MIDI Controllers

[AWIP Keys]

Hey everyone! Hope things are goin good. :D

I am in the market for a great MIDI controller (with keys on it). I have seen a bunch online, including some kurzweils, but don't know if they offer what i need (maybe i just dont know what its called). I want to be able to use a MIDI controller that can utilize a software synth program to play patches live or just at home. I also want the controller to be able to change parameters in the software quick (within 1 sound) or change entire sound setups quickly. Because of this, i dont really need on board sounds.

So what do y'all recommend?

Thanks a bunch in advance,
Nouri

[AWIP Keys]

P.S. - Im looking at a price range under $1100

[Axe2Grind]

You might need to specify the amount of keys on the controller 25, 37,49. 61, 76 or 88 ? Do you want weighted, semi or unweighted ?

Just a quick list of good solid (fairly cheap controller)

Edirol PCR range of Keyboard controllers (37,49,61 versions)
I have the 61 key version and very happy with it, has got a good action.

Fatar Studiologic VMK88 (this looks cool)
http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM04/Content/Studiologic/PR/VMK-88.html

M-Audio / Evolution range of keyboard controllers.
(good controllers but the action is no too good - depends on taste).

Novation ReMote range of controllers (25,49,61 versions)
Semi-weighted controllers with excellent features - highly recommended and affordable. You could afford the 61 key Audio Extreme version which will be awesome when released.
http://www.novationmusic.com/

Hope this helps - :D

[Over The Edge]

Novation's coming out with some KILLER controllers
based on their current 25 key models.



FL
www.franklucas.net

[Angelic Layer]

Is there a 88-key semi-weighted contrller ever made?

[Renato]

Is there a 88-key semi-weighted contrller ever made?

Sure! Kurzweil's SP88 is one of them.

Renato.

[Axe2Grind]

Is there a 88-key semi-weighted contrller ever made?


http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM04/Content/Studiologic/PR/VMK-88.html

Check the above link, its the new Fatar controller with 88 semi-weighted keys and lots of knobs and sliders for midi control.

[Over The Edge]

http://www.keyboardmuseum.com/ar/o/ober/mc3000.html






FL
www.franklucas.net

[Angelic Layer]

Is there a 88-key semi-weighted contrller ever made?


http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM04/Content/Studiologic/PR/VMK-88.html

Check the above link, its the new Fatar controller with 88 semi-weighted keys and lots of knobs and sliders for midi control.It seems to lack some pitch bend funtion from the looks.

[Axe2Grind]

Angelic Layer,

If you click on the image of the keyboard, far top lefthand corner of the board you can see the pitch wheel (Looks like a horizontol wheel with a lever!) but its marked pitch wheel.