Midi Keyboard with built in DI

Novation XioSynth. My friend just picked one up and it sounds really good. And by DI, I assume you mean computer interface...? Or do you really mean 1/4" in XLR out?

 

i'm not sure; but a controller is just that, a controller, there is no sound coming out of it so you don't need a d.i for that.

 

Yes, the xio is what you want. It is a controller, a synth, and an audio interface, 1 xlr, 1 1/4". I just used mine this morning with reason 4 for the first time. I use it mostly for live shows, doing synth bass, but once in a while I use it as an interface or controller.

 

The xio is what you want, will fill the need perfectly. I got mine for $249 (the 25 key one). One thing though, if you want to record your bass properly, the 1/4" in put is a line input, not an instrument input, so you need a preamp or a DI. The line out of your amp is fine, otherwise a DI, pod, sansamp, something like that. The 1/4" input will work, it is just not going to sound as good as with the proper impedance loading.

 

M audio axiom? I have one too and I can assure it has no DI box nor does it have an audio interface. I'd really be interested in knowing what your teacher does with it. It has midi in if you have a midi rigged bass but you'd still need some software synth or atleast a DAW with some midi instruments.

The xio does what you ask, but in my opinion, bass wise you'd be a lot better off buying a cheap midi keyboard and some audio interface with decent preamps for recording instruments. Like mrufino1 said, it's just a line in.

 

Line6 make this KB37

Includes PodFarm amp modelling. The Line6 stuff is pretty okay. I use the PodXTLive to record into Cakewalk Sonar, works very well.