@@Massproduce201 THE NI S49 isn't a toy hence why it's easily to most expensive and prioritizes on quality critical features, like for example the KeyBed.
The Arturia is the only one with CV. My only question is why would you bother with the 49 when the 61 is only 3" wider and the price difference is negligible?
TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THIS GO WITH ARTURIA... not the essentials but the MK2.. not only do you get more features but it comes with Piano V2 (some of the BEST piano sounds) and it also comes with Analog Lab 4.. two vst that are steals for the price. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. also the work flow is amazing in Ableton, Logic and FL
The Arturia is a gateway drug. I like Analog Lab for basic stuff but if you want to get deep into synthesis, you will be forced to upgrade the synths to the full version. There's good and bad in all things but I love getting lost in programming synths and can easily lose 3 hours getting deep into a sound. You can't do that with Analog Lab but you also won't waste 3 hours.
Are you talking about the MK2 mini lab? I was looking on eBay. There's a few different Arturia's with MK II in the name. How much is the one you have cost please?
Agree, I have one. It has almost all the controls in the other reviewed keyboards, a total of 49 controls ranging from faders to knops, channels, record, and play.
But the Akai does get the job done for a beginner. Its what I started my son off with in the first recording setup I bought him. No need to go overboard till you see if its a lasting passion or just a fad. It got him to San Diego.
Do you guys really use the faders and knobs on midi keyboard for production? I want 88 keys, now i liked the arturia essential 88 and its semi-weighted, I kinda want to get weighted hammer action, so in this price range, i can get myself a digital piano, yamaha p45 or casio 100 something, but digital piano lacks faders, knobs, pitch bend, modulation wheel. What do you guys think?
M-Audio MK3 61 200$ you wont be disappointed. I spent 1800$ for all my 6 Synths I came out sooner i would’ve save more money. Its simpler, keys are very nice it wont make annoying noise when you play fast.
Where's the Studio logic SL88?? Ive ordered this excellent controller keyboard, made of aluminium, not crappy plastic, so very solid and reliable, with not just weighted hammer action keys, but aftertouch!! All for £325!
Either you explained it wrong or NKS wasnt available in 2019 but it is wrong that you can only use the Native Instruments for Native Instruments instruments, you can either use it as a normal midi keyboard or with Komplete Kontrol where you got almost every VSTs integrated. After having the Essential 88 by Arturia i finally bought an S88 Komplete Kontrol and the Komplete Kontrol software together with it is the probably the best experience you can have with a MIDI Keyboard. If you got Arturia Synths and Kontakt librarys and even some plugins like Zebralette or Podolski you can switch between the different plugins immediately. You dont have to think of the plugin you want to use for example u can just filter for a bass and set it to Dark characteristic and it shows every preset of every VST you got with even a Preview. THIS is the future of VST and MIDI Controllers.
It is mid June 2020. I see you like the 61 key keybed line! That is what I have narrowed my choice to. I have been looking for a 61 key keyboard in the $200 to $300 range. The Novation Launchkey 61 Mk 3 will come out soon. $260 in the USA when it comes out. So no reviews yet. It seems to have some attractive features like playing chords and arpeggios very easily. The Native Instruments A61 is $280, but reviews on Sweetwater ranged from rave reviews to nyuk. Both of them are kind of large depth-wise. So I have chosen to order an M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk III; will edit this comment to let you know how it feels and functions. A 49 key-bed suits my desk better, really, but I would be deprived of the keys C2 onward, one whole octave. I really like the sound of C2! So I though, heck, I'll manage just fine with a larger 61 key-bed. For now I just need a simple keyboard controller to do online piano lessons so I think the M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk III would be just right, plus almost $100 less than the Native Instruments or the Novation ones. All these years, I've only played my upright regular piano and love the somewhat heavy feel of the keys; plus, no clacking sound when playing the keys. I'm kind of nervous about the clacking sound of the keyboard I've heard on some videos on the M-Audio. On one video a guy played a Gliss(ando) on the M-Audio and the rattling of the keys was horrible like grinding dentures! Whereas on my regular piano, all you can hear is the notes. Anyhow, I'm kind of a beginner so I doubt I'll play glisses for a few years! :)
I use Arturia and tried out all the controller's in PMT near Portsmouth, the A61's keybed was SO much better than all of the rest. Felt like the moog or prophet keybeds. Got that over the S61 and Arturia options... and not regretted it for 1 second. Best to go ant try them as everyone has different requirements... the A61 is the best imo
Any tips? I'm overwhelmed with options. I'm looking for a keyboard that is a good MIDI controller but can also be a standalone keyboard I can just sit down and play that has very realistic piano and string sounds. I am willing to spend up to $4K for the perfect match, though I'd love to stay under $2K.
