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Springo
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OK, I've been doing my research and asking questions, to the point where I actually know what to ask now... So first of all, here is what I am looking for.
1) A controller that has knobs and sliders that I can use with Reason 3.0 and a couple of other programs. 2) An onboard keyboard. I do not need a large one but I would like to be able to compose in at least E and A. 3) Price range of approximately $150-250 is the target for now.
During my research, I came across three basic types of controllers - MIDI, MIDI with keyboard, and MIDI with keyboard and audio interface.
The first two are easy enough. The third type, if I have this right, provides an instrument interface if your computer does not have a way to plug instruments or mics into it. I have a Guitar Port and an Audigy 2 Platinum with the audio drive, so I do not need an interface at this time. I would imagine that they are very beneficial for people using laptops and changing locations a lot, but I do not need this right now or for the foreseeable future. So I think that option #2 is what I am looking for. The one that I have picked out after doing a little research and comparisons on the web is the following
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7327216499&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT
It seems to do what I want. To get the same sort of thing with an audio interface costs another $200 and I doubt that I'll need it, as I am primarily working alone at my computer. I can buy an interface later if I need one. I looked at a couple of Behringer controllers in the B Control series, and they look nice and got good reviews but I want a keyboard. Any suggestions of other controllers, or opinions, criticisms, or reviews - please post them! All info is helpful to me!
Thanx
1) A controller that has knobs and sliders that I can use with Reason 3.0 and a couple of other programs. 2) An onboard keyboard. I do not need a large one but I would like to be able to compose in at least E and A. 3) Price range of approximately $150-250 is the target for now.
During my research, I came across three basic types of controllers - MIDI, MIDI with keyboard, and MIDI with keyboard and audio interface.
The first two are easy enough. The third type, if I have this right, provides an instrument interface if your computer does not have a way to plug instruments or mics into it. I have a Guitar Port and an Audigy 2 Platinum with the audio drive, so I do not need an interface at this time. I would imagine that they are very beneficial for people using laptops and changing locations a lot, but I do not need this right now or for the foreseeable future. So I think that option #2 is what I am looking for. The one that I have picked out after doing a little research and comparisons on the web is the following
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7327216499&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT
It seems to do what I want. To get the same sort of thing with an audio interface costs another $200 and I doubt that I'll need it, as I am primarily working alone at my computer. I can buy an interface later if I need one. I looked at a couple of Behringer controllers in the B Control series, and they look nice and got good reviews but I want a keyboard. Any suggestions of other controllers, or opinions, criticisms, or reviews - please post them! All info is helpful to me!
Thanx
