Does anyone here own the emedia piano and keyboard method deluxe software also? How do the two compare?I'm stuck deciding between them.Any ideas?
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Getting ready to order this, as I have the emedia stuff (both beginner and advanced) and they just have not kept up with updates and drivers. When the software integration with the hardware worked, it was BRILLIANT, because you can plug in with MIDI, and the program knows when and if you missed a note, and can SHOW you what note you missed (or were delayed or ahead) in playing. Spectacular in theory, but buggy in reality, now, since they have not updated it in a while, and the last time I tried it, it was unusable almost (if you use the tracking bit). If someone would just update it, I think it would be hard to beat. I look forward to trying this Pianoforall as a completely different approach (informal, chord-based, whereas the eMedia stuff is very formal).
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Hard to answer that question without more info on which online course you are taking, but I must say that this keyboard is MAGIC with it's own programmed lessons inside of it. Particularly useful is the way you can follow the lighted keys for either hand separately, and listen to how the piece is supposed to sound like whenever you want... when I was a kid I had eight very long years of private one-on-one piano lessons that yielded little more than screaming crying arguments with my parents on a regular basis. This keyboard took all that painful stuff away, and made the learning experience truly fun and even addictive! Naturally it takes a lot of time to learn, but when you want to do it because it's fun, learning it is a true pleasure. That said, perhaps you should amend your question with more information on the course that you have an eye on so others can more accurately tell you if this keyboard will be helpful for that specific course.
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Did you eventually find a good solution for your application? I'm hoping to do essentially the same thing, except I had planned to use the headphone outputs of both the piano and laptop. I would be grateful to know if you got this to work, and any details you might be willing to share about the hookup. Thanks.
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I have used both. I personally find Music Studio to be better. I ended up uninstalling Mixcraft all together. Music Studio is logically laid out and easy to use. If you know anything about DAWs that is... I also use Reaper from time to time but I always end up coming back to Samplitude Music Studio. I still run the old version 12 deluxe on my studio PC and those projects export flawlessly to the 2014 version. Great piece of software for the price... watch for sales and you can get it even cheaper for better value!
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I finally went for the Mikro, although I was playing around with the Korg Kaosillator for ages in the store, which seemed very intuitive & a lot of fun, but as it was the same price the sales person assured me that the Maschine had a lot more going for it, I truly hope I can get to grips with it soon O.o
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From the little I know of portamento and legato (I am a novice piano player), I would say that the piano supports these features. However, if you are referring to explicit features (i.e., something you explicitly set on the piano), I have looked at the users guide and there is no reference to either portamento or legato.
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Highly recommend you get a MIDI interface. M-Audio makes a good one, the 2 X 2. I've had it for years and I've always been very happy with it.
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No, not directly (too bad) I was able to convert mp3 to midi (3rd party software) and then hook us the EZ220 to my computer with another (3rd party software) and get it to play and slow it down works but labor intensive and some time additional chords are injected into the lay out and have to remove them. All of this is learning a new software and experimenting. Some of the 3rd party sofware I downloaded was anvil studio, intelliscore, jammer........Good luck Bob
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I use ableton and the mapping is all messed up, you need to use the studio software for full use of the samples, and in order to use it in any other DAW you need to run the studio software as a plugin which makes arrangement confusing and difficult. Maschine is well worth the price difference and you will never regret it
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Both are excellent MIDI controllers.The Novation will work with iPads, as well as a Mac or PC.The MPK comes with more free sounds.The MPK has nicer feeling pads, but the Novation has more pads.The MPK has 8 knobs, plus a joystick, the Novation is just 8 pads.I think I'd prefer the MPK, but I would not be disappointed with either.
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Full Version! You can download the free trial from their site which has all functionality except for allowing you to save your work. This comes with a disk instead of the download (there have been recent updates, so you'll probably have to patch anyway) and the almighty CD key to unlock everything. Out of the box it comes with a ton of instruments (more than I can choose from) and you can download even more from their site.
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email the person who created the program. Here is his email: info.pianoforall@gmail.com He is great to work with if there is any problem.
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I used their software. It worked great for me. I'm not sure about any other program. I did have to buy an external mic from my computer because it was recommended.
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As far as I know, Finale can't do that, but I don't know any other software that does. Maybe some sort of piano educational software?
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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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Hello Arthur,Yeah its new. There are 2 versions of Maschine. The MK1 and MKII. This is the original MK1 version. Its the same one I have, and is pretty similar to the MKII version besides a few variations on the knob setup on the hardware. If you get this version just be sure to get your free update from Native Instruments. The new update has Massive, which is pretty sweet. Good luck and don't have any second thoughts about buying one of these. Maschine is the all in one answer.
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The best what? The best physical interface to use if you're making beats?That's kind of relative. I totally recommend hitting guitar center or Sam Ashe and playing around with what they have to see what feels right for you. Hell, you don't NEED one of these to make beats. I know Skrillex has said in interviews that he's comfortable with his mouse and plotting his drums that way. I don't know if he still does but there's that. Ultimately findingthe method that feels right for you and practicing unti you've got a feel for workflow.