Just wonderful, I've been looking for "what is the sostenuto pedal used for?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Danilliam Illustrious Dominance - (do a search on google ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering how to learning piano fast minus the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "how do i play piano with keyboard on garageband?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Penaycer Rudimentary Preponderance - (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind guide for discovering how to play the piano easily minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got amazing success with it.
I gotta be honest, all I wanted was a Keyboard that I could plug into my PC to actually work and play with it. I accidently ended up on a video comparing MIDI Keyboard not even knowing what those where and decided to buy one since really seemed to fullfill everything I wanted it to do BUT I still was wondering what the difference actually is and decided to check this video. Now I feel kinda dumb that I expected the MIDI to have an extra port to simply plug in a box to play music. The fact that the only real difference is the Standalone compability of an "Keyboard" to a MIDI however doesn't change anything for me but I'm still glad I made sure to actually figure out what I actually bought, even though I'm now wondering how the price for essentially just a "controller" isn't at half of what those cost but that atleast gives me hope that the quality is high enough
I'm very late but I'm thinking what counts about the midi controller is things like velocity, action, key weight, functions, amount of keys, etc. Imagine a keyboard, it (most likely) has 88 keys, quite a bit of voices on it, hammer action, full weighted keys, and that should, for a good one, be maybe $400-$1000 maybe (I'm from the UK but dollars are a more useful reference). Digital pianos are essentially meant to capture the authentic feel of a normal piano, but for a cheaper price and with more functionality, like also being able to be used as a midi, however it lacks quite a bit. For midi controllers, you can use whatever instruments you want as long as you're connected to a midi output (computer), and it also has many functions to control the DAW of your choice, and being able to be the piano, drums, guitar, violin, as well being a lot cheaper ($70 - $600). So digital pianos are more authentic, but overall midi controllers are better due to their price, functionality and versatility.
Most midi controller comes with substantial software sythersizors and often the basic Daw its self. Most hardware sythersizors need to be connected to a PC anyway to get the best editing experience.
getting a 88 key midi controller is better for piano players and getting a 61 or 49 key with the knobs pads and sliders is a better alternative for DJ people or people that do a lot of mixing and mastering within a digital audio workstation
I really appreciate, that you also have the Juno-Di, one of the best (if not the best) affordable keyboards. I bought mine back in around 2010 and it's still a great. For MIDI controller, I recently got myself the Alesis Vortex 2, if I need something for my DAW.
Correct... I have a Casio keyboard... Non weighted keys and it was $100 some years back ... Has a USB port so I use it for midi/making beats as well as playing regular piano
I got the Roland JDXI. Kind of disappointed in the build quality for the rice, but it has great sound. It's the only reason I didn't return it. To be completely honest thought it's made cheaper than my cheap alesis vmini midi keyboard that I paid less than a 5th of the cost for. Oh well. Roland makes great sounds I'll give them that and this JDXI can create some phenomenal sounds.
I was just thinking about your topic this morning so I typed in "midi controller vs keyboard". So thanks, I found this vid. But to be honest I would still go to midi controller since it's cheap and, you know, it's just a controller. Easy to upgrade because of the price. AND I think we are wrong if we compare these two devices because it looks the same, but they functioned very differently. That's why there are keyboardist who uses 1 keyboard and 1 midi controller simultaneously. Although as you've mentioned that some keyboards are capable to act like midi controller. BUT why would I do that? It's not its main function. And I tried Juno DS61, it's hard to connect it to Ableton and if you can make a tutorial of Juno DS to Ableton connection, I would love to watch it. Because until now, I still don't know how to connect it. Back to my point. It is also unfair for a device which has no sound and compare it to something that has a sound. It's unfair. It's like you are comparing a water gun to a real gun. But if you say midi controller and pair it with ableton live vs keyboard alone, now we are talking. Because really the main machine is not the midi controller but the laptop and the software with your sound libraries. If I compare midicontroller+ableton vs keyboard, I would choose the first one because it has flexibilities. You can navigate your patches easily. It will open many posibilities. Actually so many pro's that you didn't mentioned if you use the midi controller and the software, primarily ableton live. Because you can do whatever you want with the software along with the midi controller. You can even program your effects that you don't have to touch anything but your keys and it will change it's patch automatically. For example, you have grandpiano+pads at the intro of the song, and you want it to change to synth at the chorus. You can program it and if you start playing, it will just change the patch automatically without touching your laptop. You can't do that on keyboard. If you change patch on keyboard in the middle of the song, you have to take off you hands from the keys and click preset buttons or whatever the name it is on you keyboard. On the spot changing patch on keyboard? You can do that also with the midi plus software. So I think that's the right way of comparing it. And instead of comparing them, I prefer to use them together in live performance. And by the way, price? Midi controller+high end laptop+software+sound libraries (because you have to purchase samples if you want a good quality sound or ready made patches) are much expensive than one keyboard LOL!
