I was really wanting to invest in a weighted / semi weighted 88 key keyboard that was the best of the best and found the Native Instruments one. I wanted to get a proper breakdown of the keyboard before I spent a whole rack on it so I knew what I was getting. Keep making these, man!
Thank you> for the information!! I will start with the 49 MIDI keyboard since after 10 years of being off from music. I am currently going to go back to doing what i really love. I was hesitant on looking for Midi keyboards since I have not kept up with any music equipment whatsoever so im really coming back to it blind. but i found your video and it help me to decide with keyboard to get.
Yo thank you so much I’ve been debating on getting a midi keyboard for my home studio for months now, but didn’t really know how to go about looking for the right one. But your video was great and laid it out perfectly and I know exactly what Im gonna do, so thank you again!! great Video!!
@@angelprado2845 I ended up buying the Arturia Keylab Essentials 49 key midi keyboard controller. Personally I love it and its been amazing from my experience so far!!!
Great video! However, when talking about the Keylab Essential, you were showing videos of the Keylab mk2 (the "pro" edition). There are several differences between the two, including extra pads, better build, keybed improvements, ect... and they are about double the price of the Essential line!
Are you kidding me? The m-Audio Oxygen 49 sucks. They are prone to malfunction. Mine decides to change the octave on me all the time even when it's not connected to any DAW. I've taken it apart and cleaned all the sensors and checked the wiring. All looks good but it still fails me. Time to ditch it and move up to the Nektar LX88+ this week.
@@EdwardSmithMusic 😅didn't expected such a quick reply.thanks a lot.❤️ For fl studio/lmms which one according to u should be my choice : I'm looking for 61 keys :- Nektar LX 61+ M-audio keystation Alesis V61 (I am starting out with piano lessons and music production and unfortunately inspite of covid there aren't any stores nearby in india where I can try on my own and choose the best.what would u suggest?????)
Idk how much weight to give this considering you recommended one that I’m quite literally putting in the trash when I do pick an upgrade (launchkey49) For anyone wondering, I’ve always been fine with other novation controllers, but this one has not held up to time; it does not connect anymore with any combinations of cords and ports (all other controllers work), the pitch while playing used to modulate up and down (bad resistance or connection in the pitch wheel), and aside from those hardware issues, it is one of the cheapest feeling pieces of musical equipment I’ve held. I had children’s pianos as a kid that felt better quality. The entire keyboard flexes when you articulate a key. I’m looking into the Alesis VI line with full quality semi weighted piano keys, or something else. I don’t need to tweak knobs and faders. I do want drum pads but I’m looking into other separate dedicated (better than any onboard keyboard) drum pad controllers.
Arturia 88 MK2 is the best keyboard out there in my opinion. It wasn't fair to compare the Native 88 with the Arturia essential. The Arturia MK2 is much more versatile and "fuller" than the Native 88. Of course it is my opinion only but you should not say for sure what is the best if there is no clear winner.
I'm not a ''piano player'' definitely not a pianist. I know my ways on a keyboard and that's it. But even with my 62 keys I'm always playing with the up and down octave buttons so, that's why an 88 is relevant.
Really enjoyed your presentation which is packed with information from start to finish.There is no time wasting like so many others presentations.Many thanks and have subscribed.EddieW
believe 52 keys would capture the range of all non-keyed instruments in an orchestra, So 61 keys may be what you want if driving any such instrument is important to you.
This is all great information but honestly I think it would've been more beneficial for you to demo and actually listen to each one of these for their sound quality. I'm in a quandary on which to buy.
They are midi keyboards. They don't have any sound. They just play the instruments you have on your computer, which will sound the same no matter which midi you have!
