Not exactly what the OP wants... but if I were to need a new keyboard I'd gladly order the new Keystep Pro from Arturia. Owning the Minibrute 2S and the Beatstep Pro, I can say a few things about the power and versatility of its sequenzers, arps etc. It's only 37 keys and 100 euros or so more than his budget, but it's so much more than a midi keyboard... With the right outboard it can easily supplant the daw all together...

 

Is there a Polish online shop which ships to Germany? Or is there a shop I can visit in Slubice or Gubin?

 

https://sklep-muzyczny.com.pl/c/1130/klawiatury-sterujace-kontrolery-klawiatury-sterujace-studio-i-rejestracja-dzwieku-.html?keywords=&keywords_desc=&prices[0]=&prices[1]=&producers[46]=46

But, shop is in polish only, so i think find some polish friend to help you with purchase, they sending via couriers, so it woudn't be a problem with shipping. And they speak in english so You can ask them, they are very nice, got a LOT of stuff from them. But if you are in Germany why not to contact Behringer directly?

 

Hi ArcticStorm here is my Tip.

Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 - 225 EUR
https://www.thomann.de/de/novation_launchkey_49_mk3.htm

 

Wow the faders seem great.

 

That's exactly what I bought last month. Perfect!

 

Still have my Xboard 25 running win10 editor working as normal setup with a live script (dono about the emulator stuff i dont use it anymore)
anyhow i recently got this lil beauty also running in live.. i like its response:
https://nektartech.com/panorama-t4-t6-controller/

 

i have broken Axiom Pro, Line6 Mobile Keys, KORG and Nektar Impact LX61+ .. Pitch Wheel and Mod Wheel issues, i have tried to send it back to the local/authorized service center, and the excuses are always the same "NO SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE" .. only the Nektar survived, because the store still have some of the parts. So, i hope you're not going to choose the wrong one .. i think STUDIOLOGIC is a good option.

 

Novation has also a lot of spare parts available for older models, so that's a plus, but i payed a premium price and to me it was not worth it if you look at the quality (inside). A lot of keys are not responding well anymore over time so you need to fix it with some graphite (quick fix) or replace the rubbers. Not sure which brand does deliver quality stuff, it's indeed a though one. Luckily you already found a (cheap) solution!

 

I own a Keylab49 Arturia and i am really happy with my purchase as it is a workstation for me. I dont know the reseach you did but i can inform you in some way of the capabilities that comes with it.

The pad section comes with "User" selections. That means you have "User 1" User 2" until to "User 6" profiles and each profile comes with their 16 midi channels and each channel can have their own behavior on the controller. Which means you can have the same potentiometer for 6x16=96 different uses/maps/automations in the same track. Same goes for the faders too.

Edit: I forgot to tell you that you can manipulate all this through the Midi Controller Center and make your workflow faster. In my case, i have a setup in User 1 which makes use of my own Drum Rack template i have in Ableton so i dont lose time with opening channels, racks etc. I am just putting sounds and i am ready to filter my drums in a bridge, to adjust my reverbs, to add a little punch all that individualy... The possibilities are in some way, endless.

 

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Never tried a keylab.. but this Nektar T is very good for price also a sensitive response on the AT

This one works ok here w10x64:
http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=9649

 

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NOVATION SL49 MKIII

 

im getting this one next week, you should too! so cheap. aftertouch!

https://www.m-audio.com/oxygen-pro-49

two important factors, the pad is on the right side, and the sliders are on the left!

 

Please read the OP (and the other posts) before posting

 

Same goes for Novation Impulse.

 

Nektar Panorama T4 !

Integrate perfectly with Reaper and Reason.
'integration with my daws was one of my main considerations)
Had no problems at all when setting it up.

Altough I play a real piano, the keys of the T4 are quite good (in this pricerange) for a midi keyboard.

 

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