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#237365 - 07/02/08 10:26 PM Is there a 76-key controller . . .
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
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. . . with synth action--not weighted keys?
Can't seem to find one.
Thanks,
DonM
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#237366 - 07/02/08 10:55 PM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
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#237367 - 07/03/08 12:56 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
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Registered: 01/29/03
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Excellent unit, used to own one. However no longer produced and seems to be only rarely seen on Ebay.
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#237368 - 07/03/08 03:21 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
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Check out the CME 76 note controllers, they have a really good action, and even wirless MIDI!!! (on the new models). They cost about $699 out here (Oz) which on current exchange rates is about the same there (US)

From personal experience I would suggest you avoid anything from M-Audio.

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#237369 - 07/03/08 04:30 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
Bernie9 Offline
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I have an Axiom 61. The first one was a lemon, but they finally agreed to fix it if I paid shipping one way. It came back still not working. After more hassle, they sent me a new one. It is great when you have one that works. I think their quality control is lacking.
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#237370 - 07/03/08 06:44 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
Dnj Offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by KeithB:
Excellent unit, used to own one. However no longer produced and seems to be only rarely seen on Ebay.
Keith


There is a reason for that

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#237371 - 07/03/08 09:44 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
I bought an M-audio Oxygen 61 to control the Midjay. Used it for the first time last night and a note quit working. The FIRST night.
I will return it. Anyway I want to check out 76 note controllers.
I would like the facility to quickly access at least 32 sounds from the MJ. Can't play weighted keys.
Thanks for the help.
DonM
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#237372 - 07/03/08 10:13 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
Diki Offline


Registered: 04/25/05
Posts: 14277
Loc: NW Florida
If you can find a good used Roland A70, and don't mind a bit of weight, this is one of the best... The same action as the G1000/G70.

A37's action is an embarrassment (plus no aftertouch), a spongy mess, like so many inexpensive controllers. But hey, it's light (so it MUST be good, eh? ).
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#237373 - 07/03/08 10:19 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
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Loc: Motown
Check out the Kurzweil SP2 . It has its own onboard sounds plus a four-segment split capacity. I happen to have a brand new one ready to sell when I return from my week's vacation. Contact me after July 9th and we can work out a fair price. It has great semi-weighted action; not as hard as a regular piano, but much stiffer than a flimsy synth touch. It's a board I have no need for, so I'm offering it up.
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#237374 - 07/03/08 10:20 AM Re: Is there a 76-key controller . . .
Dnj Offline
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Diki.....I recomended the A37 because I know Don likes a light keybed

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