I'm looking for something that can ease melodymaking and what was compatible with Fruityloops.
Now, I stumbled onto this:
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/7323
Is it what I'm looking for? Since I don't know much about (MIDI) keyboards, is it worth it?
All I need is to play notes on something else than PC keyboard, since key positions are so unsuitable and it's hard to try to make a melody.
I can't buy anything more expensive, but I'm not sure if this thing is worth the cost. I bought cheap tablet once, and regret it until today. Simply, because I can't really use it, it's too inaccurate. Is that same with keyboards?
I recommend this:
The Alesis Photon25 (http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=14).
It's compact, solid, and a puddin' to set up. I got mine for E149.00, about £90. Probably cheaper now.
But the one you linked to would be fine too.
You're basically buying a keyboard to send midi data to whatever sequencer you are using.
The problem with this kind of keyboards is that they have little or no weight to them, so the keys can feel a little springy.
But the Photon25 has a nice tactile key response, and the whole unit feels solid.
I like it, anyway. :)
Thanks... so this thing does what I want?
I mean, plays whatever sample/instrument currently active in Fruityloops?
Just like I can play by tapping letters on computer keyboard?
(just cheking because MIDI business is awfully complicated for me)
Btw, your suggested keyboard is available in Estonia, but at exactly same price, it has fewer keys (25 vs 49)... does this matter much?
Yes, FruityLoops will be able to use data generated by pressing the keys on a midi controller. It will respond the same as if you were pressing keys on your PC keyboard.
The Photon25 only has 25 keys, so it must be the same one.
Having more keys basically means you can play more octaves simultaneously, and having only 25 keys means that you have to switch between the higher octaves and the lower octaves manually.
Prices for the Photon25 seem to vary, but this seems like the cheapest:
£79 (http://www.millennium-music.co.uk/home/products.pl?ProductCode=ALEPHOTON&mode=detail&subcategory_id=MIDICONTRO)
To be honest, the Edirol PC-50 would do just as good a job, as at their core all midi controllers are basically the same. And it has more keys, which some people prefer.
It's all down to personal preference really. :)
Thanks. I think I'll go down to store and take a look at them both.
In the end, this'll be my very first keyboard and first invest I make into my music-making hobby.
About weight - I found out that Alessis Photon25 weighs 1,8kg (4 lbs)
versus Edirol PC-50 2,7kg (6lbs), so it wouldn't probably be a problem.