Looking for a midi keyboard

[cangrejo]

I'm thinking of buying a midi keyboard. I don't really need a synth because I don't think I'll ever play out of the house. However, if you know any synth in this price range that would do the same as a midi keyboard plus more I'm open for suggestions.

 

Anyway, what I need is a keyboard, some sliders, maybe some pads. All pressure/speed/whatever you call it-sensitive of course.

 

I've had my eyes on the KORG MicroKontrol for a while, but I've heard it has a very plastic feel, so I'm unsure. Does anyone have any experience with this keyboard?

 

I'll probably also need to buy a new sound card, I've had my eyes on the Creative Soundblaster X-Fi XtremeMusic. Does anyone know if this is any good? It has a very low delay on the midi port, but that's about all I know about this sound card.

[Guest The Journey Man Project]

novations has a goodie.

[Shaft]

Edirol PCR30

 

http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/....2.5-107-13-163

 

EVOLUTION MK461C

 

http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/...1.3.2.5-91-4826

 

But I use an M-Audio Keystation 49e - even though this only has pitch bend and mod wheel, it's very cheap. I'm going to be picking up a dedicated control surface like this baby:

 

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/UC33e-main.html

[cangrejo]

Hehe, I really don't know why, but I had forgotten that I even posted this topic, thanks alot guys

[Mike A]

I'd get a used one if I were you.

Much cheaper, and usually works. Just check that all keys and knobs work - and there you go.

[nomis]

M-Audio just released new models...

 

I just ordered this one, looks very cool... endless rotary encoders, semi weighted, aftertouch etc.

 

Axiom 25

 

If you need sliders, more buttons, more octaves etc. then go for axiom 49 or 61

 

Axiom 49

Axiom 61

 

I used to have the oxygen 8 which i have been very pleased with.