The K-25m is super convenient. I have other midi controllers but because of the fact that it's all just one unit, I find myself using this thing more often than some of the full size controllers that I have.
I'd love to see a 49 key and 61 key dockable controller like the K-25m, and for them to attach via the ribbon cable that the k-25m uses. I think I saw somebody suggest that perhaps the K-61m could have a slot for a second boutique, kinda like having a DK-01 built in.
Thoughts?
Am I the only one who wants a K-49m and a K-61m?
Re: Am I the only one who wants a K-49m and a K-61m?
You're not the only one. Even a K-37m would be great.
The only thing I'm worried about is pricing, the K-25m costs around 100 Euro, I don't like to think what Roland will charge for a K-49m or K-61m. I assume the m stands for minikeys.
A K-37n (normal keys) would be great too.
I assume the K-25m design is patented, as no keyboard manufacturer jumped into this marked and produce normal keyboards with Boutique docking.
Maybe Roland will surprise us at NAMM with a keyboard.
The only thing I'm worried about is pricing, the K-25m costs around 100 Euro, I don't like to think what Roland will charge for a K-49m or K-61m. I assume the m stands for minikeys.
A K-37n (normal keys) would be great too.
I assume the K-25m design is patented, as no keyboard manufacturer jumped into this marked and produce normal keyboards with Boutique docking.
Maybe Roland will surprise us at NAMM with a keyboard.
Re: Am I the only one who wants a K-49m and a K-61m?
Yeah, mini-keys don't bother me. Surprisingly I'm a classically trained pianist, so I should technically hate mini keys.
But you're right that I'm surprised there aren't more 3rd party accessories for the boutique range. Besides the Deck savers and a few boutique stands, nobody is producing stuff for there guys.
But you're right that I'm surprised there aren't more 3rd party accessories for the boutique range. Besides the Deck savers and a few boutique stands, nobody is producing stuff for there guys.
Re: Am I the only one who wants a K-49m and a K-61m?
How popular are the Boutique modules, considering the big picture? Sometimes a forum devoted to a specific market niche seems a lot bigger than it really is. I see that with carbon fiber guitars. I would agree with others here that third party vendors could do well to offer products supporting the Boutique series - *IF* the market is big enough. There are a lot of third party vendors for all things Apple "iXXXX" because that is a large market area.
Personally, I think the K-25m is a good and compact idea for fooling around with the Boutique modules, but agree that a larger midi controller is more suitable for more serious playing. I have a Linnstrument that I intend to use with these modules instead of the more "normal" keyboard controller:
http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/linnstrument.html
This thing seems to cause more "outside the box" approaches to making music so it doesn't come from just muscle memory. I am using the K-25m for learning my way around each module that I have. I am taking each module by itself and spending time with it to really learn how to use it, before diving into any kind of production involving several modules, at which point I intend to use the Linnstrument.
I do have my D-05 currently midi'ed to my Roland V-Grand digital piano because it creates some nice atmospheres under my piano playing.
Tony
Personally, I think the K-25m is a good and compact idea for fooling around with the Boutique modules, but agree that a larger midi controller is more suitable for more serious playing. I have a Linnstrument that I intend to use with these modules instead of the more "normal" keyboard controller:
http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/linnstrument.html
This thing seems to cause more "outside the box" approaches to making music so it doesn't come from just muscle memory. I am using the K-25m for learning my way around each module that I have. I am taking each module by itself and spending time with it to really learn how to use it, before diving into any kind of production involving several modules, at which point I intend to use the Linnstrument.
I do have my D-05 currently midi'ed to my Roland V-Grand digital piano because it creates some nice atmospheres under my piano playing.
Tony