About midi keyboard controllers:
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Audio Editing Keyboards
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Keyboard manufacturers:
1.Akai ,Akai Pro Max49
Akai offers MPK 25/49/61 key controller keyboards. Their brand is also popular for
MPD pad surfaces and APC controllers for Ableton Life.Affordable brand.
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2.M-audio
Popular models of Axiom (white/black) and Oxygen (black finish,cheaper).
Models 25/49/61 keys.Avid company bought m-audio.M-audio offers HyperControl technology that does automatic MIDI mapping to your daw such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic and Reason.
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3.Novation
Offers SL MkII (high price) and Nocturn (cheaper). 25/49/61 keys options.
This company also offers products for Ableton.Every Novation keyboard comes with Automap software to assign controls with ease.
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4.Cakewalk(Rolland,Edirol)
New midi controllers for 2011.
A-300 PRO 32-key MIDI controller
A-500 PRO 49 key MIDI Controller
A-800 PRO 61 key MIDI Controller
Quick assign to Cakewalk Sonar. Also work with other Daw.
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5.Alesis
Another affordable company like Akai.
Q25,Q49 keyboards and new for 2011 the QX49 pictured above.
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6.Nektar Panorama
New Propellerhead Reason6 controller.
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6.E-mu
E-MU Xboard 49keys and Xboard 25 keys.Affordable.
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7.CME u-key 49 key
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8.Alto
The options of: 25/49/61/88 keys.
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9.Korg MicroKey 37
Great company , great gear. Check their nano series mini controllers.
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10.Arturia
The Analog Experience keyboards come with several bundled soft synths in one software.Already mapped.The keyboard itself can work as a controller for any third-party software or hardware instrument. It is actually a premium quality MIDI keyboard, offering smooth key-action, aftertouch, aluminum casing and an array of real time controls.
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11.I-con global
Some company I stumble upon.Icon Inspire 5 air (48keys) ,Inspire 8 air (88keys),
and Inspire 8PS air (88keys).This company also offers midi pads,monitors,and interfaces.
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12.ESI
KeyControl 25 XT (25 keys)
KeyControl 49 XT (49 keys)
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13.Behringer
U-CONTROL UMA25S (25keys)
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14.Masterkey 25 Portable USB Keyboard
Also 49 keys by acorn instruments.
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15.Miditech i2 series
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16.Line6 Mobile Keys
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17.Alesis has introduced the Q61, QX61 and QX25.
NEW AT NAMM 2012.
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18.Samson’s Graphite 49 USB MIDI Controller
NEW AT NAMM 2012. AMAZING PRICE.
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19.POD Studio KB37 is a powerful USB interface that boasts a versatile a 37-key MIDI controller.
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Other : Kurzweil,Yamaha