Regarding the 88 sized keyboards, I'm a complete beginner and after doing some research I came across many comments on this topic. A lot of music teachers suggest a full sized keyboard as a starting point
Help! Hip Hop / R&B / Pop producer on Logic Pro X, looking for best 49 Key. I want to learn piano and will mostly use for genres above. Which of those 3 do you all recommend!?
ive been learining musi theoryt for a couple months now i need midi controller, i tried puching melodies in from the computer on my laptop its just so hard and fustrating
Thanks for the video! Two questions if I may: 1. Which of the three 88-key keyboards would you recommend for someone just getting started with songwriting? I'm an advanced piano player but have very minimal experience with the recording/tech side of things. 2. Do you have an updated link for the 3rd 88-key option? The page seems to be unavailable
Thank you for the video but I wish you compared them more in terms of features and mentioned price range. Nice to see your background as always, that video about home studio setup was one of my favorites :)
hello sir, Which 49 midi keyboard is the best in terms of keybeds and build quality Native Instrument komplete kontrol a49 Nektar Impact LX49+ Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 Nektar Impact GX49 Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 Roland A-500PRO M-Audio Code 49 M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKIV by using cubase 10.5
@@EdwardSmithMusic You don’t think you need a 61 to learn piano starting out? I’m in the same situation. Trying to decide from a 49 or 61 to start learning piano
Hi! I really like making music and I'm looking for a MIDI keyboard. I found the akai mpk mini mk2! I make music with fl Studio and I don't know if this keyboard is compatible with fl Studio. Do you know that or could you help me find a good MIDI keyboard for fl Studio?
The mpk mini mk2 is compatible with fl, but the update mpk mini (Akai mpk Mini Mk3) is perfect for FL Studio!! Here is the link - ruclips.net/video/BeUt2Iai1vM/видео.html
Hey man if I may ask what is a good keyboard to buy someone in music production ? I’ve looked into some websites but unsure what to choose as in I truly don’t understand what may be needed. I’m trying to buy it for my Gf who graduated and got her degree in audio engineering. I want to buy her one for a studio I’m making for her. If you could give me a few recommendations to see which I can afford the best. I hope you see this and reply
Hey man!!! That’s really nice of you 🙌🏼 In your case I would go for a 49 or 61 key midi keyboards. Any of the 49 key or 61 key midi keyboards in this video are worth it. My favs are the Arturia and Novation Midi Keyboards. Hope this helps you out 💪🏼
Hi, I need a 49 midi keyboard, I'm only interested in the feel of keys. I like the touch of korg triton but I have also an old Roland E28 which is playable. What keyboard should I buy in the range 100$ ? I tried Acorn but is the worst ever, really unplayable. Then I had MAudio but it brokes after 2 years. Please can you help me?
I think I’m sold on the Akai mini mk2 simply because the drum pads I hear are very good. It’s been between the Akai and the launchkey mini for me. Tough to choose
I would go with the novation launchkey 49 mk3. It has nice pads and keys, buttons, knobs and faders. It has great integration with ableton and comes with ableton live lite
Hi Edward have you used the M-audio oxygen 25 keys before? When I used this keyboard the sound on my PC comes through only like half a second later sometimes it takes a second...but when I use the Axiom Pro keyboard the sound plays on the spot simultaneously when I play a key. Is there a way to improve the oxygens latency? THanks
I don’t have that much budget. Please suggest me which i should buy in between both of them Novation launchkey 61 and Arturia Keylab Essential 61 or any other 61 keys 🎹 in same price.
Hi Edward, thanks for the video. Helped me to see what I can afford and what I can get. I am looking for a 61 or 88 keyboard. Any tip which one comes the closes to a acoustic piano?
I’ve been looking for a 52 key midi keyboard to use in a home studio, mainly for beat makings during hip hop production in general. My son desperately wants to learn piano, so I’m wondering should I get an 88 key, or could he learn actual piano just as well with the 52?
Realised I was in diar need for a midi keyboard. I've been trying to get my hands on some traditional Japanese instruments for game tracks and my own music, considering the price this was impossible until I was reminded of midi lol 😅
hi mate looking to buy an arturia im really sorry but im a bit confused you have shown two different arturia keyboards as the arturia keylab essential one with 8 pads and another with 16?
My bad man. The Arturia Keylab Essential has only 8 drum pads. Overall it has less features than the Arturia Keylab MK2 (16 Drum pads). Arturia Keylab Essential - amzn.to/2Vzulck Arturia Keylab 49 MK2 - amzn.to/36DJaPz Sorry about that!
