Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) So my Edirol PCR M30 has a few broken keys and is time to get a new keyboard. I was looking at getting something smaller. mini maybe. For easy storage. Will two octaves only be annoying? maybe. I saw the korg nanokey2 but that looks more like buttons than keys. I still want it to feel like a keyboard but just little. I don't really care about knobs and sliders. the korg nanokey really has everything I need. Just not sure about those buttons Suggestions please. Edited July 28, 2013 by Jimmy McMessageboard Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RadarJammer Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've got the m-audio oxygen 25 on a sale and its pretty good, i do regret not finding a 3 octave alternative. 2 octaves isn't legit if you have the space for another few keys Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Looks kinda bukly. lots of knobs too. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
poblequadrat Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 How about the Minikey rather than the Nanokey? Never tried it but seems to fit the bill. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameChaos Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 On 7/30/2013 at 2:43 AM, poblequadrat said: How about the Minikey rather than the Nanokey? Never tried it but seems to fit the bill. searching but nothing is coming up for minkey On 7/30/2013 at 10:30 AM, MadameChaos said: put me down as a maybe Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skibby Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 i thought it would be convenient to have a keyboard, but i have only twiddled some knobs since i got the akai mini mpk. warning: the velocity is rubbish on it. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andihow Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I also have an MPK mini, it might be just what youre looking for. it feels "just a little" like a keyboard but the guy above me is right, the velocity is bullshit. Having only 2 octaves does start to feel restrictive at times as does not having a pitch/mod wheel but the knobs and pads are convenient. Also, I never use it but it has an arpeggiator. Fits nicely in a backpack with a laptop and is self usb powered. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide andihow's signature Hide all signatures expnoise.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 the key velocity? or the pads? or both? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
747Music Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm might be selling my Akai MPK mini. It's a great little device, but I have no use for it anymore. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide 747Music's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2042991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skibby Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 On 7/30/2013 at 11:42 PM, Jimmy McMessageboard said: the key velocity? or the pads? or both? to be honest, i stopped hoping for anything useful in terms of velo after trying the pads. i wish my laptop had built in knobs Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2043028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Bro Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Suprised no one has suggested the IRig Keys. I have this and it sits nicely on my desktop. Price isn't too bad at £59.99 and it can also be used to control IOS devices!! Edited August 2, 2013 by The Bro Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2044249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 On 8/2/2013 at 1:16 PM, The Bro said: Suprised no one has suggested the IRig Keys. I have this and it sits nicely on my desktop. Price isn't too bad at £59.99 and it can also be used to control IOS devices!! that is a nice size. shame about the name. ifucking hate how people just put "i" on names. lazy. good size though. i wouldn't be hooking it up with an ipad though, so might be more than i need. how does it feel? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2046614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Bro Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 On 8/7/2013 at 10:42 PM, Jimmy McMessageboard said: On 8/2/2013 at 1:16 PM, The Bro said: Suprised no one has suggested the IRig Keys. I have this and it sits nicely on my desktop. Price isn't too bad at £59.99 and it can also be used to control IOS devices!! that is a nice size. shame about the name. ifucking hate how people just put "i" on names. lazy. good size though. i wouldn't be hooking it up with an ipad though, so might be more than i need. how does it feel? Feels okay to me. Has the basic controls you need like pitch and mod wheels. It really depends if you like mini keys which I just happen to. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2046634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 good question.never used mini keys before. i guess a trip to guitar center is in order. thanks for your help bro Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2046691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy McMessageboard Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) does anyone use the M-Audio Keystation MINI 32 or Korg MicroKey 25 or 32 ?? Edited August 8, 2013 by Jimmy McMessageboard Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2046700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 These old Yamaha CBXK1 midi controllers are nice. Velocity, octave button, mod and pitch, all kinds of hex stuff I don't know how to use. Can also run on batteries. Not sure how easy they are to find anymore. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2049119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 On 8/13/2013 at 1:31 AM, scones to die for said: These old Yamaha CBXK1 midi controllers are nice. Velocity, octave button, mod and pitch, all kinds of hex stuff I don't know how to use. Can also run on batteries. Not sure how easy they are to find anymore. that looks fucking awesome Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide modey's signature Hide all signatures youtube | bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter | facebook 0F.digital Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/79911-mini-midi-keyboard-suggestions/#findComment-2049122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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