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What midi controller to buy
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:49 pm    Post subject: What midi controller to buy Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I'd really like to buy a midi controller, and I'm not sure one exists that fits my description for a reasonable price. Here's what I'm looking for:

61 keys
velocity/aftertouch
semi-weighted keys
pitch and mod wheels
assignable knobs and sliders
transpose/octave shift

I've searched online for one that meets these requirements, but all I keep getting is the M-audio 61 Keystation. I like the price but it doesn't have any knobs or sliders. I'm trying to stay around the $200 area. Can anyone suggest any boards?
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

hi criddled
welcome to electro-music.com Very Happy I think you are not going to find what you are looking for. if the budget allows it I would go with that master keyboard plus a controller like the BCR2000

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Shops around where I live have recently been pushing the CME UF controllers. CME UF7 (76 Key Semi-Weighted Synth-Action Keyboard) costs 3.595 Kr = $450, which of course is a bit above your $200, but often these things are a lot more cheap in the US. Otherwise I second Seraphs suggestion for a simple MIDI keyboard + a BCR2000, which is hard to beat when it comes to value for money.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

The CME UF7 looks really nice, but it's a bit too pricey. I'm not sure I need a BCR2000 because that's more than I need. Has anyone had any experience with the M-audio Evolution 461C? I could get one for about $230.
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