First MIDI Keyboard selection

[jbeard]

Hi all,

Trying to decide what I want for my first MIDI keyboard, quite a few are similiar and I can't decide which.

Basically here is what I am looking for;

Some Drum Pads on it

Anywhere between $200-300

Mutilple knobs for use with MASSIVE

Only need around 25 keys

I will be making Dub Step and Dance with it mostly so if that makes a difference

Just let me know what you think would suit, I have looked at the Novation Nocturn 25, the Akai MPK25, and the M-Audio Axiom 25.

Whats your opinions?

Thanks, JB

[ShabangRecords]

Just let me know what you think would suit, I have looked at the Novation Nocturn 25, the Akai MPK25, and the M-Audio Axiom 25.

Whats your opinions?

the novation noct 25 is pretty good. I have a MPK49 which is great really good feel and you cant go past the akai pads. I would suggest going in store just to look at all of these and see which ones you like the feel of most.

some have pads on different sides etc. so i think its pretty important to get up close first.

[jbeard]

Hadn't even thought of the Pads being on different sides. Thanks Shabang

[CBG]

Would recommend axiom pro also. Plug and play...almost

[Bonz]

i have the MPK25.

its awesome although the pad sensitivity is REALLY HARD.

something else to take into consideration is that the NOVATION keyboards have automapping....whereas the AKAI doesnt.

But i havent found manual mapping to be as bad as people make it out to be.

just depends how lazy you are i guess.

[Jaz]

https://www.storedj.com.au/products/AKA-MPK25

perfect for what youve described

[legunner]

i've only ever heard good things about akai mpk25s