Maschine Mikro, or Akai APC40 Abelton Controller ? Which is the more user friendly fun unit, the Maschine Mikro, the Akai APC40 Abelton Controller, or even the Korg Kaosillator ?
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depends what you want to do? if you have ableton maybe the apc40 i would say go with the maschine though, sampling, good sequencing software, and it comes with some samples/sounds too.
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Nj, this is a performance control that is built to trigger loops and control parameters in Abelton live. It is not an analog synthesizer however because Abelton is such an open DAW that includes an analog, you could map many of the parameters of the analog instrument to this controller and play with them live. Hope this helps!
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I have this exact audio interface and use it for my AKAI MPK 49 MIDI contoller. I use multiple music programs which this interface works very well with. The only small issue was the driver disc they supplied, you will need to go directly to TASCAM to get the latest drivers (no biggie)Great purchase!
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The KORG SP280BK is literally AWESOME!! I'm not sure about the Casio, but if you get the KORG you will be GLAD that you did!!
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As a novice, I found the Mazur 9000 to be the easiest and most simple to operate once I fully read the instructions and practiced a little while. Wasy to operate and very responsive instrument.
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The Korg KP3+, is supposed to more up to date effects, than the regular KP3. I have not had a chance to compare the two. But fromwhat I have read, (from others) that it's worth getting the KP3+, for the extra effects
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Im not sure about sound card stuff but I do have both a akai keyboard and a NI Maschine micro but if this helps I will explain what I am doing! I run a new macbook pro to komplete kontrol 6 then 2 midi cords for in and out to a novation bass station 2 then and the other side of my mac I run machine micro usb or a akai synth station 49! Thats all I'm can tell you! Im hoping the new akai advance comes out soon because once I get that I can run it in midi to connect more stuff! I use the iPad air for a mixer and other functions with logic remote and I use maschine and Logic Pro X! Hope that helps you or others respond! Im going to have to study up on soundcards now! Good Luck to you! Im not sure about sound card stuff but I do have both a akai keyboard and a NI Maschine micro but if this helps I will explain what I am doing! I run a new macbook pro to komplete kontrol 6 then 2 midi cords for in and out to a novation bass station 2 then and the other side of my mac I run machine micro usb or a akai synth station 49! Thats all I'm can tell you! Im hoping the new akai advance comes out soon because once I get that I can run it in midi to connect more stuff! I use the iPad air for a mixer and other functions with logic remote and I use maschine and Logic Pro X! Hope that... » Read More Im not sure about sound card stuff but I do have both a akai keyboard and a NI Maschine micro but if this helps I will explain what I am doing! I run a new macbook pro to komplete kontrol 6 then 2 midi cords for in and out to a novation bass station 2 then and the other side of my mac I run machine micro usb or a akai synth station 49! Thats all I'm can tell you! Im hoping the new akai advance comes out soon because once I get that I can run it in midi to connect more stuff! I use the iPad air for a mixer and other functions with logic remote and I use maschine and Logic Pro X! Hope that helps you or others respond! Im going to have to study up on soundcards now! Good Luck to you! « Show Less
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This a Midi controller. This is designed specifically for computer use and will only work when connected to a DAW. I currently use FL Studio with it right now. It is great but my only problem is when I plug it in and activate it with my DAW the pads are not correspondent with the pad on the computer. I have to resync it everytime I open up the plugin. Other than that particular problem the AKAI MPD18 is fine. You have to record the sounds live by using the recorder while the metronome is playing usually, unless you're just that good that you can consistently crank out the exact same bpm every time
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The APC40 is what's called a "control surface", which is simply a panel of buttons and dials that will take the place of keyboard and mouse clicks when using the audio software on your computer. It is optimized for Ableton Live, but as it is a MIDI controller can be programmed to function with other software. (Technically, it's the software being programmed to work with the device, not the other way around.) The important thing to know is that this device does nothing by itself. It's the music software in your computer doing all the work.
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Another current sound the MiniNova can easily do is the screechy feedback resonance. I haven't tried to get this sound on the Korg, but it would be worth a try.
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As far as I know, most midi controllers are very customizeable from within Ableton. You can bind each knob to the macro knobs within Ableton. I'm not sure how easy switching it up is though.
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no you don't have to use the abelton it comes with.. the abelton it came with is the same as yours and just to let you know that specific keyboard does not just only work with abelton but aotumaps as well.. automap means once loaded, your play button and fast foward,rewind aand knobs automatically is programed to work with your software without you settiing it up for control..
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Im thinking of getting the DP-32 Musicians Friend has. I love these machines.
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What DAW or dj software does he use? That midi controller is pretty much overall. It really depends the use.
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The APC40 is to connect to your laptop to control the Ableton software. Abelton is a software used to make/record/perform music (you get a free basic copy when you buy the APC40). You can connect your keyboard to Ableton (not to the APC40) but you will usually need an additional piece of equipment for them to communicate with each other. I don't know if you can do pop, that's up to you really. As you are the one who will be creating the music lets be positive and say you can do whatever you want. In my opinion the Ableton software would be good for assisting you to write pop music. Hope it helps D
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They are very very different machines. The MS-20 Mini is a smaller version of the original MS-20 from the seventies. It has completely analog circuitry and somewhat limited in features. The real pull for the MS-20 Mini is that it is retro and the sounds are completely analog. The MicroKorg is a modern synth with digital sounds and a lot of features. In conclusion, if you desire authentic analog sounds of the seventies then the MS-20 Mini is for you. If you desire a digital synth with modern features and sound effects, the MicroKorg is for you. Hope this helps!
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The keys are shorter than most controllers. Synths/controller keys in general are a little smaller than piano keys (including better digital pianos), and A-500 and A800 are even smaller. That's why I sold mine. Really disliked the short keys. Disappointing, is superb controller for my DAW (Sonar), very good keyboard bed / action and quality (in my limited experience)... just... shorty keys.