@@jrcerdan7036 PSR E313 model. I has many instrument sounds that come with it, but I didn't end up using it as a midi controller. I ended up buying a cheap little midi controller and had a youtube tutorial telling me step by step how to set it up...that worked fine :-)
@@natasha9805 There was just handy detailed guidelines available for the midi controller whereas my keyboard had some unknowns....just more convenient (and not expensive ;-) )
As long as you have at least 4-5 octives or 61+ keys if you wanna learn how to play piano. But if just wanna make beats on your computer then go for midi easy to use plug and play
Heya! Well it depends though. If you are kinda tech savvy you can go ahead and get a midi controller and hook it up to your computer/laptop/ipad etc. Cause midi controllers usually cost less compared to regular keyboards! :)
@@TedandKel It's good to remember that to use a midi controller like a korg mini or a keystation you dont really have to be very tech savvy. You can use it with garageband or a standalone module
Ooooookay, I guess it's finally time to upgrade my keyboard my parents got me in back in 1999 now and evolve it into Midi Keyboard 🤣 Damn time really flies!
Bro, when you mentioned you couldn’t bring around your keyboard cuz… you don’t have a car 😂 that made me burst out laughing! Regardless of that, thank you for the info on this video. Keep it up!
Hola, ☺️👋 great video ! excuse my ignorance, but I want to get a keyboard or midi and DAW setup for my husband. He's an amateur musician, just as a hobby. He has a couple of guitars and a ukulele. He's always wanted a keyboard to make sort of synthy music. So I'm not looking to spend a massive amount, but something that he can play around with in terms of effects etc. A midi is quite a lot less than a proper keyboard , but then I would need to buy a DAW right ? For example , logic Pro for Mac, and that's 200 EU's right there, plus about another 100 for a midi. He is quite tech savvy ( unlike me 😅) so I think he would figure it out. But I'm not sure what is better? What do you think ? And can you please suggest a keyboard ? The one in your video sounds sick! I need help as there is so much out there and I have no knowledge! I bought him a record player a few years ago to replace his broken one and it was crap 🙈
did you end up making the best affordable keyboard and midis videos?? would love to see that I got a M32 Komplete Konrol and now I am interested in a standalone keyboard. Thanks for the video!
In my opinion: midi controller now use a lot in band too, now smartphone have a lot of keyboard sound source wich have good sound and feature but synthesizer still preffered by keboardist because the sound power a laptop or smartphone is very lack of power in sound output....
Our Yamaha keyboard is a gem. It has really loud speakers and heaps of settings so I can play Hunchback of Notre Dame or disco synth or turn it into a guitar or strings ... and it even has drums! Or whatever I want. Is it too heavy to lug around? Probably yes unless you are a large male. But that's what you have friends for, right? Two people can shift it no problem.
I want to learn how to create basic music beds for my videos do you have any suggestions. I know some people you a Midi Controller and a DAW to do this. Do you have any tutorials like this? FYI for a total beginner.
Thank you. I was getting distracted with the idea of a midi... but I really don't want to deal with all the tech shit. A regular keyboard will be just fine for me lol.
Isn't the Roland-Di a very light keyboard that can run for several hours on batteries? Speaking of the Di, have you used it as a controller? Is it difficult to use with DAW or just as easy as the Akai or M-Audio? Would you do a video just on the Juno-Di??
Hey dan! You're right but it's not as light as a midi controller, and correct the cool thing about the Juno Di is it has a long battery life with 8 AA batteries. Yes it's very easy to set it up as a midi controller! We'll keep that video suggestion in mind! Thanks!
Yeah ! Cool, By the way, What about a midi Controller vs Professional arranger (Korg Pa600). May i know, As a beginner Can we learn by using a midi controller ? Or it is best to buy a professional arranger to practice and making of music production.
I think it depends on how serious you are with music production and performance. If you want total flexibility even in your learning stage, then midi controller is the way to go. A fast learner may soon find that a professional arranger no longer meets his needs because of limited upgrading or expansion capabilities.
Freaking awesome and just all around on point..... Question....I want to buy an Akai controller while using fl studio on my laptop, and also playing a 5 string bass and Roland td-17 set, while customizing quickly....to generate an engineerable ......your thoughts 💭💬 lol 😂
Hello people. For beginners what should I buy? I don't know how to play piano. I am more interest about drums, but also some a bit sounds to create music, also I wanna using microphone. Also I need to save the music. Someone can give me advice about it please?