Hi,I am looking for a keyboard to produce sheet music.The 88key list that in the description all unavailable right now. Any other recommendation? Is Casio PSX1000/3000 ok? Thanks. Have a good day.
Nice video, find it helpful, but I have one question. What do you think about Arturia KeyLab Essential 61? Looking forward to buy it, but maybe I should look for 49 keys model?
@@EdwardSmithMusicThanks for reply I want to make and learn some symphonic-based music and learn how to play keys, so I'm a bit worried, that 49 wouldn't be enough. Midi for me is, first of all a keyboard, that allow me to play piano/organ and only after a controller, that I'll be using in future
So glad I found your channel, would appreciate your recommendations. I've been using the 1999 Korg Triton le61 and want to update. It has it owns sounds and is a midi kontroller and so looking for something the same but modern. Thank you ☺️🙏🏽🌿
Welcome aboard! Nowadays you don't get midi keyboards that have their own sounds as everything is focused on digital samples... but if I had to give a recommendation on a good 61 Key Midi Keyboard, I would for for the Arturia Essential 61- bit.ly/35hXT3n
Hey Edward how's it going? Great video btw. I'm an upcoming trance music producer. Currently I'm using the Akai MPK Mini MK3. Great midi keyboard to start out with but as of the last week or so I've started to feel a bit restricted by the 25 keys that come with the midi keyboard. The synths I'm currently working with include Spire and Sylenth1 (sylenth1 is a 61 key synth I'm pretty sure). I was just wondering what amount of keys would your recommend to me? I was thinking of purchasing either the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 or 61 (not the mk2's)
The Arturia Keylab Essential 49/61 are perfect for what you want. I would pick between them as well! Arturia Keylab Essential 49 - amzn.to/3oDlV0y Arturia Keylab Essential 61 - bit.ly/3kGhC26 Take care!
So I've never played a midi keyboard but I'm going to buy the keylab essential. I heard that midi keyboards can control analog synths and I was wondering if this was true
All of these sound like doable options for me but I got a question. Let's say I wanna make synthwave kinda music. Which one of these would you recommend?
Hey, im looking to get into producing hip hop and R&B type of music. I dont really have to much skill with actual pianos. So i would consider myself a beginner. Although im learning. Do you recommend 25 keys or 49? And which specific one?
Ahhh I simply can’t decide between 3 minis: Arturia, Novation and Akai 🙄 Any tips for a complete newbie? I plan to use it for basic songwriting and live looping on the go. Thanks!
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c. Arturia Minilab MK2 - amzn.to/350Jx5U
🎹 49 KEY MIDI KEYBOARDS:
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b. Novation Launchkey 49 USB - amzn.to/2TJveyb
c. Arturia Keylab Essential 49 - amzn.to/36DJaPz
🎹 61 KEY MIDI KEYBOARDS:
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b. Alesis V61 - amzn.to/2Xdk2fg
c. Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 - amzn.to/3a8FF3z
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c. Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 - amzn.to/2XIsWAi
Great video
I was really wanting to invest in a weighted / semi weighted 88 key keyboard that was the best of the best and found the Native Instruments one. I wanted to get a proper breakdown of the keyboard before I spent a whole rack on it so I knew what I was getting. Keep making these, man!
Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏼
How did you get the music note near your name
@@rammyswavesandhairlinesuck7071 He has an artist page...
@@rammyswavesandhairlinesuck7071 distrokid
i love your vids btw 💙
1:09 this comparison was exactly what I needed, thx.
Thank you> for the information!! I will start with the 49 MIDI keyboard since after 10 years of being off from music. I am currently going to go back to doing what i really love. I was hesitant on looking for Midi keyboards since I have not kept up with any music equipment whatsoever so im really coming back to it blind. but i found your video and it help me to decide with keyboard to get.
thanks to all the youtubers making chapters
Yo thank you so much I’ve been debating on getting a midi keyboard for my home studio for months now, but didn’t really know how to go about looking for the right one. But your video was great and laid it out perfectly and I know exactly what Im gonna do, so thank you again!! great Video!!
