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47428, Help with first synth/keyboard choice
Posted by Delajoo, Fri Jul-29-11 12:53 PM
I'm looking to buy a key interace of some kind that I can run pedals through, as well have a good array of on board effects and controls to run with Logic and other DAWS. I was looking at the Korg R3, but I think I need more room to work with that.
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47432, What do you mean when you say "more room"?
Posted by JFrost1117, Fri Jul-29-11 10:35 PM
Cuz I have my R3 on eBay right now.
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47434, RE: What do you mean when you say "more room"?
Posted by Delajoo, Sat Jul-30-11 07:28 AM
im thinking i need at least 61 keys.
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47438, it all depends on how much you're trying to spend
Posted by Garhart Poppwell, Sun Jul-31-11 05:57 PM
if you can give me a price range I'd be better able to help
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47451, RE: it all depends on how much you're trying to spend
Posted by Delajoo, Wed Aug-03-11 03:41 PM
Thinking 400-800, looking for secondhand.
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47472, RE: it all depends on how much you're trying to spend
Posted by DigiSoul, Mon Aug-08-11 12:38 PM
I would suggest that you check out Novation's XioSynth. It comes in a 49 key version which should give you a little more keyboard space. The XioSynth has been superseded by the UltraNova but look around and you can probably still find a retailer selling a new one (49 key) for $399. It can be had for even less in the used marketplace.
Here are some features:
-25 or 49 full-size key versions.
-Built-in 3 oscillator virtual analog synth with 200 sounds.
-Built-in effects and arpeggiator.
-X/Y pad in addition to the pitch/mod joystick.
-Serves as a USB midi/audio interface.
-XLR mic input w/phantom power.
-Can be used as a software controller.
-Can be battery powered in addition to USB and AC power.
Hope this helps some. Take care and have a great day!
EDIT: disregard the info above as I didn't notice your comment about needing 61 keys or more. Five octave synth/controllers with built audio interfaces are a hard find as controller manufacturers seem to prefer more compact sizes. I think Roland, Yamaha and Korg are now including interfaces on their synths but they are likely to be priced beyond your budget. Check out the Akai MPK range. They have a 61 note version. No built-in sounds, battery power, audio interface or effects but still solidly built, have Akai drum pads and make excellent software controllers.
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47473, yeah that APK 41 is probably gonna be your shot
Posted by Garhart Poppwell, Mon Aug-08-11 04:33 PM
if you're in the market for a controller, that's what I'd go with
it's about the only new product Akai makes that I'd sign off on with confidence
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47495, RE: Help with first synth/keyboard choice
Posted by Delajoo, Thu Aug-11-11 05:43 PM
This might sound like a dumb question, but is it possible to run a larger electric piano through the synth? So as to have the benefits of the controller and effects of the synth combined with the space available on a 5-6 octave piano?
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47497, you mean using a larger keyboard to play a synth?
Posted by kayru99, Fri Aug-12-11 05:13 PM
yeah, you can do that, long as both the synth and the keyboard have midi connections.
You can even get a rack mount synth and a MIDI controller to work it
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