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Hi All,

>Other manufacturers who produce these MIDI Controllers:-
>
>Evolution
><http://www.evolution.co.uk/>http://www.evolution.co.uk/
>
>Edirol
>www.edirol.com/products/keyboard.html
>
>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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