Midi Controller or a traditional keyboard?
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Posted on Jan 10, 2008 08:30 pm
raythemetalhead
Member Since: Oct 11, 2006
Hi again everyone.
It's time to get some opinions again.
I need to create realistic sounding drum tracks.
Would that Line6 Keyboard/Interface thing be a good choice?
My plan is to hit the keys in real time while recording because its to damn time consuming trying to program fills that sound like Dave Lombardo of Slayer.
I guess my question is would i be better of buying a synth thats already loaded with sounds?
My main goal is to do drum tracks with whatever i buy, but will also do choir vocal effect stuff, hammond organ, sound effects. . . .
Thanks in advance
Hope this made some sense
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RandalMcFloydI wish I had a profile pictureInactive
Since: Nov 11, 2007
Jan 10, 2008 08:58 pm There are those things with like 16 velocity sensitive pads on them...I'm not sure but they've always looked more appealing to use for electronic drums than a keyboard.
As far as the tradition VS MIDI I dunno...I would pick the MIDI because then you can always get more and more software and that means more and more sounds. I think they're also not as bulky.
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Jan 10, 2008 09:24 pm If you already have a midi i/o you could always just got to best buy or something and get one of their 99$ Yahmahas that has midi i/o on it. Then again, I'm not sure if you can use it as just a midi trigger.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Jan 12, 2008 01:50 pm My Juno-D fits that bill. Lots of onboard sounds, with a bunch of drum kits, that sound pretty darn good.
There's also like 600 different sounds, all in different banks.
It also acts as midi controller, so I can input midi and use soft sounds, or just record the rompler sounds in the keyboard.
Price keeps coming down on those, now it's 500$, i think. I paid 650 for mine when they were new =/.
RandalMcFloydI wish I had a profile pictureInactive
Since: Nov 11, 2007
Jan 12, 2008 06:23 pm Are there any other keyboards that have onboard sounds but also work as MIDI controllers becides the Roland Junos?
RandalMcFloydI wish I had a profile pictureInactive
Since: Nov 11, 2007
Jan 13, 2008 12:47 am So really there isn't much advantage except lower price range and simplicity/skinny size to the controller only keyboards?
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Jan 13, 2008 01:01 am For controller only keys, I'd suggest the MAudio Keystation, if you're looking for a full 88 Keys that is. www.musiciansfriend.com/p...ller?sku=703607
And on a side note; PJK, will those keyboards work as a midi trigger too, or will they record the keyboards sound into your midi synth tracks? I've yet to find an answer on this.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 13, 2008 01:28 pm Nope, they will work as a trigger only. Most models you simply turn down the patches volume and it will send simple note on/off and velocity data to your application via the midi cable.
And on the controller's being cheaper, not always the case for a good controller. My Fatar actually cost more then most of my rack synths did.
