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hey i’m a singer and i bought a 25 keys midi keyboard. Is 25 keys enough to learn piano (rythm , chords) and play along while singing? for acoustic covers? my one is full sized , semi weighted key tho.
Thanks for the detailed review! I just wanted to add that the V midi editor allows you to change pad notes and you can map them chromatically. Also you can send pads to the 2nd midi channel to play different instruments with keys and pads simultaneously. You can change velocity curves of pads and keys and map faders to any CC you want. I mapped the first fader to modulation and it works like a charm. You can change pitch bend and modulation buttons range and speed as well. Though the keys are a bit tight and not as comfortable to play compared to other mini keyboards, the selling point there is really the size to functionality ratio.
First time seeing you, man! Good stuff! I’ve been using this mini MIDI keyboard for a couple of years now and I love the simplicity of it. Hell of a learning curve but once you get it, you get it. I don’t make beats but I do all kinds of music. This is a reference tool for me and I think most MIDI keyboards/controllers are but this works well for my Punk and Metal music. I like that you don’t have to have the drums just on the drum pads but rather, the whole keyboard is your canvas. I haven’t needed to use the knobs just yet but one day, I might mess around with them. For the low price, it’s all I need.
The next keyboard you should review is either the Donner 25 Key Midi Keyboard, or the Worlde Panda Mini Midi Keyboard. Both in that 25 key range, and I rarely see anyone use them! I personally dont own them but when I was on the search for a keyboard these crossed my path. Btw, Great video! Edit: there's also the m audio oxygen 25 key! Edit 2: I am just now seeing that the people who made the Panda mini have also made the Orca Mini Midi keyboard. Seems relatively new, and based off design looks like it would compete with the launchkey mini. Most likely not in software though.
@@lithrawri wild, I know exactly who he is talking about. The same way I found the keyboard. Here's a video she made that was well received: ruclips.net/video/GkU7xGzGncs/видео.html
Holy cow.. As an electronics engineer, I can say you're not even close to crazy, but a genius indeed! (Okay, maybe you're a little crazy, but the good kind of crazy
@@PANTA-Music Thank you for your detailed answer. Very helpful! I really like the fact that it has so many buttons to control the DAW without having to use a mouse. I’ll check out how it integrates with Garageband/Logic. Thanks again!
I know this video is 5mo old, but the reason the pads are like that on the VMini is because all other MIDI controllers are laid out wrong. If you've ever used a hardware synth, vintage hardware, hardware drum machine, or even the preset kits in any DAW that is the proper default arrangement for GM midi kick, snare, hat closed, hat open. Have a look in an Ableton default drum rack. Otherwise, informative video. Thanks.
Also, AIR XPand 2 is a powerful synth. It's included with ProTools and has been used on a metric ton of Platinum albums. You've heard it on Rhianna, Kali Uchis, Kanye, Bad Bunny, Calvin Harris, MIA, Drake, Kid Cudi, Lil John, Weezy, Gambino, Post Malone...
i like this keyboard a lot. i buy it for 50€ on amazon to geplace my broken akai mini. its totaly fine.. i just need it to have some keys in front of me when i am making some music. For me there is no reason to get a expensive one. Alesis is also known for good quality in the industy.
can you try the worlde panda mini 25 keyboard next time ? its like the only cheap midi keyboard available where i live, making it the most popular for beginners around here. im sure itll get views esp from the southeast asian audience, as even if it is the most available one i rarely see reviews of it anywhere 😁 love ur content
Love your videos What do you think about using portable keyboards as my first midi keyboard? Cuz some keyboards from Casio in budget range look good, I need some of your insights on this?
9:52 Actually that pad setting is the standard mainly used, kick, snare, hit hat closed and open and is on General MIDI map, they put the mainly used exactly where they need to be. I have to say, for the small size is fine.
I dont have tried any other midi Keyboards but the v25 but i can tell you that you gonna love it. My only issu is, that the drum pads also dont line up witz ur daw correctly but in fl for example, you can correct that in the program.
hey i’m a singer and i bought a 25 keys midi keyboard. Is 25 keys enough to learn piano (rythm , chords) and play along while singing? for acoustic covers? my one is full sized , semi weighted key tho.
