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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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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Maybe there are less expensive higher-function keyboards out there, but I have not found them. I used my first digital keyboard (61 keys) for 15 years.... the only reason I moved up earlier last year was to get a 77-key model. As I recall, most sounds and ryhthms were the same. The biggest change was a shift from a MIDI interface to a USB. I think this model is good for another dozen years.
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No, plays ok, it's not same as real piano. Player aspect does not move keys, has a sound baord. Music is lovely.
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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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I just tested this keyboard right now. About the loudness of keys, it really depends on how much strength you you put in. If you just lightly And carefully touch a key, it does not make any sound at all in my opinion. But if you hit the keys continuously and very fast, which is what gamers do when chatting, or in a fierce battle, I would say it sounds just as loud as a conventional mechanical keyboard. Therefore, I would not recommend this one to anyone who does a lot of typing, especially gamers, chatters at night.
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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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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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Hello Michelle Booth, The key board keys DO light up. Making it easier to memorize the music. We really enjoy this key board. Hope this is helpful to you?
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Hello Paul. I was requested to provide you with an answer; however, actually I haven't yet used the software. Also, I do not input music using keyboards, but rather directly through the sequencer "step mode". Apologies for not being able to help, but I had to at least respond to the request. Good luck anyway.
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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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I bought this for my kid, so I'm not the one playing it. But, I did notice that the keys feel more like a piano than an old Casio keyboard I had. My old Casio was like a "switch", either on-or-off, and you could feel that mechanism as you pressed the key. This new Casio is more like a piano, but I don't recall if the loudness works like a piano (soft if you hit the key soft, loud if you hit the key hard)... I want to say it does.
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I use mine as a secondary controller hooked to a Fantom G6 so I have more space to split up the keys during performances, for a midi controller it's awesome, and keys have a consistent feel with the Fantom. Pete's right, though, it has no sound by itself, it has to be connected to some sort of MIDI device to be useful.
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Probably, the keys are not weighted, so it is not the same feel as a piano or professional key board. It is a good starter to see if you like playing, and it is highly portable.
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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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It has no onboard sounds, so you will have to run it through a midi sound module or a computer to use it live. It has both midi and USB outs.
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I am not certain, but I have had an issue with the sound of the piano as it fades out. The sound becomes very sharp no matter what "voice" I use. It is really irritating and I haven't gotten responses from Korg after several emails to them.
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It is a little noisy. They offer different key types, so contact them and see if they have quieter keys