Keyboard or midi controller? For € 500 you can buy some nice stuff: - Yamaha PSR-E373 (219, Thomann), a great keyboard - Worlde Orca (~110, AliExpress), 8x8 launchpad with pressure sensing pads - Decent amount of left for an audio interface, mic and perhaps a second midi controller if you want knobs and faders You need a DAW as well, but most of them have a decent free version. I've only used PreSonus Studio One so I can't compare, but if you buy one of their audio interfaces (starting at ~90 though I'd spend the extra €20 and get one with line in, for versatility) you get the paid version (Studio One Artist) for free, and they even throw in Ableton Live Lite. And don't forget decent headphones! Though if you start from scratch you may need some cheaper options or choose between keyboard or midi controller. Swap the Yamaha for a Worlde Panda61 (175, Ali) and you should have enough budget for a decent headphone, though in that case I would probably save a little bit more money and buy in stages, as the Yamaha truly is impressive. You can swap the Orca for something else as well (Like the Novation Launchpad mk2 or mk3) but then you'll probably lose the velocity sensitivity, or the 8x8. All in all there is so much to choose from... It all depends on what you want to do. With a keyboard and a launchpad you're very flexible, but it may be overkill. Read reviews before you buy stuff, and if you can, don't always go for the cheapest option. It better to spend a bit more up front and enjoy it for a long time, than to skimp, get frustrated and either stop using it or buy the more expensive option anyway. It's difficult to figure out where you can go cheap, and where you shouldn't, which is where those reviews come in :)
@@paulnieuwkamp8067 Thanks for post, but purchased Arturia Midi keyboard. And in reality.. I'm not using it.. Because need a lot to learn. But in the future I will use it for sure. (At least for learning piano)
I would like to kindly ask you how a controller, a keyboard and a laptop are connected together (I have a mpk-mini, a Roland RD2000 and a apple-notebook with mainstage) thank you very much
Umm, so I got a YAMAHA piaggero NP-12 keyboard and well the sounds are quite limited. I know there’s some input on the keyboard and I’m not sure if I can plug my pc in it and get the arp sound for my keyboard. Also, are there free sounds softwares for the keyboard to use? And, can it be plugged into my iPad? I prefer to use my iPad sometimes… thx :)
So if you want to use a keyboard as a midi controller, can you use the sound effects in DAWs? It seems you can only record using the sound effect of the keyboard unlike midi controllers?
I have a Yamaha Reface CP (compact battery mobile piano) I believe it is both Midi and keyboard so I'd like to use it to play IK Media Virtual Organ Hammond B-3X. Is that worth it over getting another Reface but the YC organ? ($350)? It'll have the same limited keys but it's ok as I'm new to all this. If I learn it well, I have no problems buying a vintage Y10 or Vox Continental.
Hey dude! I am new to this musical world, I want to learn how to play the piano in general, shall I get a midi controller or a standalone keyboard? And for the daw, I have Logic Pro X. Please answer
I think it's safe to say if your into music production but don't need auto acompaniments you shoud go for a workstation/synthesizer keyboards as opposed to an arranger keyboard. I very nearly or could of made a grave error of spending thousands of pounds on a Yamaha Tyros 5 but in reality you would be paying for ton of features you don't use as well as the fact an arranger keyboard such as Tyros or Genos is not really designed for music production. VST instruments can get you similar if not better sound quality at a fraction of the cost. But the same rule applies to any high end keyboard you should only buy it if your 100% sure it's what you need.
I have a classical piano. That was a gift from my grandfather. But recently I've wanted to be able record the songs I play and convert them to midi. I've been using a phone app for recording. But transferring the recordings to midi has been difficult. I'm wondering if I should buy a digital keyboard. So I can directly record midi from it. Are there any alternative solutions to recording midi without having to go all out and buy a keyboard?. I'd prefer a keyboard than a midi controller. If I had to chose between the two.
I would always prefer MIDI, because it gives you so much freedom with sounds. Basically infinite sounds can be played on MIDI, just download the software and plug you MIDI controller in laptop and that's it. You can buy weighted hammer action MIDI's (such as Arturia Keylab MK2 88) if you want to have the exact piano feel, or you could go just for the synth feel with Novation SL MK3 61, or something cheaper if you're on a budget. I just don't understand need for Keyboards anymore. We all have a laptop, so why would anyone ever buy a keyboard instead of MIDI? With keyboards you are limited to presets that are available on the instrument. On MIDI's you can do what ever you want!
