I was just about to ask people here if they made music. I use reason 2.5 as well, along with other apps. I just bought myself a new midi controller, check it out
The microKONTROL is the ultimate portable MIDI keyboard controller, providing every function and type of control you need for computer - based music production or performance.
With a compact and sophisticated-looking design, it includes a three-octave keyboard (37 note mini keyboard), eight encoders, eight sliders, and sixteen trigger pads that you can use to control your favorite soft synths, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), or other musical tools such as external MIDI sound modules. It is the perfect choice for making music on the go thanks to its compact design, and it will fit into the tightest performance space.
The award-winning KORG microKONTROL is now bundled with the Creative Kontrol Pack - 3 software products ideally suited for dance music creation and performance!
"Live Lite 4 Korg Edition" - a lite, yet surprisingly powerful version of the cutting-edge Ableton Live 4 loop-based audio/MIDI sequence software. (Live is a trademark of Ableton AG.)
"SampleTank 2 Korg Edition" - a special version of IK Multimedias standard-setting rompler plug-in software SampleTank 2 Free, which comes with over 150 MB of custom sounds. (SampleTank is a registered tradmark of IK Multimedia Production srl.)
"MDE-X" - the full version of KORG Legacy Collections multi-effect plug-in software 19 great-sounding effects.
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Microkontrol Streaming Video Demo
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A compact MIDI keyboard controller
that provides 35 different controllers
The microKONTROLs velocity-sensitive 37-note mini keyboard provides Octave Shift and Transpose functions that allow it to cover the full range of C-1 through G9. Eight different velocity curves are provided you can select the response that works best for your playing. Eight encoders and sliders, sixteen pads, a joystick with switch, and support for pedals give you a total of 35 different controllers, making this the ultimate controller for direct and intuitive operation.
Eight encoders and sliders, with associated LCDs
The eight encoders and sliders can be assigned to transmit any MIDI control change (including NRPN and RPN messages) to control volume, panning, or anything else. Operating a controller will transmit the MIDI message assigned to it. Each encoder and slider also has an LCD (sub display) that indicates the parameter and the transmitted value, with the backlight color changing between orange and green to distinguish between the encoder and slider. Since you won't have to watch your computer screen while you operate the controllers, your fingers will be linked to your music in a more physical way. The LCD can display either decimal or hexadecimal values.
Sixteen trigger pads that also function as control switches
The microKONTROL provides sixteen trigger pads that can be assigned with an unprecedented degree of freedom. The pads can be used to trigger notes with full velocity transmission, or assigned to transmit MIDI control changes to operate the transport of your recording software or act as any type of switch.
Specifications subject to change without notice
This is my older one, an M-Audio Radium 49
