looking for a portable midi controller(keyboard style but with knobs).

my budget is about rm500. can i get a portable one(as i will be moving to kl to study in UTM this 1 july) with USB(to connect to my laptop) with a few knobs too. i'll be using it with reason3.0, which i am still quite new with.

hows the MK-425C, Oxygen8 and M-Audio O2 by m-audio? what are the main differences and are they within my range?

i also posted at http://forum.jamtank.com/viewtopic.php?t=6...0a5ec70c77cbf96

thanks

This post has been edited by TheWhacker: Feb 22 2006, 11:27 AM

Not considering Edirol? It falls within ur price range actually...

nvr heard of it. mind posting a link, price and where to get it?

edit: how much is the PCR-M30 ?

This post has been edited by echobrainproject: Jun 24 2005, 04:59 PM

PCR-M30 is from Edirol....haha...

http://www.edirol.com/

Anyways, I'm not really familiar with the price in Malaysia.. Sorry...

As for UK here, its price range falls under 100GBP...

Wow, the Edirol looks good! You said under GBP100??? O_O

Do you have any of their MIDI interface? Care to review is so?

Haha... No... I wanted to get one... But.... Didn't hv the software to go with it... so..... I'm planning of getting the software in malaysia first... u noe lo.. xxx software... Wut software u recommend to use with midi controllers? I was using cakewalk previously...

Erm, not all model under 100GBP... but the model I wanted was 89.90 GBP...hahaha...

You mean softwares like VSTi??? There're loads of free ones on the net, no?
Plus, Audacity supports VST.
Otherwise, get a copy of Computer Music magazine, they come with cool VSTs.

Didn't you say the PCR-M30 is below GBP100?? Please tell me it is!

i am hooked to reason. =D the rewire function lets u use it with other programmes too eg adobe audition, pro tools, etc

reason 3.0 is like 1-2gb or something right?

PCR-M30 cost 120GBP....

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/fl...79/a/r/e/google

Ooo... I nvr tot net got so many... I tried some like tracktion b4.... so so only lo.... haha... dunno why.. I had a misconception of free things dun come good, good things dun come free...hahahahaha....

Besides, alittle out of cash lately...hahaha...

I'm new to computer music, basically I juz use it to edi the songs I composed... Last time I used something like cakewalk and finale.. hv to key in notes by notes.. and its not as accurate and its not the things I wanted.. so I tot of a midi controller would help me out, and I'm still looking for a nice and flexible software... I wan "alive" music, not dead spiritless music...

yea takes up quite alot of space

m-audio comes out with really cool controllers... check out evolution keyboards as well... http://www.evolution.co.uk/

i went to the one at time square but theres not even 1 stock except the 49e(m-audio)

where else can i go to buy?

how about creative's midi cum pc keyboard? it is small & got many control buttons as well. but of course the keys are not full size. all other things are controlled via software which is pretty neat. just a suggestion tho, not sure it'll fit in your requirements...

thats kinda low end. not my thing. plus i am using a laptop for this(i live in a hostel here). those also dont have extra buttons, pitch control, etc. my budget is now about rm800. besides lowyat and times square are there any other places that sells things such as these?(went to both, both no stock)

i'm refering to the prodikeys model which has the pitch bend. costs about rm400. anyway since it doesn't fit your requirement, give it a miss then. have you tried real music instrument shop like bentley or music plaza? how about a full blown keyboard for around rm1000? again, just a suggestion...

full blown keyboard will be quite troublesome coz as i said i am studying in kl and living in a hostel. i move around alot so i want something thats portable with my laptop too(and fits into my laptop backpack). the m-audio stuff looks really good just that i only know its distributed by a music shop(SMX if i m not mistaken) in times square and also brought in by midi specialist in lowyat.

