smallest, cheapest midi keyboard possible

[zildjohn01]

i'm a one-man band recording in my basement. the best-sounding spot for my drums is about 30 ft away from my computer. i need some way to press record from 30 ft away, and the idea that came to mind first was a tiny midi keyboard. i'm looking for a little toy with 12 keys or so, and a standard midi-out port. i looked around a little and couldn't find anything less than $50. there has to be something cheaper than that... or is there an easier solution?

 

[ssscientist]

If the sequencer you're using supports MMC, see if you can find one of these in your area. They can be found for $35 or so.

And btw, what were intending to do with a midi keyboard anyway? Are you using Albeton Live that lets you map anything anywhere?

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[brzilian]

Go to your locar electronics store and buy a Logitech RF wireless keybaord. They range anywhere from $30 to $100+. I've been using one for 7 years and can easily have the the computer and RF receiver in a separate room with no issues.

 

[zildjohn01]

my sequencer is cubase sx3, i looked at the midi remote options and you can assign transport functions (play, stop, record, etc) to any "note on" event, which is basically what i'm after.

ok, we have $30, anything lower? there has to be a cheap, dedicated, minimalistic remote control midi system out there

 

[RandyW]

I just setup up a notebook and use Radmin kinda like PCA, that gives me the DAW at any computer that is handy. Also you could use a pocket PC with a similar program. That way you have more control and can actually use all the function on your DAW and software.