M-Audio Axiom 25/49 or Edirol PCR-M30/50

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Posted by BradP on Jun-10-2007 23:26:

M-Audio Axiom 25/49 or Edirol PCR-M30/50

I'm looking at picking up an inexpensive midi controller from ebay to get started with producing. For around $100-200 there are these keyboards, the M-Audio Axiom 25 and 49, and also the Edirol PCR-M30 and M50. I'll probably go with the higher models because they're only a tad more expensive. Which would you guys recommend? Or are there other controllers you would suggest for that price range?

Posted by echosystm on Jun-11-2007 00:01:

Don't worry about knobs and faders, you will most likely never even use them. The pads on the Axiom could be handy though!

Whats most important is how the keys feel. There are 3 types of keys: synth action, semi weighted and hammer action. You should try all 3 in the shop before you buy anything. Some people like the quickness of synth action, some people like the genuine feel of hammer action. Some people like a mix of both with semi-weighted.

Posted by antronx on Jun-11-2007 00:17:

I have Axiom 49. I am not complaining, yet.

Posted by cybernetica on Jun-11-2007 11:31:

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Originally posted by antronx
I have Axiom 49. I am not complaining, yet.

Same here

Posted by SMC on Jun-11-2007 12:17:

quote:
Originally posted by cybernetica
Same here

Me too.

Posted by ralpheeee on Jun-13-2007 03:40:

I disagree with echo's post, I've got the pcrm50 and constantly use the sliders.
Key action is awesome would actualy buy another one if it broke

Posted by djkoso on Jun-13-2007 04:13:

i have PCR50.

good choice !

all the best
Conrad S.

Posted by 3F05Q on Jun-13-2007 04:55:

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Originally posted by SMC
Me too.

ditto...

...although sometimes I wish the encoders were smooth, and not clicky. Other than that, the ability to customize individual parameters is great with Live.

Posted by echosystm on Jun-13-2007 05:02:

quote:
Originally posted by ralpheeee
I disagree with echo's post, I've got the pcrm50 and constantly use the sliders.
Key action is awesome would actualy buy another one if it broke

quote:
Originally posted by echosystm
most likely

Posted by ralpheeee on Jun-14-2007 07:11:

Posted by The Cream Enjin on Jun-14-2007 20:55:

I own a PCR-M80. Roland use the same key mechanism they use in their best synths and i like it. I recently had a go on the Korg radias keyboard and it feels cheap compared to the PCR.