First off, I don't know jack about keyboards or midi controllers. I'm a drummer turned guitar player...lol....but I can play a little on the keys.
Anyways, I need a midi controller keyboard that will enable me to control and create drum, piano, synth, horn sounds, etc thru software run on my computer. Right now I'm tooling around with using a mouse and it totally sucks.
Anyways, I'm looking at:
1. M-Audio Axiom 61
2. M-Audio Keystation Pro 88
3. CME UF8
Weighted action is cool, but I don't know if the latter two models could do a decent job playing a couple of drum grooves (don't you need non-weighted for the quicker response)?
Anyways, the Axiom 61 has pads on it too, which is cool.
What do you all recommend or can you point me in the right direction? I don't mind spending decent money to make the investment in something so I don't have to re-buy it again, etc.
I also am still deciding on which software package to use between Logic, Cubase and Pro Tools LE. Logic seems to have the best sounding samples, etc.
Any/all input is GREATLY appreaciated!!!
Thanks!!
Anyways, I need a midi controller keyboard that will enable me to control and create drum, piano, synth, horn sounds, etc thru software run on my computer. Right now I'm tooling around with using a mouse and it totally sucks.
Anyways, I'm looking at:
1. M-Audio Axiom 61
2. M-Audio Keystation Pro 88
3. CME UF8
Weighted action is cool, but I don't know if the latter two models could do a decent job playing a couple of drum grooves (don't you need non-weighted for the quicker response)?
Anyways, the Axiom 61 has pads on it too, which is cool.
What do you all recommend or can you point me in the right direction? I don't mind spending decent money to make the investment in something so I don't have to re-buy it again, etc.
I also am still deciding on which software package to use between Logic, Cubase and Pro Tools LE. Logic seems to have the best sounding samples, etc.
Any/all input is GREATLY appreaciated!!!
Thanks!!