New s/toy/tool/

[mdlbear]

Specifically a Korg nanoKEY MIDI controller. It's tiny -- 12.60"W x 0.55"H x 3.27"D -- and USB-powered. Even Linux recognizes it as a vanilla USB MIDI device.

It was only $50 at Guitar Center; I got their last one :). They had one last week at Guitar Showcase, but it had sold by the time I came back after deciding to get one. Popular item, I think. They also have a drum pad and control surface in the same series. Very tempting.

Comments

[phillip2637.livejournal.com]

Those are a neat idea. I don't remember whether you're set up for VSTi under Linux, but I'm curious how usable the associated M1 Le software might be.

[asavitzk.livejournal.com]

Have you seen this?
http://www.amazon.com/KORG-DS-10-Synthesizer-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001EB8CD6

[mdlbear]

No, but since I don't have a DS I'm unlikely to have noticed. Think I heard about something similar.

[firecat]

Hm, that IS tempting.