash it away when I'm not using it), but it's probably better suited for a studio desktop versus being a truly "mobile" or "laptop" keyboard option. KEY PERFORMANCE - While the Xkey 37 is relatively new, the keys are similar to those on the Xkey 25, so I felt like I had a fair amount of information on how they would perform. The keys work pretty much as I expected, but only because I've used the Korg nanoKey2 before, so the idea of a keyboard key that feels more like a laptop keypad is not something that feels alien to me. The layout of the keys is very similar to a traditional piano - the black flat/sharp keys are set higher than the white keys, but only slightly. Although they look like traditional keys, they press straight down like a button, not like the "level" action of a traditional piano or synth key. I read some reviews saying that the keys are "too sensitive". I suppose that could be true from an "accidental key press" perspective. But actually, I had the opposite issue - the keys responded to my presses, but the range of velocity was too wide. I felt like the factory settings really wanted me to mash the keys harder than I was accustomed to for a full "127" velocity reading. Fortunately, CME has programs available on both computer and iPad that allow you to update firmware and make sensitivity adjustments. Therefore, while the unpredictability of key velocity is one of my leading concerns about the device, I have a degree of confidence that I might be able to tweak it to my liking. CABLES & MIDI CONNECTIVITY - One of the key features that drew me to the Xkey 37 (over both the Xkey 25 and competitor products) was the "X-Cable". This proprietary cable is exclusive to the 37-key model, and it includes a separate output for 5-pin DIN MIDI Out, plus jacks for and expression and sustain pedal (not included). Those three items split into a single proprietary micro plug, which goes into a jack on the underside of the unit's left side. On the right side, there is a separate proprietary USB cable. (Both of these cables are included with the Xkey 37). The cable doubles as a power source for the keyboard, and as a USB MIDI interface, which has become more of an industry standard with computer DAW's, VST instruments, and mobile devices. However, some hardware synthesizers still require 5-pin DIN MIDI cables (in my case, the Korg Volca series), and 5-pin DIN MIDI remains necessary on a lot of older hardware devices. So the additional "traditional MIDI" output was a nice touch, and it remains somewhat rare in the sub-$200 MIDI controller lineup. LONG-TERM CONCERNS - While I was able to plug in my Xkey 37 to both my iPhone (Camera Connection USB Kit required) and Volca Bass with zero difficulty, I do have some long term concerns about whether this device will continue to function 10 years or more down the road. There's simply no way to know if the keys will develop dead zones or other issues after years of use. Fortunately, most reviews of the older Xkey 25 have been positive. Also, while the X-Cable is a great innovation, the cables and jacks are proprietary, and the X-Cable in particular did not have quite as snug of a fit as I expected. With proper care, it should last, but this is another reason why I consider this more of a desktop keyboard than a true "mobile" device that could take years of abuse. Replacing the cables in future could be tedious or costly, while a failure in the jack probably means the end of the device. OVERALL IMPRESSION - Portions of my review probably sound excessively negative for a 4-star review, but I wanted prospective buyers to have as much information as possible, as it is a bit of a premium-priced product for what it does. The reality is that I was prepared for many of these shortcomings, and yet still fell in love with the device and am happy with the purchase. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, go find a used version of the Alesis Q25 or Q49, which has both 5-pin and USB MIDI outputs and can be had for around $50. But if you're happy enough with the price, the Xkey 37 is a nice product that is really capable of performing like a full-sized keyboard, albeit with a much smaller (and sexier) footprint on your desktop. It's the logical companion to an office DAW setup where you might now want a giant MIDI keyboard on your desk at all times, but would proudly display the Xkey 37.

## Features

- Full Size Piano Keys, Ultra Mobile Award Winning Keyboard
- Only 0.6 inches thick and weighs less than 2 lbs. – Goes wherever you go
- Professional playability with velocity sensitivity, Polyphonic after touch & more
- Rugged anodized aluminum frame built for years of use - NOT plastic
- Simply plug & play with all formats: IOS, Android, PC, MAC and Linux
- Peace of Mind Guaranteed: Every Xkey product comes with a comprehensive 3-year warranty, supported by our 24/7 US- and Germany-based team, ready to take care of all your after-sales needs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TDZPGKC |
| Additional Features | Keyboard Controller, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,701 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #65 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Brand | Artesia |
| Brand Name | Artesia |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | App |
| Control Type | Keyboard Controller |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 69 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08885011100084 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac, iOS, Linux |
| Human Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Included Components | Quick Start Guide, USB Cable |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21"D x 5.3"W x 0.7"H |
| Item Type Name | Midi Controller |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Cme |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Name | XKEY 37 SILVER USB |
| Model Number | Xkey 37 USB |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Platform | Linux, Mac, iOS |
| Product Dimensions | 21"D x 5.3"W x 0.7"H |
| Product Style | Xkey 37 USB |
| Size | Old Model |
| Special Feature | Keyboard Controller, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Artesia
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** XKEY 37 SILVER USB
- **Number of Keys:** 37
- **Special Feature:** Keyboard Controller, Velocity Sensitive Key

