Hey guys!
 
I'm moving to a much larger place wich makes me finally get some own space for musicmaking. Just as a gift to myself I thought I'd upgrade some of my gear. Today I have a Edirol PCR-800 and it's ok but I've never really enjoyed the feel of it. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad. But I'm looking in to getting something else. Perhaps a bit more "classy". What do you guys use? Anyone out there who could give me some recommendations.
 
One thing that I do like with the Edirol is how easy it is to setup. The keyboard I'm getting has to be easy to set up as well. I've had it with fiddeling with the technique. I purely want to make music not having to deal with endless configuration.
 
/M
 

I've been a long-time user of the Studiologic 990 and think it has a pretty good feel to it. What features are 'must haves' for you, and what are 'would be nices'?

Must:
1. Work flawlessly with Sonar
2. Easy to use
3. Good feel to it, good build. Dont want something that feels like a cheap plastic toy.
 
Nice to have:
1. Knobs and pads to be used as a controller for mixing etc.
 
Will check your recommendation out. Thanks!
 
/M
 

Well, the Studiologic is nothing *but* a controller - I've never had a problem with Sonar. That said, it is very plasticky! It's really bare-bones - e.g., there's a plug for a sustain pedal, but I don't think you could have multiple pedals.

I checked out the Axiom Pro at a local dealer yesterday. I kind of liked that one. The feel was better than the PCR-800. Anyone out there who knows if it works without hassle in Sonar?
 
/M

Got an oxygen 49. Similar, axiom/oxygen Acura/Honda. Always worked fine for me when I used it. Like the faders, pretty sturdy, not all over the place. Knobs aren't bad either. Mine doesn't have pads though.

My 2 current [older] keyboards are:
 
1. Yamaha P-200 - 88 key digital piano - main controller.
2. Novation ReMote 37SL - 37 key smaller desktop controller.
 
I'll be selling the ReMote 37SL & ordering the new Nektar Panorama P6 [61 key] tomorrow.
 
They're currently configured for seamless integration with Reason & Cubase, as well as an ever growing list of VST FX & Instruments, but will be adding more DAWs as they go along. 
 
I think I read that Sonar was one of their next plans fairly soon, but don't quote me on that.
 
Great reviews so far.
 
Some find that they're not reaching for the mouse nor looking up at their monitors nearly as much after getting use to it's design & workflow.
 
Check it out
 
http://www.nektartech.com/PRODUCTS/Panorama-P4-P6

Edit: Dual Post - courtesy of Cake - [no extra charge for forum members].

I always suggest going for a 90s workstation.  Ensoniq, yamaha, kurzweil - all cheap now, well made and with a solid feel.  In addition to top shelf midi implementation you get a new batch of sounds, too. 
 
Ensoniq TS-12 and Yamaha EX5 are a couple I've had and they make great controllers with loads more personality than any current flavorless plastic device.