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏼
What did you end up getting if you don't
mind me asking?
@@angelprado2845 I ended up buying the Arturia Keylab Essentials 49 key midi keyboard controller. Personally I love it and its been amazing from my experience so far!!!
Great video! However, when talking about the Keylab Essential, you were showing videos of the Keylab mk2 (the "pro" edition). There are several differences between the two, including extra pads, better build, keybed improvements, ect... and they are about double the price of the Essential line!
Right, he was showing the wrong one. To me, the Arturia Keylab Mk2 is better than the Komplete Kontrol Mk2 imo.
Are you kidding me? The m-Audio Oxygen 49 sucks. They are prone to malfunction. Mine decides to change the octave on me all the time even when it's not connected to any DAW. I've taken it apart and cleaned all the sensors and checked the wiring. All looks good but it still fails me. Time to ditch it and move up to the Nektar LX88+ this week.
I'm now subscribed. You are an outright professional with your video quality and information. You have alot of success ahead of you.
Wow, thank you! This really means a lot!!
Other great 88 key options can be m-audio hammer88 , and studiologic sl88
Those keyboards are fantastic 🙌🏼
@@EdwardSmithMusic 😅didn't expected such a quick reply.thanks a lot.❤️
For fl studio/lmms which one according to u should be my choice : I'm looking for 61 keys :-
Nektar LX 61+
M-audio keystation
Alesis V61
(I am starting out with piano lessons and music production and unfortunately inspite of covid there aren't any stores nearby in india where I can try on my own and choose the best.what would u suggest?????)
Idk how much weight to give this considering you recommended one that I’m quite literally putting in the trash when I do pick an upgrade (launchkey49)
For anyone wondering, I’ve always been fine with other novation controllers, but this one has not held up to time; it does not connect anymore with any combinations of cords and ports (all other controllers work), the pitch while playing used to modulate up and down (bad resistance or connection in the pitch wheel), and aside from those hardware issues, it is one of the cheapest feeling pieces of musical equipment I’ve held. I had children’s pianos as a kid that felt better quality. The entire keyboard flexes when you articulate a key.
I’m looking into the Alesis VI line with full quality semi weighted piano keys, or something else. I don’t need to tweak knobs and faders. I do want drum pads but I’m looking into other separate dedicated (better than any onboard keyboard) drum pad controllers.
I'm looking to learn the piano in the near future along with producing with it. Would you recommend 88 keys for someone learning piano?
Yes 🙌🏼
ye, i think all tutorial requires 88
I want to learn with you🤝same
Have you been learning so far?
simplypiano at this moment :D and Caleb music tutorials
good shit man helped out well
Awesome!! Thanks you so much for watching!!
Really, thank you man, this was so helpful
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏼
Thank for helping now I can buy my first midi keyboard thanks u so much
Thank you for watching and all the best!! 💪🏼
Arturia 88 MK2 is the best keyboard out there in my opinion. It wasn't fair to compare the Native 88 with the Arturia essential. The Arturia MK2 is much more versatile and "fuller" than the Native 88. Of course it is my opinion only but you should not say for sure what is the best if there is no clear winner.
I'm not a ''piano player'' definitely not a pianist. I know my ways on a keyboard and that's it. But even with my 62 keys I'm always playing with the up and down octave buttons so, that's why an 88 is relevant.
Really enjoyed your presentation which is packed with information from start to finish.There is no time wasting like so many others presentations.Many thanks and have subscribed.EddieW
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏼
This channel is so far underrated.
believe 52 keys would capture the range of all non-keyed instruments in an orchestra, So 61 keys may be what you want if driving any such instrument is important to you.
Yeah this is the comment I needed!
This is all great information but honestly I think it would've been more beneficial for you to demo and actually listen to each one of these for their sound quality. I'm in a quandary on which to buy.
They are midi keyboards. They don't have any sound. They just play the instruments you have on your computer, which will sound the same no matter which midi you have!
Always informative Edward. Great work.
