Recommendations for a 25key usb midi/keyboard/pads thingy

[Mudpup]

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?

 

[skidder652003]

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

[Mudpup]

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

[skidder652003]

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

[Conor&Bass]

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.

[Mudpup]

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.....

[Mudpup]

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/