Can someone recommend me a decent MIDI keyboard?

[Black neon bob]

With a new PC and omnisphere on the horizon, i really need a decent MIDI keyboard.
I had one of these previously:

http://www.cme-pro.com/products-list/product-uf.html

But had to sell because i was not really impressed by it, felt a bit cheap to me and i just never really used it... the keys were too light for me, they had no weight to them.

What is top of the line these days? what is good for the money and does not feel cheap?

 

[KillDivision]

Omnitalk

Softsynthforum

I think you'll get the best answer at the dutch synthforum.

 

[KeithTidd]

With a new PC and omnisphere on the horizon, i really need a decent MIDI keyboard.

Omnisphere?

 

[JeffTD]

I'm picking up an Axiom 49 next month... can't wait!

 

[ahjteam]

But had to sell because i was not really impressed by it, felt a bit cheap to me and i just never really used it... the keys were too light for me, they had no weight to them.

I would personally go and test out different keyboards in your budget range, because this is really a matter of personal preference and feel.

 

[seditz740novaprospect]

akai mpd 49 enuff said

 

[Kadmium]

I've got an Axiom 49 on my desk in the studio and I use an Axiom 61 live. They're fantastic keyboards and I think they have the best feeling keys outside of an 88. If you're OK with something enormous, the Keystation Pro 88 is also wonderful.

 

[seditz740novaprospect]

I've got an Axiom 49 on my desk in the studio and I use an Axiom 61 live. They're fantastic keyboards and I think they have the best feeling keys outside of an 88. If you're OK with something enormous, the Keystation Pro 88 is also wonderful.

i had the keystation 88 and switched to the akai mpd 49 and havent been happier in years tons of assignable controls and good feel

 

[Carcass29]

I have the Axiom 61..dunno if its top of the line but it works well, seems solid.

 

[KillDivision]

Novation Remote midikeyboards have Automap.

Novation midikeyboards

 

[Black neon bob]

Novation Remote midikeyboards have Automap.

Novation midikeyboards

Yes! the 61 key version looks great, automap for the big fat win btw!

http://www.thomann.de/nl/novation_remote_61_sl.htm

 

[KillDivision]

Yes! the 61 key version looks great, automap for the big fat win btw!

http://www.thomann.de/nl/novation_remote_61_sl.htm

Berrie nice!!

I was also checking midikeyboards and came up with Novation stuff because of the Automap thing.

 

[cobhc]

Get one of these while you're at it Bob.

http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/html/overview/Intro.html

 

[Black neon bob]

What the hell is THAT Stee!?

And oh look.. it's just 5000 dollars or so.. lol.

 

[cobhc]

It's fucking sweet though, look it up on youtube, Jordan Rudess uses one.

 

[grywolf627]

It's fucking sweet though, look it up on youtube, Jordan Rudess uses one.

Yeah, first time I saw one was while watching the Dream Theater "Score" DVD. That thing is just wicked.

 

[lost_within]

Yeah I'm looking to get a midi keyboard too.. I'll be looking to compose a lot of electronic dubstep type of stuff, and obviously i'll be able to do my music tech course stuff from home! Was the thinking of the Axiom but would the 25 key be enough, or is it worth spending the extra £40 to get the 49 key (it seems to take up a lot of room)?