MIDI keys controllers comparison

[usul]

Suggestions...pros and cons about midi keys..
Evolution vs Midiman vs Edirol
what are your suggestions?

Regards

[cstockdale]

I can't say anything about comparing them, but I have an Evolution MK249C and am quite happy with it. It is great as both an instrument (ie to play soft synths),a nd as a control surface for mixing, controlling various SONAR parameters.

[BagHun]

I'm interested in opinions on this, too.

Please include comments on keyboard feel, touch sensitivity response, and durability.

[TeleCarlos]

I had my mind set on the Maudio Radium (61 keys, 8 knobs, 8 faders...) but then I saw a mag featuring an Edirol with... 49 keys, 8 knobs and 8 faders!!! (minus a couple of keys...but I'm a guitar man anyway).

I guess it comes down to how good are the drivers for each, customer service, bug "freeness" (I know, I made it up myself!!!).

As an owner of an Delta66... I think I would trust Edirol/Roland a wee bit more.

Sugestions... Opinions anyone???????

Thanks,

[usul]

One important difference is the memory that retains the MIDI parameters assignment (rotary knobs and/or faders), this is permanent in evolution and edirol controllers while is not permanent in Midiman products. I am checking with midiman to understand if there is analternative solution.
This feature is important because if you use the controller as a controlling surface (i.e. for mixing parameters or programming softsynth) you need to assign different parameters for each instrument you want to control. So a permanent memory or, as an alternative, a way to store parameters settings is a must.

[TeleCarlos]

Thanks usul!

That's one more point in favor of the Edirol thingy.

I've never used any of these toys so it wil be a first for me. Heck, I can't even play a chord on a keyboard! Shouldn't be to hard thou...
Wonder if my guitar will get jealous...

[Pretty Pretty Cyanide]

I'm not sure if you will get the response you are after. People usually only invest in 1 midi controller then move on. It's possible but shops don't usually set them up and perhaps not many people have most midi controllers available to them to compare keys.

[usul]

Hei Cyanide stop to take HCN, I do not pretend people to buy 2 controllers and then compare them I just hope people will tell me their comments about pros and cons of the controller they put their hands on.

regards