MIDI Controller that Feels like the Fantom X8?

hduncan · 9th May 2008

I bought a Fantom X8 a few years ago and returned it for the Fantom X7 because it was too heavy to lug around for shows. Unfortunately, the X7 had semi-weighted keys compared to the X8's fully weighted keys, which I liked a lot.

I'm no longer playing in a band and I don't need all the fancy stuff on the X7. On top of that, I dislike the X7's key feel and want a fully weighted 88.

I'd prefer that the keyboard not have onboard sounds. I just want it to be a MIDI controller with a great weighted action. I know its super subjective, but I would just like some recommendations for something with USB MIDI capability and fully weighted hammer-action.

I want something durable that focuses on a quality action for around 1000$

I've liked what I've seen of the CME UF series and VX series, but there seems to be a situation with keys clicking or being broken. This keyboard needs to last.

lazi · 9th May 2008

cme uf80 feels really good.

also you can cop a new roland rd300 for about 900 bucks. here
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hduncan · 12th May 2008

Thanks for the response. I like the features of the CME Keyboard, definately on my list now. Anyone else have any experience with a really nice MIDI controller? I just want it to have nice weighted keys, USB, and no onboard sounds.

Thanks!

hduncan · 13th May 2008

I love the look of that PK88 Doepfer, but I don't think its got USB or anything...

Keep em comin!

9th May 2008	#1
hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013 Thread Starter	$1000 USB Weighted Action 88-Key MIDI Controller? I bought a Fantom X8 a few years ago and returned it for the Fantom X7 because it was too heavy to lug around for shows. Unfortunately, the X7 had semi-weighted keys compared to the X8's fully weighted keys, which I liked a lot. I'm no longer playing in a band and I don't need all the fancy stuff on the X7. On top of that, I dislike the X7's key feel and want a fully weighted 88. I'd prefer that the keyboard not have onboard sounds. I just want it to be a MIDI controller with a great weighted action. I know its super subjective, but I would just like some recommendations for something with USB MIDI capability and fully weighted hammer-action. I want something durable that focuses on a quality action for around 1000$ I've liked what I've seen of the CME UF series and VX series, but there seems to be a situation with keys clicking or being broken. This keyboard needs to last. __________________ //Hawk Duncan [2.66Ghz i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB, Logic 9, ProFire2626]

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9th May 2008	#2
lazi Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 235	cme uf80 feels really good. also you can cop a new roland rd300 for about 900 bucks. here eBay Store - Morrison Brothers Music: Q-Parts, Straps, Microphones

12th May 2008	#3
hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013 Thread Starter	Thanks for the response. I like the features of the CME Keyboard, definately on my list now. Anyone else have any experience with a really nice MIDI controller? I just want it to have nice weighted keys, USB, and no onboard sounds. Thanks!

13th May 2008	#4
hduncan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 2,013 Thread Starter	I love the look of that PK88 Doepfer, but I don't think its got USB or anything... Keep em comin!