Due to COVID, I am unable to reach my main studio, so I'm looking to get a makeshift setup going in the meantime.
After agonizing over the perfect all-in-one controller, I finally decided I'll spring for two separate ones: an Arturia Keylab MKII with 49 keys for its low profile, bread and butter MIDI input work, PLUS a second 88 key controller that's strictly for a more authentic piano feel.
Is there anything amazing in the $500-700 range? To be clear, I already have a great keyboard in my main studio for this purpose (Kawaii MP11), so this is absolutely temporary and I may just sell or donate it later once the craziness dies down. I'm tempted to raise the budget a bit and get the Studiolab SL88 Grand, but I've heard so many awful things about quality control and nonexistent customer support that I'm hesitant.
After agonizing over the perfect all-in-one controller, I finally decided I'll spring for two separate ones: an Arturia Keylab MKII with 49 keys for its low profile, bread and butter MIDI input work, PLUS a second 88 key controller that's strictly for a more authentic piano feel.
Is there anything amazing in the $500-700 range? To be clear, I already have a great keyboard in my main studio for this purpose (Kawaii MP11), so this is absolutely temporary and I may just sell or donate it later once the craziness dies down. I'm tempted to raise the budget a bit and get the Studiolab SL88 Grand, but I've heard so many awful things about quality control and nonexistent customer support that I'm hesitant.