Had a Yamaha MOX8 at the heart of my studio since it was released and its still the best value for money midi interface you can buy in my opinion....Not only does it have great sounds on board it is also a brilliant USB audio interface for external synths it also has a plethora of buttons and knobs for DAW integration currently I have 33 buttons 8 knobs and a jog wheel mapped into reaper on the MOX....There is zero latency on the audio interface as well as a built in vocoder feature its a great keyboard.
@Fusion72 I agree and to a point you are even describing me lol.... I have never regretted for one second buying a MOX I dont think people understand the depth of what it is capable of I often have a mate come over and route their instruments (bass/guitar hell even a flute) through it
@@shadowbanned5164 MOX doesn't use the same quality keys as the MOTIF, that is really sad. It's as if they want you to pay over $2600 before they give you the premium keys.
I have a korg triton Le..i am thinking of selling it and gonna buy a midi...Would it be a right move?can u pls suggest me a good midi keyboard pls...🤗❤️..thanks
Hi! I have a question: how does a USB MIDI keyboard controller interact with an external audio interface? If I plug in the keyboard cable to a computer and then separately connect the audio interface to another USB port on my computer, would both devices work together through the DAW? Or do I need a keyboard controller that will plug into an interface for this to work? Thanks.
Both devices should work together through your DAW. Be sure to set your midi keyboard as an input source and your audio interface as an output in your DAW preferences.
If anyone wants to plug in 9 Volt power supply into any of these, please CHECK THE POLARITY. On my M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk3, the plug has to be TIP POSITIVE, SLEEVE NEGATIVE. Otherwise the 9 Volt supply won't work! Such a power supply is handy to connect to an iPad as those devices don't put out enough power out the Lightning port to power a keyboard. I just bought, from Amazon, a multi-volt adjustable power supply. The device's name starts with Belker 45 W Universal. Excellent.
Hey, what you recommend for a beginner level producer, just getting his hands set and wanting to learn to play the keyboard. I already own an Akai MPK Mini. I'm looking at these 4: Native Instruments A61, Nektar Impact LX61, Novation Mk2 and Arturia Keylab 61. I use logic and just beginning to explore Ableton as well. Thanks!
They’re all similarly good keyboards. If you’re gonna use Ableton more, Novation has the best integration out of those 4. If you use more native instrument softwares with NKS standard, then Kontrol series. Arturia is like he said, really value for what you get back. Note that the Kontrol series is well integrated with the Arturia softwares too. I’ve personally used Nektar. They’re probably the cheapest. If you want to get started and plan to upgrade in 2-3 years, Nektar will do you fine. Their integration with most DAWs are really versatile. It doesn’t have the best Keybed or pads out of the 4, and some components could break after a few years. But their customer service is reliable - giving free pad replacements, free knobs, just a lot of free or cheap replacement parts if something goes wrong. So there you go. It all depends on what you value more.
if you want a real answer the answer is simply buy a electric keyboard with 61 or more keys that cost around the same price or cheaper. Most standard electric keyboards cost around 150 and they have a huge amount of buttons that you can program to do whatever you want to in daw programs like presonus, ableton, Fl studio, reason, etc. Whenever you buy a keyboard you want a huge amount of buttons but most MIDI controllers that have the amount of buttons that you need cost around 500 dollars. As for the software Abelton is just garbage a reason most MIDI controllers come with it. I recommend Presonus studio/artist its the easiest daw software to use. Something like reason is just garbage and something like FL studio is just a jumbo piece of shit that is extremely complicated to navigate thru.
