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08-09-2008, 01:32 AM | #1 (permalink) |
Groupie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2
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MIDI controller recommendations
Hi everybody!
I am new to musical instruments, so I have had a little trouble trying to understand which keyboard would be best for me as a beginner. I am a student, so with my limited finances I wanted to buy something I could use not worrying about changing it due to its low quality and my growing needs. I have spent probably a week trying to find as much information on all possible options and I now I have a list of keyboards of approximately one price range or class (according to built-in features). I was wondering what your opinions are about the following controllers. Also maybe you have some other options to suggest. I would greatly appreciate every response! And thanks a lot in advance! Here is the list: 1. M-Audio Axiom 61 (seems to have more features than others) 2. E-MU Xboard 61 (I read the keys have the best feel on this one) 3. Korg K61P 4. M-Audio Oxygen 61 5. Behringer U-CONTROL UMX61 6. Edirol PC-80 P.S. I was also wondering how important would be presence of such components as Pads (as on Axioms), faders (M-Audio, Behringer, etc.)? |
08-11-2008, 02:52 PM | #2 (permalink) |
Groupie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 4
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I used to have an Axiom 49. It was a great controller, seemed sturdy. Drivers were good and worked well with Ableton live. As far as the pads go, having used an mpc, i do not like the pads, but they are serviceable. The rotary knobs and faders were awesome!
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08-12-2008, 05:13 AM | #5 (permalink) |
Groupie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Thank you for your answers!
After some more research, seems like the choice is between the two: Axiom 49/61 and Xboard 49/61. Still cannot decide, because the prices are almost the same. I have checked all the Internet sources I could find for here (Toronto, Canada) and haven't seen Xboards anywhere on them. Should I maybe go with an online purchase? Or is it really inconvenient in terms of support, warranty and stuff? |
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