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Buying a controller keyboard...
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| DjSimonB |
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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| ManTrance |
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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| 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 :) |
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| Rikki |
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.
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| DjSimonB |
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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| 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 :p |
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| Rikki |
| quote: | 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 :p |
Thats what I was told, the ekeys seems fine though for what I need.
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| Subtle |
what is wrong with the Edirol PCR ones :conf:
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they seem to never be mentioned :nervous: |
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| Rob |
What's wrong with the oldskool Evolution line?:conf:
Presenting the MK149!:disbelief :tongue3
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| Rikki |
| quote: | Originally posted by Subtle
what is wrong with the Edirol PCR ones :conf:
link
they seem to never be mentioned :nervous: |
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!
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| echosystm |
| quote: | 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 :cool: |
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| DRM |
wot about the m-audio o2?
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