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Yes, it's a midi controller. You would need a midi interface (eg midi to USB) to connect it to a Mac, but with the right connectivity it would indeed work.

Hi, no... the vk7 isn't ideal for this. You could easily link it to a sound module via midi, and use that to send a different sound to a different output, but the vk7 itself won't allow split/pan. It can split (organ / orchestral)... and it can send organ to the rotary output while other sounds sent to L&R outputs, but that's not what you're after. You could do it on the Nord Stage 4 :)

get a vk 8....it splits and is a much better hammond type with waterfall keys !!!!

Hi ... this was a draft video to show an example of what I thought would be a useful sound set that should be on the NS4 by default... a few of us were going to collaborate on it. Since the video I have enhanced all the sounds, added brass, added various other split sounds etc. I need to do a new video / recording and upload the programs to the nord forum. Happy to help if there's anything specific you want to see though.

Cheers Mike - a few of us were chatting on the Nord forum about collaborating on a go-to sound set... I'll follow it up!

Interesting! I really enjoyed the VK7, but just take one board now (Nord) vs separate stage piano and organ clone :)

VK-8 is far superior....just the waterfall keys blow vk 7 outta the running ,vk 8 has much better leslie and keyboard splits....and a bunch more...etc

Cool! :)

Wow crazy price! Most modern keyboard actions have two sensors under the keybed and the key velocity is calculated based on the time difference between the two sensors making contact... I can't work out how measuring escape velocity would work, unless it had some sort of simple hammer action as part of the key mech?

Ah nice! I don't think I did much to this, but have previously replaced keys / contacts / all keybed felts etc on RD700 and various other Roland / Yamaha pianos. Normally fiddly and lots of work (removing all keys) but not difficult as such. For years Roland would supply really old spares but I think they've stopped... there was a helpful chap called Steve Barrett who would go to any lengths to help.

Ah nice!

Other videos are available. Move along. This was purely to show that everything worked on a keyboard I was selling… but hey thanks for the muito construtivo feedback buddy 😆😆

I don't really remember - I think the MKB was more piano-like, but the Nord keys were lighter hence more versatile for synth and organ stuff. The MKB with Nord sounds via MIDI was a great combination!

@@spradders it's interesting that it's even comparable... Especially knowing the price... I have kawai vpc1 connected to PC, and i like it a lot...

@@jesseocean5507 Well not really comparable overall, the Nord (Stage 2/3 etc) is an incredible instrument. There's a weight vs feel compromise too (the MKB weighs a tonne). I ended up selling my fully weighted Nord Stage 2 88 and getting the lightweight 73 semi-weighted waterfall keyboard version instead... it takes a bit of getting used to but it is SO light and easy to carry, and actually incredibly expressive when you get used to it.

@@spradders agree about all, but if instrument stays home the weight isn't matter much! For me - it would be interesting to play mkb and compare it to vpc1... And if mkb gonna feels better i wil cryl 😂

Hi - when you say you can't get it to work, what issues are you seeing? It is a MIDI controller only (so it makes no sound), so yep you'll need something like that Midi-USB cable to use it with a computer (and then you'll also need some compatible software), or you'll need another keyboard / module that supports MIDI. Should be straightforward once you've found the right thing to connect to.

@@spradders I was hoping to get it to work with Garage band. But I'm open to any suggestions you have. The keyboard seems to be in working condition. I just very new to connecting midi controller to a computer.

@@michaelshumsky2489 Yep should be fine with a MIDI-USB interface. Good luck!

Mother Keyboard. A controller. No sounds, you have to MIDI it to a sound source/module. So, no it's not really a piano as such.

No, not if you play it in E. Coz then it's in E. True.

...that said, if you're looking for a tutorial on how to play Gimme Some Loving, vs a quick walkthrough of the VK7 controls, you could try here: ruclips.net/video/8AoqBtn7G4k/видео.html

Gimme Some Lovin is originally in G, but when played in E, it's more comfortable to sing.

Wow crazy!

@@spradders True. 😔

I had that stand cut for me ....L little high for my liking .....still use it to this day .....but I sold the keyboard to a former student ..wish I still had it !!

