Which Midi Keyboard Controller?

[Paul PT]

Hey guys!

Just purchased an intel MacBook Pro with PT 7.4 with all the digidesign VIs - ie Strike, structure, velevet, hybrid and Xpand! etc and am looking for the best Controller Keyboard I can find that will run with PT and interface with these VIs.

I am interested in the new CME VX series and the M-Audio Axiom 61 - but am open to any suggestions...

Has anyone used these keyboards with the digi VIs or can anyone recommend a controller keyboard that would integrate into my system?

Cheers

Paul

[cnswilliams]

I've seen promotional videos on a few of those plugins where they were using the Axiom. Don't know if that helps any, but I would think to promote a plugin, they would use the best controller for better sales results.

[citi]

I use the M-Audio Axiom 49 and it works perfectly with PT, provided you install the JL cooper controller thingy. Preset 1 controls my transport and mixer (tracks 1-8) and preset 2 controls the plugs, (mixer 1-9 setting now correspond to the mixer style control plug - rotary work the rotary, but they don't always correspond to the most obvious control) You will still need to map them a little.

[docscholl]

Currently, I use the M-Audio KeyStation 61es, and (like you), I am limited on what I can/cannot do...but it does a nice job.

After watching several of the Digidesign video tutorials, I noted that Phil Jackson (in his "Pro Tools Accelerated Videos") uses an M-Audio Axiom.

Based on what I've seen and heard him do, as well as some serious research and questions to vendors, I decided to buy the Axiom 61.

It is currently back-ordered, and I assume that a lot of people like you and me have figured out it is a versatile keyboard.

Hopefully, it will be worth the wait.

[TCM]

Check out these tutorials how to set up an Axiom for PT!

[BPlayer]

I have the Axiom-61 and have had no problems. I purchased the Axion and a computer from Sweetwater together and they set them both up before shipping them out. No complaints here so far.

[The Dougfather]

If you have the cash then the axiom is great, semi weigthed keys and plenty of knobs to twist. On a lower budget i'd recommend the M-audio oxygen series, i have the 61 version and it works great with LE. It doesn't even need any usb drivers its 100% plug and play.

Cheers