performance controller assistance
performance controller assistance Posted on: 27.05.2010 by Harlan Beith So, i'm trying to get started with making my own tracks, have some really good libraries picked out, just stuck on which controller to run with.I plan on using ableton Live 8 and various VSTs my choices: Novation 25 SL MKII Akai APC40 Native Instruments Maschine I would like to use it live as well as in the studio. pros and cons? Thanks! | |
| Harlan Beith 27.05.2010 | So, i'm trying to get started with making my own tracks, have some really good libraries picked out, just stuck on which controller to run with. I plan on using ableton Live 8 and various VSTs my choices: Novation 25 SL MKII Akai APC40 Native Instruments Maschine I would like to use it live as well as in the studio. pros and cons? Thanks! |
| Harlan Beith 09.06.2010 | thanks for the review, now i have to sell these damn lights so I can buy the gear, lol |
| Callie Bulkley 08.06.2010 | Hey i own both the APC40 and the SL25 MKII, i'll give you a brief history.. I bought my gear last year, when i first thought i would start taking production seriously, it was also at that point i switched from FL to Ableton. When i received my order, the APC hadn't even reached Australian shores yet, so for around a month and a half i was purely using the SL for mixing, producing etc.. It is a fantastic controller, and i seriously doubt that you could outgrow it for a good couple of years. That being said, once i finally took ownership of the APC, i tended to find myself using it much much more, mostly because of its simplicity / intergration with ableton.. meaning all the SLMKII's beautiful pots and sliders go unused, and i merely use it mostly for its keys, which saddens me. So i guess in my opinion i would get the APC only, particularly if you like to program your MIDI rather than playing it in. The APC will allow you to progress your skills with ableton at a much faster rate than most other controllers, purely because of its streamlined integration. And if you really want two controllers like i did, particularly for the keyboard aspect, start with something cheap like a Carillon 25 Key, and once you outgrow it, then look to buying a more professional device. Most of all have fun!! |
| Tyisha Towle 08.06.2010 | +1 for the Novation |
| Giselle Kawalec 05.06.2010 | whats up bud! from a producing looking point.. jsut get the 25sl mate.. dont waste your money on two controllers before you even get a good start on producing.. and if your gonna start doing live performance the 25sl can achieve it... looking at both producin and live i would still go for jsut the 25sl or an akai controller with enough knobs/pads/faders to play with! good luck bud -Tom |
| Harlan Beith 30.05.2010 | i was looking it over and narrowed down to wanting these three, can only afford two of them right this moment though: novation 25 sl mk2 akai apc 40 korg kaossilator pro |
| ally khalse 29.05.2010 | Haven't used 25SL or Maschine but i got an APC40. Have used it both for gigs and in studio. Never had any problems with it, if you want an all-in-one controller for ableton there is no other choice. On the other hand it looks a bit toyish and some additional knobs (for live sets) and motorized faders (for studio) wouldn't hurt. |
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