Hi,

Can you please recommend a VERY SLIM 61 Note Keyboard with MIDI IN/OUT? No bells or whistles - in fact it could be a slave. I want to use it below my main keyboard and then MIDI IN from my main keyboard.

I assume it needn't have any audio outputs?

Thanks

Roger

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Hi Roger,

The two I'd recommend would be the Korg MicroKey - http://www.normans.co.uk/p-3902-korg-microkey-61-mini-key-midiusb-controller.aspx

Weighing in at only 1.7kg and measuring at 85cm x 14cm x 5cm, it's a truly compact piece of kit with minimal bells and whistles. The microKEY61 can fit into the same space as a full size 49 key model but provides a full five octaves, making this ideal for home studio and performances. Two USB ports (Type A) allow expansion by adding a nanoPAD2, nanoKONTROL2, or another device. The KORG KONTROL Editor software allows the choice of eight velocity curves and a fixed velocity, and you specify the control change number of the modulation wheel or joystick, as well as specify their maximum and minimum values.

The other option is the M-Audio Oxygen, http://www.normans.co.uk/p-4575-m-audio-oxygen-61-3rd-gen-midi-keyboard.aspx

This is slightly less expensive but it's bigger and does have a little more functionality built in, with 8 assignable knobs and 9 assignable controls plus dedicated transport and track select buttons. It has velocity sensitive keys and the new Direct Link mode automatically maps controllers to popular DAW functions such as transport, mixer, track pan and plug-in parameters etc. Plus, built-in factory presets offer support for popular virtual instruments right out of the box. No other MIDI controller within this price range has so much functionality and remains easy to use, though I know the bells and whistles aren't necessarily what you want!

As far as I'm aware you shouldn't need any form of Audio output.

Do get in touch if you have any other queries or would like to place an order.

Kind Regards,
Tom Stanyard
Sales Advisor
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