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runningman67 · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:29 pm Post subject: midi controller

When I finally get my 73, (I have now been told three to four weeks so i'm a bit cheesed Off).I am thinking that I may need a midi controller keyboard for synth sound expression and laying down drum patterns.

I shall be using the Kronos only, I like to keep things simple. I will get the Korg editor, when its ready to download, but thats about it. As I said, I want to keep things simple and on my two lengthy demo's, I know the Kronos will give me all that I need with a few tweaks here and there.

Can anybody recommend a midi control keyboard with a quality action, maybe 3 or 4 octaves. Good value for money, but without being rubbish.

Thanks
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SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

Depends on what you call value for money, but I really like the Roland/Edirol PC600 and 800. Lots of programmable sliders and knobs (so you could have setups for organs or synths) and a really nice keybed. Handy midi merge function if you want to add a third board.

Broadwave · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:23 pm Post subject:

I'm using a Novation SL61 with my Kronos, but an SL49 Compact is a good second choice... there's one going on ebay (UK- ending very soon) as I type.
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Lou · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:33 pm Post subject:

Kronik, I like the SL, nice little k/b, but fear Automap in my system..
I had nothing but trouble with it.. perhaps they fixed it?
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jeebustrain · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:37 pm Post subject:

the Axiom controllers are awesome. I have a 49, and I have friends that have both versions of the 61 (pro and regular). The key action is awesome (not waterfall keys, but still great for organs!) and once the OS update comes, should be completely powered via the USB port. The only thing that I wish I could figure out how to do is map the CX3 drawbar controls to the Axiom sliders.

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Broadwave · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject:

Bruce Lychee · Platinum Member Joined: 16 Jun 2011 Posts: 856

I use the Novation SL Mk2. Really like it.
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jick · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:49 am Post subject: