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Thanks! My interest is more with the keyboard; Specifically, with regard to how easy (or not) it is to pick out various velocities consistently. Also curious how sturdy it is (Thinking about longevity in a travelling rucksack situation).

Any thoughts would be appreciated :2thumbs:
I use the nanokeys mainly as a permanent key switch tool, although I've used them to play on occasion.

As a playable keybed, they're slightly odd. The spacing is unusual and they feel more like computer keys. Velocity response is OK considering the style but they only go as low as 24. Other mini keys are far more playable but I don't think it's what Korg had in mind when they designed 'em.

They're really tough though, would have no issue simply slinging them in a bag. And nothing does glissando better. :)
 
I use the nanokeys mainly as a permanent key switch tool, although I've used them to play on occasion.

As a playable keybed, they're slightly odd. The spacing is unusual and they feel more like computer keys. Velocity response is OK considering the style but they only go as low as 24. Other mini keys are far more playable but I don't think it's what Korg had in mind when they designed 'em.

They're really tough though, would have no issue simply slinging them in a bag. And nothing does glissando better. :)
Thanks for the response!

I used to own a little Akai LPK25, which wasn't so bad. I now have NI's M32 and an Akai APC Key 25. The NI is too long and bulky for the kind of rucksack I'm thinking of. And while the APC is perfect length-wise, it has a lot of bulk from the buttons etc. The biggest issue with regard to all the above is the depth. The APC would be perfect, but overall it's just a bit too chunky.

That's why I wondered about the Korg. It might still be a contender, but I thing the velocity discrepancies would kill it for me, in the long-term. It's a shame because the APC KEy is more than double the height/thickness.

Thanks, again :2thumbs:
 
Thanks for the response!

I used to own a little Akai LPK25, which wasn't so bad. I now have NI's M32 and an Akai APC Key 25. The NI is too long and bulky for the kind of rucksack I'm thinking of. And while the APC is perfect length-wise, it has a lot of bulk from the buttons etc. The biggest issue with regard to all the above is the depth. The APC would be perfect, but overall it's just a bit too chunky.

That's why I wondered about the Korg. It might still be a contender, but I thing the velocity discrepancies would kill it for me, in the long-term. It's a shame because the APC KEy is more than double the height/thickness.

Thanks, again :2thumbs:
You’re most welcome. I’m a fan of mini keys actually, and I’ve used most of them (with the m audio 32 due via the Amazon stork imminently..)

Which gives me an idea for a new thread.. 😅
 
You’re most welcome. I’m a fan of mini keys actually, and I’ve used most of them (with the m audio 32 due via the Amazon stork imminently..)

Which gives me an idea for a new thread.. 😅
Yeah, I'm also a fan of mini-keys. Used a Korg MicroKontrol for many years :2thumbs:

Curious to hear your thoughts on the M-Audio.

Cheers!
 
My relax couch workspace. I often sit on the couch and get spontaneous ideas. I then usually do not feel like going over to the studio and then work from here. The Macs in the studio are connected via Ethernet and VEP. So I can do everything from here that I can do in the studio (and watch my favorite shows - which I have to watch multiple times because I don't see anything :confused:).

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Close that Safari tab with Vi-Control. You won't make any music!
Great space, hope the trashcan is holding well!
Yes, the trashcan runs like clockwork and so wonderfully quiet. 12 cores and 64 gb ram are more than enough for a DAW and for composing at all. If it is not enough I can use additional computers via LAN.

Originally, this was my feel-good place with MacBook Pro, but I have since replaced it with the urn. I like bright friendly rooms to work in and the best ideas come to me while chilling. The Sony boombox has an amazingly good sound, which is why I'm very happy with it. I wouldn't use it for mixing, but it's perfectly adequate for composing.

VI-C is always on in the background, there are so many interesting things happening. Too many deals, new announcements ... it is sometimes very very hard to resist (but its getting easier). :rolleyes:
 
That looks like a really enjoyable space for creating music. What is make/model of that condenser mic standing there?
Thank you!! It is a Warm Audio 251 Tube microphone :) Really love it! I have used a Telefunken before and am seriously impressed with how close the Warm Audio comes for a 10th of the price :)
 
Just a quick question for you guys - as a hobbyist, I'm looking to get a better setup than I have now, which is just a standard office table. I have been looking at those "producer" tables many of you have, which has this under-table shelf for the midi keyboard that you can slide back and forth. If you just were to sit and do office work with that shelf below, does it collide with your legs or just cause annoyance in any way? Can you get one that can slide so far back that you can sit and do office work without colliding with it?

The only alternative I found was to get some IKEA stuff and make my own setup, kinda similar to the one from @from_theashes which I really like, where he has the keyboard separately on a stand which I could then remove if I want to do some office work:

My little setup:

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Would appreciate any input on this!
 
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Well for instance :

The Output Platform desk with tray, is, when installed following the instructions, just high enough
to use the tray for a max 132 cm music keyboard and put your pc keyboard and mouse on the
table top. If you like to sit higher, the tray, even with the nudge in it, will hit your knees.
But the platform comes with adapted wooden blocks, you can install under the "legs" which rises
the desk a few cm's. Then it is, for that is being 1,86 m tall, very nice to have.
But, I had (and sold already) a NI S61 MK2 and want to replace it with a 88 key controller.
Some will fit the tray, some won't. So I measured and measured again and will, probably,
remove the blocks, put my pc keyb and mouse on the tray and place the 88keys on the tabletop.
My mixer will need to move to a small cabinet of something usable, my Mach Mikro and skulpt will just
fit nicely on the tray aswel. Only thing to consider is to change the hight of my chair when playing
music or doing some other work.
I already removed the blocks and when not pulling the tray to full extend, I enjoy the lower position
of my pc keyb and mouse.
Remember the desks from years ago where the typewriter table was somewhat lower then the
regular desk? It is better for you wrists anyway.
 
Is this a Platform ? I look similar, so I'm curious which 88 keyb fits on the tray.
A lot of them will fit length wise, but not in hight - thinking about SL88 Grand but
a mm to high...
 
Is this a Platform ? I look similar, so I'm curious which 88 keyb fits on the tray.
A lot of them will fit length wise, but not in hight - thinking about SL88 Grand but
a mm to high...

You mean the desk or the controller to the right? The one on the right is indeed the Platform Nano fader from ICON. The table is a custom build, though.

For keys I have CASIO CDP-S100, fits nicely and rather lightweight which was a major consideration for the tray. SL 88 Grand weighs like a tank, so I wouldn’t even dare to put it on that tray :)
 
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Thank you.
Hmmm, maybe a good idea to think about a digital piano in stead of the SL.
But thats for another thread.
 
Just a quick question for you guys - as a hobbyist, I'm looking to get a better setup than I have now, which is just a standard office table. I have been looking at those "producer" tables many of you have, which has this under-table shelf for the midi keyboard that you can slide back and forth. If you just were to sit and do office work with that shelf below, does it collide with your legs or just cause annoyance in any way? Can you get one that can slide so far back that you can sit and do office work without colliding with it?

The only alternative I found was to get some IKEA stuff and make my own setup, kinda similar to the one from @from_theashes which I really like, where he has the keyboard separately on a stand which I could then remove if I want to do some office work:



Would appreciate any input on this!
If you want something similar and more budget friendly, i suggest you this:

It's an ikea desk which let you adjust the high, and you can put below a K&M stand with any midi/hardware keyboard on it without any kind of annoyance.


I think it will be perfect for you! :2thumbs:
 
Just a quick question for you guys - as a hobbyist, I'm looking to get a better setup than I have now, which is just a standard office table. I have been looking at those "producer" tables many of you have, which has this under-table shelf for the midi keyboard that you can slide back and forth. If you just were to sit and do office work with that shelf below, does it collide with your legs or just cause annoyance in any way? Can you get one that can slide so far back that you can sit and do office work without colliding with it?

The only alternative I found was to get some IKEA stuff and make my own setup, kinda similar to the one from @from_theashes which I really like, where he has the keyboard separately on a stand which I could then remove if I want to do some office work:



Would appreciate any input on this!
I use a "Z" stand with furniture sliders attached to the feet. This way, the stand can slide in and out from under the desk really easily.
 
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