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 Dec 30 2010, 07:36 AM
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Does anyone own or have used a Akai Mpk 88 with their OL gear? I am curious to hear if it integrates with a Neko XXL it would be great for live and for real players that want 88 hammered action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqGC0wF-jVI This post has been edited by funkyfingers: Dec 30 2010, 07:40 AM -------------------- funkyfingers
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Dec 30 2010, 09:03 AM
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 Elder Group: Customer Posts: 324 Joined: 22-November 10 From: Ocean City, MD Member No.: 4,842 |
http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/...iano?sku=706083
The wife got me this for Christmas, and it feels exactly like a grand. I was amazed, because of the price, but it is a great controller for piano players looking for the real piano feel. -------------------- |
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Dec 30 2010, 09:51 AM
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 Troll Hard 2: Troll Harder Group: Customer Posts: 602 Joined: 15-March 09 Member No.: 2,641 |
QUOTE (funkyfingers @ Dec 30 2010, 08:36 AM)  Does anyone own or have used a Akai Mpk 88 with their OL gear? I am curious to hear if it integrates with a Neko XXL it would be great for live and for real players that want 88 hammered action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqGC0wF-jVI I heard it's an excellent piano style controller, plus you get all those akai MPC perks, swing, pads and you get more faders and knobs, which is always a good thing. Don't know how road worthy it is, but I'ts an excellent studio addition. |
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Dec 30 2010, 09:52 AM
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Elder Group: Customer Posts: 324 Joined: 22-November 10 From: Ocean City, MD Member No.: 4,842 |
The reason I mentioned the board above, is that if you are going to use it primarily for a controller... there is no sense to spend more money for the same action you would get with the Casio. I know when people hear Casio, they think of the portable toys they used to make, but they really have something with this digital piano. The weighted keys are amazing to the touch. Again, I was in awe of the feel. I wanted something to keep my skills in check and give me the nuances of a real piano in my pieces in my XXL. Truthfully, though... the grand piano sound on this unit is very usable. Much better than any of the patches within my prior keyboard, the Roland Fantom G. WHich is shocking, to say the least... that a $300 digital piano has a better piano sound then a $2000 workstation.
 Just amazing what Casio was able to do for such a small price. Hopefully other manufacturers take note. -------------------- |
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Dec 30 2010, 11:26 AM
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 Open Labs Guru Group: Admin Posts: 428 Joined: 12-February 09 From: ATX Member No.: 2,544 |
Funky, that controller looks awesome! I would try to check one out to feel the keys though I'm really not that picky. This would be cool paired with a Soundslate.
-------------------- This revolution will be televised
Chris Brown Product Development |
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Dec 30 2010, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Customer Posts: 139 Joined: 17-February 10 From: Florida Member No.: 3,956 |
QUOTE (spaceinvader @ Dec 30 2010, 11:26 AM) Funky, that controller looks awesome! I would try to check one out to feel the keys though I'm really not that picky. This would be cool paired with a Soundslate. Yeah it would but also with a XXL live -------------------- funkyfingers
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Dec 30 2010, 03:15 PM
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Open Labs Guru Group: Admin Posts: 428 Joined: 12-February 09 From: ATX Member No.: 2,544 |
for sure!
These guys use similar boards with their DBeat. They run keys, vocal effects, and guitar rig from the DBeat in fact! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHrZrnOfQ8 -------------------- This revolution will be televised
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Dec 30 2010, 03:52 PM
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Troll Hard 2: Troll Harder Group: Customer Posts: 602 Joined: 15-March 09 Member No.: 2,641 |
QUOTE (spaceinvader @ Dec 30 2010, 04:15 PM) for sure! These guys use similar boards with their DBeat. They run keys, vocal effects, and guitar rig from the DBeat in fact! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHrZrnOfQ8 Wow thanks Invader, I guess I got my road worthy visual. 
