Midi Keyboards/Controllers with silent keys

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  1. BEAT16

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    Hello @Shirvami1, unfortunately I do not know from which country you come and whether you can order at thomann. Because there you can also return the device and get your money back. I would order the Icon and test it - only then you really know if you like the keyboard and if it is quiet enough for you. I've attached a couple of reviews for you.

    How many keys do you need 61 or 49 etc? How much money can you spend?

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    Test: iCon Keyboard 3X to 8X,
    With the iKeyboards 3X to 8X, iCon has made a real hit. The manufacturer offers its customers a solid workmanship with very compact dimensions, the keyboard can be played wonderfully and reacts very quickly, and is also very quiet, even at full velocity.
    www.amazona.de/test-icon-ikeyboard/
    https://www-amazona-de.translate.go...l=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=wapp

    Read the Comments - Icon iKeyboard 5X - 49 Keys
    https://www.thomann.de/gb/icon_ikey...LCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6NCwibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjJ9&reload=1

    30 days money back guarantee
    If you are not one hundred percent satisfied with an item purchased from Thomann, contact us and we will initiate the return for you.

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    This keyboard is no longer produced, but the keyboard is quiet, the keys are about 1 cm shorter, that the Japanese have slightly smaller hands.
    Roland A800Pro 61 key Midi Controller
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/3850231156...tsRED2KtUI+VccThMJW24JYn4=|tkp:Bk9SR566ysavYQ
     
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  2. Shirvami1

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    within 1000$, traditionally 49 keys :)

    can buy but delivery is not always available Thomann, musicstore, musik produktiv, Parallel imports have been established, everything new can be bought:winker:

    in the secondary market Roland A-800 Pro we have at the price of iCON iKeyboard 6S ProDrive III are sold with a disease the coating of the handles of the sliders and the pitch / bend joystick is made of soft touch rubber they are sticky to the touch it is easier to take something decent

    we have an official supplier here is the model range Icon what is available

    https://www-audiomania-ru.translate..._sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ru&_x_tr_pto=wapp
     
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  3. clone

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    the NI S49 is very quiet. I am not sure I would call it silent, but it is very close. I do not think a microphone for a singer who was playing would pick it up, if that is your concern.
     
  4. Shirvami1

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    yup quiet keys
     
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  5. Sylenth.Will.Fall

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    It might be a New year, but it's good to still read those classy analogies of yours :D


    (Ultra Quiet Keyboards)

    There's another trick you can use, providing you don't care too much about having Velocity controlled keys. Any old cheap midi keyboard will do and you barely have to touch the keys. No tappety sound whatsoever.
     
  6. BEAT16

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    I have the PCR-800 there also the plastic sticks partly. Stands in the cabinet as a reserve. With the successor the A-800Pro nothing sticks so far. Thank you that you have addressed the plastic.

    So from watching and listening I would also recommend the iCon - iKeyboard5x. You would have to be able to test the iCon to allow a real judgment.

    iKeyboardX In Action

    Testing Key Velocity Response iCON iKeyboard 5X (super nice touch feeling)

    iCON iKeyboard 5X Behringer BCN44 OSS Enterprise Helm | Space Ambient Electronic - VICHERVAL

    Teclado ICON Ikeyboard X


    https://iconproaudio.com/product/ikeyboard-5x/
    https://www-audiomania-ru.translate..._sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ru&_x_tr_pto=wapp
     
  7. Lois Lane

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    I don't believe it has after touch which to me is a no go.
     
  8. BEAT16

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    I can make one more suggestion:

    Arturia Keylab 49 MKII
    - Keyboard and drum pads produce only very quiet usage noise
    - 61 velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch


    Keyboard
    The 61 keyboard keys require a pleasant pressure. But most importantly, they are very sturdy and firmly attached to the rest of the case. The keys also have very little play to the side, which is why they emit almost no noise when playing on the keyboard. Only when a hard stroke is used do you hear a clear impact noise, which is only subtly audible in the background during normal use.

    Source: www.bonedo.de/artikel/arturia-keylab-mkii-61-black-test/
    https://www.audiomania.ru/midi_keyboard/arturia/midi_arturia_keylab_49_mkii.html#62403
    www.thomann.de/de/arturia_keylab_mkii_49_black.htm
    www.arturia.com/store/hybrid-synths/keylab49mkii

    Sonic LAB: Arturia Keylab MKII MIDI Controller
     
  9. Shirvami1

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    thx :wink:, 'll watch Arturia Keylab 49 MKII and Komplete Kontrol S49 MkII :)
     
  10. Barncore

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    I own a KK S49 mk2, and i demo'd an Arturia Kelylab 49 mk2 in a shop, i would say the Arturia is more quiet.

    The S49 is semi-weighted or whatever so it has some heft that makes noise. The arturia keys are light and super smooth.

    Disagree with this, most non-weighted keys are often clicky-clacky / plasticky
     
  11. Lois Lane

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    I find every keyboard clicky sounding. They should really do something about it.

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