Hello,
I am setting up my first ever Home Studio amongst the 5 plug-ins I definitely have to get 4 are Native Instruments - amongst them Electric Sunburst Deluxe as well Session Strings 2. I have watched the walkthroughs and other review videos, and what I like particularly is the ability to control the sound of the instrument via the pressure applyed to the keys.
I haven't decided on the MIDI controller yet, but I very much like Novation Launchkey 61 MK3, or it's more expensive big brother Novation 61 SL MK III.
My question is: will the Novation Launchkey Mk3, which has velocity sensitive synth action keys, be good enough for me to be able to use the features in session strings - what do I need to get the SL Mk3 to have better quality keys (semi-weighted, individual sensor synth-action with aftertouch)?
Before anyone tells me to buy the Komplete Kontrol S series MIDI - I don't like it at all! It doesn't have any faders, any pads, any easy assignment to knobs; everything goes through the little computer screen on the MIDI, and the reason I am getting a MIDI is specifically not to have to do everything on a computer screen! So kind of counterproductive, in my opinion... The keys and integration might be great, but the concept sucks.
I have looked into Arturia as well, but apparently their keys are same level or lower quality than Novation.
Help!! Anyone that has used Session Strings with a Novation Launchkey MK3 or SL MKIII - give me your input about this!