hockeyjx Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Unfortunately, I have credit with a chain that is going out of business. The biggest thing I think I'd like is MIDI keyboard ...so what works best Cakewalk/Sonar and possibly an DAW I may use. Basically meaning the most compatible with all DAWS. Polyphonic aftertouch seems like useful feature. But any feedback is appreciated. Also, what kind of "little" things for a studio might be a good grab? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutrageProductions Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 (edited) If you're looking for (and have room) an 88 key, I've heard really good things about this controller from several of my composer peeps. Edited May 19 by OutrageProductions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Stanton Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 (edited) my main keyboard is usually my Kurzweil Stage 88. great sounds, MIDI in and out, great keyboard feel (weighted Fatar keys - easy to maintain). it's great to have 88 keys when your composing/arranging since you don't have to switch octaves on the controller (like a smaller keyboard would), and with key splits having multiple instruments on a single set of keys is very handy. bass-piano, cello-violin, etc combos are really nice when you're working out arragements. i like the idea of the Arturia Keylab 88 (as it also has the weighted Fatar keys and some additional controls) but it's like 3x the price of the essentials... my current keyboard (due to space constraints at the moment) is my Komplete Kontrol S49 Mk2. nice feel, useful with Komplete Kontrol software to work out instrumentation and with the keyswitch indicators, nice feature. if i was in the market for another Komplete Kontrol, i'd get the S88 Mk3. Edited May 19 by Glenn Stanton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reginaldStjohn Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I like my Nektar Impact+88 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vere Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Roland A49 if you are not a real keyboard player. More than enough keys for hackers like me and it is small enough to stay on my desk. It only has a couple of assignable knobs so a lot definitely depends on if you want a controller or just a musical instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelzleichter Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 I use the Arturia Keylab 88. It does everything I need it to do. And a whole lot, I have not learned how to do yet. It also comes with a lot of great software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starship Krupa Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 On 5/19/2024 at 12:10 PM, hockeyjx said: Also, what kind of "little" things for a studio might be a good grab? Headphones. Good ones for mixing and listening and inexpensive over-ear ones for tracking. I like Sennheiser's low end over-ear models for this, but there are many options. Mic stands, cables, adaptors. Hard to have too many of them. Patchbay if you use outboard gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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