danimuschi Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 subject says it... My touring equipment is always in all over the place: studios, rehearsal spaces, storage, vans etc. I need a small controller with nice action to play around with at home. I could probably do with a weighted action, but I'd love piano like action. I don't really want 88 keys as it's to big for my use. Mod wheels and a couple of knobs and fader would be cool... What's out there? This is totally new to me since my touring rig many consists of Rhodes, Voyager, LittlePhatty, Motif, Clavia C1 and a bunch of vintage stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 When it comes to piano-suitable actions, I think the only sub-88 controllers around are the Studiologic VMK-176 Plus and the Infinite Response VAX77. Unless you want a full instrument (not just a controller), then there are some other possibilities. There are far more 88 key options than 73/76 key ones. Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 CME makes a gazillion of them, but the status of that company has come into question recently (though several websites are full of their models, so they may be had on the cheap at this point). Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I need a small controller with nice action... I'd love piano like action. I don't really want 88 keys as it's to big for my use. Mod wheels and a couple of knobs and fader would be cool... What's your budget? The Nord Electro 3 HP doesn't have mod wheels, but it does have hammer action, 73 keys, and vintage sounds. It weighs less than 25 pounds. And a USB Interface and it makes a great solution for the needs you described. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The VMK-176 is a very nice board, 73-keys, good action, etc. EXCEPT that it takes a few moments - (up to 5-8 seconds) to switch between set-ups which can be an eternity in a live situation. I was using one to control a Nord Electro2 Rack and a Roland module. Except for that one gripe, it was great. I had to send it back, though - I often have to switch patches in the middle of tunes and even in the middle of a line and cannot have such a long lag time. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimuschi Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 thing is: I'm all good with the sounds. I own everything the Electro is trying to be and I have roadies when I'm touring, so I don't really need an Electro even though it's a nice board. All i want is a controller with good keys. And I don't need 88 keys for the work i do at home. 61 would do actually. I was even considering a use Ensoniq KS32 if I can find one. I'll look into suggestions above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 61 would do actually. Studiologic VMK-161 Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimuschi Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 61 would do actually. Studiologic VMK-161 Plus except it's got an ffffffffking ball instead of mod wheel... other than that it looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 except it's got an ffffffffking ball instead of mod wheel... other than that it looks cool Life: full of compromises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Ensoniq MR-76. $500, no bids, one day left. Mod/pitch wheels, no sliders. Has a few decent sounds in it too. About 50 lbs, 50" wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Dirk Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 There are also a range of Doepfer controllers that aren't TOO pricey and can be ordered with 76 keys. http://www.doepfer.de/LMK2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimuschi Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 except it's got an ffffffffking ball instead of mod wheel... other than that it looks cool Life: full of compromises. I know, but I never compromise with balls... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimuschi Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'll look into doephers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Nord Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Never heard of the Doepfer but it looks really cool! I've heard good things about Studiologic as well A.J. Blues Manager and Keyboardist The Tash Brothers Band www.myspace.com/TheTashBrothersBand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 That Doepfer doesn't look deep enough to hold keys with a long enough lever arm for good hammer action keys. Anyone know which Fatar action that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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