Midi controller

[righteous knowledge]

I am interested in producing music and I just purchased Reasons 5. I'm looking for a midi controller. any suggestions?

[DLow]

Check the Akai MPK line of midi controllers.
http://www.akaipro.com/mpk

I have the MPK25 and I've used it with Reason as well as Live. I love this thing.
Peace

[righteous knowledge]

sup bruh...been awhile since you were in the D'. This is part of me stepping outside the box. thanks bruh.

[DLow]

sup bruh...been awhile since you were in the D'. This is part of me stepping outside the box. thanks bruh.

No problem. God willing, I'll be back in the D this year for a visit.

[righteous knowledge]

see ya then!

[blackwax]

NI Maschine :-)

[righteous knowledge]

will check that out to fam....

[Duron Tarik]

Check the Akai MPK line of midi controllers.
http://www.akaipro.com/mpk

I have the MPK25 and I've used it with Reason as well as Live. I love this thing.
Peace

The MPK controllers are dope. I have the MPK 49

[DLow]

The MPK controllers are dope. I have the MPK 49

No doubt. Akai has a nice line of products out. I've also been checking out the APC20.

[Duron Tarik]

No doubt. Akai has a nice line of products out. I've also been checking out the APC20.

Looks hot

[dj kelvin]

Check the Akai MPK line of midi controllers.
http://www.akaipro.com/mpk

I have the MPK25 and I've used it with Reason as well as Live. I love this thing.
Peace

I have the MPK49 love it and still learning........:thumbsup:

[righteous knowledge]

I have the MPK49 love it and still learning........:thumbsup:


Yeah man, i have been pushing it off forever. so this is part of me doing things I really want ot do. what kind of program are you using with your MPK49?

[dj kelvin]

Yeah man, i have been pushing it off forever. so this is part of me doing things I really want ot do. what kind of program are you using with your MPK49?

Basic stuff like acid pro 6 and abelton live 8. Going to add reasos or cubase pretty soon.

[righteous knowledge]

Basic stuff like acid pro 6 and abelton live 8. Going to add reasos or cubase pretty soon.

that's what's up!

[Duron Tarik]

I am interested in producing music and I just purchased Reasons 5. I'm looking for a midi controller. any suggestions?

I use Reason 5 & Record 1.5 with an MPK 49. I have done everything with this stuff since i started doing music again.

[righteous knowledge]

I use Reason 5 & Record 1.5 with an MPK 49. I have done everything with this stuff since i started doing music again.

I appreciate it....i will be asking for tutorials once I get it. I am a complete novice to producing.

[DLow]

I'm using Ableton Live 8 and Reason 4 (I need to get that latest Reason upgrade). I'm not a production pro yet, but I'll help as much as I can.

[righteous knowledge]

I'm using Ableton Live 8 and Reason 4 (I need to get that latest Reason upgrade). I'm not a production pro yet, but I'll help as much as I can.

thanks

[dj kelvin]

I'm using Ableton Live 8 and Reason 4 (I need to get that latest Reason upgrade). I'm not a production pro yet, but I'll help as much as I can.


thanks

We can all use some help in getting better so share the knowledge dammit...:rofl5:

[Duron Tarik]

We can all use some help in getting better so share the knowledge dammit...:rofl5:

You Tube is your friend. talk to him sometimes.

[righteous knowledge]

gotcha!

[dj kelvin]

You Tube is your friend. talk to him sometimes.

I converse with him on a daily basis man just share ok and don't do me on this like you did me on that equipment I loaned you for that club...Ummmm whats it called again oh yeah Elevation............I still want my stuff back yo.............:biggrinangel:

[Jamie 3:26]

Basic stuff like acid pro 6 and abelton live 8. Going to add reasos or cubase pretty soon.

Acid Pro???Man,Live blows that outta the water...just get knee deep in Live and leave Acid alone.I used Youtube to get some nice tutorials on the program.

[dj kelvin]

Acid Pro???Man,Live blows that outta the water...just get knee deep in Live and leave Acid alone.I used Youtube to get some nice tutorials on the program.

I will be but the first few tracks I did were in acid before I got Live. yes sir some very nice tutorials on youtube............:thumbsup:

[righteous knowledge]

Acid Pro???Man,Live blows that outta the water...just get knee deep in Live and leave Acid alone.I used Youtube to get some nice tutorials on the program.

I will check out the tutorials....

[Duron Tarik]

I will check out the tutorials....

On the real Knowledge it's not like back in the day, now anything you want to do or learn is a Google & You tube click away. Most times you will find your answer with those outlets before you can reach someone on a forum or phone. I been finding myself looking at you tube to brush up my skillz on tips & tricks i have not done in years, As well as learn some new stuff. It's all there.

Peace

[righteous knowledge]

On the real Knowledge it's not like back in the day, now anything you want to do or learn is a Google & You tube click away. Most times you will find your answer with those outlets before you can reach someone on a forum or phone. I been finding myself looking at you tube to brush up my skillz on tips & tricks i have not done in years, As well as learn some new stuff. It's all there.

