Review MIDI keyboard Korg Triton taktile 49. Where to buy it?

Korg Inc, founded as Keio Electronic Laboratories, is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures electronic musical instruments, audio processors and guitar pedals, recording equipment, and electronic tuners. I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of this Korg Triton taktile 49 keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.

• 512 TRITON Classic Series Preset Sounds
• 49 keys (sensitive semi-weighted)
• PCM sound generator
• Polyphony of max. 80 voices
• Arpeggiator with 6 types
• 50 Rhythm Patterns
• 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity
• 8 buttons
• 8 Fader
• DAW transport button
• Pitchbend wheel and free allocation wheel
• Touchpad
• OEL screen
• USB connections, floor-mounted pedal and footswitch
• MIDI-Out
• Stereo minijack line output
• Dimensions: 750 x 290 x 83 mm
• Weight: 3.8 kg

This MIDI keyboard is usually priced at around €333/£309/$339 and offers 49 keys (semi-sensitive counterbalance) that will allow you to compose and perform different musical ideas in its 4-octave range, within your favorite DAW.

Being also an electronic keyboard it offers 512 Preset sounds of the TRITON Classic Serie with 50 rhythm patterns generated by its PCM sound engine and with a maximum polyphony of 80 notes.

Control functions include 16 pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), pitch bend wheels and a freely assignable wheel, plus a touchpad. It is a very complete MIDI controller.

In connections, we find that the Korg Triton taktile 49 offers two-floor pedal inputs and another switch, in addition to MIDI output, headset output and USB connection.

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Korg Triton taktile 49 vs Novation Impulse 25

The Korg Triton taktile 49 MIDI Keyboard is priced at €333/£309/$339 when the Novation Impulse 25 is priced at €165/£149/$168, with a considerable difference of £168. Let’s go head to head:

• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 49 sensitive semi-weighted keys, while the Novation Impulse 25 offers 25 semi-weighted keys that also have an aftertouch function.
• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), Pitchbend wheel and a freely assignable wheel, plus a Touchpad. The keyboard features 512 preset sounds from the TRITON Classic Series with 50 rhythm patterns generated by the PCM sound engine and a maximum polyphony of 80 notes. The Novation Impulse 25 offers 8 backlit drum pads, 1 55mm fader, 8 assignable knobs, modulation and pitch bend wheels and up/down octave keys. It offers the option of auto-mapping, where each button or function assigns itself a parameter or function.
• The Korg features two floor-mounted pedal inputs and one switch, plus MIDI output, headset output and USB connection. And the Novation integrates a USB connection (where it is also powered), as well as MIDI input and output, and sustain and expression pedal inputs. Very similar.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

In our first comparison we have two good controllers on the one hand the Korg Triton taktile 49 which has a MIDI controller function offering 49 sensitive semi-weighted keys, 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), Pitchbend wheels and another one with free assignment, as well as a Touchpad and the electronic keyboard function offering 512 Preset sounds of the TRITON Classic Series with 50 rhythm patterns generated by its PCM sound engine and with a maximum polyphony of 80 notes.

On the other hand, the Novation Impulse 25 offers 8 backlit drum pads, 1 55mm fader, 8 assignable knobs, modulation and pitch bend wheels and up/down octave keys. It offers the option of auto-mapping, where each button or function assigns itself a parameter or function.

We can comment that in general the Korg Triton taktile 49 is a better option due to all the control functions and its wider keyboard, however the Novation Impulse 25 does not let be a good element, by the price that it demands. If you have the budget go for the Korg Triton taktile 49, it’s worth the difference in price.

And here’s a video of the Novation Impulse 25 keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Novation Impulse 25 review.

