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Finding the right keyboard
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Space-Kraft
IsraTrance Junior Member
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Posted : Apr 11, 2003 05:44
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I don't know how stupid this many sound but here it goes:
I already know the soundcard that I want... What I'm stuck now is what keyboard should I buy? just a simple midi controller? Or should I buy a keyboard which has more functions?
I like to buy a good one so I wont have to buy another one for a couple of years, and I dont have to buy another one due to lack of functions.
thanks 
ps: if i said something that doesnt make sence im sorry... but i dont understand much about keyboards. |
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A.Rosengren
Solid Snake
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Posted : Apr 11, 2003 05:57
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keyboards are only good for one thing MIDI signals.... if u want sound patches and effects buy a synth, and theres 1000000213124124 of synths and keyboards... go to the nearest music shop and ask for guidance! they should know what u need!
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Weaver
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Posted : Apr 11, 2003 08:35
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That depends on what u like.. usually, when i go to buy a keyboard i look for :
1) Touch control - the most important ( almost) thing there is.. make sure it has many levels of touching ( press hard it plays loud and vice-versa... ) - VERY important for a good feel.
2) 4 octaves and up - some will argue with me ( after all, the oxygen 8 has only 2... ) but i beleive that if u'r playing music, u need a big keyboard. 4 is the edge, 5 is better...
3) Control knobs / Mod wheel - there are several keyboards that has only the control of the pitch, and no control over anything else. search for a keyboard with at least a modulation wheel which can be assigned to any effect you want, or even a keyboard with some control knobs for the best live recording possible... playing the cut-off withyour mouse is not the same as with your hand...
4) get a pedal! no neccesery, but helps me alot when playing piano melodies.
5) if u dont need a synth, and OK with the computer sounds, dont buy a synth. only a control keyboard.
At the bottom line... i wont suggest any model, but as i said... buy whatever is comfertable to you, i know some will argue about what i wrote, some will add some will disagree about some, but generally, thats the things u'r looking for in a good keyboard.
OH!!! and buy a keyboard WITH the black keys! dont neglect the blacks!!! ... |
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bilbobagginz
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Posted : Apr 11, 2003 09:56
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space-k. if you are somehow related to piano playing [learnt to play a piano with a real piano] - you will be most pleased with "weighted keys" keyboard.
if not - get yourself what weaver pointed out
[especially about the black keys]
boom.
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feiges
IsraTrance Junior Member
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Posted : Apr 12, 2003 04:37
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"aftertouch" is real good thing to.. try a keyboard with this and you'll see!!
 "These psychedelic substances cause hysterical psychoses in people who have not taken them..." T.L. |
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