Thanks for taking time to reply. Yes it shows up in Abelton, but no, I did not trying mapping in preferences. I'm new to all things MIDI. It's not a deal breaker if I can't get it to work. Like I said, very pleased w/ Keystation overall. Virtual synths give you a lot of sounds on the cheap.
Have you got the Lite version of Ableton? Yeah, you can get third party plugins for synths galore. A lot of them are free with hardware or can be downloaded for free.
@@amjan I made the research in 2-3 hours and I go pick this up tomorrow. Cool to finally have a new 61 keys midi controller after 15 years with a childhood keyboard at home (it was enough for midi use, I of course have real pianos around, yet lately the drivers are not being supported anymore).
Cheers! It’s still going strong. The keys are a bit sticky on first press each time I use it, but that doesn’t affect playing. I mainly use AKAI MPK MINI 3
I picked this up on sale for $150. I'm gonna use it with my MPC one and some other midi hardware I have . I chose it over others due to that functionality , while also being simplistic on top, as I'm doing most of my modulation from my MPC
Yeah, semi weighted is an acceptable compromise. I have noticed a slight improvement in feel of the key action, as though the springs and contact points needed wearing in. The velocity sensitivity increments vary depending on the software instrument it is triggering. A steinway has more increments that a string ensemble. Oh yeah, I always steal the Star Wars style whenever I can get away with it. I think it pleases Master Yoda when I do this.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad someone noticed and actually commented on the flip flops. It’s the little details that I really chew my knuckles over. Shane it’s wasted on so many people. Blue. You know, I almost went for black. So happy I didn’t now x
I'm tempted. Im a piano player and I want something not too large to put on my desk. This looks to be the best option. I would love to record proper grand piano sounds. I have a sustain pedal already with my Korg Sp170s, this looks awesome. I'll probably just use garageband
GarageBand is extremely underrated. It is much more sophisticated than is generally realised.What makes it more clever is the fact that it is so easy to use on account of being so intuitive. This keyboard works absolutely fine for GarageBand.
It might be a good idea to get the 88 key version if you want to record piano parts and you are a piano player. Of course you can still reach the lower and higher register with the 61 board, but you don’t really want to be doing that whilst in the middle of playing a piece.
I can't get the volume slider to work. It is set to control master volume by default. (can be assigned to other MIDI channels for different functions) Controller goes into a MacBook Pro running Ablelton Live and using virtual synths and organs. (both preloaded and added patches) Any thoughts? BTW: I'm very impressed with this unit especially for the price. Not using as piano, I have a Korg D1 for that duty.
Hi, Joseph. Have you selected this keyboard in systems preferences and mapped it in Ableton? Sorry if this is a silly question. To be honest, I can’t remember if this keyboard appears as an option in systems preferences, but you can map it quite easily. But like you said, it defaults as master volume and should work as such. Any IT tech support guy would suggest that you turn it all off and on again, but that just makes you want to garrotte him with his own mouse cable. You have probably tried that anyway. It maybe a hardware issue with the slider itself. But I doubt that. I’ll have a little investigate
What is the default position for the modulation wheel? I have the 49 key version, and can’t figure out if the modulation wheel should be rolled all the way forward, rearward, or in the middle.
Hi. I’m thinking that the default position would be in the middle within the DaW and as soon as you move the mod wheel, the DAW will read from what ever position the wheel happens to be in. So if you have a sound selected in the DAW and the mod wheel is rolled fully toward you., as soon as you start to roll it, the DAW will jump to the lowest of the range of modulation and sync with your movements. I will check that. This may vary depending on software.
@@customofthesea2 Thanks. I’m using Abelton 11 Lite, and you’re correct; the modulation is not effected, until I move the modulation wheel on my Keystation 49 MK3. If it is in the most forward position, as soon as I move it, it will create the most modulation.
@@customofthesea2 But i think is not free this daw, isnt that ? and i felt that is some strings effect... but its sounds verry nice, because i was thinking at an meditation song when you played there !
@@jameshet8309 it comes included with Apple devices. Also it is licence free. You can make music and if you sell that music, you don’t have to pay Apple anything. And you can use 3rd party plugins with it (which you can also find for free)
One gets what one pays for, dude. Cheap and cheerful. Cheap as chips (wrapped in newspaper)! It’s still going, though I tend to use my AKAI MPK MINI, also inexpensive, but surprisingly good quality. Probably better value and quality for money than this board. Cheers for watching!
