What is a good 49 or 61 Midi keyboard with pitch wheel?

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What is a good 49 or 61 Midi keyboard with pitch wheel?

Hello folks,

I currently have a Oxygen 8 and a Yamaha P-70. I'm fairly new to computer music production/making.

I'm looking for a 61 midi keyboard with a pitch wheel (not joystick).

I'm mainly going to use it for composition and probably not for performance or production.

I don't need a lot of bells and whistles but anyone who can suggest options (like record, play, finger pads, etc), that I should get, please feel free to say so.

My main concern is durability, reliability and ease of use with Logic.

Although I don't have an unlimited budget, I'm willing to pay more for quality.

Thank you for any advice.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.8), Dual Core Intel 2.66; 2GB RAM, Logic Pro 7.2

Posted on Apr 13, 2007 9:25 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 13, 2007 11:32 PM in response to feflower

I used an old Studiologic midi keyboard for my "portable" rig. Durability was fairly good, and with its option for battery power I took the thing EVERYWHERE! No bells, no whistles, just keys (spring loaded, not weighted) a pitch wheel, and a mod wheel. However, the thing did blow on me somehow (My guess was bad power at my dorm room).

edit: just did a quick search and they do not seem to be available at any major stores. The only one I could find is the 88-key model, and it doesnt seem to even have a pitch wheel at all!
http://www.floridamusicco.com/proddetail~prod~tmk88.htm

M-audio seems to be the only controller keyboard maker who uses pitch wheels, and all of their keyboards have the "bells and whistles" you dont want. Sorry!

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Answer 2

Apr 13, 2007 11:39 PM in response to Jonathan Timpe

Here you go: found a place selling my old Studio logic 49 key keyboard!
http://www.music123.com/StudioLogic-by-Fatar-TMK49-MIDI-Keyboard-Controller-i142 878.music

They also have a different 61 key model.
http://www.music123.com/StudioLogic-by-Fatar-SL161-61-Key-MIDI-Keyboard-Controll er-i46952.music

If you do decide to purchase from this vender, PLEASE let me know! They have a program where if I refer a new customer, I get "rewards points" for every dollar you spend (and you get rewards points too!). Send me an email at jt3_jon "at" yahoo "dot" com

hope this helps, and best of luck!

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Answer 3

clangwork

Level 4

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Apr 14, 2007 4:54 AM in response to feflower

M-Audio Axiom 61
M-Audio Keystation 61es

but if you want something "heavier" and durable then:

CME UF6!!!

cheers

rob

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