If you just need a mod-wheel and you have an iphone, you can download an app called "Weeel!" and let it control the mod wheel in Kontakt over wifi. You just need to install a PC app for that called "rtpMidi". If you're on OSX, Midi over wifi will work right out the box.I have a keyboard that suits me well (because the mechanics of the keys does not make noise) is the Roland A88 (which is no longer manufactured), but did not have enough control knobs. I solved the problem by adding a Korg NanoKontrol (why not add a mini keyboard with wheel modulation, like NI Kontrol A25?).
If you just need a mod-wheel and you have an iphone, you can download an app called "Weeel!" and let it control the mod wheel in Kontakt over wifi. You just need to install a PC app for that called "rtpMidi". If you're on OSX, Midi over wifi will work right out the box.
Thanks but the GC here sucks :( Little to try on displayYour best bet is to try a few out before deciding, it all comes down to personal preference. For me, the action is a bit heavier than my old M-Audio Keystation 88, but definitely not fully weighted. I personally like it.
What does that mean? It's a weighted keybed?piano feel touch, but not semi-weighted
That did sound promising but $700, ouch, well more than I'd care to spend on a MIDI controller. I do like the joystick controllers esp but no idea why they made them so tiny.to the original poster,
i was in the same situation and i decided to go with studiologic numa compact 2. have a look here and here.
my findings are that big names like yamaha, roland, casio don't care about MIDI controllers, or us for that matter.
their digital pianos selections are the best you can get that are close to the real thing. but they don't come with mod or pitch wheels or even MIDI for some. having external devices for pitch and modulation is a no-no and not worth it. (i heard it spikes up CPU usage in cubase for example...)
we want a all-in-one package. our software wants it too.
that said, please keep their offerings in mind: casio privia px series, roland fp series, and yamaha p series. their demos are astounding and blew my mind!
the numa compact 2 surprised me with a few things: the internal speakers are better than i thought. i can play this instrument by itself without cubase and my computer now has extra good speakers. (well you guys probably have great speakers to begin with so this wouldn't apply...)
the keys are great. i have no idea what the name fatar is or represents. but people who know say it's great and i believe them. (sorry m-audio hammer-action 88...)
the zones thingy is new to me but i like it. you can map instruments to be in a "low" zone (say bass) and another to the "upper" zone (say organ, strings, etc.).
the integrated sound bank (a.piano, e.piano, bass, orchestra, organ, synth, etc.) is not bad at all.
i went with compact 2 instead of compact 2x, mind you, because the former has less buttons even though the 2x is newer.
i don't care about buttons and switches. in fact, i want a simple design. (sorry nektar impact lx88...) i only needed wheels to make my playing feel natural on, say, strings and such. the sticks are not wheels but they function the same way.
also, all the buttons are effects and mixing buttons like reverb, chorus, flanger, etc. not DJ buttons or pad buttons (sorry nektar again...)
oh, and it has a headphones port the size of my index finger. i have no idea what that port is but i do need an adapter for it.
but so far, i am happy and i can tell people to consider it
Yes, Yamaha P-45 is a weighted keybed. Sorry for my bad language.What does that mean? It's a weighted keybed?
Completely agree. Better than most in the price range and most controller keyboards IMOPrivia key action is very good and very underrated. If you want to a good grand hammer action to use with your piano libraries without breaking the bank then look no further. They don't have a mod-wheel though.
No worries, just didn't want to assume that was what you meant, thx!Yes, Yamaha P-45 is a weighted keybed. Sorry for my bad language.
Well, I can tell you I use both of these...and love them...
Nektar LX88+ this is an excellent, set-weighted controller with all the slider and knobs you'll typically need. It's quite inexpensive (I paid $400 Canadian), and inegrates nicely with most major DAW's.
Native Instrument S88 - I have the first generation, and I love this thing. It has weighted keys, and works great with major DAW's. In my case, Logic Pro and Cubase 10. An added bonus is the included Komplete Kontrol software which integrates perfectly, allowing you to control any NKS instrument straight from the controller's knob's. You can also assign any of the knobs to whatever you wish, and there is a cool light-guide feature. The only thing I dislike is the tech-sensitive MOD and pitch sliders. The new MKII version has regular wheels though. I highly recommend!
I have a keyboard that suits me well (because the mechanics of the keys does not make noise) is the Roland A88 (which is no longer manufactured), but did not have enough control knobs.
I have a Casio Privia which I only use as a MIDI controller. It’s a nice choice.oh thanks for mentioning the casio privia. i looked it up and it's very cool indeed. they also mentioned in the description that most casio's digital pianos can be used as midi controllers. will keep an eye on them. too bad this one doesn't have mod wheels.