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Subject: Re: What MIDI Controller for MOTM-650?

From: "coyoteous" <antithesist@...>
Date: 2005-09-20

Wow, I didn't realize the only hardware E-mu has now are sound cards and
little controller keyboards - kinda sad...

Barry

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, ivancu@a... wrote:
> Since you're looking for a basic MIDI keyboard I would recommend the
> Edirol PC-50. It has a surprisingly nice keyboard and is VERY
> affordable, yet doesn't have all the knobs and other clutter of most
> controller keyboards. It does have a USB connection for computer use.
> Connections come out of the side so it can be pushed right up against
> gear. And it is simple and attractive looking:
>
> http://www.edirol.com/products/info/pc50.html
>
> I have an Emu Xboard 25 which does have aftertouch and a nice-feeling
> semi-weighted keyboard, but the overall appearance isn't great. A
> 49-key version is also available. If you're really into keyboard
> "feel" this one is cool:
>
> http://www.emu.com/products/welcome.asp?category=532
>
> Ivan