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Best MIDI keyboard for Studio One for~200$

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asked Jan 19, 2020 in Studio One 4 by (130 points)
I need your advise, please. I need midi keyboard that has good auto mapping/ good control in Studio One and Logic Pro x ( at the same time) 49keys/ around 200$. With nice keys and pads and many control buttons.
I got Novation launchkey mini mk2. It’s not possible to work without touchpad.
What about Arturia KeyLab Essential 49?

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answered Jan 20, 2020 by johnellard (3,150 points)
edited Jan 20, 2020 by johnellard
I'm using a Roland A-49 that's $199, but it doesn't have all the pads you're after. For what you're after, I like the Roland A-800 PRO Keyboard Controller with 61-Keys and 8-Pads with 45 assignable controls! That'll set you back $399, but you get what you pay for. The Roland keyboard has a very good touch on the keys. According to a promo vid done by Depeche Mode for Roland, they take these A-800 PROs on the road all over the world. I'm a big fan of Roland gear because of its reliability and long life cycle. Plus, the touch on their keyboards is amazingly realistic, second-to-none.
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