Midi keyboard (49 keys) buying advice

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  1. nikon

    nikon Platinum Record

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    I would like to buy small midi keyboard controller with 49 keys or up and I'm wondering what is your experience with the following choices:

    M-Audio Oxygen 49 IV
    Novation Impulse 49
    Novation Launchkey 49

    Note 1: from that price range, maximal 200 EUR (ok, maybe 220 :)).
    Note 2: it's important to have linear and rotary faders, drum pads not required...

    What is the best choice? Or any different...
     
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  3. ddoctor

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    Jel iz artista?
     
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  4. Beth

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    I have a Novation Impulse 49 which i am really happy with......love the semi-weighted keys. The build feels solid and well made....more like a proper instrument than a 'plastic' toy. I have had M Audio Oxygen in the past and didnt think it came anywhere close to the Novation.
     
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  5. Voo

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    I LOVE my Akai MPK249 but you don't need drum pads.
    The Novation launchkey feels cheap just to let you know.
     
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    M-Audio keyboards tend to suck diarrhea out of a donkey's ass with a straw, due to their too-springy keys.
     
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  7. nikon

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    Ma da
     
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  8. nikon

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    Thanks
     
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  9. fraifikmushi

    fraifikmushi Guest

    I have the Novation Launchkey 49 and have a lot to say about that topic, but I am just too lazy right now. Just like you are, @nikon , because this topic has been covered here over, and over, and over again. Maybe search the forum for a change?
     
    fraifikmushi, Feb 27, 2016
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