Hey! Well that depends though... Usually there is and you need to download a certain driver so that there wont be any latency. Try and download this www.asio4all.org this if there is any latency. :)
If the keyboard has midi capabilities, then yes :) but there are also keyboards who doesn't have midi capabilities so be careful in choosing a keyboard.
I am guitarist, and I am trying to do some recording. but I also want to add sounds apart from guitar like beats , background sounds etc., what should I get midi or keyboard? I use Reaper DAW.
If you like to play the keyboard by itself, have the money, have the space, go for a keyboard. You can use it for recording too. But if you want to consider money, space, and are good at using any DAW, & want to only use the midi for recordings, go for a midi. Definitely. If your main purpose is recording & you know how to use softwares, there's really no need to buy a keyboard.
@@kuro758 latency is bad while recording kicks, beats using normal mouse and computer keyboard. that's why I was thinking otherwise I already have sound samples.
@@kuro758 I don't have MIDI keyboard so I use computer keyboard normal QWE . so when I press it, there is a time gap and inaccuracy when software records it as pressed, same with mouse. so i was thinking if MIDI keyboard is instant.
I don't know how to play. MIDI keybords are quite cheap and I can use software with them to learn. I want to play for myself and I am always in my room then, so I can just plug it into my PC.
i buy first keyboard(no midi out) for practise since i'm a beginner,then later i want to use it on DAW,i buy too a midi controller,i have both for different situation
Korg kross 2 is best cheapest workstation keyboard Or Yamaha SX600 cheapest arranger workstation keyboard(mainly for solo song composer) But there's bunch of cheap midi controller.
Well, I am having a casio ma-150, which only has a midi out port. So, if I connect it with a midi to usb cable to a PC, is it gonna work? Your help would be appreciated.
Thanks man, very helpful. So I may stick with my acoustic guitar for now.
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Just wonderful, I've been looking for "what is the sostenuto pedal used for?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Danilliam Illustrious Dominance - (do a search on google ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering how to learning piano fast minus the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
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This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "how do i play piano with keyboard on garageband?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Penaycer Rudimentary Preponderance - (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind guide for discovering how to play the piano easily minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got amazing success with it.
Many simple midi keyboards require little setting up and often come with standalone software to use them
Which one do you recondmend
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I gotta be honest, all I wanted was a Keyboard that I could plug into my PC to actually work and play with it. I accidently ended up on a video comparing MIDI Keyboard not even knowing what those where and decided to buy one since really seemed to fullfill everything I wanted it to do BUT I still was wondering what the difference actually is and decided to check this video.
Now I feel kinda dumb that I expected the MIDI to have an extra port to simply plug in a box to play music. The fact that the only real difference is the Standalone compability of an "Keyboard" to a MIDI however doesn't change anything for me but I'm still glad I made sure to actually figure out what I actually bought, even though I'm now wondering how the price for essentially just a "controller" isn't at half of what those cost but that atleast gives me hope that the quality is high enough
I'm very late but I'm thinking what counts about the midi controller is things like velocity, action, key weight, functions, amount of keys, etc. Imagine a keyboard, it (most likely) has 88 keys, quite a bit of voices on it, hammer action, full weighted keys, and that should, for a good one, be maybe $400-$1000 maybe (I'm from the UK but dollars are a more useful reference). Digital pianos are essentially meant to capture the authentic feel of a normal piano, but for a cheaper price and with more functionality, like also being able to be used as a midi, however it lacks quite a bit. For midi controllers, you can use whatever instruments you want as long as you're connected to a midi output (computer), and it also has many functions to control the DAW of your choice, and being able to be the piano, drums, guitar, violin, as well being a lot cheaper ($70 - $600). So digital pianos are more authentic, but overall midi controllers are better due to their price, functionality and versatility.
there are a fair few times when i get exactly the video i searched for.
thx for the help :)
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This was so helpful, watched a ton of videos that overcomplicated their points! Thanks alot.
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Most midi controller comes with substantial software sythersizors and often the basic Daw its self. Most hardware sythersizors need to be connected to a PC anyway to get the best editing experience.
An insightful discussion of the differences of the two types of devices until now I wasn't quite sure what the differences were.
Imagine you are on stage live performing and you play midi controller and your laptop freeze or battery drain at 2% low.
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Use power supplies. (;
How do you play a MIDI live. Your keyboard would have to be like three octaves?
getting a 88 key midi controller is better for piano players and getting a 61 or 49 key with the knobs pads and sliders is a better alternative for DJ people or people that do a lot of mixing and mastering within a digital audio workstation
I want to learn piano at home, do I need to buy a keyboard or a midi? And how many keys?
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Super clear explanations :) Thank you !
