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Original Message 1/28 24-Nov-03 @ 06:55 AM - Cheapo keyboards

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G'day folks,
I'm after a cheap 5+ octave keyboards with some decent velocity sensitivity. Aftertouch and pitch bend would be nice also. I'm not worried about features or how it sounds, I really only need it as a controller. What am I looking to pay? Anybody?
Thanks dudes

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Message 2/28 24-Nov-03 @ 08:19 AM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

Garuna

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I have the Roland XP10. Cheap. Excellent as a controller. A few neat sounds on there too.

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Message 3/28 24-Nov-03 @ 02:21 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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CS1X

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Message 4/28 24-Nov-03 @ 03:03 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

BluStudio

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defo second that - yamaha's Cs1x, Cs2x & An1x make wicked keys/controllers.

An1x prolly best bet cos you get a great VA too, but mebbe the dearest out the three.

blu

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Message 5/28 24-Nov-03 @ 03:21 PM Edit: 24-Nov-03 | 03:21 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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An1x has a better keyboard to0 (compared to the cs2x which I also own) and all 8 knobs are assignable and it has an assignable ribbon controller.

The cs2x also has 8 knobs, of which 2 are freely assignable and it's sound engine is slightly better then the 6 knobbeb c21x.

Go for the An1x, cos it's a very nice sounding VA.

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Message 6/28 24-Nov-03 @ 04:56 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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Korg Wavestation EX

$250-$300 US

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Message 7/28 24-Nov-03 @ 05:05 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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I don't know folks, I've been seeing the keyboard version of the Kurzweil k2000 out for under $500. If you got that much to spend, I think you're better off getting the kurz over the others mentioned. Although that AN1X is a heck of a synth. You wouldn't do wrong with either. Did anyone ever solve the problem of using the CSxX as a controller and turning off the internal sounds?

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Message 8/28 24-Nov-03 @ 05:38 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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why get a K2000 tho? seriously

hell even the wavestation isnt as good cuz no knobs really

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Message 9/28 24-Nov-03 @ 06:46 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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Well the k2000 is a HELL of a controller keyboard - aftertouch, velo sensitive, 5 octaves, solid. Got a data slider, mod wheel, pitch bend. 3 zone midi control. Pedal inputs.

The synth engine in it is amazing. The sounds are incredible to begin with - lush strings, good accoustic drums, plus all the sounds are editable. Sampling capability if you want to add it on. Sure its Rom based, but the synth architecture allows you to go SOOOO much deeper. Plus 6 outputs, effects. If you want a VA, perhaps another synth is the better option, but to get a VA with as good a keyboard is much more expensive.

As a controller, it's as good as it gets. As a synth, it's as good as it gets.

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Message 10/28 24-Nov-03 @ 07:30 PM - RE: Cheapo keyboards

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bah

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