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

I'm going to move this to the production forum as i think you'll get a better response there

m-audio keystation pro 88

It's what i use!

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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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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

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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 either

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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Avoid Novation stuff.


It is now built by monkeys and is complete shit.

I've just returned one.

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what about these

Axiom 61 - Advanced 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller (can someone tell me why the pro version of this costs so much more, and why?)


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Keystation 88es - 88-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller


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Oxygen 61 - 61-Key USB MIDI Controller




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Akai Professional MPK49

Last edited by Shanez on Nov-29-2009 at 13:30

Akai one - great

Novation one - NO!

Axiom - Great, the Pro version has updated software interface similar to the Novation Automap.

Oxygen - I've just bought one of these as I'm not fussed about a weighted keyboard and it has plenty of controls. And is cheap.

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I'd recommend the Axiom 61. The one i use seemed well built.

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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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