...Personally, I use Oxygen 8 and I couldn't be happier with it... and 8 assignable knobs and 1 slider is more than enough controls, at least for me...
Hello there. I have recently bought an Oxygen8 and I don`t know how to configure it with Absynth. Reason understands it automatically. Do you use absynth2 much? I dont know how to get into the midi controllers section and assign controllers... what are the names of the 8 knobs within absynth2. Or how do I get absynth2 to recognise them? It recognises the fader, the modulation and pitch bend wheels but not the knobs. (I think I need to make a patch that uses them first, but I dont know what the knobs are called in Absynth) Thanks for any advice.
Chris.
Controller keyboard recommendations.
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- KVRer
- 1 posts since 2 May, 2004 from Sydneyh
Peace and Kindness to all,
Chrispy.
Chrispy.
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- KVRist
- 308 posts since 11 Feb, 2004 from Sydney
I've had an Evolution Mk-449c, and now I've got an Edirol PCR-30.
Here's the comparative pros and cons of them in my opinion
-Evolution cons : poor action, no expression pedal input, not rugged USB interface when running off USB power (can be a problem when playing live)
-Evolution pros : lots of controllers, no 'notch' in the middle of faders, presets save midi channel of keyboard as well as all controller assignments.
The Edirol is sort of vice-versa of most of these.
I'm still looking for the perfect controller
Here's the comparative pros and cons of them in my opinion
-Evolution cons : poor action, no expression pedal input, not rugged USB interface when running off USB power (can be a problem when playing live)
-Evolution pros : lots of controllers, no 'notch' in the middle of faders, presets save midi channel of keyboard as well as all controller assignments.
The Edirol is sort of vice-versa of most of these.
I'm still looking for the perfect controller
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- KVRist
- 209 posts since 25 Jun, 2004 from New England
i would highly recommend the novation x-station 61. it is due in september for $899. i expect it to be modeled after their 25 note version. the keyboard feels great, low latency for use with softsynths, build-in sounds, audio i/o include stereo mic input with phantom power, dual multi effects, usb powered, the list goes on and on.
if you don't need the audio capability, they will also have a midi only version for much less.
if you don't need the audio capability, they will also have a midi only version for much less.
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- KVRAF
- 2582 posts since 24 Apr, 2003 from Canada
imo the m-audio keyboards are junk. I hate my Radium61 but I can't really afford a decent upgrade. The key action is crap, and the build quality is only slightly better than a toy.
Also it seems like none of the mainstream usb keyboards have aftertouch (maybe novation?). I personally won't buy another keyboard without it.
Also it seems like none of the mainstream usb keyboards have aftertouch (maybe novation?). I personally won't buy another keyboard without it.
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- KVRAF
- 3266 posts since 22 Sep, 2003 from under the sun
marvellous, thanksSoftJunkie wrote:i would highly recommend the novation x-station 61. it is due in september for $899. i expect it to be modeled after their 25 note version. the keyboard feels great, low latency for use with softsynths, build-in sounds, audio i/o include stereo mic input with phantom power, dual multi effects, usb powered, the list goes on and on.
if you don't need the audio capability, they will also have a midi only version for much less.
the only thing that was tempering my enthousiasm about the Remote 25 was the number of octaves...
problem solved...
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- KVRist
- 67 posts since 27 Sep, 2003
hey sorry if this sounds dumb to you guys....but whats the difference between 25 key keyboard and 61 key keyboard (except the fact 61 key keyboard has more keys lol). is it that you cant play more keys at the same time in the 25 key keyboard? i'm guessing you could still choose the key pitches in the 25 key keyboard though. also, whats the difference between controller keyboard and regular keyboard? is it that controller keyboard is more friendly for a computer based setup? one day i'm going to buy myself one too but right now i got no cash 
right now i'm just browsing through the forums so i can learn from you guys and make a good decision when i buy one for myself 
right now i'm just browsing through the forums so i can learn from you guys and make a good decision when i buy one for myself -
- addled muppet weed
- 111343 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
nope the difference is number of keys
the 25 can shift up and down octaves which for me(non kb player) is ok
but for wopelka who actually uses both hands and not just 2 fingers
a full or as near as kb is better
the 25 can shift up and down octaves which for me(non kb player) is ok
but for wopelka who actually uses both hands and not just 2 fingers
a full or as near as kb is better
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- KVRer
- 4 posts since 2 Feb, 2004 from Nashville, TN
I tried to get my hands on all the non-weighted controllers that I could and the Edirol keybeds felt the most solid to me. The M-Audio's felt loose and cheap while the Edirol feels solid. I went with the Edirol PCR-50 and have been satisfied during a fairly rigorous touring schedule over the past 6 months in a gig bag. I miss the 9th fader for B3 sounds in theory, I can't say for sure if it really makes any difference in practice.
In a similar arena - I'm looking forward to the NAMM show next week to try out the new 88-key weighted controllers from M-Audio and Studiologic. The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 looks amazing with its gazillion knobs, I have to admit. The Studiologic VMK-88 looks very solidly constructed and I generally like the Fatar keybed.
Also can't wait to see the new version of Ableton - the new features are off the hook! I can foresee using the M-Audio's million knobs to easily manipulate Ableton's tracks and parameters on a live gig.
In a similar arena - I'm looking forward to the NAMM show next week to try out the new 88-key weighted controllers from M-Audio and Studiologic. The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 looks amazing with its gazillion knobs, I have to admit. The Studiologic VMK-88 looks very solidly constructed and I generally like the Fatar keybed.
Also can't wait to see the new version of Ableton - the new features are off the hook! I can foresee using the M-Audio's million knobs to easily manipulate Ableton's tracks and parameters on a live gig.