You could use this unit as a standard tabletop keyboard as well as a keytar that hangs around your neck. Some felt the keys or shape could be improved upon and some said they would have liked more support and instructions to go with the keytar.
You also get USB receiver for wireless connection to Mac or PC, as well as production software package, including Pro Tools | First Alesis Edition, Ableton Live Lite, plus DB-33, Eleven Lite, Mini Grand, Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech and TimewARP by Way Out Ware.īuyers liked that this unit was light and ergonomic. The Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 comes with 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, eight RGB backlit velocity sensitive trigger pads, eight backlit faders for controlling volumes or VST instrument parameters and embedded MIDI-assignable tilt sensor performance control with on/off button, thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel on neck. Package dimensions: 12.3 x 29.1 x 3.4 inches Nektar P4 DAW Controller Aside from that, most problems people experienced were platform specific or minor gripes.
The bad – some found it a little difficult to play (stiff keys). Also a popular MIDI controller by Logic Pro experts. The good – buyers loved the price, feel and functionality of this MIDI controller.
It also comes with five pin MIDI input and output and MPC mainstay controls (MPC Note Repeat, arpeggiator, MPC Full Level, Tap Tempo and Time Division).Īlso included are Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 and Akai Pro MPC Essentials as downloads. This model features 49 semi-weighted, velocity sensitive full-size keys, premium piano style key bed, 16 RGB illuminated MPC style pads, each with four banks for a total of 64 pads (for triggering samples, loops, one shots, melodies and more), 24 assignable Q Link controllers comprising eight control knobs, faders and switches for hassle free mapping and control.
Not to be confused with the MPK49 introduced earlier, the Akai Professional MPK249 MIDI controller comes in 25-key, 49-key and 61-key configurations. Package dimensions: 32.9 x 5.7 x 15.6 inches Akai Professional MPK249 | 49 Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
The Korg TRTK49 represents a great concept overall, though we don’t think it’s for everyone. Granted, you should be able to do a lot with each sound within your DAW, so if you’re buying this as a synth or stage piano, you should probably look in that category or products instead. Some didn’t like that you couldn’t alter or save sounds or tweak the effects.
Many piano players and purists prefer the feel of semi-weighted or weighted keys to synth action keys, but that’s certainly a matter of preference.īuyers liked that this was a full-on MIDI controller with stage piano functionality. You also get a semi-weighted keyboard for enhanced feel. This keyboard comes with the TRITON engine (512 program sounds), built-in KAOSS pad for control change or phrase generation (also works as track pad with click), a full assortment of assignable controls (eight sliders, eight knobs, eight switches, dedicated DAW transport switches) and full transport control. And, while it works a lot like any other MIDI controller, it comes with some features that make it stand out. The Korg TRTK49 USB MIDI controller isn’t the cheapest unit by any means. Korg TRTK49 USB MIDI Controller With TRITON Engine
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