[LAU] recommendations for midi controller keyboard

[andy baxter]

andy baxter wrote:
> 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
>
> Any (other) recommendations?
>   
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's replied. At the moment I'm 
trying to decide between the Behringer umx-61, which would do everything 
I actually need, and spending the extra money on the Edirol PCR-800, 
which does sound like a nice keyboard but is a bit expensive compared to 
what I was thinking of spending.

andy