If you use Logic I would recommend the Akai Advance, either 49 or 61, it has full integration with Akai’s VIP software which helps A LOT with workflow, has nice quality keys and overall materials, and one of, if not the best, pads on any keyboard, I own the Arturia Keylab, Komplete Kontrol S61 and the Nektar Impact as well as the Akai Advance, and the Akai is the best of them, at least in my humble opinion, but do your research and choose whatever fits you the most 😁
WideOpenChange pretty good, one of the best I’ve tried, if you ask me it would be my second choice to the Akai, so yeah that’s really good, and aesthetically it looks really good haha, the only “problem” I have is that I really miss the pads and the VIP software with it, otherwise its really good, cheers
Perhaps not related to this video it is to midi keyboards in general… Why would weighted keys be better than semi weighted or unweighted for someone that will never play an acoustic piano?
The heavier the key, the easier it is to feel how hard you are playing the note, to control that sensitivity, and receive feedback about the sensitivity. Unweighted keys are harder to control physically, i find if i am not careful I always end up accidentally playing them too hard because there is no resistance. And thus it helps you control whether your midi note will register as soft or loud. It makes playing music a more pleasurable experience for me, too, because there is a physical element to it, not just aural.
I've found on TH-cam that some Midi Keyboard includes free DAW Software download. Does that mean if I purchase one of those keyboard, I don't have to purchase a DAW again? Or is that not a full Software?
If you were referring to ableton lite, yes some gave it for free, but it's very limiting unlike the full version, if you want a free usable daw just grab yourself a waveform free.
Hey, I am thinking of getting an Arturia essential 88 mkII, what do you guys think? Should I go with Arturia as a music producer who is practicing piano as well? I need the weighted keys, and the plug-ins it comes with are much appreciated. But I am sure you guys have good input, should I go with a different midi with similar features? Price range is 1200 bucks or under
Missing some models that would really deserve a spot and make it a top 10... the novation sl mk3.. one of the akai VIP concept (bettere suited for live keyboardist use then NI kontrol). And the ultimate masterkeyboard physis k4/5..
Hello sir Which 49 midi keyboard is the best in terms of : "keybeds" and "build quality" NI komplete kontrol a49 Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 Novation Launchkey 49 MK3 M-audio keystation 49 M3 by using cubase 10.
Hi and thanks for all of the helpful videos. Do you know of a software package that brings the features of an Arranger Keyboard to a midi controller? These features would include voices, rhythms, the ability to save presets (registrations), and a recording function. Thanks
If an MIDI has led keys does it mean it has less features? I know it seems like a dumb questions but some features become condensed and can still be accessed that’s why I’m asking. For example comparing. A 25 key to 49 key to 61.
LOL, yeah it better be for $2000. I have the NI S49 since it's the only modern Midi controller Under $1000 that uses a Fatar Keybed unlike the competition who all cheaped out.
whats the difference between that usb out a61 and midi out s61? do they give both the same quality for the sound? is the other delay for receiving? thank you for the answers!
the best is an standard electric keyboard that cost around 200 dollars which will provide all the buttons that you need. When you plug in any keyboard most daw software allow you to program all the buttons to do whatever you want to. Even if you buy an midi controller you'll have to program the buttons in programs like ableton which comes with every MIDI controller but ABLETON IS A CRAPPY DAW SOFTWARE, you need a Daw like Presonus to get music created quickly and easy.
It doesn't matter what MIDI controller you connect to Garageband; if it is class-compliant it will work. However, it is important to understand that it will only be the keys / notes and pitch / mod wheels that work. You can play the built-in instruments with your controller but Garageband does not allow for transport controls, pads, rotary encoders or faders to be programmed to anything. If you are using an Arturia Keylab you will still be able to have full functionality of the Arturia Analog Lab and synths using all the controls on the Keylab. Same with any other VSTs/AUs you have in your system; if a Plug-in allows for programming you can program it. Just not the Garageband ones, or Transport Controls. You will need Logic or any other full DAW for that. Sidenote, you may find that there are some controls that work with Garageband; I had an Akai MPK49 that the entire A-bank of encoders would control the active Pan and the A-bank of faders would control the active channel volume. But again I couldn't actually program them to do so. It was just sort of a fluke.
