I'm thinking of buying a controller keyboard now, basically I want USB support (so I don't have to shell out more money to get a MIDI interface straight away), and I'd rather have a 4-octave one. Ideally I'm looking at below £100 because I've not got all that much money... So I've found these two, they look like likely candidates:

http://www.sub.co.uk/prodimg.php?pi...e=200&ysize=200
http://www.sub.co.uk/index.php?sec=...=EVOLUTIONMK249

The difference is 1) £20 and 2) some knobs and sliders.

So do the knobs and sliders actually matter, or are they just fancy-looking features that aren't really necessary (and at my budget, I'm not looking for any bells and whistles, just something that will make my production a bit easier)

So what are you guys recommendations?

I didn't search because the button's not working, plus this is a personal thing I'm wondering...

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I've got the Evolution keyboard, and it works v v well for me.

Installation was v v v simple. Just plug it in, no extra software drivers needed.

There are a good amount of knobs & sliders, so you can control levels, filter values etc.

Would definetly recommend it.

The keys are a good size aswell.

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I have the Evolution MK-249C and imo it's great. It doesn't feel all to plastic even though it's made out of it it's very stable.

the keys feels very good too, I mean okay they aint weighted but if you can live without that then the keyboard is well worth it's price

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Originally posted by davedresden i suggest getting the gabriel & dresden prog-a-minute. in 3 easy steps you too could change the face of dance music. batteries not included. - dave

I just bought an Evolution eKeys 49 today, was about £75 including VAT and delivery from https://www.makingwavesaudio.com

I had emailed the company asking the difference between the various keyboards they use and since it will be used as a dumb master keyboard for Fruity Loops it's perfect. It doesnt have extra buttons or an LED display but sod it, its got everything I need and it actually looks pretty good too.

R.

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Originally posted by Rikki I just bought an Evolution eKeys 49 today, was about £75 including VAT and delivery from https://www.makingwavesaudio.com

Thanks for that link, I'm seeing some good prices on that site

I think I'll go with the 249, to be honest I feel that having some knobs and sliders would be useful, it would be great to do stuff like automation that I find hard to get right by drawing in certain situations...

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Apparently the E-Keys 49 is now replacing the MK-249, apparently with the same features even though it's cheaper... Explains why the 249 seems to be becoming harder to find these days.

Ordered the E-Keys instead, hoping they weren't telling me lies and it is indeed the same product

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Originally posted by DjSimonB Apparently the E-Keys 49 is now replacing the MK-249, apparently with the same features even though it's cheaper... Explains why the 249 seems to be becoming harder to find these days. Ordered the E-Keys instead, hoping they weren't telling me lies and it is indeed the same product

Thats what I was told, the ekeys seems fine though for what I need.

R.

what is wrong with the Edirol PCR ones

link

they seem to never be mentioned

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Originally posted by Subtle what is wrong with the Edirol PCR ones link they seem to never be mentioned

That looks a fantastic bit of kit but its about £170 which is quite expensive for a master keyboard when the ekeys is only £70 and does the same basic job. The knobs and sliders are trick though!

R.

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Originally posted by Vizay I have the Evolution MK-249C and imo it's great. It doesn't feel all to plastic even though it's made out of it it's very stable. the keys feels very good too, I mean okay they aint weighted but if you can live without that then the keyboard is well worth it's price

Me too

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Originally posted by DJ Robby Rox I've never had a problem with FLs tech support till this day. (I've actually never used it till this day)

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Originally posted by floyd741 i think echosystm is a pretty cool guy. eh pwns robby rox and doesn't afraid of anything.

wot about the m-audio o2?

link

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