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#486981 - 01/16/20 01:46 PM Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller
leeboy Offline
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Hi everyone, I want to mount a 61 key high quality MIDI controller under my SX-900 (organ style). I am looking for recommendations on a unit with very high quality keybed similar to the SX-900, semi weighted synth style. It needs to have a 5 pin MIDI connector to connect with the SX-900.

Anyone have a recommendation to look at. I have looked at Sweetwater's site and see a few, but I would not know the quality from on-line, so looking for someone that has one...
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#486983 - 01/16/20 02:20 PM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: leeboy]
Dnj Offline
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Check out Novation MK series controllers.. Great keybed
[video:youtube]https://youtu.be/7yPCnFhK3lk[/video]


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#486987 - 01/16/20 03:59 PM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: leeboy]
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korg pa for sound source samson controller assigned to midi ch2, i was going to add a set of midi pedals(assigned to ch3. this gives me a organ setup. the samson has a low profile ,easy to program but noisey keyboard. at 129 dollars it wasnt too bad. i had problems finding a 61 note contoller that had 5 pin midi sockets that fit my set up.


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#486990 - 01/16/20 08:21 PM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: leeboy]
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Take a good look at the Roland A-Pro. I have used it for several years and have nothing but
good things to say about it.

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#486991 - 01/16/20 08:33 PM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: leeboy]
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#486998 - 01/17/20 12:33 AM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: leeboy]
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there is nothing special about the SX900 keybed and it will be easily matched with most Midi controllers between $100-200 however you may wish to check here to see what they are using.

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#487016 - 01/17/20 06:52 AM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: wrinkles303]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By wrinkles303
korg pa for sound source samson controller assigned to midi ch2, i was going to add a set of midi pedals(assigned to ch3. this gives me a organ setup. the samson has a low profile ,easy to program but noisey keyboard. at 129 dollars it wasnt too bad. i had problems finding a 61 note contoller that had 5 pin midi sockets that fit my set up.


Wrinkles nice pic...but I have a few concerns ....
I am not a fan of "Single Braced" Kb stands especially with two KB's on top...disaster waiting ....
secondly when I see these kind of double setups I can't stop thinking that it's just trying to be a replacement of the "older wooden organs setups" from years ago just in a different way? No offense..
If I was ever going to go double keybed again it would have to be some kind of all in one scenario..Hammond SK2/SD90 etc,etc,..
at any rate enjoy your setup and please be careful
with that X stand...
I would recommend the Ultimate Support IQ-2000 X-Style Keyboard Stand with memory lock...love them.

IQ-2000 Ultimate Support X Stand

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#487021 - 01/17/20 07:22 AM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: Dnj]
wrinkles303 Offline
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you're right about the stand.i like the ultimate 48 pro used it for years. i would never use this on stage.actually i abandoned the project after i changed it over to a table top stand with the prototype cabinet i made due to the following reasons.
1. midi pedals were 499 -895 dollars
2. plus the cost of controller and stand.i could pick up a hammond A100 for the same amount of money invested.
i was looking for a organ(spinet) set up similar to the pa600 setup i found on a korg UK site. i miss my b3 .but logistics wont allow it to happen so thats why i gave up on the idea. its just an ol man missing his youth , 65 mustang, cute women , and b3. lol

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#487023 - 01/17/20 07:32 AM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: wrinkles303]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By wrinkles303
you're right about the stand.i like the ultimate 48 pro used it for years. i would never use this on stage.actually i abandoned the project after i changed it over to a table top stand with the prototype cabinet i made due to the following reasons.
1. midi pedals were 499 -895 dollars
2. plus the cost of controller and stand.i could pick up a hammond A100 for the same amount of money invested.
i was looking for a organ(spinet) set up similar to the pa600 setup i found on a korg UK site. i miss my b3 .but logistics wont allow it to happen so thats why i gave up on the idea. its just an ol man missing his youth , 65 mustang, cute women , and b3. lol


have you considers a setup including the SKX





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#487029 - 01/17/20 07:54 AM Re: Recommendations for a 61 note MIDI controller [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Offline
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The On Stage Stands double is what I have it is very stable. It is a Z stand not X.

Bill thanks, really can't tell what the lower is from the photos, I might e-mail them.

Thanks to everyone, some real good choices.

Donne, Yes a organ of the past with all the new tech is what I want, remember I play at home, so no worries on transport.

One good reason I want to do this is with a lower kbd I get a much larger area for Left sounds and chords...plus I can use the right of split on the lower for right 3 if I want...a very cool setup. OR I can use right of split on lower to play a sound module.
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