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Help me choose a midi controller
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| Shanez |
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 |
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| n3lly |
| I'm going to move this to the production forum as i think you'll get a better response there :) |
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| atxbigballer1 |
m-audio keystation pro 88
It's what i use! |
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| 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)?
| quote: | Originally posted by atxbigballer1
m-audio keystation pro 88
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I was actually going to recommend the same thing, if the OP is looking for weighted keys! |
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| Shanez |
| quote: | 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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| Shanez |
| quote: | 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 |
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| echosystm |
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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| tehlord |
Avoid Novation stuff.
It is now built by monkeys and is complete .
I've just returned one. |
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| Shanez |
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
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| tehlord |
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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| Simon_N |
| I'd recommend the Axiom 61. The one i use seemed well built. |
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| floyd741 |
| 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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