do you need a midi keybourd controller to play the virtual instruments?
1522349
It's more convenient if you have a midi controller, but if you have none, you can just "draw" the notes in your DAW's piano roll (midi editor).
615615
No software accompanies this controller. Most music software you buy these days is able to be controlled via MIDI by this device. It's a generic controller.
604360
No. This keyboard is a midi Instrument, need software run in PC or Mac to use.
609726
As long as the application has the ability to take a MIDI controller input then yes. (Most if not all DAW software is able to)
369856
It won't do anything. It needs some sort of program running to make noise. MIDI controllers like this are just buttons in the shape of a keyboard that tell your computer what to do. There are some free plugins/programs you could can use for piano sounds or synths. I use Alicia's Key's by Native Instruments, but that costs money (but it's worth it imo). You can use a laptop or even a tablet with the right adapters if you have those. In short, the keyboard itself doesn't make any noise without other software.
752577
No this is a midi controller. If you were to map a sample to a VST sampler, Reasons Kong, for example you could. It however stores no local sample data. You cant get away that cheap dog :(
977336
Not really, unless you use an external sequencer by plugging in the MIDI input. Sorry for my English.
1294083
If you don't use a program then its not going to work also if you do go to settings midi and a Q49 should be there and enable that.
1860661
Yes. There is a single MIDI OUT port on the back. I play mine through a sound module without a computer.
1452314
Yes, this requires a computer as this is basically a controller for recording software which is why it is called a "MIDI Keyboard Controller"
2023325
Not sure why you'd even want to use this with Virtual DJ, it's not a DJ software controller. As a Midi device, I'm sure you could map some of the the controls to Virtual DJ, but it seems more trouble than it's worth as there are many other dedicated DJ controllers out there at the same price point or less.
1645485
No. It's just a controller. It's like having a really fancy mouse specifically designed for Ableton
862108
A audio interface is optimal, but it should work with the stock one in computer. A midi keyboard controller would also be good to have (I'm just using a 30 year old midi capable synth and it works fine as a keyboard input to the Virtual Synths in Reason, but if your doing strictly audio recording, you'll be fine without one. If your into synths, most of the coolest Reason Synths aren't included in essentials, but the Line 6 Amps sound really good for bass and guitar. Good luck.
1014803
It won't do anything. It needs some sort of program running to make noise. MIDI controllers like this are just buttons in the shape of a keyboard that tell your computer what to do. There are some free plugins/programs you could can use for piano sounds or synths. I use Alicia's Key's by Native Instruments, but that costs money (but it's worth it imo). You can use a laptop or even a tablet with the right adapters if you have those.In short, the keyboard itself doesn't make any noise without other software.
453461
Unless you have other midi hardware it will have to be connected to a computer...
1348822
Hello. No, this is a midi controller only. That is -- it's an input device only. Think of it as a computer keyboard, shaped like a piano. Without the computer, the keyboard is useless. So you'd need an iPhone or iPad or some sort of computer to read the MIDI and transform it into musical sounds, just like the buttons on a typing keyboard transform each keystroke into a specific letter, number, or symbol. I hope this helps. Mark
1907301
It is a USB midi controller with built in sound.. Yes you can with the right software.. PS.. As a previous owner of the controller , I would not recommend buying this as it only works with certain software and the support is terrible. Choose a Numark controller which is the same price, better built and works with most software....