Midi Controller recommendation for Fantom Keyboards

11 Nov 2008, 09:03

Hi All,

I need to have a MIDI controller for mixing and tweeking synth patches on my software synthesizers ( Kontakt, Reason, Absynth, etc).

Can I puarchase a Midi controller and connect it to my Fantom X8 via Midi Through and use it as midi controller.

As you can tell I need more sliders and knobs that Fantom X cannot provide this for me.

My Fantom X by the way is connect to my Audio Kontrol sound card via midi cables ( in and out of course).

If this is possible, would be great if you could recommend me some MIDI controllers? something like Allen & Heath XONE is good?

I don't need a MIDI controller Keyboard. I can work with my Fantom X8 fine.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

cs

Re: Midi Controller recommendation for Fantom Keyboards

11 Nov 2008, 15:38

Hi Chikitin,
I can recommend the one I use: The EDIROL PCR-500
I'm using it with my NI soft synths (Absynth, Massive, Pro-53 and FM8), with my Fantom Xa and with my V-Synth XT.
It has lot's of knobs and faders to play with, 16 different control maps (you can assign one to each one of your softsynths or board).
You can even use it's 2 port feature that gives you control over 2 soft synths/boards at the same time and allows split/layer the sounds.
besides that, for a synth like keybed, it is very nice (touch, response, aftertouch, etc...).
It ships with Bundled Sonar LE
Ah...and cheap too. Around 250 €

Have a look to http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=864&ParentId=19, and see the Videos and the Inter Active Tour

take care,
PauloF

Make Music and be Happy !!
PauloF

Re: Midi Controller recommendation for Fantom Keyboards

11 Nov 2008, 19:23

Thanks very much. But will I be able to use my Fantom X? I don't see any MIDI through connection?

If I can, will my Fantom X8 become a slave or master keyboard in the setup?

cs