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a fantastic keyboard. I HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for a travel/small footprint keyboard.
*by W***D on June 26, 2015*

This is a fantastic compact keyboard! I'll get into my gripes (not really any) about the keyboard further down, but for the cost, this has been a fantastic purchase, and I can totally recommend the Xkey 37! Xkey 37 vs Xkey 25 Initially, I was going to purchase the 25 key model, but to do the type of music that I like (piano accompaniment), the 37 key model was much more useful. Let me say that I'm not a musician by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy learning music (chords and chord progressions and how the music is put together). I use a Mac with GarageBand, and the Xkey really fits the bill. So let me get into what I really like about the keyboard: 1. It's very low-profile. While it's not as convenient as the 25 key model, it's still very thin. I wanted something with full-size keys since I have big fingers, so that ruled out mini-keys. 2. The free software/driver that comes with it (it needs to be downloaded) has some great features. Namely, the ability to assign keys to a lower register. For example, a song I'm trying to learn has wide range. I can compensate by dropping down an octave, but even still, I need to re-assign keys. The driver software allows me to use the bottom 11 keys (or however many I want/need) and assign them to a certain register. I think you could even do something crazy like assign a C key to a G or whatever. 3. The setup was plug and play (at least on the Mac). The driver software has been extremely stable. I've not had any oddities or strangeness when running it. The other Xkey software (which provides the instrument sounds) is limited to only a few different instruments, but you can start playing music without any additional purchases. Get GarageBand (free on the Mac), and you have a huge selection of instruments available. OK, here are my gripes, and they're minor. 1. Really the only gripe is that there is not a lot of "range" on the keys. They don't provide the feedback/weight that a normal piano/keyboard has, but I knew that going in. The keys do a good job with attack, you just need to get used to the feel of the keys. I would think that going between real piano keys and this Xkey would be a bit strange, but the Xkey is my only keyboard, and I'm used to it. 2. I would really like the ability to store multiple keyboard configurations (key settings), but currently there is only a single setting. Luckily that has worked for me so far, but I can foresee a situation where I would either need to reset the keyboard to its defaults, and redo my current configuration. Being able to create/store/recall multiple configs would be awesome. That's really just a feature, and not a gripe, but it would be cool to have. That's it. No real gripes. The other big plus in my mind is that when I sent an email to Xkey Tech Support for the feature request I listed above, I got an email back from a real person. Even though I didn't get a timeframe, I did get an email from a person who took my request, and got back to me in a very timely manner. I like that! Feel free to post questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. I understand that I'm probably not the exact demographic that buys this type of keyboard (not a student, musician, or composer), but for a portable keyboard, I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Pin and USB MIDI connectivity in a sleek package with just a few minor drawbacks
*by S***1 on February 19, 2016*