Those bendy plastic style keyboards tend to only last 1-2 years before a key snaps off, while a proper sprung keyboard (even a cheap mini version) can last a lot longer. I think for keybeds, the Minilab Mk 2 is at the top, closely followed by the MPK Mk3. It's worth spending a bit more money for one of those.
Can you pull the pots off easily? Thinking about cutting these down and putting low profile knobs on them so they don't get snapped off in my bag. I'd rather have 8 pads tbh.
That horrible quality of keys with plastic joint also has the Akai mini which is a scam, the alesis v25 does have excellent keys but bad rotary controls that are not continuous and it does not have semitone transposition either if it is not by editor
i know nothing about theses things so here we go ... do you have to use a DAW i just bought a Zoom R8 becouse i cant figure out the DAW deals they are not userfrendly especialy if your not a NURD i am not but im as old as the ground you are standing on lol... im looking for some thing to make blues tracks nothing crzy no electronic crap.. what am i looking for i figure you would know thank you buddy
I think if you think “electronic crap” is for “NURDs” you should just stick to your 4pm dinner special and weekly open mics. idc how old you are, if you need guidance or advice, showing up respectfully and humbly will get you a lot further. Glad I learned this lesson young.
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Can you play lady in red on this??
hey i’m a singer and i bought a 25 keys midi keyboard. Is 25 keys enough to learn piano (rythm , chords) and play along while singing? for acoustic covers? my one is full sized , semi weighted key tho.
Taetro: "new MIDI keyboard smell, you know what I'm talking about"
Me, who has never owned one before: " ah yes of course!"
When I was a kid before CDs, new tapes would have a new cassette smell. It was wonderful!
0:23 he even dropped the box on beat what a master
Thanks for the detailed review! I just wanted to add that the V midi editor allows you to change pad notes and you can map them chromatically. Also you can send pads to the 2nd midi channel to play different instruments with keys and pads simultaneously. You can change velocity curves of pads and keys and map faders to any CC you want. I mapped the first fader to modulation and it works like a charm. You can change pitch bend and modulation buttons range and speed as well. Though the keys are a bit tight and not as comfortable to play compared to other mini keyboards, the selling point there is really the size to functionality ratio.
U still using it?
@@adarshvermamusic nope, swapped it for keystation mini32 :)
First time seeing you, man! Good stuff!
I’ve been using this mini MIDI keyboard for a couple of years now and I love the simplicity of it. Hell of a learning curve but once you get it, you get it.
I don’t make beats but I do all kinds of music.
This is a reference tool for me and I think most MIDI keyboards/controllers are but this works well for my Punk and Metal music.
I like that you don’t have to have the drums just on the drum pads but rather, the whole keyboard is your canvas.
I haven’t needed to use the knobs just yet but one day, I might mess around with them.
For the low price, it’s all I need.
is a keyboard like this compatible with garage band? i want to get it for someone but I’m not a music expert myself
@@PokeBallerLuke Yeah, it's compatible. You just need to map some buttons by using Alesis' software.
Now it only costs 50 € (60 $) on amazon. Might be the best price-performance ratio of all midi controllers.
The next keyboard you should review is either the Donner 25 Key Midi Keyboard, or the Worlde Panda Mini Midi Keyboard. Both in that 25 key range, and I rarely see anyone use them! I personally dont own them but when I was on the search for a keyboard these crossed my path. Btw, Great video!
Edit: there's also the m audio oxygen 25 key!
Edit 2: I am just now seeing that the people who made the Panda mini have also made the Orca Mini Midi keyboard. Seems relatively new, and based off design looks like it would compete with the launchkey mini. Most likely not in software though.
I second the panda mini. This youtuber I watch really made it look like an attractive board given she used FL mini and made really nice covers
@@xkaineox4015 can you give a link to her?