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Dec 30 2010, 04:04 PM
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Troll Hard 2: Troll Harder Group: Customer Posts: 602 Joined: 15-March 09 Member No.: 2,641 |
Best Synth Action Controller for Dbeat2, Soundslate Pro, so far. Hands down the most intuative Software Mapping Intergration.
http://www.novationmusic.com/products/midi...troller/sl_mkii |
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Dec 30 2010, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Customer Posts: 139 Joined: 17-February 10 From: Florida Member No.: 3,956 |
QUOTE (D-Way @ Dec 30 2010, 04:04 PM) Best Synth Action Controller for Dbeat2, Soundslate Pro, so far. Hands down the most intuative Software Mapping Intergration. http://www.novationmusic.com/products/midi...troller/sl_mkii Hot..... but not 88 -------------------- funkyfingers
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Dec 30 2010, 06:08 PM
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Troll Hard 2: Troll Harder Group: Customer Posts: 602 Joined: 15-March 09 Member No.: 2,641 |
QUOTE (funkyfingers @ Dec 30 2010, 05:17 PM) Hot..... but not 88 I know Iknow too bad a weighted piano key version would be hot but alas it's a no go. that's why I said best synth action. The Akai is the Move though |
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Jan 28 2011, 10:22 PM
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 Elder Group: Customer Posts: 519 Joined: 15-January 09 From: Northern California where the girls are warmer Member No.: 2,441 |
does this unit work well with the i7 64 bit sound slate pro?
it has mpc pads and controllers!!! but not motofaders!!! darn! its cheap too... I can leave the MPC60 in the bone yard... anyone have one of these... reliable? good build quality? I have to get sumthin like this for the SS Pro and this looks good as long as it likes i7 and 64 bit lookin on line they are selling for $550! not bad!!! I'll get it locally though and pay a little more so I can get it from my buddies and feel good about it too. This post has been edited by salvadoredelle: Jan 28 2011, 10:47 PM |
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Jan 29 2011, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Customer Posts: 139 Joined: 17-February 10 From: Florida Member No.: 3,956 |
QUOTE (salvadoredelle @ Jan 28 2011, 10:22 PM) does this unit work well with the i7 64 bit sound slate pro? it has mpc pads and controllers!!! but not motofaders!!! darn! its cheap too... I can leave the MPC60 in the bone yard... anyone have one of these... reliable? good build quality? I have to get sumthin like this for the SS Pro and this looks good as long as it likes i7 and 64 bit lookin on line they are selling for $550! not bad!!! I'll get it locally though and pay a little more so I can get it from my buddies and feel good about it too. check out the CME VX88 with motorized faders also 
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Jan 29 2011, 07:25 AM
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 Liberator of Stolen Mikos Group: Customer Posts: 190 Joined: 2-November 09 From: Baldwin NY Member No.: 3,372 |
QUOTE (funkyfingers @ Jan 29 2011, 04:21 AM) check out the CME VX88 with motorized faders also I have the CME VX5 and the keybed is the best i know so far. A little better than my Motis ES6. The 88 key controller is great, the hammer action is great. I would recommend it but CME stop making drivers for all VX and their forum is no more. It works in Win7 64 bit quad core Q8300 so i'm pretty sure it will work with the i7. The motorized faders are good but not the best, still get some jitters from time to time. If these guys took more time and invest in these keyboards, they would have the best keyboard controller out there. I have a love hate relationship w/ my VX5. This post has been edited by smoovbeats: Jan 29 2011, 07:26 AM |
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Jan 29 2011, 10:08 AM
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Elder Group: Customer Posts: 519 Joined: 15-January 09 From: Northern California where the girls are warmer Member No.: 2,441 |
QUOTE (funkyfingers @ Jan 29 2011, 02:21 AM) check out the CME VX88 with motorized faders also Yea Funky, I like that one a lot and it is pretty cheap too and looks like da kine BUTT!!! I hear it is not compatible with 64 bit ... I like the idea of the motofaders more the having drum pads and it has some small trigger pads too!!! I wonder if they are gonna update em to work in 64 bit land... if so I think I like it... I'll make a trip to the big city and see what I can look at and get all touchy feeley with em and see which one turns me on... Heck it may be that cheepy little casio BRader was raving about... |
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Feb 1 2011, 11:22 AM
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Elder Group: Moderator Posts: 275 Joined: 4-November 09 Member No.: 3,419 |
the akai controller is quite sturdy and well built by today's standards. Its one of the best controllers around. For me it doesnt replace the 60, but thats a different story.
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