Mudpup Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I think i need a 25 key (small) to go with my new audio interface and DAW software so i can expand upon just recording bass and drum loops. Something idiot proof, compact and with pads as well as a keyboard (i think). Budget is probably under £80 unless theres a spectacular reason to spend more. i cant' play the piano so key size is probably not a worry as it'll all be a bit weird for me anyway :-) Anyone with any recommendations, pointers or ones to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) There's loads to choose from and I've only ever had ones by M-Audio which I've found to be pretty reliable. If I could choose again though I'd probably try and get one with full sized keys. https://www.thomann.de/gb/miditech_midistart_music_25.htm Edited May 23, 2020 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, skidder652003 said: There's loads to choose from and I've only ever had ones by M-Audio which I've found to be pretty reliable. If I could choose again though I'd probably try and get one with full sized keys. https://www.thomann.de/gb/miditech_midistart_music_25.htm cheers Skidder - i think i want one with pads probably. i was looking at this one https://www.musicmatter.co.uk/nektar-impact-lx25-9722 or maybe this one https://www.musicmatter.co.uk/novation-launchkey-mini-mk2?gclid=CjwKCAjwk6P2BRAIEiwAfVJ0rA_oHLEJb50wA_RjUyLXT82jbaic7xuwiFzAfxGUYpAUnMFHBeMvThoCROoQAvD_BwE Edited May 23, 2020 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mudpup said: cheers Skidder - i think i want one with pads probably. i was looking at this one https://www.musicmatter.co.uk/nektar-impact-lx25-9722 or maybe this one https://www.musicmatter.co.uk/novation-launchkey-mini-mk2?gclid=CjwKCAjwk6P2BRAIEiwAfVJ0rA_oHLEJb50wA_RjUyLXT82jbaic7xuwiFzAfxGUYpAUnMFHBeMvThoCROoQAvD_BwE The Akai mini play also has onboard sounds as well, although the reviews say they aint great https://www.thomann.de/gb/akai_mpk_miniplay.htm?glp=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyMqy2abK6QIVxbTtCh2r7QXAEAYYASABEgIlTPD_BwE Edited May 23, 2020 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor&Bass Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I have one of these: M-Audio Oxygen 25 V4 MK4. It was £69 + postage so in your budget. It can exceed my skills with midi stuff so good enough for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Conor&Bass said: I have one of these: M-Audio Oxygen 25 V4 MK4. It was £69 + postage so in your budget. It can exceed my skills with midi stuff so good enough for me. That's on my list too :-) There seems to be quite a few secondhand ones of those floating about..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Sorted! I hit the button on a Native Instruments M32 keyboard. So no pads, more keys and a bit over budget but it's my birthday in a couple of weeks 🎂😉 Seems to have a good software package and more importantly for me a chord cheat mode! The geeks seem to quite like it on YouTube so I'll give it a go. Thanks for the advice guys https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keyboards/komplete-kontrol-m32/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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