I really appreciate, that you also have the Juno-Di, one of the best (if not the best) affordable keyboards. I bought mine back in around 2010 and it's still a great. For MIDI controller, I recently got myself the Alesis Vortex 2, if I need something for my DAW.
Why do you need a midi if you have juno-di ? Just curious cuz im planning on ger a keyboard
Correct... I have a Casio keyboard... Non weighted keys and it was $100 some years back ... Has a USB port so I use it for midi/making beats as well as playing regular piano
What model of the Casio did you get?
@@TosinOdetoran it was something like a Casio ctk1100... When I go back into my storage I'll get the correct model number for you
I got the Roland JDXI. Kind of disappointed in the build quality for the rice, but it has great sound. It's the only reason I didn't return it. To be completely honest thought it's made cheaper than my cheap alesis vmini midi keyboard that I paid less than a 5th of the cost for. Oh well. Roland makes great sounds I'll give them that and this JDXI can create some phenomenal sounds.
I was just thinking about your topic this morning so I typed in "midi controller vs keyboard". So thanks, I found this vid. But to be honest I would still go to midi controller since it's cheap and, you know, it's just a controller. Easy to upgrade because of the price. AND I think we are wrong if we compare these two devices because it looks the same, but they functioned very differently. That's why there are keyboardist who uses 1 keyboard and 1 midi controller simultaneously. Although as you've mentioned that some keyboards are capable to act like midi controller. BUT why would I do that? It's not its main function. And I tried Juno DS61, it's hard to connect it to Ableton and if you can make a tutorial of Juno DS to Ableton connection, I would love to watch it. Because until now, I still don't know how to connect it. Back to my point. It is also unfair for a device which has no sound and compare it to something that has a sound. It's unfair. It's like you are comparing a water gun to a real gun. But if you say midi controller and pair it with ableton live vs keyboard alone, now we are talking. Because really the main machine is not the midi controller but the laptop and the software with your sound libraries. If I compare midicontroller+ableton vs keyboard, I would choose the first one because it has flexibilities. You can navigate your patches easily. It will open many posibilities. Actually so many pro's that you didn't mentioned if you use the midi controller and the software, primarily ableton live. Because you can do whatever you want with the software along with the midi controller. You can even program your effects that you don't have to touch anything but your keys and it will change it's patch automatically. For example, you have grandpiano+pads at the intro of the song, and you want it to change to synth at the chorus. You can program it and if you start playing, it will just change the patch automatically without touching your laptop. You can't do that on keyboard. If you change patch on keyboard in the middle of the song, you have to take off you hands from the keys and click preset buttons or whatever the name it is on you keyboard. On the spot changing patch on keyboard? You can do that also with the midi plus software. So I think that's the right way of comparing it. And instead of comparing them, I prefer to use them together in live performance. And by the way, price? Midi controller+high end laptop+software+sound libraries (because you have to purchase samples if you want a good quality sound or ready made patches) are much expensive than one keyboard LOL!
Hmmm...So my Yamaha Keyboard can function as a controller, that sounds exciting! :D Thanks for that :-)
Question, can you what type of Yamaha do you have, and two, can you play different instruments through it using it as an MIDI?
@@jrcerdan7036 PSR E313 model. I has many instrument sounds that come with it, but I didn't end up using it as a midi controller. I ended up buying a cheap little midi controller and had a youtube tutorial telling me step by step how to set it up...that worked fine :-)
@@lar57jsy May I ask why? Was the midi controller more convenient?
@@natasha9805 There was just handy detailed guidelines available for the midi controller whereas my keyboard had some unknowns....just more convenient (and not expensive ;-) )
@@lar57jsy oh right cool! Cos I have a Yahama PSR E403 but I was thinking of getting a midi controller for the same reasons. Thanks for the reply 🙏🏿🙂
Wicked review mate. All I needed to know, much love
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Any suggestions on which keyboard to get if you're a beginner/ intermediate player?
As long as you have at least 4-5 octives or 61+ keys if you wanna learn how to play piano. But if just wanna make beats on your computer then go for midi easy to use plug and play
Dude, once a friend said that AKAI midi controller was a synth jajajaja
That's a common misconception haha! but it can actually function as a synth in a DAW :)
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Great straight to the point video that explains the topic! Good job.
He clears the doubt up in the very first 10 seconds hehe
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This was so cool, loved your video man!
Thank you. I just want an easy & cheap way to make background music when I'm playing my harmonica..what do you think?
Heya! Well it depends though. If you are kinda tech savvy you can go ahead and get a midi controller and hook it up to your computer/laptop/ipad etc. Cause midi controllers usually cost less compared to regular keyboards! :)
@@TedandKel It's good to remember that to use a midi controller like a korg mini or a keystation you dont really have to be very tech savvy. You can use it with garageband or a standalone module
Hi! Could you make a video on midi controllers and keyboards that you recommend at different price points?
