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Tempted by this. I got an email with an extra $10 off voucher so check your emails.

Did you have any luck with your Graphite 49? Unfortunately, by the time I decided to go for it, it was sold. Anyway, after looking into it a bit more the Nektar Impact LX49+ looks like a good alternative but they seem to be out of stock everywhere (maybe due to the virus?). Have you had any experience with one of these at all? Thanks

I'm looking for a MIDI controller to complement my MIDI controller keyboard, or maybe something to replace my existing keyboard. Specifically I would like it to have pads, knobs and faders. More info here... @Christian Jones I have Realivox Ladies and it's excellent for oohs and ahhs. Band in a Box also does backing singers now. @Tezza lovin that Ibanez ?

Has an excellent Pattern to Song workflow and lots of quality soundbanks available (via IAP). Here's a couple of Doug's videos to get a feel for what's on offer...

I have been using the Early Access version which has been great. Loving the Arranger and Pro-Channel presets. Go get it! Thanks Bakers!

Thanks Larry. After un-installing it t'other day I saw this excellent and informative post by @TheSteven so I might do a clean install and relocate all the samples somewhere useful

Cheers Vernon & Larry. Already have the ones listed below. Any suggestions for any others that are worthwhile? As you can see I'm a sucker for 70s/80s synth/pop/prog - JMJ, ELP, Vangelis, Genesis, Depeche Mode, Trevor Horn, Kraftwerk, Moroder, T Dream, Toto etc

@msmcleod I just noticed there's a v2.50 firmware for the Graphite 49 on Samson's webpage. I would imagine that you have already updated but wondered if that might help with the key velocity issue? Were you able to improve the situation at all by adjusting the velocity curves? http://www.samsontech.com/support/samson/resourcesandmanuals/usb-midi/keyboard-controllers/p/graphite49/ The Editor Software for Windows also looks like it could be useful. I ran it just to have a peek although obviously without the keyboard it doesn't do anything.

Good to know, thanks. Maybe that's why it's being offered for a low price. Also found this article which mentions the Graphite 49 and Cakewalk configuration of mackie compatible controllers. https://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/uncategorized/how-to-use-mackie-compatible-controllers-with-daws-r376/

I have now been slightly sidetracked by one of these which I can get cheaply. It would keep everything neat and simple in one package (keyboard, controllers, sliders etc) and also replace my 3 octave keyboard with a 4 octave one which also has aftertouch. http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/usb-midi/keyboard-controllers/graphite49/

Looks kind of futuristic and very slim. If I was paying that much though I would probably get a Maschine Jam.

I remember seeing the Philip Rees ads in music magazines. I like how it looks no-nonsense and solidly built and PLENTY of sliders!

Thanks for your reply to my email David and for also posting here. I was just about to copy your email here so you saved me the need to. Hopefully this will get you and others sorted @cclarry

That's very strange Larry. I have contacted them to see if they can send you (and others) the links manually. I have pointed them to this thread so that they can see how many are having issues. They are actually worth having for the small amount of space they occupy.

Looking good. Wonder what the upgrade cost will be from Scaler 1.

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for. So once connected via USB, as long as the basic ACT surface is set up in Preferences - MIDI - Control Surfaces I should be good to go?

Worked OK here using Chrome. It said to allow 3 minutes for the download links to arrive and it took exactly 3 minutes for them to arrive. Those who haven't received the email maybe check your Spam folder.

Thanks Larry. The demos sound really nice. Worth a shot!

That Korg NanoKey Studio has a couple of extra things going for it... - as well as connecting to a PC via USB it can connect to an iPad via bluetooth and is very well integrated with Gadget - it comes with M1 LE and a voucher to get the Korg Legacy bundle at a better price (I already have the full versions of M1 and Wavestation but would like the others). Actually comes with a whole load of software but I already have most of it. - it has a Kaoss controller pad These things certainly make it more appealing to me. @msmcleodAm I right in saying that there is an easy way to configure it in CbB? Thanks

Thanks, yes I noticed there was a lot of MIDI. Anyway, I have a while to contemplate. You tempted?

Thanks Mark and Robert - looks like a pretty nice option. I was only thinking sliders instead of knobs because of John Lehmkuhl's comments in this video about how it is easier to move multiple sliders than multiple knobs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0IEh3AQ2os

I changed the title of this post as I have changed my mind about getting a separate pad/knobs/faders controller box. Here's a direct link to the latest post at the end of this thread if you have any opinions on Nektar vs M-Audio, thanks... As per the title I am looking for a something to complement my existing keyboard controller (iRig Keys Pro). I want to be able to trigger loops and also alter MIDI cc's from the sliders. Something like Maschine but a lot cheaper! The AKAI Professional APC Mini looks perfect for my needs but, as with many of these, they seem to be marketed for use with Ableton Live. I assume that they can be used fine within any other DAW e.g. CbB? I particularly want to use it with PluginGuru Unify within CbB. Does anyone have one or can anyone else suggest any alternatives? Thanks in advance. Incidentally, I did look at software options such as Xotopad but I quite like the idea of physical buttons and sliders instead.

Also note this works with the free Kontakt player....

Thanks Larry. FYI if you click on any magazine there's this note at the bottom of the page...

Strange - all I got was a black screen. Working now, thanks. Tempted by MXXX (already have MXXCore).