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Originally Posted by Physicks  Im not sure how or what you use to do your sequencing..
But i would suggest an Open Labs product.
If you have any experience with any of the DAWs available for PC, this would be the best option.
From what i understand you are already using VSts ie: Ivory.
The systems they offer can handle any Vst out and there are some magnificent sounding symphonic and orchestral Vsts out.
Opting for an extra option (which OL does offer) would provide enough space for the massive libraries plugins like EastWest and Illio have.
Personally i have a MIKO LXD gen 5. I have a Pro 88 midi controller so i didnt need the extra keys. If its a very versitile "work horse" your lookin for.
This should be at the top of your list. |
MIKO LXD looks sexy no doubt, but I don't know if it's really what I'm after. I'm using pro tools through mac, and piano sounds from Steinway Grand in the Garritan GPO pack which I am
now upgrading to Ivory. So basically, I'm afer a full-sized controller. I say controller, but it doesn't have to just be keys and a box hence the 'workstation' tag I threw out also! Primarily this will be for writing scores and mainly piano. I prefer realism over space-age wonder (however cool it may be) and if that comes in a box with fancy buttons, well I guess it is what it is! I've been using a Yamaha P120 believe it or as a controller...it has done okay, but was (a) on lend, and (b) felt too plastic-like to touch. I never felt like I got a the best performance I could muster, rather compensating for its touch and playing in a relative fashion.
Other thing is unlike monitors; outboard; mics, it's a little hard to 'try' much of the keyboard range when you ultimately use sound libraries. Stores normally don't have 'em loaded which means as good as the touch may seem when you're just tinkering, there's no way to judge how it articulates with the library sounds.
phew...I'm not that excited about it despite the essay. I just want something highly usable/workable/convincing/get out what I put in