Does the keyboard work like a normal keyboard when not hooked up to anything?
258927
Nope. Its just a controller.You can plug-and-play it to a dedicated synthesizer, or a Mac, or iPad, or iPhone with garage band or lesser app.
258928
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.
258929
This keyboard has no sound module, speakers or amplifier. So it must be fed into either a stand-alone module (like thise made by Roland, Yamaha, Korg, etc.) or into a computer. Unlike some newer keyboards it will feed older modules via a midi-out port as well as USB. Be aware that the USB port is not powered and may cause issues unless an optional "wall wart" transformer is purchased and attached. All in all a very good keyboard for the price- I own 5 of them:)
174530
The keyboard has it's own battery so It doesn't draw from the connected devices battery. Personally I see no difference in battery life when I have the keyboard connected and when I don't. If there is any difference its negligible
227921
It is wired like a regular keyboard. It should work the same as when you plug it into a desktop. Just keep in mind that it is missing some of the keys you would expect in a traditional keyboard, which has its ups and downs (so having a laptop keyboard as a backup might be a nice option).
1028773
No. But you can connect a mouse to your computer and use it with the keyboard.
1596788
I don't know. I found the connectivity to be cumbersome so I rarely use this keyboard.
273907
I purchased this keyboard a while ago and mine seems to be working fine . I don't believe there is a function for enabling that , but I'm not 100% sure . Most likely something is wrong .
1942571
yes but you will need to buy an adapter to plug it in..it works good but I think I will look for another keyboard, one that I don't need an adapter..
2125147
The keyboard does not have a power/on off sleep button. It is powerd from the usb connection.
138147
No. The darn thing doesn't even turn on, suggest buying a different keyboard.......support not good. Only used mine 3 times�
2040665
No, this is a very low profile keyboard with thin keys, not at all like a regular keyboard. It's closer to a laptop keyboard.
1765403
Yes. I chose to use a converter so I could plug it into a pin-style keyboard port and keep my USB ports free for other gadgets. No problems with this keyboard at all. It is my favorite out of all the ones I've ever used.
2245979
No it does not. But it's very responsive to the keyboard commanding, and it automatically switches to the appropriate computer if there's only one connection.
1322565
No, the keyboard connects with the same adaptor as the mouse and there is not an on/off. Change out the battery before you chalk it up to faulty.
79587
Yes! The keyboard is back-lit with multiple color options.Yes the unit connects through the USB cable/port.
1451511
No. My keyboard has always worked fine with my wifi router. It's a great wireless keyboard.
843954
No, the usb ports are basically a usb hub so you have to plug the keyboard into the computer to make the usb ports active.
182801
Yes that is what ours is working with. I want sure I would like it after using a regular keyboard but it works well