7 Jan
2009
7 Jan
'09
6:35 a.m.
-----Original Message-----
From: linux-audio-user-bounces(a)lists.linuxaudio.org [mailto:linux-
audio-user-bounces(a)lists.linuxaudio.org] On Behalf Of andy baxter
Sent: 06 January 2009 17:00
To: linux-audio-user(a)lists.linuxaudio.org
Subject: [LAU] recommendations for midi controller keyboard
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?
andy
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I have :-
M-Audio Oxygen (49 key) (bought from GAK)
Behringer UMA25S (this has a 2 channel USB audio interface as well - not
brilliant sound quality but handy for playing whilst on the move)
(bought from Digital
Village)
Korg Nanopad
All 3 work just fine with standard Linux usb midi. I just plugged them
in
and they worked.
Caveats:-
the Behringer has half-action keys which take some getting
used to. They are pressure sensitive but it's hard to get a good
velocity
curve which feels natural. Would be good for driving an organ synth with
fixed velocity.
The Korg controller software is only for available for Windows
but
runs fine under wine on my FC8 setup.
I hope this is of some use.
Simon