small USB midi keyboard

Renie · 30th December 2004

anyone recommend a decent 2-4 octave controller?

thanks

Renie · 30th December 2004

Thanks Kent that looks cool thumbsup

I'll have a look and see if they do one with a few more midi control options like wheels for modulation and pitchbend etc..

Jens · 30th December 2004

I got a evulotion 249C? at home. It has quite a few assignable pots and 4 octaves.

But whats really neat is the Korg MicroKontrol controller except that it doesn´t have full size keys.. But the drumpads alone makes it up.
Seems like it should fit perfect with the
ibook in its carrying case.

http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_...&category_id=2

catfish11 · 2nd January 2005

i just got an edirol usb 2 octave keyboard that looks pretty good,
regular keys, but it also is a soundcard, i got it for screwing around on a laptop when i can't get in the studio,
clients and all
200.00 on the web it should be here any day,
i'll try to remember to post if it works, guys on other forums use them, so i guess they work

Y-BeaT · 2nd January 2005

I think it depends on what kind of music you create, and specially how's your playing skills.

If you do play keyboards so i would recommend having 4 octaves at least.

In case you deal only elcetronic music i think you would prefer 2 octaves keyboard which contains nobes and stuff like that.

I like the FATAR / STUDIOLOGIC keyboards. They have a great touch in my opinion, although I think it could be more "user friendly".

peace.

jlotto · 2nd January 2005

m audio keystation 49e. 49 keys powered & connected via usb- only $99 been using one with reason for about 2months

Renie · 2nd January 2005

thanks for the replies, I've got a few keyboards already I just want a small portable one too..

catfish11 · 7th January 2005

i sent my edirol back
clicks and pops
didn't like the board, to small
need more keys......

Renie · 7th January 2005

thanks for the report catfish..

those pads are sweet on the korg

Sebastian · 7th January 2005

I like my Midiman Oxygen for portability. Powered off USB. Fits in my laptop backpack. Only 2 octaves, though.

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30th December 2004	#3
Jens Gear addict Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 427	I got a evulotion 249C? at home. It has quite a few assignable pots and 4 octaves. But whats really neat is the Korg MicroKontrol controller except that it doesn´t have full size keys.. But the drumpads alone makes it up. Seems like it should fit perfect with the ibook in its carrying case. http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_...&category_id=2

2nd January 2005	#4
catfish11 Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2002 Location: maui, hi. USA Posts: 668	i just got an edirol usb 2 octave keyboard that looks pretty good, regular keys, but it also is a soundcard, i got it for screwing around on a laptop when i can't get in the studio, clients and all 200.00 on the web it should be here any day, i'll try to remember to post if it works, guys on other forums use them, so i guess they work

2nd January 2005	#5
Y-BeaT Gear interested Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	I think it depends on what kind of music you create, and specially how's your playing skills. If you do play keyboards so i would recommend having 4 octaves at least. In case you deal only elcetronic music i think you would prefer 2 octaves keyboard which contains nobes and stuff like that. I like the FATAR / STUDIOLOGIC keyboards. They have a great touch in my opinion, although I think it could be more "user friendly". peace.

2nd January 2005	#6
jlotto Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Gotham City Posts: 640	m audio keystation 49e. 49 keys powered & connected via usb- only $99 been using one with reason for about 2months

7th January 2005	#8
catfish11 Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2002 Location: maui, hi. USA Posts: 668	i sent my edirol back clicks and pops didn't like the board, to small need more keys......

7th January 2005	#10
Sebastian Gear nut Joined: Oct 2003 Location: SF, CA Posts: 98	I like my Midiman Oxygen for portability. Powered off USB. Fits in my laptop backpack. Only 2 octaves, though.