It’s just so annoying, coming up with amazing ideas while playing piano, but not being able to properly record them So I’d love to have some type of midi keyboard so I can directly play into BandLab or whatever. I would really appreciate if someone could give me a good BUDGET option. Thanks!
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So, I'm searching into getting a good 61 keys midi controller.
I have a Launchkey mini and I really like it for its implementation with Ableton (which is the DAW i use). The thing that bugs me the most are they keys – the velocity response and how "soft" and cheap they feel. I'm a trained piano player so this is a big deal for me.
I've looked into the Launchkey 61, all the features look amazing, but the keys really put me down...
I've thought about getting something simpler like an Alesis V61. The down-side is that it lacks many features. But I also have an AKAI APC mini, so maybe joining the two in my workflow can kinda help in that area..? Of course the problem here is that is much simpler and sexier to just connect one single all encompassing device, then having to connect two.
I wanted to know your thoughts and also other controllers I might have not considered. My budget is not super high and I will probably go down the used market route.
Thanks <3
Hello, I am looking at all available options like Novation Launchkey 61 and Arturia Keylab Essential MK3 and they all have features that I don't need: like pads, sequencers, etc.
All I need is a decent keyboard with nice feeling keys, similar to M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3.
I will consider aforementioned Novation and Arturia if their keys and overall build quality is better than M-Audio. Any other keyboards I want to look at?
Thank you very much.
Hello everyone!
Getting straight to the point. I already own an Akai MPK Mini 25 key, great lil keyboard with knobs and pads buutt I've been finding composing with it really annoying recently. I usually like to improvise in order to come up with something and trying to play chords and melody at the same time on this keyboard it's... well there's just no way lol. Perfect for one handed stuff, editing and stuff like that tho!
Looking to upgrade to a 61 Key Keyboard, I'm not a pianist by any means so I don't really care about the weighted vs non weighted, and I barely touch the pads and knobs on my Akai, so don't need anything fancy either, just looking for the extra space.
What are your recommendations? Thanks! :)