Hi guys, am i dont know what to get, im learning how to play the keyboard and i am learning how to produce electronic music and i need to get myself a midi controller so first off ill need one that has good keys for playing on, but i also just want a pretty good one too, as in maybe pads plenty of rotary nobs, ive not got one before but i want one that well... ill never need another one! but saying that i dont think id g past $500, so what do you suggest
Shane
Nov-28-2009 23:43
n3lly
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I'm going to move this to the production forum as i think you'll get a better response there
Nov-29-2009 03:20
atxbigballer1
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m-audio keystation pro 88
It's what i use!
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Nov-29-2009 04:55
cryophonik
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Are you looking for something that more closely resembles a piano (i.e., 88 weighted keys as shown above), or something more compact with a "synth-type" keyboard action (e.g., 25, 49, or 76 semi-weighted keys)?
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Originally posted by atxbigballer1
m-audio keystation pro 88
I was actually going to recommend the same thing, if the OP is looking for weighted keys!
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Nov-29-2009 05:10
Shanez
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Location: Ireland
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Originally posted by cryophonik
Are you looking for something that more closely resembles a piano (i.e., 88 weighted keys as shown above), or something more compact with a "synth-type" keyboard action (e.g., 25, 49, or 76 semi-weighted keys)?
I was actually going to recommend the same thing, if the OP is looking for weighted keys!
that actually looks the bizz, but it aint cheap eother
Nov-29-2009 11:04
Shanez
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Registered: Jun 2008
Location: Ireland
quote:
Originally posted by cryophonik
Are you looking for something that more closely resembles a piano (i.e., 88 weighted keys as shown above), or something more compact with a "synth-type" keyboard action (e.g., 25, 49, or 76 semi-weighted keys)?
I was actually going to recommend the same thing, if the OP is looking for weighted keys!
that actually looks the bizz, but it aint cheap either
Nov-29-2009 11:04
echosystm
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I don't like combined keyboard/knob controllers. I think you are better off buying an M-Audio Keystation 88es. The keys are semi-weighted, not hammer action, but they are considerably cheaper. Unless you are a pianist, I don't think you will appreciate the difference between hammer keys and semi-weighted.
You could then get a UC-33e later on, if and when you feel you need it.
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If you want to spend very little but still get something reliable I would go with M-Audio's Oxygen series. I have 49 key and it's a great controller considering it's only $140. Of course, if you want to spend the extra cash then the Axiom is great. I used to have an Axiom 25 and I really liked it. The semi-weighted keys were great imo but you may want to try it out at a store to see if you like it.
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