61 notes controller with fatar synth keybed?

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61 notes controller with fatar synth keybed?

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Hi,
Due to,the age of my D50 Roland, I'm planning not to bring it too much out of the studio and to go to practice with the Stage 2 only, the C2 and the other expanders in a rack. Buy there is 10 sounds that I always use on the D50 and I like the D50 keybed for synth/waterfall organ action as a second tier on top of the stage 2
I think I could find Amie good samples of the sounds I use most of the time use live (or buy a used D550...) but I need a good 61 notes keyboard controller. I'm completely lost having never thought and tried any got the midi controller.
What do you suggest?
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Re: 61 notes controller with fatar synth keybed?

Post by NoDirection »

This one got a really good keybed... Novation 61 SL Mk II

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SLmk2-61
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Re: 61 notes controller with fatar synth keybed?

Post by pablomastodon »

I've grown fond of old Keystation 61ES, which can often be had ~US$100 used. If all you want is keys and don't need lots of fancy faders, knobs, buttons and pads, you can save plenty money (and buy us all a beer with the change!).

I do strongly suspect that Novation also buys their keybeds from Fatar, but never opened one to confirm.

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edit: just checked and there are three on ebay now starting at $60!
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