M-Audio Axiom: 49 or 61 Keys?

[Johnnyc]

Hey guys,

So I need a midi keyboard which I can use to play some piano/synth parts live, & control software etc on my laptop. Haven't played piano in many years so I'm not really sure how many keys to go for, would you recommend 61 or 49?

Cheers

Johnny

[BigRedX]

Will you be playing two handed? If so then you want at least 61 keys. For one handed playing 49 should be fine.

[Johnnyc]

Well I figured this is my chance to brush up on my piano skills so probably a fair bit of 2 handed playing, although live there will probably be slightly more 1 handed playing than two!

[xgsjx]

If you're brushing up on your skills, you'll eventually play 2 handed. I'd look at 61 as a minimum, preferably 73-88.

[Commando Jack]

Definitely 61. I'd consider more keys if you intend to do any serious piano work though.

[Wil]

I'll be selling an M-Audio Sono 61 soon if you're interested.