Hi, I dep. for a band and so far have been borrowing a Nord 3 Stage Piano. I’m thinking of buying my own MIDI keyboard (without breaking the bank) and using Gig Performer software. Does anyone have any experience with the M-audio Hammer 88? Or what would you suggest instead?
Consider the StudioLogic SL88
I have a Hammer 88 Pro and it works great with GP. When you are building your gigs and performances, the software sync and everything is right there. Works great, my only recommendation is to be care when using Ableton with GP as the Hammer 88 will automatically switch to control mode for the Ableton DAW. Its a simple fix… Go into Ableton and deselect the Hammer 88 Pro in options and on the Midi board switch back to the MIDI mode.
Great MIDI controller.
To be honest, I would recommend the Hammer 88 Pro or the Arturia Controllers. It syncs well and is easy to assign any an everything.
+1 for the Studiologic SL88 Studio.
There may be discounted ones available, as Studiologic showed up with the successor - the Studiologic SL88 mkII - at NAMM
Try out as many keyboards as you can I’ve just bought an Arturia essential 88. Fantastic for the price