[linux-audio-user] keyboard recommendations ?

[Atte André Jensen]

Dave Phillips wrote:

> I'd like to buy a MIDI keyboard, not a synth, just a keyboard. I'm 
> looking for something with at least these capabilities:
> 
>    2 to 3 octave key span (small is good)
>   octave up/down transposition
>   velocity-sensitive
>   mod and pitch bend wheels
>   sends program change
>   aftertouch sensitive (channel AT is fine)
>   sends MIDI volume (cc #7)

If you care about keyboard feel, go for CME UF5. It beats the crap out 
of evolution (of which I own 3) and most others mentioned in this 
thread. It also has aftertouch, indput for expression pedal and breath 
control. Positive review in keyboard magazine:

http://www.keyboardmag.com/story.asp?sectioncode=30&storycode=7780

Only thing that doesn't fit your description is that it doesn't come 
smaller thatn 4 octaces AFAIK...

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Atte

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