What do you think about the Korg Kronos workstation? Do you think that would be easier to use than a MIDI controller? It's kind of like everything all in one that im looking for without the need for MIDI.
My Alesis 88 just hurts my feelings every single time but it doesn’t stand in the way of my writing...My korg Triton 88 on the other hand is my fun board..👍🏾😂
I'm a serious musician but I'm a sophomore in high school, and come from a less-than well-off household. What cheap but good keyboard do you guys recommend? I'd probably just have it to practice on.
@13:53 take a look at the keys, they are all over the place and they move about horizontally and vertically very slightly, enough to make you feel less engaged with the music you are playing. So disappointed with these...
Perhaps someone can help me out: I'm a songwriter/composer who's always dealt with real/acoustic instruments, and I'm about to watch this video to understand MIDI better. There are questions in my mind, such as: having a Casio Privia from 2006 (full length, weighted keys) do I stand to benefit much from getting a smaller MIDI, like the Akai MPK Mini MKII, other than portability? The Privia does have a MIDI connection, which I've used to play the sounds built into GarageBand (planning to switch over to Logic Pro X and make real tracks, not just demos).
I have two keyboards set up in my studio. One piano action and one synth action. The reason is that trying to do horn stabs on a piano action is a challenge but on a synth action, it's easy. I also can't play a Hammond sound well on a piano keyboard because those keyboards aren't designed to slide as effortlessly as on a semi-weighted keyboard. You need both types of keyboards. Now if you don't play keyboards, then who cares if you even have a keyboard? Any form of MIDI-assignable buttons would work and the only reason to get a keyboard is that the keys are buttons and you get more of them for cheaper. Edit: The Roli would be great for violin/sax like articulations. For solo instruments, the Roli keyboard is impossible to beat. Edit II: The Akai keybeds feel like crap. Too springy so they push back on your fingers.
One thing missing from these reviews is whether the velocity curve can be customized. I have a Komplete Kontrol A49 and the velocity curve is horrible and cannot be customized (at least I have not found how to). Does any of the other keyboards support velocity curve customization ?
This should be done on your computer, in your DAW, I should think. The velocity 0-127 coming from the keyboard can be remapped in software easily, try seeing if your DAW has this setting.
I thought this website was going to show keyboards from $500-$1000? seems a bit of a waste of time! The other thing is you don’t mention how much they cost? and where can I purchase them?
I have a question, I just wanted to start making music, but I don't know what program should I really start with, and if buying a midi keyboard is essential, can You help me?
Most of the main programs for making music are FL Studio, Ableton and Logic but any DAW is fine. Also a midi Keyboard isn't really a need but it's nice to have, since you don't need to click the notes in. Hope this helps!
The best is not mentioned. The Keylab 88 Mk II - full weighted keys, all the features of its little brother, more software including 8000 Arturia Synth Presets full versions of Analog 4 and 5, A Wurli, Piano V2, Vox Continental and a superb, intuitive and powerful GUI in Windows, featuring a photo image of your keyboard with tweakable controls. Don't worry about the small on board screen, you won't use it much, unless you can't access a computer - unlikely.
The Mark 3 is yet to be released, likely delayed because of the Covid-19 crisis. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LaunchK3-61--novation-launchkey-61-mk3-61-key-keyboard-controller
Can you please review icon ikeyboard 5 (midi controller) which has touch for pitch , mod and also volume instead of wheel ? I didnt find any good review on it. Thankyou
It has octave - & + button. These type of keyboards are only good for creating beats, you can also use them as a secondary midi controller/mixer if you have ful sized old digital piano without faders/knops.
M-Audio Keystation 61 MkIII Items in Cart: 1 Sub-Total: $177.01 US Shipping and Taxes: $0.60 Total Weight: 5.69 kg International Shipping: $118.70 Local Customs and Taxes: $185.27
Fees: $83.79 Total: $565.37 (JOD401.41) nvm ima stick with programming on the daw
I've got a MPK Mini II and after two years of normal usage, a couple of keys broke and fell off the keyboard. I noticed that they are attached to the rest of the keyboard via a cheap and thin layer of plastic, and they get weaker and weaker as I play it. Do you know if is this the keyboard's fault or maybe every other midi keyboard has this problem after some years of usage?
