Looking for a small controller, so likely 25 keys.
Im looking at the Ozone because its small, is an audio interface and has mic inputs. But I heard its a bit rubbish.
An audio interface is not majorly crucial since I have a PodXT acting as one. Problem with that is it only has 1 audio input, so swapping guitar and mic is pretty annoying.
If you advise against the Ozone. Id like a controller which doesnt need an external power supply when connected via USB, has knobs buttons and sliders
thanks
Small portable MIDI controller
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- KVRist
- 440 posts since 21 Sep, 2006 from Muenster, Germany
I'd recommend a Novation X-station if your budget can stretch a bit further. Features are listed on the advert in ebay which i've provided as a link below:
x-station for sale on e-bay
If you can find the newer version for cheap it also has automap which sounds a great idea but i've never used it. But I can vouch for the quality of x-station as a midi controller keyboard: nice action, aftertouch, loads of assignable faders/pots/buttons/xy pad and loads of connectivity + digital effects and good sounds. I could go on.
x-station for sale on e-bay
If you can find the newer version for cheap it also has automap which sounds a great idea but i've never used it. But I can vouch for the quality of x-station as a midi controller keyboard: nice action, aftertouch, loads of assignable faders/pots/buttons/xy pad and loads of connectivity + digital effects and good sounds. I could go on.
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- KVRist
- 440 posts since 21 Sep, 2006 from Muenster, Germany
actually for specs it's better to go to novation direct:
x station specs
x station specs
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- KVRian
- 694 posts since 22 Dec, 2004 from norway
I have both a Novation remote25 and a M-audio Ozone here.
The difference in portability is big. The Novation is almost double size. I love the ozone. The only thing that is missing is master volume. The sound quality is quite good, comparable to standard mid-range priced soundcards. I have used it live on big soundsystems. The stability is very good. No crashes. I have also noted that the ASIO drivers are very effecitent. I can play more VSTi instruments with this than I can on other soundcards.
gunnare
The difference in portability is big. The Novation is almost double size. I love the ozone. The only thing that is missing is master volume. The sound quality is quite good, comparable to standard mid-range priced soundcards. I have used it live on big soundsystems. The stability is very good. No crashes. I have also noted that the ASIO drivers are very effecitent. I can play more VSTi instruments with this than I can on other soundcards.
gunnare
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 651 posts since 19 Nov, 2006
X-Station is just a tad higher than my budget :p Its almost 3x the cost of an Ozone. Plus isn't a synth rather than just a MIDI controller?
No master vol on the Ozone? One of the best things about my PodXT is the big fat knob I can turn if the sounds get to loud. Theres always something! I suppose its not such a biggie. Is it possible to use it just as a controller and not an audio device? I would really like something that can run from USB or batteries.
No master vol on the Ozone? One of the best things about my PodXT is the big fat knob I can turn if the sounds get to loud. Theres always something! I suppose its not such a biggie. Is it possible to use it just as a controller and not an audio device? I would really like something that can run from USB or batteries.
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- KVRian
- 694 posts since 22 Dec, 2004 from norway
I dont think it will run on usb power. That is a not good. It is the preamps that made the external powersupply necessary.
Oh , and I just discovered the new AKAI masterkeyboards today.
gunnare
Oh , and I just discovered the new AKAI masterkeyboards today.
gunnare