Argle Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Got some stuff here that someone might be interested in. PM me if interested. GPO: $125 -A great entry-level orchestral sample set. M-Audio Keystation 61es: $100 -Solid, no frills MIDI controller. Never used it that much, in great/near perfect condition. Line 6 GuitarPort: $50 -A great little amp sim; loads of amp, cab, and fx models. Doesn't require any other hardware for low-latency sound. Note: has been said not to work with Vista. I can't verify this myself, but it's the general consensus. Twiddly Bits Drums & Percussion: $15 -A CD full of MIDI drum patterns in different styles. Ideal if you don't like programming drums or just want some instant grooves. I've also got an electric-acoustic guitar I'd like to unload, but I doubt someone would want to make a blind purchase of that online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunahorum Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What are the keys like on that keyboard? I have an M-audio pro88 right now with "Hammer action" right now and it leaves a little something to be desired. It's not bad for $300 though. I have never played on a synth action keyboard. What does it feel like? Is there some give to the keys, like a loose jello feel or do the keys feel plastic and toylike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I can almost guarantee that almost any music store in the world will have a synth action keyboard for you to fool with. Go check it out if you don't know, it's almost like there's nothing there, it comes right back up after pushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanthos Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I can almost guarantee that almost any music store in the world will have a synth action keyboard for you to fool with. Go check it out if you don't know, it's almost like there's nothing there, it comes right back up after pushing. The M-Audio KeyStation 61es is not synth action. It's semi-weighted, so there is some give to the keys. I have the KeyStation 88es (identical, just with more keys), and for a semi-weighted keyboard, I'm quite happy with it. If you're not a pianist, synth action is fine, since you'll probably want it for pads, organ, that kind of thing. If you're a pianist, you either want to get semi-weighted, which will be an adjustment to make (and harder if you're playing classical as opposed to jazz, IMO) or save for a good weighted keyboard. M-Audio's "hammer-action" ones, and probably any other weighted keyboard that costs under $1,000 isn't really worth the cost: either accept that you can't afford a good keyboard and go semi-weighted to save some money, or pay for something worth playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnappleMan Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I'd go for either synth action or hammer action, semi-weighted keyboards feel like crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hey guys. These keys are semi-weighted IIRC. I personally prefer synth action, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Added some more stuff. Might as well try to get rid of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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