getting the right controller to start producing

[jimbo]

hi all.i got reason 3 and looking round for a usb controller to start me off producing.Any ideas whats value for money??????????????

[liam.h]

I use a novation remote SL compact 49, not the cheapest, but just found it on DV247.com for £169.99, which is a bargain! I use it with Logic and its brilliant, if Novations are a bit out of your price range try m-audio's oxygen range - depending on budget and number of keys you require

[jimbo]

ye looked that up on htfr and there looking at 219.The price u mentioned is the kinda price rang im looking at.Is that controller user freindley for reason 3?????

[liam.h]

Novation do quite a few different products so check out their site, see what suits your needs.
They also have the benefit of a program called automap which basically sets up your midi controller for you. I assume it works with version 3, but you may have to do a little digging to find that out, they have specified reason as compatible, but not stated which versions

[jimbo]

cool will check that out.WHAT about the korg microkontrol or microkorg?

[sine143]

the microkorg is a hardware synth... the micro kontrol does control software, but might be a little expensive f you just want a midi controller.

[jimbo]

so its looking like the novation then as there not much more worth talking about???

[sj03w4t]

There are many basic controllers out there.. 25 49 or more keys if required.

[Tobert]

The reason integration of the Novation Remote Series is awesome. It works straight out of the box with a very thoughful layout.

[dodge]

Mate, just get a cheapo 2nd hand midi keyboard with maybe a few dials, a pitch bend and maybe a mod wheel. If you're new to production you wont need more then that. you can pick sumink up for like $100 if that. Most people start with a PC and a mouse.