Comparison of the three current launch pads for use with logic: Īnd finally, if desk size is at issue, here are dimensions and prices for several 49-key models (Inches):.Here’s how the more expensive KeyLab MkII hooks to Logic:.Arturia page that includes a comparison chart of their KeyStep line – all seem very fun to use:.Sound On Sound review of the Arturia Essential line:.
In case it's helpful to anyone else, here are a few data points I've collected. Over the years I've mapped the heck out of my old M-Audio Axiom Pro 61, but some of the buttons stopped working years ago, and if there's something that will do as much or more right out of the box, I'm interested. Given Novation's LaunchPad support for Live Loops mode – plus the teasing response I got from a Nov rep last Sunday during their Synthesthesia stream when I asked about similar support coming to the LaunchKey line ("we'd sure like to see that "), I'm leaning toward Novation LaunchKey. My particular interest is tightness of integration with Logic. I'm checking out 49-key models and have almost certainly narrowed down to Arturia Keylab Essential 49 or Novation LaunchKey 49 mkIII. Hopped online just now specifically to post a similar inquiry. In my classroom I have M-Audio Oxygen keyboards which are great, sturdy, good keys, good knobs and soft transport buttons, but they're a bit on the bulky side, which you either like or you don't.
I personally use a Nektar Panorama, it's alright for what I use it for. So while it's useful shopping online, at some point I really highly recommend you do spend the time to try them in person. If you can go to a music store you may quickly realize that the keyboard you had been dreaming of has only tiny narrow keys that you don't find functional, or has the mod wheel located in a place where it's not practical for your playing style. Some of us like smooth rotary knobs, some like them easy to turn while others prefer some resistance, some like to have plenty of buttons while others favor faders, then again there's the way they are laid out, the wheels and/or joysticks, the quality and type of the keybed, the looks, etc etc.
This is such a personal topic that it's going to be hard to all agree on which one is "The Best".
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