ELECTRIC-MAYHEM
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Hi all, In the coming weeks I plan on upgrading my software (LE7) to a full version, as well as purchase some equipment.
I just picked up a pair of monitors, a used set of M-audio BX5a's. I haven't picked up the balanced cables as of yet, but will probably be getting them at the local Sam Ashe where I bought the monitors. The sales crew there have been incredibly patient with my endless questions and are very knowledgeable. In fact, they directed me to this site.
Anyway, I am also in the market for a MIDI controller keyboard. My price range is in the neighborhood of $200.
I know that many claim to be universal and mappable to any DAW, but I've read various posts where certain units have difficulty with plug-ins and whatnot.
So...can anyone point me in the direction of a particular controller that they can swear by, that is optimal for use with Cubase?
For what it's worth, the crew at Sam Ashe have recommended the Samson Carbon, as I told them I'm on a budget. Though I'm looking at possibly the Graphite as well.
Both of these come bundled with Native Instrument's KOMPLETE ELEMENTS software.
Locally on Craigslist there is a slightly used Arturia Keylab 61, it comes with an unactivated copy of Analog Lab software, sale price $225.
I've read some reviews of those that say they are poorly constructed...
I guess I should give a little more information about what I plan to DO with the keyboard.
I am recording via the Scarlett 2i2 into Cubase, mostly acoustic rhythm tracks with electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, harmonica and keyboards overdubbed.
It's just me at this time, no drummer or other musicians.
So primarily I need the thing to be an actual controller for levels, transport controls, etc. more than I need it to be an instrument. As in, I'm not looking to create music on the keyboard, per se.
I don't do electronica, or dance beats, video game music or atmospheric ambient stuff -I don't need a synthesizer. Some different piano, strings, organ sounds would be nice but no need for much more.
However I DO need to be able to create realistic drum tracks (I don't have a preferred software for that yet, either -so that is part of the equation).
As always I appreciate any advice or insight, thanks!
I just picked up a pair of monitors, a used set of M-audio BX5a's. I haven't picked up the balanced cables as of yet, but will probably be getting them at the local Sam Ashe where I bought the monitors. The sales crew there have been incredibly patient with my endless questions and are very knowledgeable. In fact, they directed me to this site.
Anyway, I am also in the market for a MIDI controller keyboard. My price range is in the neighborhood of $200.
I know that many claim to be universal and mappable to any DAW, but I've read various posts where certain units have difficulty with plug-ins and whatnot.
So...can anyone point me in the direction of a particular controller that they can swear by, that is optimal for use with Cubase?
For what it's worth, the crew at Sam Ashe have recommended the Samson Carbon, as I told them I'm on a budget. Though I'm looking at possibly the Graphite as well.
Both of these come bundled with Native Instrument's KOMPLETE ELEMENTS software.
Locally on Craigslist there is a slightly used Arturia Keylab 61, it comes with an unactivated copy of Analog Lab software, sale price $225.
I've read some reviews of those that say they are poorly constructed...
I guess I should give a little more information about what I plan to DO with the keyboard.
I am recording via the Scarlett 2i2 into Cubase, mostly acoustic rhythm tracks with electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, harmonica and keyboards overdubbed.
It's just me at this time, no drummer or other musicians.
So primarily I need the thing to be an actual controller for levels, transport controls, etc. more than I need it to be an instrument. As in, I'm not looking to create music on the keyboard, per se.
I don't do electronica, or dance beats, video game music or atmospheric ambient stuff -I don't need a synthesizer. Some different piano, strings, organ sounds would be nice but no need for much more.
However I DO need to be able to create realistic drum tracks (I don't have a preferred software for that yet, either -so that is part of the equation).
As always I appreciate any advice or insight, thanks!