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Check out the Roland A500 Pro or the A49 without all the knobs/faders etc. I've had Nektar and M-Audio and the Roland feels better than both to me (I use an A800 Pro).
The only caveat with Roland is they have their own pitch / modulation controller design, like an integrated joystick, instead of the more usual pair of wheels, so you'd need to be ok with that.
Regal
Looking for a new MIDI keyboard now my M Audio Keystation 49 has bitten the dust (aka slammed on the floor from its perch, thus dying a death).
49 keys seems to be the sweet spot for size/playability for me. I'm not a pianist or anything but use it to control virtual instruments in Logic, mostly sampler instruments rather than synths.
Prefer a slightly more weighted feel to the keys, though I accept at lower prices (not keen on spending a whole lot) and 49 keys semi weighted is already hard enough to come by. I'm not interested in pads, knobs and faders but won't hate them being there.
What's a good option for good playing feel and 49 keys. The Nektar Impact GX49 seems possibly a cheap candidate but a lot of people have very good things to say on the feel of the Arturia Keylab or some of the Novation controllers (the Impulse is quite old now but seems to be aimed at giving that slightly more weighted feel?). Any recommendations from folks that might well know their stuff, unlike me?
Thanks!