Does this midi controller keyboard come with software or do I have to buy separate software to play piano through my computer speakers?
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Not sure if you're on a Mac or a PC, but if you're on a PC, try this. On the menu bar, click File / Options. When the Options screen opens, use the Driver pull-down list to select the driver for your sound card. It might be a generic Windows sound driver or DirectX. Then, use the Device pull-down list to select the sound card itself. I'm not very familiar with Macs, but I would think it would work similarly.
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The software most likely already resides on your computer, and definitely if it is an Apple. The basic MIDI software can be enhanced by a great number of software packages, providing features and sound samples. The software for PC's that comes with the product may not suit you as well as others. Get to know how MIDI works and you will soon be getting the hang of it.
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It has a MIDI In and MIDI Out port only. Search MIDI to USB cable to find what you need. Some of the newest models have direct usb connections built into the piano. Hope this helps
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You can use almost any controller with any software you just need to either download the mapping file or map the midi yourself. It also comes with Traktor which is a better software so you wouldn't need virtual dj.
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Hi Ling, This keyboard has a USB-MIDI interface, so it uses a standard USB port, and uses that to send MIDI data to your computer. So, you have no need for a separate MIDI cable - just plug your LPK25 into your computer's USB port, start up your MIDI software, and rock & roll. :)
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No not at all. It's a MIDI controller keyboard, not a standalone synth. The sound source is typically software-based running on a computer.
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The MIDI controller will work. The included software runs on Windows and Mac.
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Yes yes yes! If (and that's a big if) you plan on sampling or you also own a USB keyboard. This is what I do; I integrate my work flow with logic pro X (although you can use machines software alone ). It does come with maschine 1.8. It is NOT a standalone maschine. You must connect it to your computer or laptop to use it. Keep in mind it has only 16 pads so this is not ideal to play your keys on. I plug in my USB keyboard and play the sounds (VST) that way and it's brilliant. I highly recommend it, but research the hell out of it before you buy.
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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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Yes, it does. I'm using the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium. I can't play MIDIs through my current keyboard (a Casio CTK-900) with it (though I've got every confidence that it will be 100% compatible with another keyboard which allows for doing so), but I have been able to play melodies on it by pressing certain keys on my main laptop (a Compaq Presario CQ57).
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this keyboard is a controller it makes no sound. It only send midi notes and control messages. Typically, you would plug the Usb into a midi in port on a midi or audio interface with midi ports. Then you would tell your Daw software to recognize the midi it port. If you do not have a DAW you can dowload a copy of reaper, which is a trail version and reasonably priced. I use this keyboard with my IPad and I am pleased with it.
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Yeah, it's a midi controller, it does the same thing as a midi controller keyboard. I use it with Reason and Logic, it's pretty amazing.
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you will need an interface to record an analog line level signal into a computer. you can hook it up usb from midi with a converter, bit you will only be communicating MIDI signals, not analog sound. That goes for most usb connections between digital keys and OS's. You can control virtual instruments using it as a midi controller but thats not what you buy this for. For example though:you could control the microkorg with another MIDI controller if you want bigger keys, and with a controller with surface control faders /knobs you can assign all functions to those as well. In summary: No it doesnt come with editing software.
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The keyboard does not have sounds or effects built in. Its purpose is to control computer software that makes the sounds. It DOES come with software (Pro Tools Express), and it should have reverb, delay, distortion, and phaser. But again, this keyboard only works with a computer. Chances are, you're looking for a "workstation" or "synthesizer".
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It's a midi controller, not an electric keyboard so no. You need a computer program or a synth to use with it.
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This is not a electronic piano. It's just the keyboard part of that. You have to connect it with your computer and use a software and the audio system of computer to hear the sound.
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You don't have to use the Fishman software for anything except setup and configuration. Otherwise, it functions just as any other MIDI controller would and shows up on your list of MIDI inputs.
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It is a midi by itself, you do need to hook it up to a program and speakers in order to produce soind with it