Korg Triton taktile 49 vs Novation Impulse 49

The Korg Triton taktile 49 MIDI Keyboard is priced at €333/£309/$339 when the Novation Impulse 49 is priced at €223/£205/$228 with a difference of £110. Let’s go head to head:

• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 49 sensitive semi-weighted keys, while the Novation Impulse 49 offers 49 semi-weighted keys that also have an aftertouch function.
• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), Pitchbend wheel and a freely assignable wheel, plus a Touchpad. The keyboard features 512 preset sounds from the TRITON Classic Series with 50 rhythm patterns generated by the PCM sound engine and a maximum polyphony of 80 notes. The Novation Impulse 49 offers 8 backlit drum pads, 9 55mm faders, 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable buttons, 6 transport buttons, modulation and pitch bend wheels and up/down octave keys. It offers the option of automation, where each button or function is self-assigned a parameter or function.
• The Korg features two floor-mounted pedal inputs and a switch, plus MIDI output, headset output and USB connection. And the Novation integrates a USB connection (where it is also powered), as well as MIDI input and output, and sustain and expression pedal inputs. Very similar.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

In this really close comparison, we have on the one hand the Korg Triton taktile 49 with its functions and features already analyzed, and on the other hand we have the Novation Impulse 49 MIDI controller that offers 49 semi-weighted keys and Aftertouch, 8 backlit Drum-Pads, 9 55mm faders, 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable buttons, 6 transport buttons, modulation and pitch bend wheels and up/down octave keys.

We have a very similar comparison to the previous one, but this time both offer the same number of keys, which is 49. The main difference is that the Korg also offers the electronic keyboard function and also has a touchpad that can be assigned to a parameter or function and control it in two dimensions. With all these advantages we can comment that the Korg Triton taktile 49 is a better option and that the price difference is worth it.

And next a video of the Novation Impulse 49 keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Novation Impulse 49 review.

Korg Triton taktile 49 vs Novation Impulse 61

The Korg Triton taktile 49 MIDI Keyboard is priced at €333/£309/$339 when the Novation Impulse 61 is priced at €321/£295/$325, with a small difference of 9 euros, which can change depending on the shop where we ask.

• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 49 sensitive semi-weighted keys, while the Novation Impulse 61 offers 61 semi-weighted keys that also have the aftertouch function.
• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), Pitchbend wheel and a freely assignable wheel, plus a Touchpad. The keyboard features 512 preset sounds from the TRITON Classic Series with 50 rhythm patterns generated by the PCM sound engine and a maximum polyphony of 80 notes. The Novation Impulse 61 offers 8 backlit drum pads, 9 55mm faders, 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable buttons, 6 transport buttons, modulation and pitch bend wheels and up/down octave keys. It offers the option of automation, where each button or function is self-assigned a parameter or function.
• The Korg features two floor-mounted pedal inputs and a switch, plus MIDI output, headset output and USB connection. And the Novation integrates a USB connection (where it is also powered), as well as MIDI input and output, and sustain and expression pedal inputs. Very similar.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

In this really close comparison, we have on the one hand the Korg Triton taktile 49 with its functions and features already analyzed, and on the other hand, we have the Novation Impulse 61 MIDI controller that offers 61 semi-weighted keys and Aftertouch, 8 backlit Drum-Pads, 9 55mm faders, 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable buttons, 6 transport buttons, modulation and pitch bend wheels and up/down octave keys.

Same as the latest interesting comparisons with the Novation Impulse models. This time the Novation Impulse 61 has the advantage of having 61 semi-weighted keys and aftertouch, which compares to the advantages of the Korg Triton taktile 49 which still has the electronic keyboard function and its control pad that allows you to control a parameter or function in two dimensions. Depending on your needs you can make the best decision.

And here is a video of the Novation Impulse 61 keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Novation Impulse 61 review.

Korg Triton taktile 49 vs Arturia KeyLab Essential 61

The Korg Triton taktile 49 MIDI Keyboard is priced at €333/£309/$339 when the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 is priced at €239/£215/$239. Having a difference of 94 Euro, let’s see your face to face:

• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 49 sensitive semi-weighted keys, while the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 offers 61 sensitive keys.
• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), Pitchbend wheel and a freely assignable wheel, plus a Touchpad. The keyboard features 512 preset sounds from the TRITON Classic Series with 50 rhythm patterns generated by the PCM sound engine and a maximum polyphony of 80 notes. The Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 offers 8 speed-sensitive pads with Aftertouch, 1 pushable encoder, 9 assignable knobs, 13 assignable buttons, a transport section with 4 function switches and tone and modulation wheels.
• The Korg features two floor-mounted pedal inputs and one switch, plus MIDI output, headset output and USB connection. And the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 has an integrated USB connection (where it is also powered), but also has an external power supply, as well as MIDI output and sustain pedal input.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

Now we have a comparison that on the one hand is the already known and analyzed Korg Triton taktile 49 and on the other hand, we have the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 that offers 61 speed-sensitive keys, 8 speed-sensitive pads with Aftertouch, 1 pushable encoder, 9 assignable knobs, 13 assignable buttons, a transport section with 4 function switches and tone and modulation wheels.

As an advantage the Arturia KeyLab Essential offers 61 keys, however, in many functions it outperforms the Korg Triton taktile 49 starting with the semi weight of its keys, and thus also the electronic keyboard functions and its control pad which is not found in many MIDI controllers, and which will allow interesting improvisations or uses. The Korg Triton taktile we consider a better controller and completely worth its difference.

And here is a video of the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 review.

Korg Triton taktile 49 vs Roland A-800 Pro

The Korg Triton taktile 49 MIDI keyboard is priced at €333/£309/$339 while the Roland A-800 Pro is priced at €298/£259/$289, with a difference of almost £40. Let’s go head to head:

• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 49 sensitive semi-weighted keys, while the Roland A-800 Pro offers 61 sensitive keys with aftertouch.
• The Korg Triton taktile 49 offers 16 Pads with dynamic sensitivity, 8 assignable buttons, 8 assignable faders, transport button (rec, play, pause, stop), Pitchbend wheel and a freely assignable wheel, plus a Touchpad. The keyboard features 512 preset sounds from the TRITON Classic Series with 50 rhythm patterns generated by the PCM sound engine and a maximum polyphony of 80 notes. The Roland A-800 Pro offers 8 pads, 9 assignable faders, 9 assignable knobs, 13 assignable buttons, 8 transport buttons (rec, play, pause, stop, etc) and tone and modulation wheels.
• The Korg features two floor-mounted pedal inputs and a switch, plus MIDI output, headset output and USB connection. And the Roland A-800 Pro integrates a USB connection (where it is also powered), but also has an external power input not included, in addition to MIDI input and output and sustain and expression pedal inputs.

Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare

In this last comparison we have two high-quality MIDI controllers, on the one hand, the Korg Triton taktile 49 with its functions and features that we have already analyzed before, and on the other hand the Roland A-800 Pro that offers 61 sensitive keys with Aftertouch, 8 pads, 9 assignable faders, 9 assignable knobs, 13 assignable buttons, 8 transport buttons (rec, play, pause, stop, etc) and tone and modulation wheels.

Both keyboards have a large number of control functions, the Roland A-800 Pro has the advantage of a wider range of notes, reaching 61, i.e. 5 octaves. And as advantages of the Korg Triton taktile 49 we can again comment on its electronic keyboard function and its control pad that allows controlling a parameter or function in two dimensions. If you have the budget go for the Korg Triton taktile 49, its difference is worth it.

And here is a video of the Roland A-800 Pro keyboard

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Roland A-800 Pro review.

Which is the best of these MIDI keyboards if I am a beginner on a low budget?

While the answer to this question lies mostly in what specific need you have, for example, if you want to have a keyboard with the widest possible note range, or if you want to have as many control functions as possible, or perhaps a mix between the two, that is without leaving behind the different connections and software licenses that most MIDI controllers offer, we will give an objective opinion according to our experience in music production and thus also with the price that the controllers demand, a kind of value for money.

In this comparison, we have MIDI controllers for a price of approximately 300 And as an ideal MIDI controller for a beginner, we can nominate the Novation Impulse 25 which offers 25 keys, plus Pads, 1 Fader and 8 knobs all assignable. Also sustain and expression pedal inputs, in addition to its included licenses, make it a great MIDI controller option for beginners.

Where to buy the Korg Triton taktile 49 keyboard

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