...wicked
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need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
I've had two PCRs and they both developed dead keys after a year or so.
I'd love to have 61 keys, aftertouch, and a few sliders/knobs wouldn't hurt. Love to spend $200 or less, which I can do if I get it used on ebay or some such. (I know I know)
The A-500 pros are still a bit pricey, but I don't about much else.
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gray36
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 10:17:31
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I have an Akai MPK25, and it's great for smaller projects, but the MPK 49, or better, might fit the bill, check out their website, they just seem to offer more for the money. The Roland A-Pros, or bigger will probably be easier to map things to Sonar, just have to check them out, good luck!!!
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 11:12:00
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...wicked
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 13:08:04
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Yah but the A-Pro series is EXPENSIVE. If I can keep this purchase to $200 or so I can also get something like a Launchpad I think. I'd probably have to sell my BCR but that's okay it's just collecting dust.
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 14:07:53
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if your hitting keys hard a lot I would ask a service center at a local music store to recommend something they know what is in for service work a lot and which is more sturdy.
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...wicked
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 14:21:52
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Haha I don't think I'm a hard player, rip Jon Lord of course, but I dont' think the Edirol line is built for sturdiness. I've had three of them and after a while keys just start to fail.
I'm wondering about the Novation line and maybe the Akai offerrings, I just don't have any experience with them.
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 14:55:41
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...wicked
I've had two PCRs and they both developed dead keys after a year or so.
I think you should give your dealer a call. Dead keys after a year is what I consider something that should be covered by warranty. I'm sure that's an easy fix! Best Regards Ludvig
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 20:29:11
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Well I was gonna say I have a PCR500 I havent and dont use but looks like your not liking them.
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/10 21:33:06
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EchoDeep
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Re:need new MIDI keyboard controller, suggestions?
2012/09/11 13:33:27
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I'm really happy with the Axiom series from M-Audio. The keys are nice and the knobs and overall construction feels really sturdy. Some people don't like M-Audio's support but I haven't had a problem. I like Novation a lot as well, but I think the Akai MPC's feel quite smooth as well.
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