Need help in deciding about a keyboard MIDI controller...

Posted on Oct 08, 2002 08:39 pm
JoeFlava
Member Since: Aug 15, 2002

Hey, guys. I've been doing some research on the 'Net, and I think I'm more confused than when I started. I have a few of questions; maybe one or more of you could help me. Please bear with me, as I have virtually no experience with MIDI, or keyboard controllers.

I read somewhere that a keyboard controller is monophonic only. Does that mean no chords???? What's up with that? (I couldn't see first hand at my local GuiTerrible Center, as all their controllers were either not hooked up, or hooked up to stuff that wasn't working.)

I was looking at a Midiman Keystation 61, but have read a number of reviews stating that the velocity sensors in well-used keys quit working in a fairly short period of time. Anybody use one, or know someone who does?

In the future, I'm planning on getting an M-Audio 2496, which you all know has MIDI in and out. But for right now, I'm looking in 2 directions. One is the Roland PC-300 ($200 on Musiciansfriend), which plugs directly into the USB port.

Or, I'm thinking about getting this Miditech controller ($100 local store), and using it through a Midiman Midisport 2X2 USB. Which way is the way to go?

Finally, what do people here use? What do you recommend? (Keeping in mind I want to stay at $200 or below.)

In any event, if a controller is only monophonic, then ít's a moot point, as I'll continue to program chords in my good ol' piano roll...

-Joe

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