That’s a great and interesting question! The kind of question only asked by those in possession of a particularly intelligent, insightful and enquiring mind. The quality of mind that has the foresight and imagination to encompass the infinite and subtle variations and complexities that may arise in the sometimes turbulent marriage between hardware and software. We are in fellowship and I salute you as one to whom I should aspire to become like.
It should be able to. You’ll need the appropriate connector of course. I was thinking of doing a similar thing with my iPad . Let me know how you get on. You only really need to use the DC power input on this keyboard when you are using it to control other hardware devices, for example using it with a synthesiser .
@@customofthesea2 I'm buying m-audio keystation 49 keys because it is powered by 5 volts. 61 keys have 9 volts and its need additional power supply. The phone can power 5V.
Yes.The insignificant man is rather crap at making videos. He tends to mumble and say “err”.and “ummm” a lot. This is tiresome and time consuming, so he edits them out. 🙂
Thanks for taking time to reply. Yes it shows up in Abelton, but no, I did not trying mapping in preferences. I'm new to all things MIDI. It's not a deal breaker if I can't get it to work. Like I said, very pleased w/ Keystation overall. Virtual synths give you a lot of sounds on the cheap.
Have you got the Lite version of Ableton? Yeah, you can get third party plugins for synths galore. A lot of them are free with hardware or can be downloaded for free.
I consider this review to be both seriously significant and marginally magnificent.
Thanks for the video. After two weeks of head-aching research, I'm quite positive this one is what I'm going for :)
Cheers! Yeah, it’s good gear for the money
@@customofthesea2 I've just got it and I love it :) The key action is perfect for me.
@@amjan I made the research in 2-3 hours and I go pick this up tomorrow. Cool to finally have a new 61 keys midi controller after 15 years with a childhood keyboard at home (it was enough for midi use, I of course have real pianos around, yet lately the drivers are not being supported anymore).
Thanks for the great review!
Cheers! It’s still going strong. The keys are a bit sticky on first press each time I use it, but that doesn’t affect playing. I mainly use AKAI MPK MINI 3
The dimensions of this keyboard are 99cm length, 19cm depth and 7cm height.
I picked this up on sale for $150. I'm gonna use it with my MPC one and some other midi hardware I have . I chose it over others due to that functionality , while also being simplistic on top, as I'm doing most of my modulation from my MPC
Good sir, I must tell you I liked your review, but I loved your description and your answers here in the comments. LOL
I approve of the star wars style opening, sir. Semi-weight keys rock.
Yeah, semi weighted is an acceptable compromise. I have noticed a slight improvement in feel of the key action, as though the springs and contact points needed wearing in. The velocity sensitivity increments vary depending on the software instrument it is triggering. A steinway has more increments that a string ensemble. Oh yeah, I always steal the Star Wars style whenever I can get away with it. I think it pleases Master Yoda when I do this.
Looks like a relative improvement on my old M-Audio Keystation. Nice review, and the blue flip flops were a nice touch ;)
Thank you so much! I’m so glad someone noticed and actually commented on the flip flops. It’s the little details that I really chew my knuckles over. Shane it’s wasted on so many people. Blue. You know, I almost went for black. So happy I didn’t now x
I see you comment in all video concerning this keyboard XD
Awesome review mate 👍
I'm tempted. Im a piano player and I want something not too large to put on my desk. This looks to be the best option. I would love to record proper grand piano sounds. I have a sustain pedal already with my Korg Sp170s, this looks awesome. I'll probably just use garageband
GarageBand is extremely underrated. It is much more sophisticated than is generally realised.What makes it more clever is the fact that it is so easy to use on account of being so intuitive. This keyboard works absolutely fine for GarageBand.
It might be a good idea to get the 88 key version if you want to record piano parts and you are a piano player. Of course you can still reach the lower and higher register with the 61 board, but you don’t really want to be doing that whilst in the middle of playing a piece.
Try the Garritan CFX piano.
I have the same setup. But the pedal produces unwanted signal or noises in my DAW using piano plugins. Any solution. Please assist.
I can't get the volume slider to work. It is set to control master volume by default. (can be assigned to other MIDI channels for different functions) Controller goes into a MacBook Pro running Ablelton Live and using virtual synths and organs. (both preloaded and added patches) Any thoughts? BTW: I'm very impressed with this unit especially for the price. Not using as piano, I have a Korg D1 for that duty.
Hi, Joseph. Have you selected this keyboard in systems preferences and mapped it in Ableton? Sorry if this is a silly question. To be honest, I can’t remember if this keyboard appears as an option in systems preferences, but you can map it quite easily. But like you said, it defaults as master volume and should work as such. Any IT tech support guy would suggest that you turn it all off and on again, but that just makes you want to garrotte him with his own mouse cable. You have probably tried that anyway. It maybe a hardware issue with the slider itself. But I doubt that. I’ll have a little investigate
Is it still good now? Thank you!!!
