At least one, but closer to two. When they became wireless, then cheap (and I was making money) and then when they became a cruical part of my music life and then when I started to take them onstage every once in a while, I kind of stoped caring for them and I keep messing them up badly

I'm actually a bass player and you can use some muscles when playing a bass live. Pushing buttons isn't exactly the same and I always need to let out some energy live he he. So instead of killing my MIDI controllers I try to aim the abuse to the easily replaceable keyboard. It's cheaper and I don't have to program it all over again. In the studio, sometimes frustration takes over after "yet another BSOD" or missing plug or an idiot of a guitarplayer or whatever, the keyboard gets a bit of bashing. Not to mention the late night sessions where beer, port and a nutcase of a singer involved. It's always the keyboard that stand against the riot, man...

But I could always get the Optimus in the studio, find my self a soft ball or something to throw around and keep using cheap logitechs live




Marius

He he, I've always wondered if those are for real or not.

No, I'm not like that, I just get a little over enthusiastic. Not that extreme, tho. And not angry he he.

Nah, me neither. But I don't mind breaking stuff in the name of art he he

What about this little beauty then?

Here's what it can do - pretty impressive I'd say for those of us without much room and just needing a basic MIDI controller.

And you just have to check out this guy doing his John Bonham solo with it [click on the image]





Thanks to Alan and Grant for the links.

Tose prodikeys look like a smart little tool. I think the keys ar a little small for serious playing but it's definitely a cool idea! but I am happy to have room for my Axioms;)


Marius

Whoa! That's a rather decent price. I might get one just to check it out. Maybe I'll like it. If not, I could always give it away

Sure thing! I won't make a promise, but no worries

My view is simple get a keyboard to do keyboard stuff and then get a keyboard to do keyboard stuff. Or you can get the one before the other if you like.

Its funny because only a DAW person would understand it. LOL

ORIGINAL: SteveStrummerUK


He he - it's easy to remember which is which though, generally speaking keyboards go on the desktop and monitors sit on the raised platform above

Although your desktop can be on one of your monitors too

Arrrgghh!! stop it sir, this is getting too complicated right now!!
But bloody well written, I might use that line in a fancy dress party some day.


Scott, I don't tink it has Aftertouch, but it does have, as quoted from the product site: 37 mini-sized music keys with touch-sensitivity . Not bad actually. Luckily, I don't need to buy it to check it out. I worked with an actor today who have one. He wanted me to help him set it up on his living room PC, I'll let you know what I think of it when I get around to help him out.


Marius

Sweet John, actually I am in low light sometimes when in the studio, so this baby would REALLY come in handy!!

Well, who wouldn't want a lighted keyboard? Even if you didn't really need it, they're just too much fun to pass up!

Scott

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Wonderful! I am glad you finally got it and you like it. I agree they should have not charged you for the shipping.

So what is you favorite color setup?

I tried the prodikeys this weekend, I set up a rig at my friends house and he'd purchased one of those to use. He has very little space and it fit on his desk rather nicely. The keyboard was pretty good to write with and it had slightly more space between the keys which is great sometimes.

However, the MIDI keyboard part was ok at best for playing. The keys gets to small for my liking (and to his) but they had a surprisingly good feel eventhough they were a little toy-ish. I would only recomend it to people who just need something for MIDI input and have next to no room for a setup. Even the cheapest of all MIDI keyboards are better for playing and long time work. I don't see how it could be better, tho. For what it is it's pretty cool but as a serious keyboard, not so much.

Logitech is coming out with a new one... should be out next month...

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

The Logitech Illuminated Keyboard makes typing easy – even in the dark. To optimize existing backlight technology, Logitech combined microlens reflectors, a multilayer painting process and laser etching – creating a backlight experience that is brighter, sharper and easier to read. Whether you're typing an e-mail or chatting with a friend, the adjustable backlight gives you just the right amount of light.

With its transparent frame, the ultra-thin Illuminated Keyboard (.37 inches or 9.3 mm from base to frame) adds an elegant touch to any desk. Balancing form and function, the keyboard offers a full-size key layout (including a number pad), soft-touch palm rest and a full row of F-keys, as well as media- and volume-control keys for instant command of your entertainment.

Scott

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