Jump to content

Buying a Keyboard


Fyrebhaal
 Share

Recommended Posts

E-mu Proteus X.
Doesn't that require an E-MU sound card? I don't think he's planning to buy an E-MU 0404, just a keyboard.

No, not anymore; you just need an E-mu product if I understood it correctly. The card is a nice extra for some mediocre 100%-hardware effects.

Also, I have a Roland XP-10. How do you all think it stacks up as a keyboard?

If you like how the keyboard feels and you like the sounds, it's alright. Personally I think it shouldn't be in the XP-series - all the other boards have 64 voices and are expandable.

The only thing I don't like is that it uses legacy MIDI ports.

That's seriously nothing to dislike because MIDI ports are everything but legacy. Sadly enough.

USB is not the future in that aspect - the internal "translation" to MIDI signals still takes place.

A truly new interface would give a much higher resolution for controllers and hopefully, it'd introduce some kind of peer-to-peer model with timestamping.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hey guys, I didn't feel like flooding the forums...so I guess I should ask in here.

Currently, I have FLStudio and many VST(i) plug-ins, including my favorite, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Silver. I also just received Cubase and would like to begin learning that. With this, I am planning on buying a MIDI (?) keyboard.

Now, I don't really care for many synths and sounds on the board itself, I just want to be able to play the plugins from my computer using the keyboard (using a typing keyboard is just a pain).

My budget is not very high...I'll say 200-400...recommendations?

BTW, heres a sample of my music - - I can't wait to get a keyboard so I can improve.

http://www.wikiupload.com/file_store/upload_1/1529823601458365bc287a2.mp3

EDIT: I am eying the Evolution MK461C USB MIDI Controller...

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=31023&ovchn=NXT&ovcpn=Sam+Ash+TL&ovcrn=31023&ovtac=CMP&AffiliateID=615

decent price with attractive features...not sure how it is though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The Evolution seems a little pricey. I recommend an M-Audio Keystation (Pro) or an Edirol. Both have done me well.

I searched for the M-Audio and it is priced at 599? Is that right?

No. Sweetwater sells the M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 for $400.

You can also find a refurbished one on Musicians Friend for $330. However, you would need to wait until the end of the month for when they get them in.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Keystation-Pro-88-MIDI-Controller?sku=709203V

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The Evolution seems a little pricey. I recommend an M-Audio Keystation (Pro) or an Edirol. Both have done me well.

I searched for the M-Audio and it is priced at 599? Is that right?

No. Sweetwater sells the M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 for $400.

You can also find a refurbished one on Musicians Friend for $330. However, you would need to wait until the end of the month for when they get them in.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Keystation-Pro-88-MIDI-Controller?sku=709203V

Sweet. I'll look into it. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...