MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

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Partsman
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Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by Partsman »

Ensoniq VFX-SD - the only midi keyboard I have used - it has served me well
16 voice polyphonic after touch - a bit old but still kicking
jean_d
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Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by jean_d »

Started with Akai MPK Mini MKII (25) - pads are a little stiff, overall a nice beginner keyboard (specs here). Served me well, now it's not used so often, but still I keep it. But be careful, it's unusable with iOS without a USB-Hub.
Then got Novation Impulse (49) - which is really great about software updates and long term support for their product. Keys feels absolutely amazing. The only downside that it's USB only, so an adapter required in case you're going to use it w/o a computer.
philippanico
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Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:19 am

Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by philippanico »

I've used an M Audio Prokeys 88 keyboard for quite a few years now with different DAWs and now I've been using MC 9 Pro Studio for a while now and my keyboard intergrated perfectly.
shayneoneill
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Post by shayneoneill »

Are there any good controller keyboards with proper piano action. I mostly just use the midi out on my Clavinova at home, because that proper piano feel is so good.

But I"d really like to find a dedicated midi keyboard with 88 keys of *proper* weighted action AND pitch/modulation and whatever assorted CC doodads are available.. Every "weighted" midi keyboard I've found still feels like cheap plastic with little real weight on the fingers.

A good dual-register keyboard for live stuff would be amazing too. But the only dual register keyboards I've found are stage organs worth $3K+
mixyguy2
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Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by mixyguy2 »

I've heard the Studiologic 88 Grand is good, but why not just get a digital piano and use it as a controller?
yamarolorg
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Joined: Tue May 11, 2021 4:29 pm

Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by yamarolorg »

I use an Arturia Keylab 49 in my recording room/studio and a Doepfer waterfall keyboard for everything else.
ferez21
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Joined: Mon May 24, 2021 6:24 am

Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by ferez21 »

Korg nanoKONTROL 2, and MIDIplus minicontrol 32.
They are cheap and compact and get the job done, especially the Korg, it's an exceptional value ($20 for a used one :D )
reddog777
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Post by reddog777 »

Just got an Alesis VI61 - still need to try it out.
purplepat69
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Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by purplepat69 »

I have three -

Arturia Keylab Essential 49 - Love it, love the feel of the keys, love Arturia's integration with their plugins.

Arturia Minilab mkII - Love it, love the feel of the keys, take this one with me when I travel.

Novation Launchkey 49 (mkII I think) - Like it, got it for having more pads/controls than the Arturia, but don't like the key feel nearly as much.
ppayne
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Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by ppayne »

Just to bring this topic back to present :mrgreen:

AKAI mpk 49 - no longer in use currently
Komplete Kontrol S61 - DAW usage 95 %
KORG Triton Pro X 88 - playing piano with DAW if needed

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Ray Cube
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Joined: Thu May 25, 2023 1:05 pm
Location: Rochester UK

Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by Ray Cube »

M-Audio Axiom Air 32 Mini
Roland ED PC 300 using a Win 10 64 bit driver.
Mixcraft 9 Recording Studio.
Mixcraft 10 Pro.
I9-900K. nvidia 3060 12GB. 64GB ram. 2 Samsung 28" monitors. Axiom Mini Air 32.
Tannoy Reveal speakers plus Tannoy 15" 250 watt sub. N.A.D and Cambridge Audio Amplification.
GhostySynths
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Joined: Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:03 pm

Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by GhostySynths »

Ok I have possibly have an odd one, but its working.
I'm using a Casio CTX5000 as a controller.
cactus-head
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Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by cactus-head »

I'll join your CASIO bandwagon: CASIO Px-5s
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MrMusicMan
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Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:46 am

Re: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey

Post by MrMusicMan »

arturia minilab. Love it!
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