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By AmpleSoul Tue Aug 16, 2016 3:04 am
I need a keyboard controller or synth hybrid with at least 49 keys that has the following specs.

1) can quickly and easily change current midi channel. like on an mpc 1000, you just highlight the track number and turn the wheel...takes 2 seconds and you can switch back just as quick
2) 16 part multitimbral
3) has usb connection and can be used to control/trigger soft synths as well as hardware gear at the same time

I'd like to have all my hardware modules and soft synths set to individual midi channels. I never use more than 16 channels btw.

I'd like either a keyboard synth or key controller that will allow me to trigger both my hardware modules & soft synths all at once and can easily change the current MIDI channel on board.

For example, I was looking in the manual of the Yamaha MX49 and it has both physical MIDi transmission & USB...BUT both cannot be used at the same time.

The MPC 1000 don't have keys, but you guys know how quick and easy it is to change the current midi track, right? it takes 2 seconds, just by turning the jog wheel. That's what I'm looking for any a MIDI controller. Something quick & simple.

What would be the best way to use a multitimbral hardware synth or keyboard, to trigger or play multiple hardware modules AND your soft synths, all on separate MIDI channel tracks in a DAW, such as FL Studio?