@@wolfy4734 I don't know. I read a lot in forums, that sometimes the keys of the MPKs don't work right after a while. But this problem should also be fixed easy. I never had a problem with my MPK225 by now.
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I have an Axiom Air-Mini 32 and an old Roland dgital piano, this has amazing action and midi in and out. And velocity sense
Arturia Keystep is the most versatile for the price
Keylab?
Not with brightly blinking octave led. That "feature" makes it unusable until disassembled and reworked.
How about a proper full synth, will be way better quality than any of these plastic toys?
@@Massproduce201 THE NI S49 isn't a toy hence why it's easily to most expensive and prioritizes on quality critical features, like for example the KeyBed.
The Arturia is the only one with CV. My only question is why would you bother with the 49 when the 61 is only 3" wider and the price difference is negligible?
Novation SL comes with CV too
Yeah I wish I bought the 61 instead. The 49 works well in compact space or on a small desk, but if you have the room def get the 61.
What does CV mean
@@CalebCheek Control voltage. This is used to communicate with modular synthesizers.
TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THIS GO WITH ARTURIA... not the essentials but the MK2.. not only do you get more features but it comes with Piano V2 (some of the BEST piano sounds) and it also comes with Analog Lab 4.. two vst that are steals for the price. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. also the work flow is amazing in Ableton, Logic and FL
nah
@@tylerdurden6992 really what keyboard would work for you?
@@SweetScaleTV ANALOG ALWAys makes me crash on fl and I have a beast pc
The Arturia is a gateway drug. I like Analog Lab for basic stuff but if you want to get deep into synthesis, you will be forced to upgrade the synths to the full version. There's good and bad in all things but I love getting lost in programming synths and can easily lose 3 hours getting deep into a sound. You can't do that with Analog Lab but you also won't waste 3 hours.
Are you talking about the MK2 mini lab? I was looking on eBay. There's a few different Arturia's with MK II in the name. How much is the one you have cost please?
Because of this revue I bought the NI S61 MK2....And I am delighted!!!! Many thanks to Sam and all at PMT!! Cheers guys!
I personally think when comparing specs, Nektar Panorama, Novation Impulse, Akai MPK are lacking in this list
Jan pieter Nieman Probably for a reason? Or... would you recommend one of those?
19:03 I thought I'm going to be Rickrolled
Azhar Ramiz NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP
LOL SAME
it would have been a great plus
@@DynamoLandShark noooooooooooooo
I think M-Audio's MIDI controller which had to be reviewed was Oxygen 61 MK4
Exactly!!!
Which one's better , Novation launchkey 61or M-Audio Oxygen 61 MK4.
A bit confused, please help!!!
Agree, I have one. It has almost all the controls in the other reviewed keyboards, a total of 49 controls ranging from faders to knops, channels, record, and play.
Is it good?
Can u buy these items from the UK to the US??
But the Akai does get the job done for a beginner. Its what I started my son off with in the first recording setup I bought him. No need to go overboard till you see if its a lasting passion or just a fad. It got him to San Diego.
Do you guys really use the faders and knobs on midi keyboard for production? I want 88 keys, now i liked the arturia essential 88 and its semi-weighted, I kinda want to get weighted hammer action, so in this price range, i can get myself a digital piano, yamaha p45 or casio 100 something, but digital piano lacks faders, knobs, pitch bend, modulation wheel. What do you guys think?
I did not know the mpk mini play was a thing. I might have to go buy that one now. Thanks dude
M-Audio MK3 61 200$ you wont be disappointed. I spent 1800$ for all my 6 Synths I came out sooner i would’ve save more money. Its simpler, keys are very nice it wont make annoying noise when you play fast.
The Arturia Keylab Essential is also aviable in a 88keys variant
I'm looking to only one main feature. A case made of Aluminum!!!
The Arturia KeyLab mkII 61 Keyboard Controller has an aluminum case.
