dflux4 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hey guys,I'm also in the market for a keyboard and wanted to see what you are all currently using within your set ups??What is it?Where did you get it?How much did you pay for it?What do you like most about it?What DAW are you using it with?I'm look at this MPK25 atm, price seems pretty good too!http://www.djcity.com.au/mpk25-akai-midi-keyboard Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Gandy was in the market for one a little while ago: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=15255&p=219664#p219664 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I run this one with My Maschine softwarecheap and effective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Picked up one of these awhile ago, though I'd stay loyal to novation as my 25key was amazinghttps://www.storedj.com.au/products/NOV-LAUNCHKEY61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Having played piano for as long as I have 61 key is just the right size to be able to play treble and bass on most music scores without needing to go the full sizeAlso the feel of the keys is really important to me and these are the best feel I had out of the ones I tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I've got the Novation Remote SL MkII. Would highly recommend. http://us.novationmusic.com/midi-controllers/sl-mkiiThe only downside is that ableton doesn't like automap very much. Of course this is a software compatibility thing rather than anything to do with the actual keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I got MAudio Axiom49Got it from StoreDJ, can't remember the price, probs not too much.It's compact as fuck and does everything I need it to.Using it with Reason at the moment, but will be using with Logic once I get more stuck into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i got one of these to take with me. can throw it in my lappy bag without taking up roomi think they're 60 bucks or something. it's great! i use my synth for most of my other stuff but this is good to smash ideas out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yizzle Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i have 3 midi keyboards. all for diff reasons. i have a..1.NEKTAR IMPACT LX49i got this after the '14 meat with some extra coin left over. Most DAW's (mine included) at the time were doing/done some interesting deep integration with the new Nektar range. either way, ~$130 for this midi kb is a steal imo.has great feel keys, friendly display and very nice feeling sliders.2. Akai MPK MINI 'my first midi keyboard and my always go-to-keyboard. Has 8 super responsive drum pads that feel nice. Keys are not weighted so expect some harsh and sudden notes shining through if in production. ...not the worst thing by far. Its the same size as my wireless computer keyboard so its most easy to use and access in production.3. Akai MPK 49the latest midi keyboard i have purchased. from a forum memberr NV, almost brand new for an epic mates rates price. anyway, thats ADJF for you. The obese sister of my MRK Mini. When the chance to snap up this midi controller came up i took it. and i tell you..pros: 49 semi-weighted keys, great feeling drum pads (MPK standard), mod wheel is world class, Pots have 'infinity' range (great for midi mapping sythns and whatever u want. cons: cant be powered by a usb hub. needs its own DC outlet (best con i can think of)I do have a Korg NanoPad and Korg NanoKontrol both v1 which used to be pretty good but i would strongly recommend against buying any of the first Korg series as the support and drivers are now pretty much dead.i hear v2 of both like Spitfires are all good tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have a Yamaha 49 key but it's an actual keyboard as well, so I don't really use it for midi. I have the Roland pcr-500 I got off wazza for 150. Don't use the drum pads or knobs as the ones on the maschine are nicer, and not even sure they work properly lul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dflux4 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Great info here guys, appreciate all of your responses.I think I want to get the Akai MPK 49. And it this price I may as well get one http://www.djcity.com.au/mpk49-akai-mid ... oCkU3w_wcBI'm not sure if it would be better to go that or the 25... Roomwise ATM I basically have none but I can always work my room around the gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The MPK series is a good choice. 49 key is nice if you actually play keyboard etc. If you are less theory based & you're lacking the room to set it all up, the smaller model wouldn't be a bad choice by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i have the roland pc200the keys are nice and bouncy. it can do three diff octaves. and has one of those bender thingshavent wired it up for a daw yet. i use w the korg synthi got mine as a hand me down from my uncle when he heard i bought a rack version of a synth. but there are some on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dflux4 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Fuck that URL for the mpk49 is dead and I missed out on buying it yesterday even though i had the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Korg Tacktile 49Shit is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 akai mpk49 goes alright, keys are very keyboard style but the whole unit is super robust and versatile i really like the semi weighted keys on the axiom pro check that out if your that way inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have a Yamaha 49 key but it's an actual keyboard as well, so I don't really use it for midi. I have the Roland pcr-500 I got off wazza for 150. Don't use the drum pads or knobs as the ones on the maschine are nicer, and not even sure they work properly lulto get the faders and knobs working on the pcr 500 ..you need to use the roland pcr editer software… http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=PCR-800&id=1812357and midi map it with new midi CC number…and save the map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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