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Looking to buy a midi controller

  • 09-01-2009 5:41pm
    #1
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,
    I'm looking to buy a USB midi controller on-line. I might take advantage of the weak pound.

    Maybe a:
    M-AUDIO KEYSTATION 49E

    I usually buy stuff from Thomann. Does anyone know if there's a cheaper place... perhaps in the UK who will deliver to Ireland?

    http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/5613
    Anyone ever bought from these guys?

    Also... Does anyone know a bit about better midi controllers?. A standard enough one will probably do.. but I like the look of some of the weighted key ones.

    Keith


    www.keithburke.com


Comments

  • #2
    old gregg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    I used dolphin once and was not happy with the length of time it took them to process the order. I ended up getting my money back when the item in question had not left their plant 5 days later.

    I've just this week bought some bits and bobs from http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk for the first time (and for the same reason as you) and was amazed to see my order arrive at the door in Waterford 3 days after clicking purchase.


  • #3
    Rockshamrover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Rockshamrover


    Keith,

    I got a Novation compact sl a few weeks ago. I use it with Logic and it works very well with that.


  • #4
    tubedude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 259 ✭✭tubedude


    Heres two for sale over at adverts:
    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=82266&cat=16

    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=85308&cat=16


  • #5
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    wanna buy mine?
    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=78805&cat=500
    :)


  • #6
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    af_thefragile wrote: »
    wanna buy mine?
    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=78805&cat=500
    :)

    Thanks man... it's a bit too pricey for me.

    Keith


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  • #7
    condra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,849 ✭✭✭condra


    The M-Audio Axioms are quite nice budget semi-weighted boards.

    I use an MPK49 because it has a load of bells and whistles, but I had an Axiom once, and I quite liked the action on it.

    Still, for the asking prices, those 2 M-Audio keyboards on adverts would be tempting.


  • #8
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    womoma wrote: »
    The M-Audio Axioms are quite nice budget semi-weighted boards.

    I use an MPK49 because it has a load of bells and whistles, but I had an Axiom once, and I quite liked the action on it.

    Still, for the asking prices, those 2 M-Audio keyboards on adverts would be tempting.

    It looks cool. I've left a message on one of them. Perhaps they're gone at this stage.

    Thanks for all the help.

    Keith


  • #9
    cool1nmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭cool1nmac


    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=88373&cat=500

    Have a look, brand new.
    have all cables but no box..

    make an offer if you like..


  • #10
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    cool1nmac wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=88373&cat=500

    Have a look, brand new.
    have all cables but no box..

    make an offer if you like..

    Ok,
    Looks good. I'll give you 170 if you'll chuck in the headphones too.

    Where are you?

    Keith


  • #11
    Jimbo808
    Closed Accounts Posts: 112 ✭✭Jimbo808


    Check out these bad boys!

    http://www.cme-pro.com/products-list/product-vx.html

    Motorised faders, USB thru???, software templates, 4 MIDI outs, hammer action AND you can get it in different colours. hella-cool!

    J*808


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  • #12
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    Jimbo808 wrote: »
    Check out these bad boys!

    http://www.cme-pro.com/products-list/product-vx.html

    Motorised faders, USB thru???, software templates, 4 MIDI outs, hammer action AND you can get it in different colours. hella-cool!

    J*808

    ok,
    How much is it?


  • #13
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    Keithaburke wrote: »
    Ok,
    Looks good. I'll give you 170 if you'll chuck in the headphones too.

    Where are you?

    Keith

    What do you think?

    Keith


  • #14
    cool1nmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭cool1nmac


    i have two offers of 180 already

    what can you do??


  • #15
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    cool1nmac wrote: »
    i have two offers of 180 already

    what can you do??

    180 so... will you throw in the headphones?

    Keith


  • #16
    cool1nmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭cool1nmac


    Hi man the best i can do is 200 for axiom, headphones and headphones gold plated adapter.

    the headphones are 47 on ebay and the axiom is 269 on thomann.de and thats supposed to be the cheapest site around.
    http://www.thomann.de/ie/maudio_axiom_49.htm

    My axiom is 2 weeks old and spotless.

    let me know what you think cause iv loads of interest.
    steve.


  • #17
    hideous ape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭hideous ape


    I recently bought over a €1000 worth of stuff from Digital Village, saved a fortune compared to Thomann.
    I used to always recommend Thomann but not anymore with Sterling so weak.

    Cheapest deals right now are here:

    http://www.dv247.com/

    Novation 61SL Keyboard:
    €455 at DV247
    €522 at Thomann

    Edirol FA66 Soundcard:
    €201 at DV247
    €269 at Thomann

    Total saved: €135...even more if Sterling weakens again.


  • #18
    cool1nmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭cool1nmac


    Two weeks delivery and 200euro inc delivery for the axiom49

    mine is brand new inc HD DJ gold plated headphones for 200..

    not bad??


  • #19
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    cool1nmac wrote: »
    Two weeks delivery and 200euro inc delivery for the axiom49

    mine is brand new inc HD DJ gold plated headphones for 200..

    not bad??

    Thanks Cool1,
    I'm going to buy a new one. I can't really hear a difference when the headphones are gold plated.

    Keith


  • #20
    cool1nmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭cool1nmac


    will you take it for 180 then?
    i need it gone to be honest


  • #21
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    cool1nmac wrote: »
    will you take it for 180 then?
    i need it gone to be honest

    Could you send me an email there Cool1,

    info@keithburke.com

    Thanks,

    Keith


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  • #22
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    hideous ape wrote: »
    I recently bought over a €1000 worth of stuff from Digital Village, saved a fortune compared to Thomann.
    I used to always recommend Thomann but not anymore with Sterling so weak.

    Cheapest deals right now are here:

    http://www.dv247.com/

    Novation 61SL Keyboard:
    €455 at DV247
    €522 at Thomann

    Edirol FA66 Soundcard:
    €201 at DV247
    €269 at Thomann

    Total saved: €135...even more if Sterling weakens again.

    Hideous,
    That is a really good site. You had no probs with the delivery? How do they charge for delivery? Thomann used to be 15Euro for whatever to Ireland.

    I'm thinking of buying a set of http://www.dv247.com/invt/28186/ these monitors too.

    Keith


  • #23
    Keithaburke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Keithaburke


    Keithaburke wrote: »
    Could you send me an email there Cool1,

    info@keithburke.com

    Thanks,

    Keith

    No? Cool1, I'm holding off... is it sold?

    Keith


  • #24
    hideous ape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭hideous ape


    It will depend on the exchange rate at the time but in sterling it was around £12 for this order:

    Two 3m Standard MIDI Cable
    Two 5m XLR(M) - TRS Jack Balanced Audio Cable
    CFW66-M2 Firewire Cable
    FA-66 6-channel Portable Firewire Audio Interface
    RPS 1000 Microphone Pop Filter
    SM57 + Boom Stand + cable

    Shipping: £11.91


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