[LAU] recommendations for midi controller keyboard

andy baxter andy at earthsong.free-online.co.uk
Wed Jan 7 06:18:41 EST 2009


Emiliano Grilli wrote:
> andy baxter <andy at earthsong.free-online.co.uk> writes:
>
>   
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm thinking of getting a midi controller keyboard. I.e. no onboard 
>> synth just a keyboard which sends midi messages to the computer. Should 
>> be pressure sensitive but not worried about aftertouch. Ideally it 
>> should work with a usb cable under Linux (but have a midi out as well in 
>> case I ever need it). Assignable controller knobs would be nice but not 
>> necessary.
>>
>> I had a quick look on the gak.co.uk website, and this one looks like the 
>> sort of thing I want (though I don't know if it works with Linux):
>> http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/behringer-umx-61/70535
>>     
>
> I have it and it works nicely, plug and play.
>
>   
Thanks.

Do you know if the knobs on it are pots or rotary encoders? I'm guessing 
pots but encoders would be nice.

andy




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