Thank you for watching!!!
The studio under the bunk bed killed me 😂
Thank you! The first one on the list is interesting for the size but would like it with just a little more notes!
The Novation comes in 25, 33, 45, and 61 . Ranges in price from $160 - 260
JTMXM That’s great!! Thank you for your reply... I appreciate!! :)
Regarding the 88 sized keyboards, I'm a complete beginner and after doing some research I came across many comments on this topic. A lot of music teachers suggest a full sized keyboard as a starting point
I agree if you want to learn how to play piano... if you are just making beats and producing your own music, it's not nessacary.
Very helpful, thanks!
im gonna buy an arturia minilab mk2
Great Midi!! Please use my link if you can 😂🙏🏼
I honestly don't need a 49 key because I already have a regular 88 key keyboard, so the 24 key is the way to go.
Help!
Hip Hop / R&B / Pop producer on Logic Pro X, looking for best 49 Key. I want to learn piano and will mostly use for genres above. Which of those 3 do you all recommend!?
What is your budget?
I just wanna make some melodies with some beats and stuff u know, but i have no experience
practice makes perfect, get some experience!
ive been learining musi theoryt for a couple months now i need midi controller, i tried puching melodies in from the computer on my laptop its just so hard and fustrating
If you want to get a 25key keyboard like the also mpk I would recommend getting it second hand I made that misktake
Thanks for the video! Two questions if I may:
1. Which of the three 88-key keyboards would you recommend for someone just getting started with songwriting? I'm an advanced piano player but have very minimal experience with the recording/tech side of things.
2. Do you have an updated link for the 3rd 88-key option? The page seems to be unavailable
Great video boss. Thank you
Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏻
Thank you for the video but I wish you compared them more in terms of features and mentioned price range. Nice to see your background as always, that video about home studio setup was one of my favorites :)
Glad to have you back for another video!!
@@EdwardSmithMusic You completely ignored her constructive criticism 😂
i wanna buy a midi keyboard for making beats, which one ,do you recommend?
Akai MPK Mini MK3 - amzn.to/3osGPOK
@@EdwardSmithMusic this the best one for making beats you think?
I use Ableton Live. I also wanna make beats. Which one do you recommend?
@@Nairrrrrrr the best one 💯% is Novation Launchkey MK3 MINI and it works flawlessly with Ableton live.
@@prodigygaming802 thanks mate! Will look into it.
hello sir,
Which 49 midi keyboard is the best in terms of keybeds and build quality
Native Instrument komplete kontrol a49
Nektar Impact LX49+
Novation Launchkey 49 MK3
Nektar Impact GX49
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49
Roland A-500PRO
M-Audio Code 49
M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKIV
by using cubase 10.5
Roland 👌🏼
I love to make music and would love to get into piano playing. What do y’all recommend??
Nektar Impact LX49 - amzn.to/35bSf2H
@@EdwardSmithMusic You don’t think you need a 61 to learn piano starting out? I’m in the same situation. Trying to decide from a 49 or 61 to start learning piano
a piano
Im planning to buy my first midi keyboard, may i ask wich is better ? Akai mpk mini 2 or novation launchkey 49 ?
Novation Launchkey 49 is definitely better! Here is the new version - amzn.to/3h6Jqdk
I want to play epic Movie orchestra music. What do u recommend?
Go for a 61 to 88 key midi keyboard. The Arturia keylab essential 61 is awesome!
88 key hands down because you will always find you need a couple more keys up or down 😄
Finally did it
Perhaps it would be important to point out the compatibility aspects (IOS) because my Oxigen 49 M-Audio does not work with Catalina.
Thats a little too specific
What do u think about alesis v49 is it worth it please gimme an answer
It’s a good midi keyboard, but for a similar price, I think the Nektar Impact LX49+ is better.
@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks bud btw keep up the good work you shit is 🔥
Hi!
I really like making music and I'm looking for a MIDI keyboard. I found the akai mpk mini mk2! I make music with fl Studio and I don't know if this keyboard is compatible with fl Studio. Do you know that or could you help me find a good MIDI keyboard for fl Studio?