I recently purchased the CME Xkey 37 MIDI Keyboard, and while I am generally impressed with it as a product, there are some quirks to its design and performance that I feel warrant a "4 of 5 star" rating. (I will revisit my review after spending more time with it, and see if my opinions have changed). I'll break down my review into sections as they related to some of the positive and negative aspects of the device. BUILD QUALITY & PRICING - At a street price of $199, you could argue that the Xkey 37 is properly priced compared to some of the full-featured 37-key and 49-key MIDI workstations, or perhaps a bit over-priced compared to some of the compact 32- or 37-key alternatives on the market offering key input but no CC knobs or sample pads. At the same time, the unboxing of the Xkey 37 was a satisfying experience, and the solid build quality and sleek design certainly help to justify the price point. This keyboard is seriously thin - everything about it screams "Apple"(or perhaps "MacBook Air" - from the slim profile to the brushed nickel finish. I believe the 25-key version, however, still sells for $99, so that is a pretty significant price jump for adding a single octave of keys, though the Xkey 37 has a few connectivity advantages over the Xkey 25, which I will discuss below. (UPDATE 02/26/2016 - About a week into using the device, I'm going to stick with the 4-star rating for the foreseeable future. It's a nice a product, a very sleek product, and I'm getting more accustomed to using the keys. But the micro jacks for USB and especially the X-Cable, for a $199 device, are extremely suspect. Unlikely to be an issue if you set it up on a desk and avoid abusing it, but certainly a design CME could work to improve in future iterations.) "MOBILE" MUSICAL KEYBOARD? - While this is obviously a device that is well-built and appealed to me, I'm struck by how weird the overall concept of it is. CME promotes this as a "Mobile Musical Keyboard" (it says so right on the box), but in what sense is this really "mobile"? The keys are basically full-sized and have a bit of spacing between them, bringing the overall length measurement to 26 inches, compared to something like the Korg microKey (22 inches long). It's extremely slim, so it could fit into a backpack, but not without a significant portion of it sticking out of the top. Plus, the device requires you to plug in either one or two proprietary cables on the left and right sides, so you'd need to bring those with you. Long story short, the portability of this device is nice (I plan to stash it away when I'm not using it), but it's probably better suited for a studio desktop versus being a truly "mobile" or "laptop" keyboard option. KEY PERFORMANCE - While the Xkey 37 is relatively new, the keys are similar to those on the Xkey 25, so I felt like I had a fair amount of information on how they would perform. The keys work pretty much as I expected, but only because I've used the Korg nanoKey2 before, so the idea of a keyboard key that feels more like a laptop keypad is not something that feels alien to me. The layout of the keys is very similar to a traditional piano - the black flat/sharp keys are set higher than the white keys, but only slightly. Although they look like traditional keys, they press straight down like a button, not like the "level" action of a traditional piano or synth key. I read some reviews saying that the keys are "too sensitive". I suppose that could be true from an "accidental key press" perspective. But actually, I had the opposite issue - the keys responded to my presses, but the range of velocity was too wide. I felt like the factory settings really wanted me to mash the keys harder than I was accustomed to for a full "127" velocity reading. Fortunately, CME has programs available on both computer and iPad that allow you to update firmware and make sensitivity adjustments. Therefore, while the unpredictability of key velocity is one of my leading concerns about the device, I have a degree of confidence that I might be able to tweak it to my liking. CABLES & MIDI CONNECTIVITY - One of the key features that drew me to the Xkey 37 (over both the Xkey 25 and competitor products) was the "X-Cable". This proprietary cable is exclusive to the 37-key model, and it includes a separate output for 5-pin DIN MIDI Out, plus jacks for and expression and sustain pedal (not included). Those three items split into a single proprietary micro plug, which goes into a jack on the underside of the unit's left side. On the right side, there is a separate proprietary USB cable. (Both of these cables are included with the Xkey 37). The cable doubles as a power source for the keyboard, and as a USB MIDI interface, which has become more of an industry standard with computer DAW's, VST instruments, and mobile devices. However, some hardware synthesizers still require 5-pin DIN MIDI cables (in my case, the Korg Volca series), and 5-pin DIN MIDI remains necessary on a lot of older hardware devices. So the additional "traditional MIDI" output was a nice touch, and it remains somewhat rare in the sub-$200 MIDI controller lineup. LONG-TERM CONCERNS - While I was able to plug in my Xkey 37 to both my iPhone (Camera Connection USB Kit required) and Volca Bass with zero difficulty, I do have some long term concerns about whether this device will continue to function 10 years or more down the road. There's simply no way to know if the keys will develop dead zones or other issues after years of use. Fortunately, most reviews of the older Xkey 25 have been positive. Also, while the X-Cable is a great innovation, the cables and jacks are proprietary, and the X-Cable in particular did not have quite as snug of a fit as I expected. With proper care, it should last, but this is another reason why I consider this more of a desktop keyboard than a true "mobile" device that could take years of abuse. Replacing the cables in future could be tedious or costly, while a failure in the jack probably means the end of the device. OVERALL IMPRESSION - Portions of my review probably sound excessively negative for a 4-star review, but I wanted prospective buyers to have as much information as possible, as it is a bit of a premium-priced product for what it does. The reality is that I was prepared for many of these shortcomings, and yet still fell in love with the device and am happy with the purchase. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, go find a used version of the Alesis Q25 or Q49, which has both 5-pin and USB MIDI outputs and can be had for around $50. But if you're happy enough with the price, the Xkey 37 is a nice product that is really capable of performing like a full-sized keyboard, albeit with a much smaller (and sexier) footprint on your desktop. It's the logical companion to an office DAW setup where you might now want a giant MIDI keyboard on your desk at all times, but would proudly display the Xkey 37.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a beginner traveling it’s great!
*by H***T on November 9, 2019*

I have always wanted to learn to play the piano but I travel a lot which makes practicing difficult. I just bought a Yamaha Clavinova for my children to learn on and am motivated myself to learn. I wanted something with keys the same size as a real piano while being ultra portable. This is perfect. It fits in my carry-on luggage, albeit diagonally. It’s super thin and doesn’t have the annoying midi controller knobs and dials that so many do. 37 keys allow me to use both hands in a variety of positions. The key travel is not near what a normal piano would have but because the keys are the same size, I feel like I am able to learn where my fingers go on this and transfer that to a real piano at home. I plug it into my iPhone 8 and use it with garage band. It also works with my iPad Pro but I use that as a sheet music viewer. I haven’t found a way to use the iPad as both a viewer and for GarageBand. The Apple camera connection kit dongle adapter is required to use this with lightning plugs but it works very well. I have had it for a few months and it’s been through 40 or so airports without an issue. It’s allowed me to get over halfway through Alfreds adult beginner book one in about three months. It’s metal and relatively tough. I also bought the case for it and feel it is well protected in my bag. Someone else said that it appears to be what Apple would make if they made a midi controller. I agree. I’m very glad I have this.

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