Nocturn 25

...but they aren't as important. I've been mainly looking at four different ones: Axiom 25, Akai MPK25, Novation Nocturn 25, and Novation 25 SL Mk II. Anyone have any suggestions as to which I shoud go with? I use a PC with FLStudio, Cubase, and sometimes Ableton and Pro Tools...

...into. That's got a Saffire 56 + OctoPre LE + Behringer AD8K, plus TrakMaster platinum. Novation Peak and Circuit, plus a Nocturn 25 controller Nord Stage 3 and Drum 3P Much as I like the softsynths, I love hardware. Last year I cut down, sold RK-100S, Nord Lead 3, Prophet 08, Tenori-On, Virus TI, Theremini... year before that...

...keyboard, but has poly aftertouch IIRC. I'd look for a good secondhand Novation X-Station 25, or Xio - (I use a Nocturn 25, which has decent keys, decent aftertouch, but annoying mapping) - Remote SL/2 are also good, and come with the bonus of an X/Y pad. Your new budget for minikeys and misery will usually...