The mpk mini mk2 is compatible with fl, but the update mpk mini (Akai mpk Mini Mk3) is perfect for FL Studio!! Here is the link - ruclips.net/video/BeUt2Iai1vM/видео.html
@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you very much! 🙏👍
Which would you say is the best keyboard for Midi production and performing? I’d like to get one that can be used for gigs but also for producing.
I would go for the Arturia Keylab Essential 49... It’s awesome for the price 💪🏼
@@EdwardSmithMusic Thanks so much 👌
Which midi keyboard is the best for FL-Studio? :)
All them work well with FL... my favorite is the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 👌🏼
Fl fire controller
Do the 25-key options come with cables? Apple computers only have thunderbolt (usb c) ports now. Will this accommodate the thunderbolt ports?
They do come with cables but for you'll need an adapter for mac - amzn.to/34DNAqK
Great video! Every informations that i needed. Which one would you recommend between the M-audio oxygen 49 & the Arturia Keylab 49? Thanks
You can't go wrong with either of them... personally, I would go for Arturia over M-Audio.
Hey man if I may ask what is a good keyboard to buy someone in music production ? I’ve looked into some websites but unsure what to choose as in I truly don’t understand what may be needed. I’m trying to buy it for my Gf who graduated and got her degree in audio engineering. I want to buy her one for a studio I’m making for her. If you could give me a few recommendations to see which I can afford the best. I hope you see this and reply
Hey man!!! That’s really nice of you 🙌🏼 In your case I would go for a 49 or 61 key midi keyboards. Any of the 49 key or 61 key midi keyboards in this video are worth it. My favs are the Arturia and Novation Midi Keyboards. Hope this helps you out 💪🏼
@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks a lot man I appreciate the great advice !
Is it able to play all the keys of a vst in a 25 keys midi?
Yes… you just need to change octaves on the midi 👌🏻
@@EdwardSmithMusic Okay sir. Gonna purchase an Akai mpk soon...
Thanks, I need to use it with Garageband, are the 25 key controllers compatible with garageband ?
Yes they are!
Are those yamaha hS8. Do have problem with mixing bass in that room?
Hi, I need a 49 midi keyboard, I'm only interested in the feel of keys. I like the touch of korg triton but I have also an old Roland E28 which is playable. What keyboard should I buy in the range 100$ ? I tried Acorn but is the worst ever, really unplayable. Then I had MAudio but it brokes after 2 years. Please can you help me?
This 49 key midi is great for the price - amzn.to/3kmO5Kk
@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you! So you think this(SE49) is better than the Nektar GX49 ?
@@Max-122 Both are great!!
@@EdwardSmithMusic ok, thanks!
i dont know if i should get the alesis v61 or hould i buy the m audio oxygen 61
They are both great! The Alesis v61 has better keys though.
Hi I love your videos! Do you know about any midi keyboards that don’t need a software to use the Launchpad
I think I’m sold on the Akai mini mk2 simply because the drum pads I hear are very good. It’s been between the Akai and the launchkey mini for me. Tough to choose
Same bro, I dont know what pick between this 2 for music productivity
Hey which is best for fl studio. It want 49 keys
Is it fine to buy a used midi controller? and which one of the three 49 key controllers would you say has the best keys and pads? thank you!
Yes it is!!
I would go with the novation launchkey 49 mk3. It has nice pads and keys, buttons, knobs and faders. It has great integration with ableton and comes with ableton live lite
@@surfingminds i couldn't find this model used and i cant afford a new one. Would you say the arturia keylab mk2 is as good or better?
So I make orchestral pieces, dubstep, EDM, etc. What should I go for?
Go for a 61 key midi keyboard... you won’t need much more 👌🏼
Which is the best 61 keys midi for live perfomances?
Arturai Keylab 61 MK2 - amzn.to/3mq9RO9
Hi Edward, Which one is the best 25 keys Midi keyboard?.. Especially for FL Studio or All Daw.. Please Share ur Suggestion..