oops sorry i missed out on the portable thingy...
last time at PC fair i also saw a small usb based stand-alone midi keyboard. might find it in the next pc fair (but it could also be a low end version by your std )

its alright. thanks for replying in this topic which is filled mostly with my own posts. i am thinking of m-audio mk-425c if the price is right. the trigger finger 16pad midi drum control surface looks really nice.

talking about software, i bought OMB (one man band) on-line for USD30. it's really worth the money to me since you can find & download all kind of styles (especially yamaha) from all their models. then you can play the style "live" with your controller/keyboard just like normal keyboard. of course you can create your own styles too. so i don't hv to buy myself a new keyboard to be able to play all the latest styles.

check it out, man...

i think i am settling for a m-audio 02 for probably rm600+. waiting for stock at SMX.

Wow 600+?? Best price? Well, good luck with the purchase. Tell us how you find the keyboard when you got it.

600+ list price.

i tried quoting from midi specialist in lowyat but its a ESI neon and that one is over 900 after discount. (please note its not a full sized keyboard but a portable 25 keys one!!!!)

This could be the reason lol :
http://www.swedenmidimusic.com/catalog/images/neonrear.jpg

It seems that it's better built than the o2. Oh well...

This post has been edited by led_zep_freak: Jul 21 2005, 04:06 PM

any of you guys ever use the EMU midi keyboards? what do you guys think of it? I'm planning to get one if the price is right

ESI KeyControl 49



will be in by this sept05

well, i've been compare the price for midi controllers around kl+pj...i think smx(sinamex) got the best offers...(correct me if i'm wrong)...say a 49e for rm392 in sinamex, rm600 in bb, rm400+ in lowyat, rm400+ in pj...i'm not buying u guys, but the choice is urs...

but the best 25key around(complete with knobs+faders) is novation x station (consider urself saving for a couple of months if u want something rock...goes well wit reason too)..the rest are like korg microkontrol and m-audios (evolution had join m-audio for quite sometime, decrease our choice) or u can even try a 49e with uc33, u'll get better control with less money...

i dont think they are producing the UC33 already...

anyway , do check out the M-Audio keystation pro88... lots of keys , lots of knobs , lots of possibilities... and it's weighted man...

It's not that portable but it's worth mentioning...

my bro is into the m-audio finger trigger(16-Pad MIDI Drum Control Surface). he is planning to get it. he is planning to get into sampling. it costs rm900+. the thing is would the m-audio 02 do the same job as well? its only rm600+ somemore.

NeON
25-key USB AUDIO/MIDI controller

Features
25 Note full size velocity-sensitive keyboard.
Rubberized pitch bend, modulation and data wheels.
16 Function buttons and 4 data buttons.
8 Assignable data knobs and 8 assignable encoders.
44.1/48 kHz 24-bit simultaneous 2 channel Audio I/O
Analog I/O: 2 input channels, 2 output channels.
USB MIDI In/Out and 1x1 MIDI-Interface.
1 Headphone out with headphone level control.
1 MIC/1 Hi-Z instrument input jack.
Sustain pedal jack.
External DC power adapter connector.
Interface to computer: USB Interface.
Windows XP/Mac OS 10.2 compatible.

hi there denhock,
that neon!!!any idea where to get that in kl?price?
and just wondering...it's a midi controller+mixer(wit phantom)+does it has onboard fx?
well, any review on performance?

Well... these days i m quite headache bout where to get a budget midi controller keyboard... there is several brand n models..
edirol , m-audio , ESI, Evolution.... which 1 is better and cost effective?
any pro pls guide me.... pls pls pls pls...thanksssssss~


This post has been edited by Jasontll: Nov 23 2005, 01:29 AM

nice question, i oso want to know.. sure bookmark this thread... anyone?

you might want to check this thread first:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...idi++controller

... i'm quite sure it can help you !

ooo going to be whackerised XD

pixelized, actually...

