Fire one-shot samples and sequencing drum patterns. It's not proper being here in the Behringer Toro thread.MPK mini's 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive pads are based on Akai Professional's MPC line of iconic music production instruments. It might be a good idea to start a new thread for this topic. Also remember that the Arturia Beatstep Pro can only record single notes into it's sequencer. The Korg Volca synths do have their own built-in sequencers so the Arturia Beatstep Pro isn't really needed. I am always happy to learn.Here is what Sweetwayter has to offer in 61 Key controllers. It's not weighted though, so it won't work for piano practice.įor that I'd suggest something like SL studio 73.īTW: Thanks for the good advice everyone.

It has plenty of controls that can be mapped to various CC and they keybed is ok, although AT is stiff but can be modded.Īt the time I got it (2019 I think), it had a good price/features balance. I am always happy to learn.As for controllers, I have a Roland A800 - 61 keys that serves me well. I am always happy to learn.īTW: Thanks for the good advice everyone. Would such unit overlap its features with something like a Korg Volce Key/Bass Synth? Or the two units could complement each other depending on the workflow?īTW: Thanks for the good advice everyone. Speaking of sequencers, I am thinking on getting an Arturia Beatstep Pro. Is there any good keyboard with the 60'ish keys and don't have any features that I don't need extra bells and whistles at the moment, such as pads or sequencers, attached to the keyboard to keep the price low? I would like to upgrade my keyboard, not all the way to an expert 88-key which I cannot fully utilize, but somewhere near 60'ish key since I could make use of the size for learning actual piano and writing traditional piano songs. There are probably a few other choices for a good synth with real keys at around $500 especially if you are willing to buy something used. At that price you could get an IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Keys or a Modal Cobalt 5 or a used DeepMind. The thing is a $300 synth module plus a $200 controller puts you at $500. The Arturia Keystep 37 would be good at $200, and there are a few others that would be a bit cheaper. Yes, if he can upgrade to a better controller, then he will have a far wider choice.

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