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I'm seeing stuff for $49 like the Evolution eKeys and also stuff for $150 to $300. For basic input, does it really make that much difference to a novice that wants to make some basic drumbeats/basslines/rhythms to play guitar over?
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That evolution keys thing looks like cheap plastic. I'd stay away from it. The oxygen looks well-built, but only two octaves?? Lol.

Ok, I'll admit I'm used to this for MIDI input, so I'm a little biased ;)
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punisher wrote:For basic input, does it really make that much difference to a novice that wants to make some basic drumbeats/basslines/rhythms to play guitar over?
thus... 2 octaves.
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TheCope wrote:
punisher wrote:For basic input, does it really make that much difference to a novice that wants to make some basic drumbeats/basslines/rhythms to play guitar over?
thus... 2 octaves.
heh, at least someone read my post. Thanks, Adam.
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Oxygen8

I have this unit ...rocks!!
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miss this post Bubba?
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No, he was being a smartarse in regards to to punishers post. I applaud it, that's how we do on the internet. ;-0

But seriously, psion is like way more into that stuff than me... have a talk with him Vince.
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yeah, I talked to psion last night. He called out the Oxygen 8 as well.
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http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_pro ... egory_id=1

An additional octave plus pads for drum inputting. Pads make a huge difference groove-wise, imo, over keys (too much travel in keys and far more logical layouts for kits). Happy tappy fingers. Also sliders+knobs instead of just knobs for mixing, tweaking sounds, etc. Makes it much more visual for shaping filters, ADSR, relative volumes, EQ'ing, effects levels, etc. Mmmmm, sliders. :D And, oh, a joystick for playing, well, Descent! ;) Trichording While My Filter Gently Sweeps! Don't cut corners with half-features when it comes to producing original music. Good tools make good music gooder. :)
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I was being a smartarse aswell Meat. :)

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Post by Verran »

I use this. I think there's a smaller version as well.

I like it better than the Oxygen8, which my friend has. The Edirol has more functionality and precision.
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Ferno wrote:miss this post Bubba?
not at all Fernospasm!, I read in eng-rish not 日本語 酸素8
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