Thanks! Great vid👍
That's a great idea! Maybe in the future ;)
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Ooooookay, I guess it's finally time to upgrade my keyboard my parents got me in back in 1999 now and evolve it into Midi Keyboard 🤣 Damn time really flies!
This is helpful. I have been searching for a tutorial clips that would explain the difference between the two. Thanks man!
Bro, when you mentioned you couldn’t bring around your keyboard cuz… you don’t have a car 😂 that made me burst out laughing!
Regardless of that, thank you for the info on this video. Keep it up!
Do u have any recommendations for good beginner keyboards that support midi ?
Do you have a video wherein you showed how to setup studio for recording using keyboard?
Hola, ☺️👋 great video ! excuse my ignorance, but I want to get a keyboard or midi and DAW setup for my husband. He's an amateur musician, just as a hobby. He has a couple of guitars and a ukulele. He's always wanted a keyboard to make sort of synthy music. So I'm not looking to spend a massive amount, but something that he can play around with in terms of effects etc. A midi is quite a lot less than a proper keyboard , but then I would need to buy a DAW right ? For example , logic Pro for Mac, and that's 200 EU's right there, plus about another 100 for a midi. He is quite tech savvy ( unlike me 😅) so I think he would figure it out. But I'm not sure what is better? What do you think ? And can you please suggest a keyboard ? The one in your video sounds sick! I need help as there is so much out there and I have no knowledge! I bought him a record player a few years ago to replace his broken one and it was crap 🙈
@tedandkel
did you end up making the best affordable keyboard and midis videos?? would love to see that
I got a M32 Komplete Konrol and now I am interested in a standalone keyboard. Thanks for the video!
Not yet but that's a good suggestion for a video! Thank you for the feedback!
What about midi keyboard vs midi pad devices, is there one that is better on instrument plugins like, trumpet, bass, violin, flute?
Thank you. Excellent explanation.
Thanks it was helpful!!
Your video helped a lot, thanks!
Hay Man, good info. What midi controller has the most syth like key board feel? Thank you Man.
Awesome video! Thank you
Thank you so much!
In my opinion: midi controller now use a lot in band too, now smartphone have a lot of keyboard sound source wich have good sound and feature but synthesizer still preffered by keboardist because the sound power a laptop or smartphone is very lack of power in sound output....
what keyboard do you have?? I like that whammy sound
We love it too! My keyboard is a Roland Juno DI :)
Our Yamaha keyboard is a gem. It has really loud speakers and heaps of settings so I can play Hunchback of Notre Dame or disco synth or turn it into a guitar or strings ... and it even has drums! Or whatever I want. Is it too heavy to lug around? Probably yes unless you are a large male. But that's what you have friends for, right? Two people can shift it no problem.
Thanks man.. good stuff !
Great video man, thanks!
I want to learn how to create basic music beds for my videos do you have any suggestions. I know some people you a Midi Controller and a DAW to do this. Do you have any tutorials like this? FYI for a total beginner.
What midi controllers that have built in piano sounds without having to connect to a laptop?
ok now what keyboard if i want also to do beats?
Thank you. I was getting distracted with the idea of a midi... but I really don't want to deal with all the tech shit. A regular keyboard will be just fine for me lol.
Whats some of the best keyboards to buy?
Isn't the Roland-Di a very light keyboard that can run for several hours on batteries? Speaking of the Di, have you used it as a controller? Is it difficult to use with DAW or just as easy as the Akai or M-Audio? Would you do a video just on the Juno-Di??
Hey dan! You're right but it's not as light as a midi controller, and correct the cool thing about the Juno Di is it has a long battery life with 8 AA batteries.
Yes it's very easy to set it up as a midi controller! We'll keep that video suggestion in mind! Thanks!
Wow so much information in just a few minutes,thanks for share.
Thanks for this video! :)
Yeah ! Cool, By the way, What about a midi Controller vs Professional arranger (Korg Pa600). May i know, As a beginner Can we learn by using a midi controller ? Or it is best to buy a professional arranger to practice and making of music production.
I think it depends on how serious you are with music production and performance. If you want total flexibility even in your learning stage, then midi controller is the way to go. A fast learner may soon find that a professional arranger no longer meets his needs because of limited upgrading or expansion capabilities.
Freaking awesome and just all around on point.....
Question....I want to buy an Akai controller while using fl studio on my laptop, and also playing a 5 string bass and Roland td-17 set, while customizing quickly....to generate an engineerable ......your thoughts 💭💬 lol 😂
Great info!!