The MKB has a lock on the bottom that causes the keyboard bed not to go down for transport...the keyboard player from Marillion Paul Kelly used this keyboard as his main controller for years...when I was told about this controller (by a very knowledgeable salesman at SamAsh) when it finally came in they all asked me to let them take it out of the box so all the other salesman could check it out. Roland during this time was coming out with some great products...the 1st 76 key synth the Super JX10 ...that was one I owned as well..a beautiful synth action keyboard bed but the big negative was its lack of polyphony...it had the ballsiest string sound I ever heard...lol even to this day.

@@dgcmusi Awesome!

I had one with a MKS 20 from about '86 - gigged with it for years. Eventually the weight was giving my back issues and had to get something lighter. Was also pleased to move onto something with after-touch. I liked the hammer action - responsiveness was adjustable from memory.

I have one for sale

I still have mine, as new. However I had a Yamaha CS80 which I sold. Now that was a big mistake! It weighed a Ton (like the MKB 1000), and I needlessly worried about the thing going out of tune and being a problem to get it sorted. I should never have sold it. 😢

Hi, Roland spares were always amazing at providing old stock replacement parts, they had a really dedicated chap (Steve) who would find obscure things. Sadly their policy now is to stock nothing older than 10 years (I think), and Steve has left ... so I'm not too hopeful that you'll find what you need. But I've asked, and will let you know if I can help at all.

@@spradders Hi Mike, hope you see this. What's the possibility of getting a new battery housing? The batteries have corroded and caused damage. Any thoughts on the controllers value? Mines unused as mint. Still works fine apart from the battery memory. I had a Yamaha CS80 and that has a decent value now as far as i know. That was a mistake selling that in some ways, it had such a rich sound. I avoided the tuning going out as it was a constant nag and what with it being such a beast to move.

@@earthman6700 Hi - I doubt you'll get an original battery housing now; Roland used to be great at stocking ancient keyboard parts but they seem to have stopped doing that. However I should think with a bit of shopping around you'll find something similar enough, e.g. ebay.us/vZBZY6 - and even if it's not a perfect fit it's only a couple of terminals to solder back onto the main board.... so should be a simple fix. Sadly they're not worth a lot; maybe a couple of hundred pounds. The keyboard in the video sold for £101, that was 2 years ago.

Michael Souhoka it’s using a Nord Stage 2 via midi.

Hi, tricky question because it is subjective. I would describe it as a bit lighter and a little springier than some weighted pianos; for example it feels lighter than my fully weighted Nord, and definitely faster than a Rhodes. I was impressed by the dynamic range, you can play really lightly or dig in deep and it responds perfectly (again compared to the Nord, which tends to reach max velocity quite quickly). So overall, it is fast and reasonably light, but with the solidity and depth from playing wooden keys with a good dynamic range. In case you're asking whether the action is worn out, I would say it feels very good; I've had a couple of worn out Rolands (RD700 and FP9) that needed new felts etc, but this feels fast and consistent without much key bounce. Let me know if you want me to take any other videos to try and demonstrate this. The mkb-300 by comparison has lightweight synth keys, so will be completely different.

Mike Spradbery Hi, thanks for showing the keyboard. I have an mkb-1000 and there's so little information on the Web about them. I have the chrome leg stands so it looks awesome. Is there anything made today with comparable features and touch response?

I have one I just fixed a contact on. supposedly works... investigating the battery light thing he has going on also

oh i see..found manual..there's a battery 3V pack of two 1.53v measuring batteries... cleaned up and tensioned contacts and still the light flashes... must be set to warn fairly early

wow under load those sag to 1V each or so. lol... put in new, light stops flashing

Yeah, where is your left hand sound??

People on RUclips are funny, aren’t they? 😆 Read the title - it’s a quick demo of the main controls of the vk7, when I wanted to show it worked to sell it, not some sort of audition or even a demo of the sound capabilities. Weeeiiiirrrrd hey?

@@spradders how much you want for it?

@@powerkor When I sold it (in July 2014... 7 years ago) it went for £255. A bit cheap I thought.

In UK it is a normal IEC (kettle) type lead. No transformer or anything. I guess it should have a 3A or 5A fuse.