Tha Madd Hatter Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hey guys, im looking for a good midi controller to use with Logic. I would be using it mostly for Hip Hop production. I dont really need something with a large range, like, two octaves would be fine. but it would be nice if it had drum pads on it. i have been looking around online and i found a couple i think would be good, but i know literally nothing about midi controllers. so i was hoping one of the brilliant people here might be able to help me out. (side note: i dont really have a lot of money, so i guess that is something im taking into consideration.) anyway, here are the controllers i've been looking at. i would appreciate any input you have to offer - M Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 - Akai Professional MPK25 - M-Audio Axiom 49 2nd Gen 49-Key - Akai MPK mini - Samson Graphite 49 - Roland A-300PRO 32-Key (maybe) im not even sure those work with Logic, but they were ones in my price range (which is under $300, preferably around $200). i know im not going to get some magnificent stuff for that low price, but i just need something basic. more for making loops and laying down simply melodies than anything. thank you in advance for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlosUnderground Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'd go Akai MPK series. MPK49 would be my weapon of choice. I used a loaned MPKmini and loved it while on the road. Axioms are good and cheaper. I just prefer Akai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Madd Hatter Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 thanks bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksimon Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 - M Audio Axiom AIR Mini 32 - Akai Professional MPK25 - M-Audio Axiom 49 2nd Gen 49-Key - Akai MPK mini - Samson Graphite 49 - Roland A-300PRO 32-Key (maybe) im not even sure those work with Logic,. They all work with Logic. If I were you I'd probably go for the MPK25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denitronik Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 How about the Novation Impulse controllers, any opinions on those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksimon Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 How about the Novation Impulse controllers, any opinions on those? Look good. They have a good reputation. But I've no experience with 'm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo12ax7 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I've got a Korg Nanokey2 and Nanopad2 and they're pretty cool little controllers, especially for the price. Bonus points because you can throw them into a backpack. Not sure if they would stand up to a professional workflow, and they keyboard might be hard to get use to if you actually know how to play already, but I don't and I like them a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Madd Hatter Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 i was also thinking about getting the m audio Axiom Air 25. but its a bit over my budget. however, i do like that the pads are on the right side rather than the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astech13 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 From what I have seen other people use, the AKAI 25 is nice. I don't make hip-hop but I like to watch videos of people doing it. Mainly to try to learn the beats ( I do love beats ) but I got the MPK mini on sale for the fact that it has velocity-sensitive keys, and a 2 bank and 8 pad plus 8 knobs for FXs. and it is smaller than a school text book. I can throw my mac, keyboard, headphones and nanokontroler in my massager bag and make music any ware. But at the same time I am looking at a no frills 88 key with maybe the mod wheels like a Keystation 61. So if you want portable the Mini might work but for samples and such I would go with the AKAI 25. The Mini will work with samples if you use the ESX and have the arp on and other stuff. Here is a good vid that shows the Mini, the song is kinda annoying though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashermusic Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I teach Logic Pro at a school in LA and we have a bunch of M-Audio controllers. They only seem to want to work with specific computers, almost as if they are married to them. Trashing prefs etc. doesn't seem to help. My advice? Stay away form M-Audio controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astech13 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 My advice? Stay away form M-Audio controllers. I here good and bad about all the keyboards. It seems people are 50/50 on every brand of 88keys I look up. I'm actually frustrated that I can't find a good priced (not $800+ ) 88key controller that has a solid reputation. I really don't care much for m-audio, I have a small set of monitors from them I got years and years ago but can you tell me a simple 88key that is good that doesn't break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Madd Hatter Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 the mpk49 is on sale right now for like $235, just a heads up to you guys. i think im gonna get it. thank you all so much for the help! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/akai-professional-mpk49-keyboard-usb-midi-controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Madd Hatter Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 i do have one question though. i have absynth, massive, and fm8 from native instruments. can i use the mpk49 as a controller for those synths within logic? or can i only use the sounds that are on the midi controller as is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlosUnderground Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Controllers don't have sound modules, they control them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyDexter Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Whats wrong with m-audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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