What are some keyboards I can purchase? Everytime I search for one they’re all MIDI controllers, I just want a plug and play keyboard
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It really cleared my doubt out!..
Searched it on TV..
Just came here to say thanks 😊
Thanks for this piece man, it'll go a long way
I loves that mede shape!
Thanks bro 😊
Thanks, informative.
Hello people. For beginners what should I buy? I don't know how to play piano. I am more interest about drums, but also some a bit sounds to create music, also I wanna using microphone. Also I need to save the music. Someone can give me advice about it please?
Ok, please someone suggest what to buy if i want to create some music and imitate some instruments..
Price can be till 500eur , thanks for help!
Keyboard or midi controller? For € 500 you can buy some nice stuff:
- Yamaha PSR-E373 (219, Thomann), a great keyboard
- Worlde Orca (~110, AliExpress), 8x8 launchpad with pressure sensing pads
- Decent amount of left for an audio interface, mic and perhaps a second midi controller if you want knobs and faders
You need a DAW as well, but most of them have a decent free version. I've only used PreSonus Studio One so I can't compare, but if you buy one of their audio interfaces (starting at ~90 though I'd spend the extra €20 and get one with line in, for versatility) you get the paid version (Studio One Artist) for free, and they even throw in Ableton Live Lite.
And don't forget decent headphones! Though if you start from scratch you may need some cheaper options or choose between keyboard or midi controller. Swap the Yamaha for a Worlde Panda61 (175, Ali) and you should have enough budget for a decent headphone, though in that case I would probably save a little bit more money and buy in stages, as the Yamaha truly is impressive. You can swap the Orca for something else as well (Like the Novation Launchpad mk2 or mk3) but then you'll probably lose the velocity sensitivity, or the 8x8.
All in all there is so much to choose from... It all depends on what you want to do. With a keyboard and a launchpad you're very flexible, but it may be overkill. Read reviews before you buy stuff, and if you can, don't always go for the cheapest option. It better to spend a bit more up front and enjoy it for a long time, than to skimp, get frustrated and either stop using it or buy the more expensive option anyway. It's difficult to figure out where you can go cheap, and where you shouldn't, which is where those reviews come in :)
@@paulnieuwkamp8067 Thanks for post, but purchased Arturia Midi keyboard.
And in reality.. I'm not using it.. Because need a lot to learn.
But in the future I will use it for sure. (At least for learning piano)
you can play with soundfont apps on android with a midi controller!
I would like to kindly ask you how a controller, a keyboard and a laptop are connected together (I have a mpk-mini, a Roland RD2000 and a apple-notebook with mainstage)
thank you very much
Umm, so I got a YAMAHA piaggero NP-12 keyboard and well the sounds are quite limited. I know there’s some input on the keyboard and I’m not sure if I can plug my pc in it and get the arp sound for my keyboard. Also, are there free sounds softwares for the keyboard to use? And, can it be plugged into my iPad? I prefer to use my iPad sometimes… thx :)
So if you want to use a keyboard as a midi controller, can you use the sound effects in DAWs? It seems you can only record using the sound effect of the keyboard unlike midi controllers?
Good question! If you are using a keyboard to record in your daw, you can use the audio effects in your daw to edit its sound :)
I have a question, if i have a synthesizer with a usb midi port on it, can i use it a s a midi controller? Or do i need a midi controller
Had to look up what DAW is...
Great video!
I have a Yamaha Reface CP (compact battery mobile piano) I believe it is both Midi and keyboard so I'd like to use it to play IK Media Virtual Organ Hammond B-3X. Is that worth it over getting another Reface but the YC organ? ($350)? It'll have the same limited keys but it's ok as I'm new to all this. If I learn it well, I have no problems buying a vintage Y10 or Vox Continental.
I have both. Currently hoping to swap my keyboard for another midi.
Hi, Is there any difference in sound quality between these two if connected to DAW and recorded.?
I have a keyboard and i want to make beat so do i need to buy midi keyboard? Or i can also use my normal keyboard?
Good.
Please review budget frendly
All in one keyboard , with usbmidi. And how to work with midi.
Ex. Keyboard ;= yamaha pss a50
Thanks for the suggestion! Would love to review and help you guys out in selecting budget friendly keyboards/controllers soon!
Yes, please update!
Can I ask what is the model of your keyboard?
So what is a DAW?
Excellent tutorial för beginners!
Hey dude! I am new to this musical world, I want to learn how to play the piano in general, shall I get a midi controller or a standalone keyboard? And for the daw, I have Logic Pro X. Please answer
Get a weighted 88 keys synthesizer such as Roland Juno DS or Yamaha MX88. Of course there are more choices based on yr budget.