@@lithrawri wild, I know exactly who he is talking about. The same way I found the keyboard. Here's a video she made that was well received: ruclips.net/video/GkU7xGzGncs/видео.html
@@nyjahbeats thanks!! hope you have a nice day
I actually have Alesis V Mini controller. For me I felt the Drum pad is not that sensitive. Sometimes it will create 2 clicks with one click.
Great video man. Love the room decorations and you're not crazy.They should remove the cable for every other year
Holy cow.. As an electronics engineer, I can say you're not even close to crazy, but a genius indeed! (Okay, maybe you're a little crazy, but the good kind of crazy
Also check out Nektar LX Impact series. Cheap MIDI, and I use the 49 version too. I totally love it to bits since they have excellent DAW support.
What DAW are you using with the Impact series? Thinking of getting one, but unsure how well it works with Logic/Garageband.
@@PANTA-Music Thank you for your detailed answer. Very helpful! I really like the fact that it has so many buttons to control the DAW without having to use a mouse. I’ll check out how it integrates with Garageband/Logic. Thanks again!
@@theodormonrad-aas2597 No problem! Have fun!
I know this video is 5mo old, but the reason the pads are like that on the VMini is because all other MIDI controllers are laid out wrong. If you've ever used a hardware synth, vintage hardware, hardware drum machine, or even the preset kits in any DAW that is the proper default arrangement for GM midi kick, snare, hat closed, hat open. Have a look in an Ableton default drum rack. Otherwise, informative video. Thanks.
Also, AIR XPand 2 is a powerful synth. It's included with ProTools and has been used on a metric ton of Platinum albums. You've heard it on Rhianna, Kali Uchis, Kanye, Bad Bunny, Calvin Harris, MIA, Drake, Kid Cudi, Lil John, Weezy, Gambino, Post Malone...
You an alesis representative⁉️
The best mini.
I’m looking into purchasing a midi keyboard, is this one fr the best in your opinion⁉️
Oh wow!!! Does it work with FL Studio??? And Abelton?? 😊😊😊😊😊
i like this keyboard a lot. i buy it for 50€ on amazon to geplace my broken akai mini. its totaly fine.. i just need it to have some keys in front of me when i am making some music. For me there is no reason to get a expensive one. Alesis is also known for good quality in the industy.
can you try the worlde panda mini 25 keyboard next time ? its like the only cheap midi keyboard available where i live, making it the most popular for beginners around here. im sure itll get views esp from the southeast asian audience, as even if it is the most available one i rarely see reviews of it anywhere 😁 love ur content
15:50 I actually like the nord stage pitch bend or a linear joystick more than wheels or strips
now whats left is to make a live performance using this midi controller
True
vmini software editor is still available - allows changing of midi channel, reassign pads, knobs
Love your videos What do you think about using portable keyboards as my first midi keyboard? Cuz some keyboards from Casio in budget range look good, I need some of your insights on this?
9:52 Actually that pad setting is the standard mainly used, kick, snare, hit hat closed and open and is on General MIDI map, they put the mainly used exactly where they need to be.
I have to say, for the small size is fine.
I disagree with you on the USB cable thing. The companies are already earning enough. I don't want them to go the Apple and Samsung path.
I originally wanted to buy it because of the price. but took akai mpk mini mk3 because of the more advanced functionality.
This video was super helpful!
Alesis looks nice...I have found new for 60 USD,
Hey man, a huge question; what do you think of the Alesis V25?
It's a good MIDI for a beginner?
Thanks, love your videos!
I dont have tried any other midi Keyboards but the v25 but i can tell you that you gonna love it. My only issu is, that the drum pads also dont line up witz ur daw correctly but in fl for example, you can correct that in the program.
hey i’m a singer and i bought a 25 keys midi keyboard. Is 25 keys enough to learn piano (rythm , chords) and play along while singing? for acoustic covers? my one is full sized , semi weighted key tho.
@@redwanhossainrisann yes
Those bendy plastic style keyboards tend to only last 1-2 years before a key snaps off, while a proper sprung keyboard (even a cheap mini version) can last a lot longer. I think for keybeds, the Minilab Mk 2 is at the top, closely followed by the MPK Mk3. It's worth spending a bit more money for one of those.
