Reccomendation for a Weighted Midi Controller

[markmorgan10]

Hello,

Im looking for a good weighted midi keyboard controller - something with around 73 or 61 keys. I currently have a Studio Fatar XP model and am looking for something similar. Its to play sounds of a couple of modules including an mpc and a Turbo Phatt. Whats most important is the feel of the keyboard and something with as few frills as possible.

Any help appreciated.

Mark.

[cdog]

M-AUDIO - Keystation 61es - 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

No frills baby

[markmorgan10]

thanks cdog - I was thinking about this one and may still go for it.

The only thing however is the touch of the keyboard, ok Im not expecting it to feel like a Steinway but something at least fairly similar to the Fatar XP would be great.

Mark

[vijsolo]

Hey there,

I would look better at this one

M-Audio Axiom 61 Keyboard MIDI Controller

As it has the aftertouch function.


Cheerz!!

[psycho_monkey]

Originally Posted by cdog

M-AUDIO - Keystation 61es - 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

No frills baby

That's semi-weighted, and not even close to a real piano. Whilst I like the m-audio range as a whole, I wouldn't recommend them if feel is important.

[Spec]

Originally Posted by psycho_monkey

That's semi-weighted, and not even close to a real piano. Whilst I like the m-audio range as a whole, I wouldn't recommend them if feel is important.

have to agree 100% with that observation.

it all depends upon what you regard as a "weighted" key action.

the ones quoted above are all v.v. poor action - really could not consider them weighted myself - especially the m-aduio that has an almost a toy feel about it. not much feel or weight there imho

i personally cannot think of a controller with less than 88 keys that has a good weighted feel.

if feel is crucial to you then i recommend getting a genuine fully weighted digital piano like the kawai,yamaha, roland ones that you can buy for about $1200 new and much cheaper second hand.

spek