Midi Keyboards
Midi Keyboards Posted on: 16.02.2010 by Gregory Finely Right, I know this has been up here in the past as I used the search function, but I was to ask the wonderful people on DJTT what you would buy.I currently use the Novation Launchpad with Ableton to put stuff together for production purposes, but have realised it's much better for playing out with aka as a controller, on top of that I need to be able to play chords and the likes, so was believeing of actually getting a midi keyboard instead which has pads and rotaries and of course keys. so my question is, as a starter would you buy a 25 key or 49 key? question 2 is out of the following models what would you say is my best bet, I can afford upto | |
| Sophie Kotoff 02.04.2010 |
Originally Posted by Tobert
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| Amada Brierley 16.02.2010 | yeah novations have a good rep i'm sure they'd be fine, unless you have an aversion to their automap software. If you like using two hands for chords, or reasonably complex melodies, go for 49. Just throwing this out there, i bought the oxygen 49 for |
| Gregory Finely 16.02.2010 | Right, I know this has been up here in the past as I used the search function, but I was to ask the wonderful people on DJTT what you would buy. I currently use the Novation Launchpad with Ableton to put stuff together for production purposes, but have realised it's much better for playing out with aka as a controller, on top of that I need to be able to play chords and the likes, so was believeing of actually getting a midi keyboard instead which has pads and rotaries and of course keys. so my question is, as a starter would you buy a 25 key or 49 key? question 2 is out of the following models what would you say is my best bet, I can afford upto |
| Raymundo Rygalski 28.04.2010 | Here is a good question, what DAW do you plan on using? The Axiom 49 automatically maps with Ableton Live and saves you a lot of setup time when trying to figure out how to integrate it into your workflow. The Axiom 49 PRO maps to every other DAW (ProTools, Reason, Logic) and has hypertouch which is a great feature for playing. I have played the Akai and Novation and they have a nice feeling but the Axiom Pro has the best playability from a keyboard play perspective. I own an Axiom 49 with an AKAI APC40 and Ableton Live. |
| Matthew Urtel 04.04.2010 | Akai MPK49, with an APC40, and a MPD32. thats the ish right there. |
| Sophie Kotoff 04.04.2010 | actually... I REALLY want the floor keyboard from the toy store in BIG that Hanks plays on!! or this would do I guess... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw <--- forgets Novation A and K stations and buys a subway station |
| Ashirumatic DJ 04.04.2010 | I personally bought a Behringer UMX25 which is the predecessor to their UMX250. Only differences are the rubber buttons and keys. Although my style of production is overdubbing and as stated before if you are going to play traditionally you will need more keys as it will be frustrating hitting your octave shift buttons all the time. |
| Corine Kasman 04.04.2010 | After having recently gone to 49 keys, I would say that it is the strict minimum. If you want to really play anything that moves around a bit, you will need 5 octaves (61 keys). For understanding cords and getting a feel of progressions, 49 is good, but I would consider a 61 as a next tool. But if going to 61, I would not get any bells and whistles, just a good midi weighted keyboard. Phil. |
| ma7md hany 04.04.2010 | I guess you have a point. Might especially get tricky when playing chords Would also advice at least 37 keys after believeing about it. |
| Sophie Kotoff 02.04.2010 |
Originally Posted by Tobert
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| ma7md hany 28.02.2010 | If you are a beginner and don't know how to play the piano you won't need more than 25 keys. Especially in EDM, the melodies and basslines you play won't go over more than 2 octaves, so 25 keys is just right. Whole different story if you are going to compose classical movies or soundtracks... |
| Wai Rofkahr 28.02.2010 | This would fit your needs I believe: http://www.akaipro.com/mpk25 Akai makes superior products and controllers IMO! Only thing I don't like about this is the rectangular pads, I like the square ones, but that's just me |
| Armando Chrystal 18.02.2010 | the akai is more money but it has everything ( faders, knobs, pads, bend wheel ) but i believe trying it out would be the better thing to do like mentioned before |
| Gregory Finely 17.02.2010 | Well I did a bit of searching, found a very nice community called KVR and a few posts up there all saying Novation over the Axion, so that decision has been sorted will have to check out in regards to the free software, but if it's true i shall be getting it lol, cheers for the heads up! |
| Ernie Stieglitz 17.02.2010 | I believe Novation still has the offer that if you own two of their products, you get Automap Pro for free. Whole different thing whether it is of any use to you |
| Gregory Finely 17.02.2010 | ok been checking out various keyboards, as I said not a pro at playing keyboards but I can hear a melody and put stuff together pretty easily. so from this selection what would the more educated people choose? M Audio Axiom 49 Novation SL Compact 49 Akai MPK 49 |
| Gregory Finely 16.02.2010 | Yes i believe the shop is a good option, only problem with that is finding one I can actually get to and park, not an easy task but will try oxygen 49 looks like a good starter keyboard, which is all I am after to be honest. |
| Amada Brierley 16.02.2010 | yeah novations have a good rep i'm sure they'd be fine, unless you have an aversion to their automap software. If you like using two hands for chords, or reasonably complex melodies, go for 49. Just throwing this out there, i bought the oxygen 49 for |
| Gregory Finely 16.02.2010 | Hard to explain but I don't have proficiency on the keyboard, but can spot a bum chord how about the novation keyboards they any good? |
| Amada Brierley 16.02.2010 | I've heard axiom has problems with "clicky" or "sticky" keys. I've got the MPD32 which is built in the same way as the mpk49 and it's solid. I used to have a 25 key oxygen 8, but if you have any proficiency as a keyboardist it's not enough. Go for 49! |
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