Controller recomendation for live use with laptop + Reason 3

[daveparker]

Hi

I'm looking for a controller keyboard for live use and was wondering if anybody has any recomendations here. What I want is a keyboard that
plugs into a laptop running Reason 3 without too many wires or hassle.

What I would like is as follows:-
At least 61 semi weighted keys with aftertouch
USB or Firewire
Preferably integrated audio interface, stereo out, plus at least one more out for sending a click to other band members.
Lightweight but solid construction

I've been looking at the Novation X-Station (but not too bothered about the internal synth). Or maybe one of the CME products.

I would also be interested in hearing about any keyboard amp recomendations. I'm looking for lightweight, but loud, stereo, with lots of high and low capability.

Hope you can help

Dave

 

[TragikRemix]

is this a controller or a keyboard/interface you are looking for??

for awesome integration with reason, i suggest the Maudio Axiom. i have hte 49 and i like it a whole lot. FYI the faders are not machine controlled, (i didnt know they wouldnt move by themselves!)

good unit, but its just a controller. no sounds or nothin'. no i/o either except the midi to my knowledge.

i hear the novation's are great for the extra cash.

 

[rf1]

I have a KORG KONTROL49 and hoooo boy, i LOVE it.
It's 49 keys though, but you have octave shifters, 9 programmable pads, 8 faders, 8 knobs, LCD displays for control names and values, programmable joystick, mod wheel, pitch wheel, etc, etc etc. All of this just powered by a USB cable, and automatically detected by Reason if you can't bother learning how to program it.

Oh, and well, you asked for audio output from the controller, but that's what it's all about: a Controller (just MIDI messages sent to the computer), so you will obviously need to take your laptop to your gigs (since you're needing audio FROM reason), and connect your headphone out to the console or amp.