washburn100
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Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
I am a guitar player, using Sonar 6. I want to start using more midi features and simple accompanient with soft-synths. I'm looking for a basic midi keyboard but am a little overwhelmed with the options. So far I am comparing a M-audio axiom 25 to a Roland PCR-300. Any recommendations or other suggestions. Budgeting $200-$300.
Thanks,
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garrigus
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/17 12:22:37
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washburn100
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/17 12:43:08
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Thanks for the feedback. Subscribed to your newsletter as well.
Thanks,
Write slow, I don't read so fast! Sonar Producer 8 Godin xt-SA, Roland VG-99, Alesis Mastercontrol Intel dual core 2.5 Ghz (overclocked to 3.8Ghz), 4g ram, Nividia 9800Gt
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46and_2
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/17 12:59:08
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Anybody else have recommendations for entry level Midi Keyboards? Also, do they make midi keyboards with weighted keys?
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aoresteen
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/17 13:58:43
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Russell.Whaley
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/17 14:16:34
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I've been using a Roland PCR-M80 for a couple years, and have no complaints. It will do basic stuff right out of the box, but is very adaptable/programmable if you want to start expanding your reach. I think this model is still available.
HTH
Russ
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Nikolas
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/18 17:28:47
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I have an Axiom 61 that works really well. I got off ebay for $250 brand new.
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Taylor_514C
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/23 13:59:42
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I bought an EMU Xboard 61 earlier this year for about $230 on sale - so far so good.
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SteveStrummerUK
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/23 16:56:08
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+1 for the Edirol PCR - I've just taken delivery of an 800 and it's excellent.
The keys are velocity sensitive, which can be adjusted, if that helps a bit.
Steve
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CJaysMusic
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/23 18:16:54
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The edirol ones are good as mentioned and also the Axiums are goodfor entry level or any other level. I have an Axium 49Cj
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Bajan Blue
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/23 18:47:40
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I've been fated with midi keyboards - firstly I had an Edirol (can't remember the model number) One of the keys went dead so that went into the garbage. Then I splashed out on an M Audio Midair, which was fantastic until that just went dead - again unrepairable so to the garbage can it went.
Now have a Korg49, which was the only thing I could get here - very plasticity and I didn't hold out a lot of hope that it would fare much better than the other two - but almost two years now I think and never a problem. So by that measure alone, I can only recommend it!!
Nigel
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nos rocks
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RE: Entry Level Midi Keyboard recommendation
2008/10/24 02:34:42
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ive had my axiom 61 for about a year now and it works great, the things built very well and the keys feel good when you play,
plus transport control, faders ,rotary knobs, and velocity pads all make this a nice board for 300 bucks, and enigma software is nice as well.
tim
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