Jim Alfredson Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 May I suggest a Yamaha EX7? Cheap, has three mod wheels, a ribbon, and six endless encoders. Expression pedal input, sustain, and breath controller input. Nice action and it's a pretty bitchin' synth in it's own right. I use mine as a MIDI controller for softsynths all the time. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 THanks for all the replies in what has been a very informative thread. I'll stay away from any keyboard that doesn't transmit the full range of velocity. I hate it when you have to smash the keys to trigger the FF piano sample. I've now learned that the DX7 apparently has this problem. I've got a buddy who has a Korg M1, maybe I can talk him into a deal. That appeals to be on many levels, I lusted after one of those when I was a kid but it was way out of my reach. Would be fun to pick one up 25 years later and fool around with it, maybe create some house music licks. Good call on the Yamaha EX7! I'd forgotten about that keyboard, I've seen them go cheaply second hand. I think an old Motif would also be a good candidate. The advantage of course with a modern USB controller is that you don't need the additional USB-MIDI interface and bus power is very convenient - one less thing to plug in. And they are more compact too which is very important if you are cramped for space or need to put the keyboard on your computer desk. I'll just be using it for fooling around with at home, just trying out softsynths and maybe doing some sequencing. hang out with me at woody piano shack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashville.Guru Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I'll stay away from any keyboard that doesn't transmit the full range of velocity. I hate it when you have to smash the keys to trigger the FF piano sample. I've now learned that the DX7 apparently has this problem. In this case, you'd be needlessly depriving yourself of an option. It's ridiculously easy to fix the velocity issue at the software level; there are in fact multiple solutions to choose from, depending upon your host/DAW, OS, mood of the day, etc. One-time fix; satisfaction guaranteed . This is really what MIDI was originally about encouraging cooperation between companies that make the world a more creative place." - Dave Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks A.G, I take your point. I was not liking the idea of scaling up 0-100 to 0-127 using software, seems like you'd be losing some resolution. You are probably right in that I'm worrying unnecessarily about that issue. hang out with me at woody piano shack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosendorphen Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I know some folks have used the old Alesis QS synths as controllers which I have on occasion. 4 assignable sliders and controlling 16 zones. "The devil take the poets who dare to sing the pleasures of an artist's life." - Gottschalk Soundcloud Aethellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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