ext_83675 ([identity profile] meesto.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] solarbird 2009-04-14 08:46 am (UTC)

How many octaves do you need? Do you want aftertouch (additional midi control that comes from varying pressure on the key after you strike it)? Full-size keys?

BH Photo - M-Audio Key-Rig-49 Midi Controller (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/480463-REG/M_Audio_9900_52239_10_KeyRig_49_MIDI_Controller.html)

Very basic controller. I don't think it has after-touch, but it is velocity sensitive (meaning the faster you hit the keys should tell your midi recording software to make the notes louder). It supports USB and has a sustain pedal input so you can add one if you want.

I use a 61-key keyboard and there are times I wish I could play have access to all 88 keys on a proper piano keyboard, but those times are rare. The octave switching button does what I need it to and this keyboard offers this as well.

The keys look full-sized and for $99 it fits your criteria.

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