Hi All,
>Other manufacturers who produce these MIDI Controllers:-
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>Evolution
><http://www.evolution.co.uk/>http://www.evolution.co.uk/
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>Edirol
>www.edirol.com/products/keyboard.html
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>M-Audio
>www.m-audio.net/
>
>www.midiman.net/
M-Audio now owns both Midiman and Evolution. For the moment, there are still two product lines, but I'll bet that's going to change down the road.
>The M-Audio Oxygene8 is exceptionally cute and small and a great space saver - about the same size as your PC's keyboard - cool!!
When I was looking for a controller, I didn't want more keys. I just wanted knobs and maybe, switches. At $85US from Florida Music, it was just what I wanted.
If you want some of everything, Evolution's MK-425C/449C/461C and Midiman's Oxygen or Radium are good choices. Edirol's PCR-30/50/80 are even better: the keys feel better, the knobs are silky smooth, and the USB interface is 2-channel, with both In and Out jacks. They cost about 15-25% more than their competition, but IMHO, you can feel and see the difference.
Regards,
-BW
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Bruce Wahler
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