Pete not if he takes it for diving in the ocean!
@@user-lj3tg4nk3e And the crapyest keybed in history. Maybe the MK II is better than my MK I. I don't know if things got better.
@@victorbarnes6898 it has a different keybed
@@floppydisk921 It needed it badly. I have a MK 1 with broken keys (never abused) in the closet.
Where's the Studio logic SL88?? Ive ordered this excellent controller keyboard, made of aluminium, not crappy plastic, so very solid and reliable, with not just weighted hammer action keys, but aftertouch!! All for £325!
11:14 I see you're a man of culture lol love it!
Great video, but I’m sure I’m not the first to say I thought you were Frankie Munez when I clicked on the thumbnail
Either you explained it wrong or NKS wasnt available in 2019 but it is wrong that you can only use the Native Instruments for Native Instruments instruments, you can either use it as a normal midi keyboard or with Komplete Kontrol where you got almost every VSTs integrated. After having the Essential 88 by Arturia i finally bought an S88 Komplete Kontrol and the Komplete Kontrol software together with it is the probably the best experience you can have with a MIDI Keyboard. If you got Arturia Synths and Kontakt librarys and even some plugins like Zebralette or Podolski you can switch between the different plugins immediately. You dont have to think of the plugin you want to use for example u can just filter for a bass and set it to Dark characteristic and it shows every preset of every VST you got with even a Preview. THIS is the future of VST and MIDI Controllers.
It is mid June 2020. I see you like the 61 key keybed line! That is what I have narrowed my choice to. I have been looking for a 61 key keyboard in the $200 to $300 range. The Novation Launchkey 61 Mk 3 will come out soon. $260 in the USA when it comes out. So no reviews yet. It seems to have some attractive features like playing chords and arpeggios very easily. The Native Instruments A61 is $280, but reviews on Sweetwater ranged from rave reviews to nyuk. Both of them are kind of large depth-wise. So I have chosen to order an M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk III; will edit this comment to let you know how it feels and functions. A 49 key-bed suits my desk better, really, but I would be deprived of the keys C2 onward, one whole octave. I really like the sound of C2! So I though, heck, I'll manage just fine with a larger 61 key-bed. For now I just need a simple keyboard controller to do online piano lessons so I think the M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk III would be just right, plus almost $100 less than the Native Instruments or the Novation ones.
All these years, I've only played my upright regular piano and love the somewhat heavy feel of the keys; plus, no clacking sound when playing the keys. I'm kind of nervous about the clacking sound of the keyboard I've heard on some videos on the M-Audio. On one video a guy played a Gliss(ando) on the M-Audio and the rattling of the keys was horrible like grinding dentures! Whereas on my regular piano, all you can hear is the notes. Anyhow, I'm kind of a beginner so I doubt I'll play glisses for a few years! :)
Which one has better and comfortable Drumpads? Oxygen pro or Launchkey??
What about Nektar P6 with full integration with Cubase, Studio one, Reaper etc.
I use Arturia and tried out all the controller's in PMT near Portsmouth, the A61's keybed was SO much better than all of the rest. Felt like the moog or prophet keybeds. Got that over the S61 and Arturia options... and not regretted it for 1 second. Best to go ant try them as everyone has different requirements... the A61 is the best imo
Is seaboard worth it or better.
You really mean the A61 keybed is better then the S61 keybed? Sorry, but no.
Any tips? I'm overwhelmed with options. I'm looking for a keyboard that is a good MIDI controller but can also be a standalone keyboard I can just sit down and play that has very realistic piano and string sounds. I am willing to spend up to $4K for the perfect match, though I'd love to stay under $2K.
Also good organ sounds would be nice.
Korg Kronos
Had a Yamaha MOX8 at the heart of my studio since it was released and its still the best value for money midi interface you can buy in my opinion....Not only does it have great sounds on board it is also a brilliant USB audio interface for external synths it also has a plethora of buttons and knobs for DAW integration currently I have 33 buttons 8 knobs and a jog wheel mapped into reaper on the MOX....There is zero latency on the audio interface as well as a built in vocoder feature its a great keyboard.
