I have never gotten to play a keytar so I have a few questions.1. Does this product have different sounds on it? Like different instruments?
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Hope, this is a MIDI controller that is designed to be used with external software to produce digital sounds. The type and number of sounds is completely dependent upon the software you decided to purchase and use along with the controller. This keytar does not have internal sound generating capabilities itself, but when used with different software there are virtually no limitations to the sound you can make.
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This particular one has no sounds, it's just a MIDI controller, set up to control another keyboard that you would already have.
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No this does not come with sounds. It is a controller device, meaning that it controls sound modules through midi or USB. You will not be able to buy it and plug it directly into a amplifier. I believe that it does come with a voucher to get a few sounds from the Alesis website that you can play by hooking the Vortex up to your computer. Hope that helps.
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This unit by itself doesn't make any sounds. It is known as a "Controller" so you need to plug it into either a keyboard or a computer that has MIDI or other sounds built into a program (such as Garage Band) and you can generate sounds that way. If you are not familiar with how a keyboard is used as a controller, I would avoid this unit. If you can plug it into a keyboard or computer program, it is very easy to use. However it is a very complex unit, capable of a lot ... once you get over the first hurdle of connecting it to an existing sound creations source for it to control.
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They feel like a real piano to me. They have sensitivity like a real piano too, if you hit it hard it's louder, you can play softly, so you can get the intonation of a real piano. It can be set to just blat out notes like other keyboards, maybe that's what others are experiencing. I like it as well as the grand piano I grew up with. Plus it comes with a sustain pedal so you have even more control over the sound.
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The keys are shorter than most controllers. Synths/controller keys in general are a little smaller than piano keys (including better digital pianos), and A-500 and A800 are even smaller. That's why I sold mine. Really disliked the short keys. Disappointing, is superb controller for my DAW (Sonar), very good keyboard bed / action and quality (in my limited experience)... just... shorty keys.
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??? No sound at all??? This cable does not transmit any kind of sound. It only lets your Ensoniq keyboard trigger another MIDI device on your PC or another MIDI keyboard or a MIDI sound module. This unit works with ANY older keyboard with the round midi jacks on the back. Newer units only have a USB interface to connect only to a PC. If you don't understand what I am saying than you need to do some research on the internet and study what MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is all about. Good luck. (Just check if the "In & Out" is connected correctly)
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I don't think I'll be much help. Got it for my husband to annoy me with, lol. We are not really a musical family. I did pull it out of the box though and I couldn't find anything on the box or the didgeridoo about it being tuned to any specific key. I'd think that with it being a natural sound made by the curvature of the instrument and a cheaper version at that... it probably hasn't been tuned for any specific key.
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Hello, I own the keyboard and I dont even use the computer interface to play it. It is useable without the computer and I have put in batteries and played it on my bed even. A very fun instrument using the sound I found,(voice 82 and dsp) and yes you dont need a computer so rest assured. Sincerely, Michael E Litchmore
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Like P. Hernandez said it is a great addition of sounds and samples to use. If he already has the Arturia keyboard, he can use it as a MIDI controller in the Maschine program and use it to play the programs instruments and sounds. Also, in my opinion pads on the Maschine MK2 controller are especially great for playing drums and much better than a keyboard for doing so. You can pretty much compose the entire song through the Maschine program and then export everything to Logic software for finalizing the song.
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Not really. But I've been playing mine for several years now and the feel of the keys is really okay. It isn't enough of a difference to be a bother. However, the harder you hit a key, the louder it plays. That's a nice feature.
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It is a little noisy. They offer different key types, so contact them and see if they have quieter keys
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Hi , as a midi controller it doesn't make sounds on its own, all you have is rubber pads, just in case it helps if you're searching other midi controllers, cuz it's the same concept. ( unless it specifically mentions otherwise): synth & midi.
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It completely depends on what she wants to do with it. To me, there are not enough keys to make it any sort of adequate substitute for a full piano, using two hands. It's generally intended to be slung around the shoulder and played with the right hand only. It's not self amplified, so it needs to be connected to some sort of powered speaker, unless you use it exclusively with headphones. That being said, I think the sounds and the physical keyboard touch are nice. If it were me, I might look for something like a Yamaha YPG 235 instead. More keys, self amplified, meant to be played with two hands, many sounds, accompaniment features. My own opinion only! It completely depends on what she wants to do with it. To me, there are not enough keys to make it any sort of adequate substitute for a full piano, using two hands. It's generally intended to be slung around the shoulder and played with the right hand only. It's not self amplified, so it needs to be connected to some sort of powered speaker, unless you use it exclusively with headphones. That being said, I think the sounds and the physical keyboard touch are nice. If it were me, I might look for something like a Yamaha YPG 235 instead. More keys, self amplified, meant to be played with two... » Read More It completely depends on what she wants to do with it. To me, there are not enough keys to make it any sort of adequate substitute for a full piano, using two hands. It's generally intended to be slung around the shoulder and played with the right hand only. It's not self amplified, so it needs to be connected to some sort of powered speaker, unless you use it exclusively with headphones. That being said, I think the sounds and the physical keyboard touch are nice. If it were me, I might look for something like a Yamaha YPG 235 instead. More keys, self amplified, meant to be played with two hands, many sounds, accompaniment features. My own opinion only! « Show Less
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Keys are full-size. Unfortunately if I play more than 2 keys at once, i.e. a simple 3 note chord, I get a very ugly sounding 4th note. Can't figure out if its a defect in the unit or if it's supposed to do that. I use it to practice choral music so I'm mostly a one note at time musician but sure would be nice to hear a chord without it sounding dissident.
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this keyboard is a type that has no "on-board" sounds. That's why the price is so low. It is only a controller that must be connected to either a sound module (like from Roland company) or a computer that has software with sound samples. It also has a very light action, very much unlike that of an acoustic piano. Even with the proper added sound source, it is not a good keyboard to learn piano skills because of the light action.
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This keyboard is a controller only. It has no built-in sounds of its own. You must use midi to connect it to sound engine.
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It's pre-programmed songs into it. If you have it on "talk" instead of "music" you can play the "keyboard" and it just says red or do, la, fi, etc, but you can't make your own songs.
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Hello,I own the keyboard and I dont even use the computer interface to play it. It is useable without the computer and I have put in batteries and played it on my bed even. A very fun instrument using the sound I found,(voice 82 and dsp) and yes you dont need a computer so rest assured.Sincerely,Michael E Litchmore
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The keyboard you bought, doesn't produce sound of it's own. You will need a software and the one I personally use is synthesia.