Can I COMPOSE 88 key full-staff PIANO music on my pc with this product ALONE -- and then be able to hear it played back cleanly at designated tempo?
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You can, but that's not it's intended purpose. Something like Finale is more for what you are describing (traditional piano/grand staff).
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It installed fine on my Windows 8.1 laptop. The lessons CD works fine, but bear in mind, for actually hooking the keyboard up to your computer, it's designed for use with MIDI software.
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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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The sounds are as described by the last answerer. There are not that many, but you can mix any two of them at once (and split the keyboard additionally) to get some good layered sounds. You can also alter the ambience and reverb to further refine the sounds. All sounds are good, the pianos (which is really what most of use the keyboard for) are quite good. The lack of choices of sounds is a positive aspect in my opinion. You turn it on and just start to play, as opposed to fiddling with a hundred settings, as I find myself doing on my Motif XF. If you need more sounds, the unit has Midi USB and DIN functionality, so the sonic possibilities are endless as a midi controller. The sounds are as described by the last answerer. There are not that many, but you can mix any two of them at once (and split the keyboard additionally) to get some good layered sounds. You can also alter the ambience and reverb to further refine the sounds. All sounds are good, the pianos (which is really what most of use the keyboard for) are quite good. The lack of choices of sounds is a positive aspect in my opinion. You turn it on and just start to play, as opposed to fiddling with a hundred settings, as I find myself doing on my Motif XF. If you need more sounds, the unit has Midi USB... » Read More The sounds are as described by the last answerer. There are not that many, but you can mix any two of them at once (and split the keyboard additionally) to get some good layered sounds. You can also alter the ambience and reverb to further refine the sounds. All sounds are good, the pianos (which is really what most of use the keyboard for) are quite good. The lack of choices of sounds is a positive aspect in my opinion. You turn it on and just start to play, as opposed to fiddling with a hundred settings, as I find myself doing on my Motif XF. If you need more sounds, the unit has Midi USB and DIN functionality, so the sonic possibilities are endless as a midi controller. « Show Less
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Hello, I own the keyboard and I dont even use the computer interface to play it. It is useable without the computer and I have put in batteries and played it on my bed even. A very fun instrument using the sound I found,(voice 82 and dsp) and yes you dont need a computer so rest assured. Sincerely, Michael E Litchmore
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Yes. Polyphony depends on the software you're using, however the LaunchKey is capable of sending multiple MIDI messages simultaneously.
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Yes you can, whatever you are using As a MIDI you may need to go online and find the mapping for it, or you can map whatever the media is yourself, Google should be a great help on step by step setup
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yes !! just make sure the piano has the same connection. now if you to close to the piano ill make a loud noise so you have to be away from the piano to work!
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Nope, its strengths are on synth sounds and vocoder. The "piano" or "keyboard" sounds are passable.
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If you mean can you transfer data from the piano to the computer and back, yes, you can. It's on page 98 of the user's manual if you can view that online. Beyond that I can't get into detail; I only use the piano for live recording via a mic, and it's terrific! :)
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Hello! There is a free app called "P-255 Controller" available in iTunes. Here's their description: Use an iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) for even easier and more convenient control of the P-255. This is a dedicated app that makes the compact and stylish digital piano, P-255, even easier to use. The app supports a wide variety of playing situations on the P-255, from piano practice to live performance or performing at parties. Hope that helps! -Andy's Music
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Yes, you can play it like a piano ... you can even play your own notes to make music
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This is not the loudest Metronome and its loud enough for me, but I used it to play my Double bass with is a loud instrument, the beat is a computer not wooden beat, with i love from it, its that is a great multitask device, with the tuner and the play back is amazing, but i don't know if you are going to be taking advantage of those features, since is for playing piano.RubenEdit: I agreed with John
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The software for this keyboard is only for MIDI mapping, not for recording or scoring. It sounds like you are looking for Sibelius or Finale or something like that. This keyboard can be used with those programs, but you will need to buy the software separately.
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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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Yes, all keys work and you can play more than one key at a time...I was playing chop sticks from the movie big (tom hanks) and it sounded great!
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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.