Edirol PCR-M1 or Alesis Photon x25?

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HELP!! I've been looking into midi controllers recently because I need one to take my music to the next level. I ordered an Oxygen 8 but I'm gonna return it because I've heard it breaks easily. I've decided I need to invest a little more into a controller and I've come down to two choices, the Edirol PCR-M1 or Alesis Photon x25. The PCR supposedly has nice keys, but the Photon has a sound card. I'm leaning toward the Photon. Any suggestions?

 

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Decision Made

I've decided to get the Photon. I ordered it and it should be available at the end of this month.

 

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Dude, this is messed up, instead of being released at the end of this month, Alesis is pushing the photon back until the end of November and they said that is not even guaranteed. I'll get the Edirol PCR1 instead. Sorry everyone for conversating with myself on this subject. I guess this thread should be removed.