Peace

thanks bruh, cuz i know how it was when i attempted to dable with this is the 80's. didn't have patience and left it alone. So once I grab the midi I will be a youtube tutorial watchin' fool. thanks
peace!

[dj kelvin]

thanks bruh, cuz i know how it was when i attempted to dable with this is the 80's. didn't have patience and left it alone. So once I grab the midi I will be a youtube tutorial watchin' fool. thanks
peace!

Lets do this bruh..........:thumbsup:

[Duron Tarik]

Lets do this bruh..........:thumbsup:

You been watching? What have you learned sofar?

[dj kelvin]

You been watching? What have you learned sofar?

Basic beat making right now and how to build the foundation of tracks

[Duron Tarik]

Basic beat making right now and how to build the foundation of tracks

Good start. throw some Music theory 101 in there also. so many kats these days just skip that completely.

Good Luck. & do what u feel.

[Pang]

hey guys, can anyone recommend one with 88 keys and that will be compatible with Logic and Pro Tools for under 300

[dj kelvin]

Good start. throw some Music theory 101 in there also. so many kats these days just skip that completely.

Good Luck. & do what u feel.

Thanks Dipp I have been thinking about taking a music class as one of my electives at school. I walk past the music room every day.....:)

[Duron Tarik]

hey guys, can anyone recommend one with 88 keys and that will be compatible with Logic and Pro Tools for under 300

MPK 88 BOUT $600 TO-$700 NEW. may find it cheaper used. George Mena has it in his studio. Its a hot joint. If i was to set up a real full studio again i would move on something like that.

[Pang]

MPK 88 BOUT $600 TO-$700 NEW. may find it cheaper used. George Mena has it in his studio. Its a hot joint. If i was to set up a real full studio again i would move on something like that.

dam dipp, I almost picked it up last night but after looking at things closer, its just not in the budget.....I saw one for 538 brand new, will upgrade later on. features look solid.

I got a used m audio keystation 88 ES for 150...should hold me in the interim.

[righteous knowledge]

dam dipp, I almost picked it up last night but after looking at things closer, its just not in the budget.....I saw one for 538 brand new, will upgrade later on. features look solid.

I got a used m audio keystation 88 ES for 150...should hold me in the interim.

'bout to look this weekend, on spring break from classes and had to focus on the books. My friend got one and likes it.

[blackwax]

For decent tutorials search for musicprotutorials, Danny j Lewis and point blank

Professional tutorials across several platforms very well done
I have been inspired by these many times :-)

I will post some links when I'm not on my phone

[Duron Tarik]

dam dipp, I almost picked it up last night but after looking at things closer, its just not in the budget.....I saw one for 538 brand new, will upgrade later on. features look solid.

I got a used m audio keystation 88 ES for 150...should hold me in the interim.

Great you got an 88 key joint you like. At the end of the day it's all about getting what works for you in your price range.

There is always going to be something in the high end range that will work, but there will also be a lower price range piece that will work just fine. Alot of people these days are just doing it as an hobby (myself included) so it's no need to buy $30.000+ worth of studio gear. unless you just got it like that. U feel me?

[righteous knowledge]

Great you got an 88 key joint you like. At the end of the day it's all about getting what works for you in your price range.

There is always going to be something in the high end range that will work, but there will also be a lower price range piece that will work just fine. Alot of people these days are just doing it as an hobby (myself included) so it's no need to buy $30.000+ worth of studio gear. unless you just got it like that. U feel me?

I agree...jut going to get my feet wet!

[blackwax]

http://www.youtube.com/user/pointblankonline

http://www.youtube.com/user/musicprotutorials

http://djlproductionblog.blogspot.com

not sure what these are like just stumbled on it myself

http://www.youtube.com/user/DubSpot

[dj kelvin]

http://www.youtube.com/user/pointblankonline

http://www.youtube.com/user/musicprotutorials

http://djlproductionblog.blogspot.com

not sure what these are like just stumbled on it myself

http://www.youtube.com/user/DubSpot

Thanks man that 2nd one is sweet........:thumbsup:

[Disco2go]

check out the M-Audio ones. Decent bang for your buck, meaning, you won't go broke.


A lot of people make the mistake of spending too much money because they've been "told" what brands to buy. The best way to go about it is to buy what you can afford and learn the inexpensive way. Also, you learn your limitations and you can THEN buy something better based on what you need.

A lot of folks buy those controllers with the MPC style pads on them. Personally, I don't use those, so why buy that kind of controller?

Ask yourself what kind of music you'll be making, and then do some comparison shopping based on those needs.

( and i'm learning more that weighted keys are WAAAAAAY better than non-weighted ones. I didn't think it made a difference, but it does. )

[Pang]

This M audio keystation has been more than enough....