Hi Edward have you used the M-audio oxygen 25 keys before? When I used this keyboard the sound on my PC comes through only like half a second later sometimes it takes a second...but when I use the Axiom Pro keyboard the sound plays on the spot simultaneously when I play a key. Is there a way to improve the oxygens latency? THanks
It’s the latency of your pc... drop your DAW buffer size and then you’ll notice a big difference 👌🏼
Is arturia keylab essential 61 is suitable for software like logic pro , fl studio. ???
Yes, absolutely!!
Very Good
Thanks!
Which one is better Arturia keylab essential 61 or Novation launchkey 61?
In my opinion, the new Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 is better - amzn.to/3hQp0G1
I don’t have that much budget. Please suggest me which i should buy in between both of them Novation launchkey 61 and Arturia Keylab Essential 61 or any other 61 keys 🎹 in same price.
I want to make indie bedroom pop/ lo-fi, stuff like Rex Orange County would make. What would you suggest?
Go for a 49 key midi. It’s not too big, but also not to small. My current favorite it the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 👌🏼
@@EdwardSmithMusic Thanks so much!
Hi Edward, thanks for the video. Helped me to see what I can afford and what I can get. I am looking for a 61 or 88 keyboard. Any tip which one comes the closes to a acoustic piano?
Does the 49 keys novation midi keyboard work with windows?!
Yes, absolutely 💪🏼
Do these come with speakers or do I need software to hear it
They require software to function
excuse me. I was looking for a 25 key keyboard and i use fl studio. Wich keyboard is the best for my daw?
The New Akai MPK Mini MK3 is the best for FL Studio - amzn.to/2EBm6Xs
@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks man
Which 25 key is most suitable for Logic?
Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 or Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 Which one is good for FL Studio 20?
Both will do an equally good job, but I would have go for the Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 as it's a lot newer and has better updated features!
Is nektar lx 61+ better or Arturia keylab 49 ?
Yes it is better 🙌🏼
thank you for this! May I ask why the Alesis 49 is not recommended but the 61 is?
I think the 49 Key options in this video are better... in my opinion.
@@EdwardSmithMusic ah... I see. thank you for your opinion
Thankes God bless you
what do you think about novation launchkey 88?
can you do a video on px-s6000bk keyboard, compare it with native and arturia, all 88 keys
I’ve been looking for a 52 key midi keyboard to use in a home studio, mainly for beat makings during hip hop production in general. My son desperately wants to learn piano, so I’m wondering should I get an 88 key, or could he learn actual piano just as well with the 52?
Unfortunately you don’t get 52 key midi keyboards. What you are looking for is a 61 key midi keyboard 💪🏻
does it novation launchkey usb 49 works with fl studio and windows ?
Realised I was in diar need for a midi keyboard.
I've been trying to get my hands on some traditional Japanese instruments for game tracks and my own music, considering the price this was impossible until I was reminded of midi lol 😅
Yeah thats cool. Having one Midi Keyboard and being able to Play literally any Instrument you want with it
hi mate looking to buy an arturia im really sorry but im a bit confused you have shown two different arturia keyboards as the arturia keylab essential one with 8 pads and another with 16?
My bad man. The Arturia Keylab Essential has only 8 drum pads. Overall it has less features than the Arturia Keylab MK2 (16 Drum pads).
Arturia Keylab Essential - amzn.to/2Vzulck
Arturia Keylab 49 MK2 - amzn.to/36DJaPz
Sorry about that!
Is there midi keyboard which contains all keys. Also for beat making?
Yes, most will be much more expensive
Jo bro, great video! I'm producing trance and house tracks, wich midi keybord would you recommend. For example does a 61 have enough keys?
Any of these 61 keys will do the job perfectly!!
@@EdwardSmithMusic allright, thanks mate!! 💯
I am using windows so what DAW software is best to perform on live ?
Is it okay to buy m audio 49 keys??
Struggling to decide, i've been looking at the Native Instruments A49 but the Arturia Keylab also looks good...would you say the Arturia is better ?
Both are pretty good. The novation is newer, but the arturia is still a more solid product.