Yeah. Used it yesterday
What is the default position for the modulation wheel? I have the 49 key version, and can’t figure out if the modulation wheel should be rolled all the way forward, rearward, or in the middle.
Hi. I’m thinking that the default position would be in the middle within the DaW and as soon as you move the mod wheel, the DAW will read from what ever position the wheel happens to be in. So if you have a sound selected in the DAW and the mod wheel is rolled fully toward you., as soon as you start to roll it, the DAW will jump to the lowest of the range of modulation and sync with your movements. I will check that. This may vary depending on software.
@@customofthesea2 Thanks. I’m using Abelton 11 Lite, and you’re correct; the modulation is not effected, until I move the modulation wheel on my Keystation 49 MK3. If it is in the most forward position, as soon as I move it, it will create the most modulation.
How its calls this effect or what virtual instrument you use at the minit 5'30'' ? Cos i like the effect !
Hi, James. It is strings in Garageband. Followed by clarinet, also in GarageBand. A much underrated DAW!
@@customofthesea2 But i think is not free this daw, isnt that ? and i felt that is some strings effect... but its sounds verry nice, because i was thinking at an meditation song when you played there !
@@jameshet8309 it comes included with Apple devices. Also it is licence free. You can make music and if you sell that music, you don’t have to pay Apple anything. And you can use 3rd party plugins with it (which you can also find for free)
@@customofthesea2 Ok, but i can use free that effect who i like or not ? So, its in the 3rd party plugins or not ?
@@jameshet8309 the effect you liked is actually in GarageBand. It’s free with Mac and even on IPhone
"Expect crapness"🤣 cool review!
One gets what one pays for, dude. Cheap and cheerful. Cheap as chips (wrapped in newspaper)! It’s still going, though I tend to use my AKAI MPK MINI, also inexpensive, but surprisingly good quality. Probably better value and quality for money than this board. Cheers for watching!
@@customofthesea2 I was just quoting you! lol I ended up buying one, it's a bit clickety but very useful and easy to carry around
Yeah, ‘clickety’ , that’s the word I was looking for!
Hello! how are you? Is it useful to learn piano?
I’m well, thank you. Yes it is very useful. Even learning a little will help a lot.
Can USB and external power supply be connected at the same time?
That’s a great and interesting question! The kind of question only asked by those in possession of a particularly intelligent, insightful and enquiring mind. The quality of mind that has the foresight and imagination to encompass the infinite and subtle variations and complexities that may arise in the sometimes turbulent marriage between hardware and software. We are in fellowship and I salute you as one to whom I should aspire to become like.
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@@михаилткаченко-д4з I feel the same way about connectivity-when really high.
I have a yamaha FC3A sustain pedal and it doesn't work, does it have to be m-audio sp-2?
Yamaha’s FC3A is a half-pedal unit; it’s plug is TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve). The Keystation uses the more simple switch unit with a TS (Tip Sleeve) plug.
This midi-keyboard DO NOT have waterfall-keys. It got piano-keys. Waterfall-keys got no angle-edges (like Hammond keys they are smooth).
Sorry, dude. I read somewhere that they were called waterfall keys. You can’t believe everything you read! 😀
Jesus what are you doing with the video jumping up and down!
Can this keyboard be connected to android phone without extra power?
It should be able to. You’ll need the appropriate connector of course. I was thinking of doing a similar thing with my iPad . Let me know how you get on. You only really need to use the DC power input on this keyboard when you are using it to control other hardware devices, for example using it with a synthesiser .
@@customofthesea2 I'm buying m-audio keystation 49 keys because it is powered by 5 volts. 61 keys have 9 volts and its need additional power supply. The phone can power 5V.
@@kamil4032 that’s cool! I will use my AKAI MPK MINI for this kind of activity.
i am working on windows 7 it isn't working
Do you mean your DAW isn’t working or the keyboard?
So much cutting video editing xD
Yes.The insignificant man is rather crap at making videos. He tends to mumble and say “err”.and “ummm” a lot. This is tiresome and time consuming, so he edits them out. 🙂
@@customofthesea2 it's an amazing video, helped me a lot, so thanks for taking the time to both record and edit it!
Sorry for the delay in my response. I truly don’t expect anyone to be watching my videos, much less actually comment on them. Best wishes🙂
@@customofthesea2 matters not, cause i bought the keyboard and this was the video that encouraged me to hehe (it works very well!)