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jaymzHal
Silver Member

United Kingdom
297 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2008 : 00:21:57

Can anyone recommend any good synths or midi controllers? I want to get into the keys and I'm not sure what the best place to start is. Some friends recommend synths like the Microkorg as the perfect choice, others swear by midi controllers. Any thoughts from the forum?

Laurie
Double Platinum Member

Canada
4854 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2008 : 00:58:52

I moved from synths to midi controllers years ago... seems to me that something like Cubase (which I have) offers VaSTly more possibilities with soft instruments than a mere "real" keyboard.

Of course, I could be wrong

DeFrag
Moderator

USA
3409 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2008 : 02:03:39

My #1 piece of hardware synth has to be my Moog Little Phatty
http://www.moogmusic.com/littlephatty/?section=product&product_id=227

The Novation XioSynth 25 seems versatile to control a DAW
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XioSynth25

I wish I had seen the Akai MPK49 before I bought my MPC500
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPK49/

The Line6 Pod Studio KB37 is pretty cool
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PODStuKB37/

Here's the next controller on my list
http://www.kentonuk.com/kenton/killamix/killamix.html

Korg's new nanoKey shown at NAMM'08 is way cool but almost free
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/nanoKEY/

Of course the microKorg is an awesome little synth w/Vocoder
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/microKorg/

In short, I'd probably want a 25-key with lot of sliders or endless knobs on my computer desk & either a 37 or 49 anywhere else. M-Audio is too cheap for me.

You can't go wrong with a full on synthesiser though.
Access Virus TI Snow
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VirusTISnow/

Waldorf Blofield module
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Blofeld/

Edited by - DeFrag on 10/29/2008 02:07:23

DeFrag
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USA
3409 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2008 : 14:48:11

Most DAWs will do MIDI through the piano roll right? Sonar, Cubase, Ableton, Audition, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, & Reaper are the main choices; Reaper is FREE.

FL Studio (Fruity Loops) seems to be one of the best pattern-based sequencers around. Isn't Sony Acid Pro one of the best loop-based?

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