Sorry if this is a question that's already been asked, but I can't seem to find anything on this subject. I recently bought a Nord Electro 5 hp, and so far it's been pretty awesome, with one caveat; I went hp because I am primarily a (very picky) piano player, and can't imagine trying to play some of the stuff I play on semi-weighted keys. Recently however, I needed to use the organ simulation for a church service, and was swiftly reminded that trying to play "Hammond-style" organ seriously on hammer action keys is not entirely easy, not to mention somewhat painful.
Switching to sw keys is not an option, I don't really play the organ seriously outside of church. As a result I am looking for a midi controller(preferably 61 keys) that has reasonably decent waterfall keys, but the only controllers I can find are diving board style and similar. Has anyone had similar experience, or have any recommendations?
Note: I have seen the Doepfer D3m pop up in a few places. Would anyone know if that is sufficient/where I can get one?
Also anything by Hammond is a little bit out of my price range, unless I can get a used one somewhere...
Thanks in advance.
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midi controller w/ waterfall keys
Last edited by pefjc031 on 20 Jul 2017, 22:33, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: midi controller w/ waterfall keys
<little voice in your head>
Nord Stage 3 Compact
</little voice in your head>
Nord Stage 3 Compact
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Re: midi controller w/ waterfall keys
Roland has MIDI controllers with excellent keybeds. You can choose one from their page. I own a A-33 (SW) and love it's keybed.
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Haha the little voice in my head says "Nord Stage 3 Compact", but the little voice in my wallet says "over my dead body." Thanks though, I'll check both of them out.
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I was looking into a midi controller but I'm not buying anything I can't test.
Seriously I haven't found one I like better than the Nord sw.
The dmc 122 looks interesting but none around here to check out.
Seriously I haven't found one I like better than the Nord sw.
The dmc 122 looks interesting but none around here to check out.
Re: midi controller w/ waterfall keys
Roland controllers are not waterfall. That said, they can still be well suited for playing organ. Many (probably most) players do not find the waterfall shape itself to be a must.
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