M-Audio Oxygen 49 Vs Novation Launchkey 49 Vs Samson graphite 49

[Sari]

Hello everybody. I'm going to buy a MIDI keyboard and I really need some advice because I'm not sure which one of these has better specs and utilities... I mean WHICH one can I have the most for the budget? Can you help me please?

Im interested in arpeggiator button, MIDI in/out, all that useful stuff...

BTW I heard most of these have automap, Im is still going to be able to personalize the knobs if I wan to?

 

[Fellwalker]

Sari,

I have tried a Samson Graphite , it lasted a week and was sent back for a refund.
The best one I have come across is the Alesis Q49 which is basic without any rotary controls
but meets mind needs perfectly and has a nice keyboard action

All the best, Brian

 

[happyrat1]

I'd like to add that the Oxygen 49 is a total piece of crap as well.

I owned one and it missed notes like nobody's business.

I currently Own an Alesis QX49 which is light years better as a controller.

They're discontinued but have been replaced by the V49 and Vi49 which probably still use most of the same components.

https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-V49-Keyboard-Controller-Buttons/dp/B00IWWEW20/

https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-VI49-Advanced-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B00IWVWUWA/

Gary

 

[happyrat1]

BTW, if you want or need a genuine MIDI port then you'll have to spring for the VI49.

The V49 has USB MIDI only.

Gary

 

[SeaGtGruff]

If I were choosing for myself between the ones you listed, I would go with either of the Novation controllers, most likely the Impulse 49-- it doesn't have as many launch pad buttons, but it has assignable aftertouch, and as far as I know the Launchkey 49 doesn't have aftertouch.