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Hi everyone!
I am in search of the right 61 key MIDI keyboard controller. So, first, here is what I am looking to do, and what I have done.
Like many of us, I am looking to write and produce more music at home and use social outlets to showcase my music. And as background, I play bass in a female fronted pop band, have played lead guitar for a well-established cover band, and started playing live by playing piano for a church youth group.
I am quite familiar with Reaper (Win 10) and use Garageband on a new iPad Pro to sketch ideas. I use various synths including Massive, Nave and Serum among others. Sometimes I will use the synths as a stand alone, sometimes as a VST (or AU in GB), sometimes recording, sometimes in a live performance. I am, however, re-visiting Ableton Live. After spending some time sketching on GB, I am looking at Ableton in a different light. In short, sample/loop productivity like GB, but full DAW recording (and more) like Reaper. With this in mind, I am searching for the “right” 61 key MIDI controller.
As of now, I have been looking at four 61 key controllers. In no particular order they are:
I realize that there are many variables I have yet to figure out. For instance, how well I really bond with Ableton, which product paradigm, like NI vs Arturia I want to buy into. One thing that is important is speed, as in getting ideas recorded or sketched quickly.
So, any and all thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Everyone stay safe,
Thanks,
Rev. C
I am in search of the right 61 key MIDI keyboard controller. So, first, here is what I am looking to do, and what I have done.
Like many of us, I am looking to write and produce more music at home and use social outlets to showcase my music. And as background, I play bass in a female fronted pop band, have played lead guitar for a well-established cover band, and started playing live by playing piano for a church youth group.
I am quite familiar with Reaper (Win 10) and use Garageband on a new iPad Pro to sketch ideas. I use various synths including Massive, Nave and Serum among others. Sometimes I will use the synths as a stand alone, sometimes as a VST (or AU in GB), sometimes recording, sometimes in a live performance. I am, however, re-visiting Ableton Live. After spending some time sketching on GB, I am looking at Ableton in a different light. In short, sample/loop productivity like GB, but full DAW recording (and more) like Reaper. With this in mind, I am searching for the “right” 61 key MIDI controller.
As of now, I have been looking at four 61 key controllers. In no particular order they are:
- Novation 61SL MkIII 61-key
- Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61
- Arturia KeyLab mkII 61 61-key
- Akai Professional MPK261
I realize that there are many variables I have yet to figure out. For instance, how well I really bond with Ableton, which product paradigm, like NI vs Arturia I want to buy into. One thing that is important is speed, as in getting ideas recorded or sketched quickly.
So, any and all thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Everyone stay safe,
Thanks,
Rev. C