Can you pull the pots off easily? Thinking about cutting these down and putting low profile knobs on them so they don't get snapped off in my bag. I'd rather have 8 pads tbh.
I love the knobs of it looks stable
What keyboard is that you're using? Is it mechanical as well?
you should review the xtreme acoustic midi keyboard its about 80 bucks on amazon
Does it work connected directly to and android tablet?
Is it bad that I use the alesis software for the alesis akai mpk mini 3
yes the fbi will be contacting you
Hi Taetro
Can you please review Nektar impact lx25+?
It would be so great for my final decision
Have a great day🙌
I'll take a look!
@@Taetro Thanks!!
@@Taetro will you do a review on it?
I have some akai products and i am not disapointed ...🥰🥰
I got the alesis v25 and its a great deal! You should check that one out
Hi. I have an Alexis V mini and an Akai mpd218 that I don't know how to make work. Can you help me? Thank you very much.
I came here to learn about this midi controller but now I wanna know what camera and lens you’re using. Lol.
Thank you, Question: How can I connect it with Adobe Audition?
Seems like mini keys in 49 or 61 are kinda niche but I am eager for something small but with more keys
Is it good for Cubase 11 Pro or Cubase 10 ?
you love a bunch of midi triggers lol i see them in background
make a review of samson graphite m25 controller
No
I think the Alesis V25 is a better mini keyboard with a few more added features. It's just able as small as te Mini "V". so easy to transport..
Thank you
9:00 referring to the mpk mini lineup once again
How is GarageBand working with this with iPad Pro as far as compatibility?
Does this midi keyboard work well with MPC One?
Can We Connect This to iPad
(Software : GarageBand)
Plz Can You Do a Video On It
Or Reply To This Comment
Please 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
yes, with proper cable
Will this work with bandlab?
Would this work on garageband?
I'd be interested in a review of the Stage Right by Monoprice SRK37. I can't find any info anywhere.
is it good for sony acid 4?
check ebay. i grabbed a new launchkey mini a couple weeks ago for 80 bucks.
Just got one for $43usd
You said that there are 4 pads "As you can see". HMMMMM
Can you use this on your phone
Alexa, how do I use sustain ports?!
you are sleeping on xpand my man
xpand is life changing!
I guess it's comparable to the Akai MPK.
Which music program do you use?
cakewalk
yes
i like the nanoKey 2. I actually like the cheap laptop keys it has haha
That’s great that you like it. Personally, I didn’t like it because of the reason you like it lmao!
Do u need an apple computer
Song Name???
3:43 mpk mini mk2 😂😂
does it work with fl studio? xd
That horrible quality of keys with plastic joint also has the Akai mini which is a scam, the alesis v25 does have excellent keys but bad rotary controls that are not continuous and it does not have semitone transposition either if it is not by editor
what is the best alternative of this alesis v mini? With more "modern" sounds
You can get for $60 now
You may want to sell one of these keyboards @taetro
Kinda sounds like u could play lady in red on this 😅
i know nothing about theses things so here we go ... do you have to use a DAW i just bought a Zoom R8 becouse i cant figure out the DAW deals they are not userfrendly especialy if your not a NURD i am not but im as old as the ground you are standing on lol... im looking for some thing to make blues tracks nothing crzy no electronic crap.. what am i looking for i figure you would know thank you buddy
I think if you think “electronic crap” is for “NURDs” you should just stick to your 4pm dinner special and weekly open mics.
idc how old you are, if you need guidance or advice, showing up respectfully and humbly will get you a lot further. Glad I learned this lesson young.
YYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPP....crap @@Taetro
Can you try midiplus x3 next time?
I'll check it ou!
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ASMR
So, by the way, what THE HELL does it sound like????
DUH
It’s a midi keyboard. It doesn’t sound like anything.
youve got something stuck to the top of your head
Just put 30 bucks with that a get something real... Or/Better ya kno
14th
You should shave all your hair again. Bald look rules
First
Give me mpk akai mini plis🙏🥺