Re: Midi Controller with Live

["todd reynolds" <toddreyn@gmail.com>]

Novation is expensive, indeed, but for a reason.  it's great.  and the automap feature works extraordinarily well for live... I don't think you could make a better choice.  I bought the Korg.  Broke on me within a year and have been waiting on a part for a year as well... then I bought a novation remote sl 25 and I've never been happier.  Which brings up my 'axiom'  for buying gear, which is:   Buy the best, buy it once.  buy less than you want, you'll buy it twice for sure and end up spending twice as much as you wanted to spend to begin with.

My dos pesos, hope it's a contribution for you, Matthew, i know you'll get lots of great advice on this list.

if you just want a small keyboard which is ultra portable, the edirol might be a nice choice... they are very small and packable in a suitcase... 

all best,

todd

On 8/7/07, Matthew Johnson <matthjohnson@gmail.com> wrote:

Im learning Live currently. Up til now, the most comprehensive program I used was Cubase SE3. I have never used a midi controller before, and after taking a couple more weeks to learn Live, I am going to purchase one. Does anyone have any recommendations about brands and compatability with Live.

 

At first I was looking at the M-Audio Axioms(25 and 49), but I have heard they are not the best quality and tend to break quicker than other units. However, I am still look for something in this key range, although I think a 49 would be too large.

 

The Korg MicroKontrol 37-Key USB Controller Keyboard looks really great and I am very intersted in it. Anyone use this unit with Live?

 

Anyone ever use Edirol?

 

Novation is too expensive

 

On 8/7/07, Jeff Shirkey <jcshirke@midway.uchicago.edu > wrote:

On Aug 7, 2007, at 11:21 AM, Joshua Rothhaas wrote:

> actaully i think i meant the rc-20xl. Thanks. I too cannot afford
> the rc-50.
>
Just fyi, the best price I've seen on the rc-50 is from Full Compass.
I believe I paid $398. Most places sell it for $499.

Jeff

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