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midi keyboard choice (self.Blind)
submitted by SKelly2611
Hey guys how's it going
I just wanted to ask a question about 2 midi keyboards that I'm looking at
Which would yous recomend between the complete control keyboard s49 and the nectar impact lx 49
I heard the control one is great aswell as the nectar but I like the amount of buttons pads and faders to use and I could really use some suggestions, thanks
Id also like some other suggestions if you ha e any
Laser_Lens_4 1 points 1y ago
I have a Komplete Kontrol s61 sat right next to me. It has built-in accessibilty. That alone makes it the only choice for me.
bradley22 1 points 1y ago
I’m thinking of getting one of those keyboards, maybe the m series, my issue is I’m not that much of a musician and prefer messing around with sounds more than actually making songs, although I understand you can add loops and things to make it a bit easier. Do you have any free libraries, and are they worth getting over the more expensive ones?

For example, I’ve always thought that the expensive violin libraries sound way too cinematic? I would love to play with A single violin where you can hear The thread sounds, the sliding, that kind of stuff, do you know what I mean?
Laser_Lens_4 1 points 1y ago
I just saw this reply. These keyboards are more for composition and control surface purposes. While there is some sound tweaking with the knobs and buttons, you may be better served by an analog synthesizer if you want to get into sound design
bradley22 1 points 1y ago
Oh no, I definitely will be getting one of those keyboards if I get one. I’m not really into the sound design aspect like that, I just like really good patches that sound natural.
Laser_Lens_4 1 points 1y ago
In that case, you would probably get some benefit out of this controller, and you would do well to look at physical modeling plug-ins. They use high quality samples, and sometimes additive synthesis which is probably the future of sound, and then pipe that through physical simulations of the instruments to generate sounds. It’s incredible stuff and can create sounds that are borderline indistinguishable from acoustic instruments. Unfortunately, I don’t know any such plug-ins
SKelly2611 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
This might sound dumb but what do you mean by built in accesability
r_1235 1 points 1y ago
The midi controlers from Komplete Kontrol can be paired with the Komplete Kontrol software or native Access on Windows or Mac, which provides talking instructions as you start interacting with the keyboard. It's like your computer becoming a screen reader for your keyboard. They also have lights on the keys, which help to convey options to def people I think, not sure about this last one.

The latest ones might have builtin screen readers as well, Again I am not sure about this. I don't use those keyboards, I have a another one, without screen reader or any accessibility.
SKelly2611 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Can I ask which one do you use?
r_1235 1 points 1y ago
Yamaha PSR-E373.
Laser_Lens_4 1 points 1y ago
The screen reader isn’t built-in. It uses your machine for speech output. The buttons are all clicky and tactile. It has several physical knobs on the s series that respond to touch and will tell you what parameter you’re about to adjust which is super nice. There are three series of controllers. There’s the M series which is the smallest and newest and is meant for travel. There is the a series which is cheaper and has less features. And then there is the S series which has all the bells and whistles including monophonic aftertouch. The only difference when it comes to the numbers is the amount of keys with exception to the S 88 which features hammer action keys instead of semi weighted synth action keys. Personally I don’t think it’s worth it, but it depends on what kind of music and how much space do you have
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