49 key midi keyboard recommendations

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Posted by dorifuto on May-15-2008 20:07:

49 key midi keyboard recommendations

Firstly I've limited myself to a model with a maximum of 49 keys due to desk space. I'm after a semi-weighted keyboard which must have some 270deg rotary knobs (not freely spinning ones). The main importance for me is that the actual keys themselves feel quality and perform well, as that's what they will be used the most. Ease of setup / mapping is important, and overall build quality must be high. The addition of sliding upfaders and drum pads would be a bonus but are not essential. The DAW's I will primarily be working with are Cubase 4.1 and Ableton Live 7. I've read through countless reviews and opinions online but there always seems to be somebody complaining about something different with each model.

I've pretty much narrowed it down to the following models, unless anyone else can suggest another model. I'm limiting myself to a $500 USD budget so it will most likely be one of the models below. Can anyone make a recommendation on any model based on experience?

Cheers

Novation ReMOTE 49 SL Compact

Novation ReMOTE 37SL (No 49 Key)

Akai MPK49

Korg Kontrol 49

Roland Edirol PCR-500

M-Audio Axiom 49

Posted by BOOsTER on May-15-2008 20:07:

Emu XBoard 49, the keys feel just great

Posted by Acton on May-16-2008 08:49:

Re: 49 key midi keyboard recommendations

quote:
Originally posted by dorifuto
Novation ReMOTE 37SL (No 49 Key)

This one!

this is actually on my "to buy" list, the auto mapping technology is brilliant and the controls will do everything you would need to do.

The other ones are great in their own ways, especially the Korg Kontrol 49 and the Akai MPK49. i looked at these as well, but the Remote SL did it for me.