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Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:43 pm ]
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:love:

I need a USB MIDI controller for my home studio, having long since sold my MOTU rackmount MIDI interface. :cry: My Focusrite interface resides at The Snaxodrome.

So I think I'll acquire one of those Novation controllers that have an A-Station synth onboard as well as an audio interface too for demo-ing demo bits. :idea:
Author:  Devtron [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:48 pm ]
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Links?
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:52 pm ]
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http://www.novationmusic.com/products/hardware_synths/

The X-Station is more pricey, but has more DAW control options. The Xio's a lot cheaper, but the same synth engine.
Author:  GnarlySheen [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:53 pm ]
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Tyrannosaurus Reich wrote:
Links?



Sure.
Author:  GnarlySheen [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:55 pm ]
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Why not just use the microkorg as a midi controller?
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:01 pm ]
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GnarlySheen wrote:
Why not just use the microkorg as a midi controller?


I'd use my Alesis first, as it's bigger. I was originally just looking for a USB controller so I wouldn't have to buy another MIDI interface, but whilst searching I discovered the Novation controllers have an onboard synth. More synth = more better. The audio interface is an added plus. Basically, I don't have to take the rack with my Focusrite, ART DMPA and FMR comp back and forth when I don't feel like going down to the studio. It seems a reasonable option.
Author:  Devtron [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:18 pm ]
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How much does the X-Station usually run?
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:25 pm ]
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The 49 key is around 500 and the 61 is around 7.
Author:  chris_d [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:32 pm ]
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I really need to get a USB-to-MIDI thingamajob so i can use keyboardy elements again.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:46 pm ]
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You do. :D I have one of the little MIDI I/O to USB all-in-one cable-interface bits kicking around in a box in my attic... Largely because it no longer functions. :cop: I can mail it to you if you want it as a fixer-upper.
Author:  chris_d [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:57 pm ]
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Snaxocaster wrote:
You do. :D I have one of the little MIDI I/O to USB all-in-one cable-interface bits kicking around in a box in my attic... Largely because it no longer functions. :cop: I can mail it to you if you want it as a fixer-upper.


AH. If you wanted to go to the trouble of digging it out and mailing it, i would gladly attempt its repair. :idk:
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:05 pm ]
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chris_d wrote:
AH. If you wanted to go to the trouble of digging it out and mailing it, i would gladly attempt its repair. :idk:


Nae a problem, assuming it's in the box of random computer and audio bits I'm fairly certain it's in. Otherwise it's a search-and-rescue mission through things I should probably organize anyway. :lol:
Author:  Devtron [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:14 pm ]
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I know I said I wanted a standar MIDI I/O keyboard, but considering my setup (ghetto) I am starting to think a USB keyboard would do me just fine, at least for now.

X-station may be a bit out of my price range for now, but when it comes time to step up to something nicer I think I will go for one of the 61 keys ...
Author:  Sardocasm [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:00 pm ]
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Good choice on the Novation. I loaf their midi controllers.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:50 am ]
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Sardocasm wrote:
Good choice on the Novation. I loaf their midi controllers.


Great minds drink alike. :beer:

I wound up snagging a XioSynth off the 'bay for under two bills. There was a 61 key X-Station that went for like $250 around the time I left work yesterday, but I got beat out on that one. :mad: I wouldn't bitch about having the sliders for DAW control porpoises, but the synthesis engine's the same and it'll load all the Novation patches you'd like. I have recording gear to buy, and I just wanted a half-decent controller to begin with. The synthyness is a plus.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:26 am ]
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Also, the X-Gator gated pattern sequencer looks like it could be fun.
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