Hi all

I'm in the market for a new USB controller keyboard because my old Edirol doesn't support Windows 10, which is installed on my new PC.

I'm a guitarist and only use a keyboard now and again. 2 octaves probably, maybe 3, and faders would be a nice to have but not essential. Up to about £150, any recommendations?

Cheers,

Bill

Marshall
Hi all

I'm in the market for a new USB controller keyboard because my old Edirol doesn't support Windows 10, which is installed on my new PC.

I'm a guitarist and only use a keyboard now and again. 2 octaves probably, maybe 3, and faders would be a nice to have but not essential. Up to about £150, any recommendations?

Cheers,

Bill

Roland A-300PRO Keyboard Controller; $210 at Amazon.  It integrates well with Sonar ACT.

 
 

32 velocity-sensitive keys with channel after touch

45 assignable controls: knobs, sliders, buttons, transport and more. 8 Dynamic Pads for finger drumming and MIDI triggering

USB Bus Powered - no AC adaptor required (AC adaptor is an optional).

Novation Impulse 61. Programmable and very easy to setup with SONAR.

Thanks for your replies. The Roland looks absolutely perfect for Sonar. I tried ACT years ago when it first came out and couldn't get it working properly, but this keyboard seems designed for it. 

+100 to the Roland A-300PRO.

I have the original Cakewalk version, and it's been great. Has a far better feel than many 2 octave controllers, and those extra few keys make it FAR more usable.

Oh, and using ACT with it is a doddle.

Just make sure you install the APRO application as well as the driver.

Yep, I'll be ordering the Roland on the strength of what you guys have said and what I've subsequently read. I had those few extra keys on my Edirol and it is the perfect size for me.