M-audio keystation 61es or the BEHRINGER U-CONTROL UMX61?

Category: Geeks r Us

Post 1 by b3n (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Tuesday, 09-Oct-2007 18:30:37

Hi.

Excuse the newbe type questions that i keep asking on this subject, i've actually got some money now so am looking to make a purchase.
As the title says, i'm looking at 2 controlers, the M-audio keystation 61es or the BEHRINGER U-CONTROL UMX61 - both of which retail for around £100 - $175 or there abouts.
I guess what I really want to kno is which one is best in terms of previous history of there brands. I do want this to be quite a long term setup, so I don't want to have to replace the controler with in a year coz it broke.
I was skeptical about the BEHRINGEr due to its low price and all the stuff that it includes (http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/8525) i guess the included sounds would be handy in combination with what comes with my sb card and any other fonts or synths that i put on there, but still, its like £5 cheaper than the M-audio which is just the controler.

I'll by what you say to by out of the above, so no pressure lol.
But seriesly, any pointers would be great.
Chears, BEN.