Controller Reviews

ClevelandSteamer · 5th February 2012

I am interested in buying a controller for using it for midi in pro tools. I am debating getting a controller with a good amount of keys or just getting a small one. Probably by next week I will have decided but I just want to get some opinions. So far this controller has caught my eye:

Amazon.com: M-Audio Keystudio 49-key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard: Musical Instruments

If anybody has any suggestions feel free.

bs23232 · 5th February 2012

Do you play piano? Do you want the feel of weighted keys?

ClevelandSteamer · 5th February 2012

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Originally Posted by bs23232

Do you play piano? Do you want the feel of weighted keys?

Im a primary guitarist who does play the piano every now and then. I know the piano so I figured I would stick with it.

Jdiggity · 5th February 2012

If you feel you need more controls later on you could always add an Akai ldp8 and/or a Korg NanoKontrol

chrysb93065 · 5th February 2012

The M-Audio stuff has served me very well for several years. The keys are not weighted, but they are touch-sensitive.

drummerGlyn · 5th February 2012

m-Audio make some good solid gear for the price. It's never going to have all the bells and whistles, but it tends to perform pretty well. I've got an Axiom 61 that does everything I need (and more).

In terms of how many keys? That depends on your recording/playing style. Some people prefer to gradually layer up their tracks, while others like to do it all in one shot. I'd rather have more keys than fewer, as that just gives me more options in terms of experimentation. Of course it also depends how much space you've got

49 keys is a good choice, as it allows for decent two handed playing. I prefer to have 61 keys, as I like to wander around finding new melodies/combinations. My personal advice is to buy the biggest keyboard you can afford. You don't have to use the extra keys, but it's better to have them than not.

biom · 5th February 2012

What's your approx budget for a controller?
and.. controller or a keyboard?
What for exactly do you need it?

ClevelandSteamer · 5th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by biom

What's your approx budget for a controller?
and.. controller or a keyboard?
What for exactly do you need it?

no more then 100 dollars and I kind of want both. I was going to use it for xspand and other things in pro tools that are midi capable.

5th February 2012	#1
ClevelandSteamer Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 6 Thread Starter	Controller Reviews I am interested in buying a controller for using it for midi in pro tools. I am debating getting a controller with a good amount of keys or just getting a small one. Probably by next week I will have decided but I just want to get some opinions. So far this controller has caught my eye: Amazon.com: M-Audio Keystudio 49-key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard: Musical Instruments If anybody has any suggestions feel free.

5th February 2012	#6
drummerGlyn Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 15	m-Audio make some good solid gear for the price. It's never going to have all the bells and whistles, but it tends to perform pretty well. I've got an Axiom 61 that does everything I need (and more). In terms of how many keys? That depends on your recording/playing style. Some people prefer to gradually layer up their tracks, while others like to do it all in one shot. I'd rather have more keys than fewer, as that just gives me more options in terms of experimentation. Of course it also depends how much space you've got 49 keys is a good choice, as it allows for decent two handed playing. I prefer to have 61 keys, as I like to wander around finding new melodies/combinations. My personal advice is to buy the biggest keyboard you can afford. You don't have to use the extra keys, but it's better to have them than not. __________________ Need some drums recorded? Give me a shout: http://www.sessiondrummers.co.uk

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bs23232 Gear interested Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 9	Do you play piano? Do you want the feel of weighted keys?

5th February 2012	#4
Jdiggity Gear interested Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Newcastle, NSW Posts: 23	If you feel you need more controls later on you could always add an Akai ldp8 and/or a Korg NanoKontrol

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chrysb93065 Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 523 1 Review written	The M-Audio stuff has served me very well for several years. The keys are not weighted, but they are touch-sensitive.

5th February 2012	#7
biom Gear interested Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 11	What's your approx budget for a controller? and.. controller or a keyboard? What for exactly do you need it?