@Fusion72 I agree and to a point you are even describing me lol.... I have never regretted for one second buying a MOX I dont think people understand the depth of what it is capable of I often have a mate come over and route their instruments (bass/guitar hell even a flute) through it
@@shadowbanned5164 MOX doesn't use the same quality keys as the MOTIF, that is really sad. It's as if they want you to pay over $2600 before they give you the premium keys.
@@BubbIeCum Played the Motif and didn't really notice enough difference in the keybed to justify the extra 2 grand
I have a korg triton Le..i am thinking of selling it and gonna buy a midi...Would it be a right move?can u pls suggest me a good midi keyboard pls...🤗❤️..thanks
What would you recommend someone who is good at piano and wants to hook up there piano to a computer to start making beats and music?
same question
Hi! Whats is DIference for keystation II and Mk3? Thanks!
Hi! I have a question: how does a USB MIDI keyboard controller interact with an external audio interface?
If I plug in the keyboard cable to a computer and then separately connect the audio interface to another USB port on my computer, would both devices work together through the DAW? Or do I need a keyboard controller that will plug into an interface for this to work? Thanks.
www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-connect-a-midi-keyboard-to-a-pc
IDK if this will help u ... if u don't want to click on the link just google it
Both devices should work together through your DAW. Be sure to set your midi keyboard as an input source and your audio interface as an output in your DAW preferences.
If anyone wants to plug in 9 Volt power supply into any of these, please CHECK THE POLARITY. On my M-Audio Keystation 61 Mk3, the plug has to be TIP POSITIVE, SLEEVE NEGATIVE. Otherwise the 9 Volt supply won't work! Such a power supply is handy to connect to an iPad as those devices don't put out enough power out the Lightning port to power a keyboard. I just bought, from Amazon, a multi-volt adjustable power supply. The device's name starts with Belker 45 W Universal. Excellent.
Hey, what you recommend for a beginner level producer, just getting his hands set and wanting to learn to play the keyboard. I already own an Akai MPK Mini.
I'm looking at these 4:
Native Instruments A61, Nektar Impact LX61, Novation Mk2 and Arturia Keylab 61.
I use logic and just beginning to explore Ableton as well.
Thanks!
They’re all similarly good keyboards. If you’re gonna use Ableton more, Novation has the best integration out of those 4. If you use more native instrument softwares with NKS standard, then Kontrol series. Arturia is like he said, really value for what you get back. Note that the Kontrol series is well integrated with the Arturia softwares too. I’ve personally used Nektar. They’re probably the cheapest. If you want to get started and plan to upgrade in 2-3 years, Nektar will do you fine. Their integration with most DAWs are really versatile. It doesn’t have the best Keybed or pads out of the 4, and some components could break after a few years. But their customer service is reliable - giving free pad replacements, free knobs, just a lot of free or cheap replacement parts if something goes wrong. So there you go. It all depends on what you value more.
if you want a real answer the answer is simply buy a electric keyboard with 61 or more keys that cost around the same price or cheaper. Most standard electric keyboards cost around 150 and they have a huge amount of buttons that you can program to do whatever you want to in daw programs like presonus, ableton, Fl studio, reason, etc.
Whenever you buy a keyboard you want a huge amount of buttons but most MIDI controllers that have the amount of buttons that you need cost around 500 dollars.
As for the software Abelton is just garbage a reason most MIDI controllers come with it. I recommend Presonus studio/artist its the easiest daw software to use. Something like reason is just garbage and something like FL studio is just a jumbo piece of shit that is extremely complicated to navigate thru.
If you use Logic I would recommend the Akai Advance, either 49 or 61, it has full integration with Akai’s VIP software which helps A LOT with workflow, has nice quality keys and overall materials, and one of, if not the best, pads on any keyboard, I own the Arturia Keylab, Komplete Kontrol S61 and the Nektar Impact as well as the Akai Advance, and the Akai is the best of them, at least in my humble opinion, but do your research and choose whatever fits you the most 😁
@@djcompetition1 how is the Komplete Kontrol s61 with logic?
