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V0RT3X · Post by **V0RT3X** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:12 am

mysticvibes wrote:Is that only a modulation wheel on that roland?

No you push up for modulation and go side to side for pitch. Some people don't like the mod and pitch wheel because it has a spring and will jump back to the middle when you let go.

Andurian · Post by **Andurian** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:35 am

If you hurry after it, you'll find a Roland A-800 Pro (used) on eBay for $250

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roland-A-800-Pr ... 25938ff34c

Touch The Universe · Post by **Touch The Universe** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:43 am

Only new Midi Controllers. Must have a warranty otherwise not confident due to last midi controller not working after a month or two. Never anything from M Audio again.. If a hardware synth will consider only if interest is really peaked etc..

Thanks though

Peace

V0RT3X · Post by **V0RT3X** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:44 am

mysticvibes wrote:Only new Midi Controllers. Must have a warranty otherwise not confident due to last midi controller not working after a month or two. Never anything from M Audio again.. If a hardware synth will consider only if interest is really peaked etc..

Thanks though
Peace

my local music dealer said a new Roland A-800 Pro is $340.00 Canadian so i imagine you can find something for a bit less if your in the USA. They are pretty solidly built but are very light in weight and it's completely USB powered which is excellent.

The synth-action keybed is very responsive and the 8 backlit trigger pads are good too. It comes pretty much ready to play for most major DAWs.

If you want to get dirty with the customization you can definitely read the big manual and customize it to your hearts content.

More specs and such here
http://www.roland.com/products/en/A-800PRO/

Honestly given the quality of the keyboard I think it's kind of a bargain at the asking price of $340.00

I tried out the Novation SL mk2 series keyboards and it feels not as solidly built as the Roland.

jack [psychicmodulation] · Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:43 pm

After quite a bit of research, I'm considering the Nektar Impact:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ImpactLX49/
It's pretty affordable, being only $159, and it seems like a durable controller with all the features I'm looking for. It's got 49 keys, knobs, sliders, buttons and even a drum pad section. Not to mention it's a gorgeous piece of equipment.

If I just needed the keys and wheels, and was even more on a budget, I'd go with the IK Multimedia iRig:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/iRigKeys/

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:54 pm

mysticvibes wrote: Never anything from M Audio again..

Just out of interest: What exactly broke on your Axiom 49?

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:04 pm

jack [psychicmodulation] wrote:After quite a bit of research, I'm considering the Nektar Impact:
http://www.jrrshop.com/nektar-impact-lx49
It's pretty affordable, being only $159, and it seems like a durable controller with all the features I'm looking for. It's got 49 keys, knobs, sliders, buttons and even a drum pad section. Not to mention it's a gorgeous piece of equipment.

Plus KVR legend justin3am works there and programs the templates.

SalemBeatsKVR · Post by **SalemBeatsKVR** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:49 pm

At your price point, I strongly recommend this one.

You get:
- A premium keybed by Fatar.
- Standard Modulation/Pitchbend.
- Aftertouch.
- "Smart" endless encoders mapped automatically to your plugins through Automap, linked directly with on-keyboard visual feedback.
- Ports for sustain as well as expression pedals.

-Ki
Salem Beats

SoundDigest · Post by **SoundDigest** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:50 pm

I bought an akai mpk 49 for $200 on eBay, might want to try on there, just be very careful with whom you buy from, someone with reputable feedback preferably

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:57 pm

The MPK's are excellent, really good for programming. The mk2 version is coming out soon. The MAX keyboards are even better.

tehlord · Post by **tehlord** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:05 pm

Uncle E wrote:
jack [psychicmodulation] wrote:After quite a bit of research, I'm considering the Nektar Impact:
http://www.jrrshop.com/nektar-impact-lx49
It's pretty affordable, being only $159, and it seems like a durable controller with all the features I'm looking for. It's got 49 keys, knobs, sliders, buttons and even a drum pad section. Not to mention it's a gorgeous piece of equipment.
Plus KVR legend justin3am works there and programs the templates.

Are those Impacts re-branded Oxygens because they look very similar?

justin3am · Post by **justin3am** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:16 pm

tehlord wrote:
Are those Impacts re-branded Oxygens because they look very similar?

No they are not. The v4 Oxygens w/ pads were first shown at Winter NAMM 2014, when the Impact LX49/61 were already on the market.

We design all of our products in-house.

rod_zero · Post by **rod_zero** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:25 pm

justin3am wrote:
tehlord wrote:
Are those Impacts re-branded Oxygens because they look very similar?
No they are not. The v4 Oxygens w/ pads were first shown at Winter NAMM 2014, when the Impact LX49/61 were already on the market.

We design all of our products in-house.

Hi justin

Just a suggestion for the company:

I think the market seriously lack a dedicated Synth midi controller, with at least 8 knobs for each synth sections: osc, filters, amps and modulation (32 encoders would be ideal).

I dont why every manufacturer sticks to 8 knobs/encoders plus 8 sliders, it's not enough.

Thanks!

justin3am · Post by **justin3am** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:22 pm

Thanks Rod, I appreciate the suggestion. This is an idea we have explored and it's certainly not out of the question.

rod_zero wrote: I dont why every manufacturer sticks to 8 knobs/encoders plus 8 sliders, it's not enough.

We take customer feedback very seriously but we also have to take into consideration what our retailers will stock. We have had a lot of support from stores like like JRR Shop and Sweetwater but many stores don't want to stock products that are different from what they know they can sell. Hell, just coming to retailers with a new brand name was a tremendous struggle.

I don't want to pull the curtain back too far...

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:07 pm

justin3am wrote:We take customer feedback very seriously but we also have to take into consideration what our retailers will stock. We have had a lot of support from stores like like JRR Shop and Sweetwater but many stores don't want to stock products that are different from what they know they can sell.

FWIW, I wouldn't be surprised if having more controls would help you get into other retailers since it'd differentiate you from all the M-Audio/Alesis/Akai controllers. Not that I want you getting into other retailers...

Pulling the curtain back a little further, I can tell you that you don't want to go neck-and-neck with those guys because they're on a mission to beat everyone in the race to the bottom. The funny thing is they're all the same company (Numark) and now the only ones they're racing to the bottom are themselves.

Anyway, just know that whatever you do, we're going to support you! I remind Greg all the time that you, Justin, are personally responsible for all the support we give to Nektar.

Midi controller under 250$