** thread "Help SOS~~SOS" by Jasontll has been merged with this thread, because of similar questions **

I finally think it's better to talk about such non-standard instruments in one thread only... It'll help archiving the knowledge So i merged both threads... i hope it won't confuse you guys..
thx

This post has been edited by Pix: Nov 23 2005, 08:51 AM

Jasontll, it all comes down to the features. the connections u want (whether u need all those fancy inputs and stuff), how many keys, knobs, sliders, portability etc.

oh yeah dude u know what.. im also using my laptop to doin those mixin things.... i guess i should get a cheap 1 1st coz im juz a beginner..

Should try and fnd out which one is best / suite to your requirement... + if can test b4 buy than make more sense....

i saw there's a E-mu Xboard by creative...
looks very powerful...
they have 2 models Xboard-25 n Xboard 49
Click here to see
any idea bout it?


This post has been edited by Jasontll: Nov 24 2005, 01:57 AM

Anyone own Creative's Prodikeys???
Got 4 model, which is the best?

No ppl wanna answer my question meh...

tried my friends DM value seems ok...

wait for the upcoming behringer ucontrol controllers. comes in sizes of 25/49/61. bundled with audio interface AFAIK. should not cost more than rm800 for 61 keys version.. which is very good value...

when will it be out? wonder hows the price for the 25. just when i thought of saving up for a jc120....

DM value come with USB port, me plan to buy DM All in Obe which come with PS2 port.
Lowyat sell at RM148 only.

So cheap, suitable for beginner like me...

Anymore information on DM? Me scare me buy regret...

Thanks everyone!

it works well as a trigger... but if you are a pianist , stay away from this one...ahahha..

I've got one myself.. personally , i think the keys are too small ...

but works well as a trigger..

sorry guys.. i was using my friends account... anyway ,

it works well as a trigger... but if you are a pianist , stay away from this one...ahahha..

I've got one myself.. personally , i think the keys are too small ...

but works well as a trigger..


ehehe..

you sure it works well as a trigger?because need a midi controller just as a trigger..something to go along with my absynth..

yeah.. it works well as a trigger...

and try not to 'on' the velocity-feature on the software that you're using... this is because the prodikeys works in 3 stages of velocity. that means it's either soft , medium-hard , and hard...

that means less dynamics for you to play with...

but mine is the first generation of prodikeys... I dont know if the new ones have better sensitivity in terms of velocity or not..

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MidAir25-main.html

GOING WIRELESS!!!!!!

guys, im looking 4 a Midi-USB cable.. hoping to find the cheapest solution. found a few DIY cable schematics but dun hv the midi connector heads so no point to DIY. any recommendations? asked a shop in sungei wang a few weeks back, their price was more than 150

rm90 at lowyat. works well for me.

which shop? the one with keyboards, near smaller thundermatch shop?

cant remember the name of the shop. its not a music shop. its that huge shop that sells alot of computer parts. cant remember what floor

heres a rough sketch. u can find it at that alley area.



i know its really really bad but i dont know how better to explain which shop

haha.. thnx. ill remember to print it out and use it to help me navigate myself through the computer jungle.

if the escalator is the one thats only a single lane, next to the Sony Vaio laptop stall, then i roughly know where

Sorry for spamming, but wth's that LOL!

hey, at least i didnt label everything "computer related stuff"

glad i found this thread hehe...planning to play with Reason 3.0 myself but having difficulties deciding which controller to get. which controller u guys would recommend for me? should i get one with keyboard or just knobs and faders. want to use Reason for music production like House, Electro. Done some research on the net...i found that novation xstation should be pretty good. but do i really need something like that? some input please...hehe. oh btw...budget is somewhere around RM 1000

This post has been edited by Ryo: Jul 3 2006, 02:48 AM

quite hard to tell u actually. it depends on what u actually use. if u're gona nail down some tunes then u'll need a keyboard type. rm1k can get u almost anything already i think.

anything you can suggest that fits my budget and have excellent features/quality?

Ever thought of using your Nintedo DS Lite as a midi controller?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYDF313Ae7A&eurl=

Coool stuff!