Which keyboard for ST4 et al?

[jem7sk]

Split from: IK's 25th Anniversary Group Buy! Up to 25 for the price of 1 for clarity and focus]

Ok guys.. looks like I'm going to have to learn the keyboard. I'm a guitarist, which keyboard is recommended here to use with all the free Sampletank product I got? I'm really loving what I am hearing from Spaceport 77. I'll be using it for Modo Drum and Bass too.

[DarkStar]

It all depends

I use a Nektar 61-key keyboard and a Korg PadKontrol (for triggering drums).

[jem7sk]

Thanks Darkstar.. not a bad price at all. Dumb question but I can use the keyboard to trigger drums and loops too correct?

What are the thoughts on the IK keyboards that are qualifying for the group buy in right now?

[DarkStar]

In ST4, the drum hits and loops are triggered by MIDi Notes, so, yes, a MIDI keyboard will do that. Some people prefer a drum pad controller https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigpads/?pkey=irig-pads for the feel and feedback.

I have not used the iRig keys so cannot comment. Maybe other users will. Some of them do that drum pads built in too. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigkeysio/index.php?p=info

[jem7sk]

In ST4, the drum hits and loops are triggered by MIDi Notes, so, yes, a MIDI keyboard will do that. Some people prefer a drum pad controller https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigpads/?pkey=irig-pads for the feel and feedback.

I have not used the iRig keys so cannot comment. Maybe other users will. Some of them do that drum pads built in too. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigkeysio/index.php?p=info

Thanks Darkstar.. do you have the SE61 or GX61 Nektar?

[DarkStar]

Impact GX61

Edit: i have a separate MIDI controller (Akai MIDImix) for automating / controlling the software, so I do not need knobs and sliders on my keyboard.

[jem7sk]

Impact GX61

Thank you! I don't think I want to buy in again at $299 and that is the only IK keyboard that seems to compete with the GX61 in IKs range.