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MIDI Keyboard Controller recommendations.

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  • 01-06-2008 11:52am
    #1
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys, i was looking for a good MIDI keyboard controller which would be even good for playing live. I like the Korg Kontrol 49. But i'ld like to get to know a few more good ones before i make my final decision.

    Just looking for something i can use to record MIDI in the studio and play them live and turn on and off loops and samples and beats n stuff...

    So anyone got any recommendations??

    Thanks.


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    fitz
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭fitz


    How are you going to use the controller live?
    If you're using it with a laptop and samples, you might be just as well to go with a USB controller. M-audio's Axiom series are good, and reasonably priced...


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    af_thefragile
    Registered Users Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    ^it has a trigger pad which i could use to trigger in and off different beats and loops and all... Then use the keyboard to play synths and stuff....

    I was looking at the AKAI MPK 49 too. Its cheaper than the Korg Kontrol and seems to do about the same thing...
    What do ya guys think of that??

    The M-Audio Axiom looks pretty good too and is much cheaper than the above two i mentioned...

    So what do ye guys think is the best one for me..?


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    ICN
    Registered Users Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭ICN


    This is what I got for use with Ableton (before I sold Live 6 & bought Logic..)

    http://www.musicstore.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/MusicStore-MusicStoreShop-Site/en_EN/-/EUR/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=?SKU=SYN0002930-000&ProductUUID=0&JumpTo=OfferList#

    Really really good. Has a crossfader / a million buttons / knobs / faders / touch pads & KEYS. Its a good quality build.

    Come in all sizes of course & is very reasonable IMO.

    :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:


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    seannash
    Registered Users Posts: 5,672 ✭✭✭seannash


    id get one with a full keyboard.i got the smaller ones and its annoting not being able to play fully without switching the octave up


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    condra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,849 ✭✭✭condra


    +1 for Axiom.

    Amazing value for pro features, solid build and sweet performance IMO.


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