Good but cheap 25 key midi keyboard..?

macmurphy · #1 (**permalink**) 11th February 2009 , 08:04 PM

Right, here's what i want to do.
I've got a Korg MS2000R that i would like to build a wooden case for.
I intend to have the Korg angled a little like an MS20 with a midi keyboard
along the bottom (obviously!).
Now, for the keyboard. It needs to be able to be powered by an AC adapter, have midi in and out and, very important this, have the mod and pitchbend wheels to the left of the keys and not above. This is because the bottom of the Korg will ideally be resting just above the keys.
I've found the M-Audio AXIOM 25 http://www.dv247.com/invt/32482/ which appears to fit the bill, does anyone have experience of these? Are they any good? Are there any other keyboards that i'm missing that meet my requirements around the same price?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Neil.

Maccy · #2 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009 , 09:34 AM

I had the Axiom61 but had to sell due to low funds and was desperate for cash.
Fantastic thing, really recommend the Axiom series, when I saw the thread title Axiom came into my head straight away!

macmurphy · #3 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009 , 09:41 AM

Cheers mate. I'm definitely leaning in that direction...

terminal3 · #4 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009 , 11:00 AM

How about a cheap 2nd hand keyboard?

T3's Huge Gear Clearout

You'd have to BYO AC adapter but it ticks all the boxes otherwise...

I_Am_Bic_Pentameter · #5 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009 , 11:27 AM

I use the Axiom 49 but I'm not a player (well not in that sense of the word).

It works and is solid. Not the easiest to map to things but people do manage it - eventually.

There are a few videos on youtube about the 25 - I recall watching them.

mutilatedlip · #6 (**permalink**) 13th February 2009 , 12:53 PM

I've got an XBoard 25 and I love it.

I'd go with T3's, if I were you. Good value at £49.

ecc83 · #7 (**permalink**) 13th February 2009 , 04:08 PM

Hi Neil,
Not that I know much but your post said MIDI keyboard, not a controller as well. I am picking up on that because you also want MIDI in and out and very few keyboards have MIDI in because there is nothing to control!

Admittedly some might have an in and act as a MIDI to usb interface.

Re the power skt, you will get that with almost anything but juice will come more convieniently via usb surely?

Dave.

macmurphy · #8 (**permalink**) 18th February 2009 , 05:02 PM

I found a cheap Axiom on ebay so i'm sorted.
Thanks for the replies folks.

Neil

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#1 (permalink) 11th February 2009 , 08:04 PM
macmurphy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 52	Good but cheap 25 key midi keyboard..? Right, here's what i want to do. I've got a Korg MS2000R that i would like to build a wooden case for. I intend to have the Korg angled a little like an MS20 with a midi keyboard along the bottom (obviously!). Now, for the keyboard. It needs to be able to be powered by an AC adapter, have midi in and out and, very important this, have the mod and pitchbend wheels to the left of the keys and not above. This is because the bottom of the Korg will ideally be resting just above the keys. I've found the M-Audio AXIOM 25 http://www.dv247.com/invt/32482/ which appears to fit the bill, does anyone have experience of these? Are they any good? Are there any other keyboards that i'm missing that meet my requirements around the same price? Thanks in advance for any help, Neil. ______________________________ Deccan Traps http://soundcloud.com/deccan-traps last.fm music profile
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Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	I had the Axiom61 but had to sell due to low funds and was desperate for cash. Fantastic thing, really recommend the Axiom series, when I saw the thread title Axiom came into my head straight away!
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ecc83 Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 400	Hi Neil, Not that I know much but your post said MIDI keyboard, not a controller as well. I am picking up on that because you also want MIDI in and out and very few keyboards have MIDI in because there is nothing to control! Admittedly some might have an in and act as a MIDI to usb interface. Re the power skt, you will get that with almost anything but juice will come more convieniently via usb surely? Dave.
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macmurphy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 52	I found a cheap Axiom on ebay so i'm sorted. Thanks for the replies folks. Neil ______________________________ Deccan Traps http://soundcloud.com/deccan-traps last.fm music profile
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