I think it's safe to say if your into music production but don't need auto acompaniments you shoud go for a workstation/synthesizer keyboards as
opposed to an arranger keyboard. I very nearly or could of made a grave error of spending thousands of pounds on a Yamaha Tyros 5 but in reality
you would be paying for ton of features you don't use as well as the fact an arranger keyboard such as Tyros or Genos is not really designed for
music production. VST instruments can get you similar if not better sound quality at a fraction of the cost. But the same rule applies to any high end
keyboard you should only buy it if your 100% sure it's what you need.
So how can you record with the keyboard?
I have a classical piano. That was a gift from my grandfather. But recently I've wanted to be able record the songs I play and convert them to midi.
I've been using a phone app for recording. But transferring the recordings to midi has been difficult.
I'm wondering if I should buy a digital keyboard. So I can directly record midi from it.
Are there any alternative solutions to recording midi without having to go all out and buy a keyboard?.
I'd prefer a keyboard than a midi controller. If I had to chose between the two.
I would always prefer MIDI, because it gives you so much freedom with sounds. Basically infinite sounds can be played on MIDI, just download the software and plug you MIDI controller in laptop and that's it. You can buy weighted hammer action MIDI's (such as Arturia Keylab MK2 88) if you want to have the exact piano feel, or you could go just for the synth feel with Novation SL MK3 61, or something cheaper if you're on a budget.
I just don't understand need for Keyboards anymore. We all have a laptop, so why would anyone ever buy a keyboard instead of MIDI? With keyboards you are limited to presets that are available on the instrument. On MIDI's you can do what ever you want!
Do i need a powersupply to m-audio keystation 88 when i plug it to my phone?
I'm planning on buying a Casio ct x5000, so i can use it as a midi controller? and use vst of beautiful 70's organ and mellotron sounds?
I have yamaha pser373 and this can be used as midi controller since it has midi out and in
Are there any small keyboards with pads? but like standalone?
There is any latency if I use portable keyboard like yamaha psr e363
Hey! Well that depends though... Usually there is and you need to download a certain driver so that there wont be any latency. Try and download this www.asio4all.org this if there is any latency. :)
If you use fl studio then use its asio driver.
so in other words, can keyboards work exactly like how MIDI controllers work after i connected it to a laptop? or would the functions be limited?
If the keyboard has midi capabilities, then yes :) but there are also keyboards who doesn't have midi capabilities so be careful in choosing a keyboard.
@@TedandKel i see. Thanks
Dude you are right..very nice video. .
Thanks man, I have Yamaha PRS series in my home. So I don't have to buy midi for my home recording.
I really like your voice
Its cool
I am guitarist, and I am trying to do some recording. but I also want to add sounds apart from guitar like beats , background sounds etc., what should I get midi or keyboard? I use Reaper DAW.
If you like to play the keyboard by itself, have the money, have the space, go for a keyboard. You can use it for recording too.
But if you want to consider money, space, and are good at using any DAW, & want to only use the midi for recordings, go for a midi. Definitely.
If your main purpose is recording & you know how to use softwares, there's really no need to buy a keyboard.
@@kuro758 latency is bad while recording kicks, beats using normal mouse and computer keyboard. that's why I was thinking otherwise I already have sound samples.
@@kbabhimitra Latency? I don't understand what you're trying to say..
@@kuro758 I don't have MIDI keyboard so I use computer keyboard normal QWE . so when I press it, there is a time gap and inaccuracy when software records it as pressed, same with mouse. so i was thinking if MIDI keyboard is instant.
I don't know how to play. MIDI keybords are quite cheap and I can use software with them to learn.
I want to play for myself and I am always in my room then, so I can just plug it into my PC.
i buy first keyboard(no midi out) for practise since i'm a beginner,then later i want to use it on DAW,i buy too a midi controller,i have both for different situation
forgot to mention that midi cont also needs an amplifier bcause it outputs no sound on its own
does a midi controller work with a pc insted of a lab top?
What are some cheap Keyboards that Work With the Workstation
Korg kross 2 is best cheapest workstation keyboard
Or Yamaha SX600 cheapest arranger workstation keyboard(mainly for solo song composer)
But there's bunch of cheap midi controller.
@@silgrimmarak8699 Ok thanks very much
Nice 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks 🔥
Hey, hopefully you will reply. I am tech savvy but illiterate for DAW and also don't know how to play.. Thinking about akai mini mk3 or casio lsk250
Casio cause the lights can help learn
Well, I am having a casio ma-150, which only has a midi out port. So, if I connect it with a midi to usb cable to a PC, is it gonna work?
Your help would be appreciated.