Hi,I am looking for a keyboard to produce sheet music.The 88key list that in the description all unavailable right now.
Any other recommendation?
Is Casio PSX1000/3000 ok?
Thanks.
Have a good day.
Hlo Edward..are those 49 keys midi controllers compatible with waveform free daw??
"The Arturia KeyLab Essential 49"
**pulls up photo of a KeyLab MkII**
How did you make this video what program are you using
I have an old Technics KN800 with MIDI in/out and thro. It`s from around 1990. Will it work?
Nice video, find it helpful, but I have one question.
What do you think about Arturia KeyLab Essential 61? Looking forward to buy it, but maybe I should look for 49 keys model?
It's really good and worth the money. If you think you don't need as many keys, the 49 key is just as good!
@@EdwardSmithMusicThanks for reply
I want to make and learn some symphonic-based music and learn how to play keys, so I'm a bit worried, that 49 wouldn't be enough. Midi for me is, first of all a keyboard, that allow me to play piano/organ and only after a controller, that I'll be using in future
so you got 61?
@@pastuh Yes, it's really cool keyboard. Guess, I can recommend one:)
So glad I found your channel, would appreciate your recommendations. I've been using the 1999 Korg Triton le61 and want to update. It has it owns sounds and is a midi kontroller and so looking for something the same but modern. Thank you ☺️🙏🏽🌿
Welcome aboard! Nowadays you don't get midi keyboards that have their own sounds as everything is focused on digital samples... but if I had to give a recommendation on a good 61 Key Midi Keyboard, I would for for the Arturia Essential 61- bit.ly/35hXT3n
@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you brother, M Audio Air or Komplete Audio please? ☺️🙏🏽🌿
Can you change sounds on a midi keyboard on the keyboard itself? So I don’t need to use my pc mouse to choose the sound ?
Only with Native Instruments midi keyboards and their Kontakt plugins.
I'm a little stuck.. which 25 key midi should I use for FL studio?
Get the NEW Akai Mpk mini mk3 💪🏼
@@EdwardSmithMusic Will do 👊
Can the next episode be about studio monitors?
There will be an episode on monitors coming soon...
@@EdwardSmithMusic Thanks!!
Hey Edward how's it going?
Great video btw. I'm an upcoming trance music producer. Currently I'm using the Akai MPK Mini MK3. Great midi keyboard to start out with but as of the last week or so I've started to feel a bit restricted by the 25 keys that come with the midi keyboard. The synths I'm currently working with include Spire and Sylenth1 (sylenth1 is a 61 key synth I'm pretty sure). I was just wondering what amount of keys would your recommend to me? I was thinking of purchasing either the Arturia Keylab Essential 49 or 61 (not the mk2's)
The Arturia Keylab Essential 49/61 are perfect for what you want. I would pick between them as well!
Arturia Keylab Essential 49 - amzn.to/3oDlV0y
Arturia Keylab Essential 61 - bit.ly/3kGhC26
Take care!
Can you please tell me what keyboard is the best for the rock metal composition?
currently an Alesis VI 49 is 100€ idk if buy it over launchkey mini/minilab👁️👄👁️
If you are more focused on keys, get the Alesis... If not, go for the Launchkey mini/ Akai MPK Mini MK3
So I've never played a midi keyboard but I'm going to buy the keylab essential. I heard that midi keyboards can control analog synths and I was wondering if this was true
All of these sound like doable options for me but I got a question. Let's say I wanna make synthwave kinda music. Which one of these would you recommend?
Hey, im looking to get into producing hip hop and R&B type of music. I dont really have to much skill with actual pianos. So i would consider myself a beginner. Although im learning. Do you recommend 25 keys or 49? And which specific one?
Can compose a song with apk mini keyboard?
Yes of course!!
I wanna find a good keyboard and synth for computer to make industrial and agrotech music. Anyone having any recommendations?
Ahhh I simply can’t decide between 3 minis: Arturia, Novation and Akai 🙄 Any tips for a complete newbie? I plan to use it for basic songwriting and live looping on the go. Thanks!