This is my first post and I apologize if I am not following site culture protocol or seem to be posting a duplicate question - but I have not been able to get sufficient satisfaction by perusing the other comments, so here goes.
I am on the fence about purchasing an S61 - as my first controller only keyboard (long time NI Komplete Collection user). I am impressed with the poly aftertouch feature as well as the integration with Ableton and Arturia. That said, I have seen numerous issues about USB connection issues, power issues and firmware update issues (ranging from failures to bricks to 10 hour updates). To me these issues are extremely serious deal breakers and I do not have the time or the patience to fight with the hardware, when the hardware is supposed to solve all of my other production issues.
So... What I am looking for is someone with a proven setup that works. Meaning USB cables that work, external power bricks that work, hubs, C to A, etc... and the right combination thereof. As this is a permanent studio setup, I don't have any issues with using external power at the same time as being connected to the computer.
Only assumption - I have a Mac Studio M2 Max (32GB, 1TB, 38-core) - I can add anything else as needed (cables, hubs, etc...) just so its guaranteed to work.
Convince me, please. I really like what is being offered, but far from convinced it will actually work.