WideOpenChange pretty good, one of the best I’ve tried, if you ask me it would be my second choice to the Akai, so yeah that’s really good, and aesthetically it looks really good haha, the only “problem” I have is that I really miss the pads and the VIP software with it, otherwise its really good, cheers
Nice, its like you read my mind. You certainly helped me make a huge decision on what controller I am looking to put up!!
Perhaps not related to this video it is to midi keyboards in general… Why would weighted keys be better than semi weighted or unweighted for someone that will never play an acoustic piano?
The heavier the key, the easier it is to feel how hard you are playing the note, to control that sensitivity, and receive feedback about the sensitivity. Unweighted keys are harder to control physically, i find if i am not careful I always end up accidentally playing them too hard because there is no resistance. And thus it helps you control whether your midi note will register as soft or loud. It makes playing music a more pleasurable experience for me, too, because there is a physical element to it, not just aural.
I've found on TH-cam that some Midi Keyboard includes free DAW Software download. Does that mean if I purchase one of those keyboard, I don't have to purchase a DAW again? Or is that not a full Software?
If you were referring to ableton lite, yes some gave it for free, but it's very limiting unlike the full version, if you want a free usable daw just grab yourself a waveform free.
Hey, I am thinking of getting an Arturia essential 88 mkII, what do you guys think? Should I go with Arturia as a music producer who is practicing piano as well? I need the weighted keys, and the plug-ins it comes with are much appreciated. But I am sure you guys have good input, should I go with a different midi with similar features? Price range is 1200 bucks or under
Missing some models that would really deserve a spot and make it a top 10... the novation sl mk3.. one of the akai VIP concept (bettere suited for live keyboardist use then NI kontrol). And the ultimate masterkeyboard physis k4/5..
physis is out of business. They used Fatar keybeds anyway.
Are these kind of keyboards useful for writing rock music?
A guitar would be better 😉
@@axoplanet6081 yeah but I already have it, I was looking to expand my capabilities
gfunk intro and serial killa!
Hello sir
Which 49 midi keyboard is the best in terms of : "keybeds" and "build quality"
NI komplete kontrol a49
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49
Novation Launchkey 49 MK3
M-audio keystation 49 M3
by using cubase 10.
Hi and thanks for all of the helpful videos. Do you know of a software package that brings the features of an Arranger Keyboard to a midi controller? These features would include voices, rhythms, the ability to save presets (registrations), and a recording function. Thanks
Hey, do anyone know if the Yamaha CBX-K3 are any good still?
If an MIDI has led keys does it mean it has less features? I know it seems like a dumb questions but some features become condensed and can still be accessed that’s why I’m asking. For example comparing. A 25 key to 49 key to 61.
Any of them multiple midi zones I like a board to output at least 4 zones on different channels
Quick question: between the Launchkey Novation 61 and the M-audio Oxygen 61, any preferences?
How much? Do you sell it with ables?
Kawai VPC1. Midi controller for a real pianist, The best ever made
LOL, yeah it better be for $2000. I have the NI S49 since it's the only modern Midi controller Under $1000 that uses a Fatar Keybed unlike the competition who all cheaped out.
whats the difference between that usb out a61 and midi out s61? do they give both the same quality for the sound? is the other delay for receiving? thank you for the answers!
What do you guys think the best midi keyboard is and why. Thanks
the best is an standard electric keyboard that cost around 200 dollars which will provide all the buttons that you need. When you plug in any keyboard most daw software allow you to program all the buttons to do whatever you want to. Even if you buy an midi controller you'll have to program the buttons in programs like ableton which comes with every MIDI controller but ABLETON IS A CRAPPY DAW SOFTWARE, you need a Daw like Presonus to get music created quickly and easy.
@@darkwebnightstalker9298 oooo. An ableton hater i see....
F off...
Oh, and i use it. It was great
Too bad the ui is shit
any midi keyboard support bluetooth？
I'm wondering how well the Arturia Keylab works with Garageband? I couldn't find many articles on how compatible it is.
It doesn't matter what MIDI controller you connect to Garageband; if it is class-compliant it will work. However, it is important to understand that it will only be the keys / notes and pitch / mod wheels that work. You can play the built-in instruments with your controller but Garageband does not allow for transport controls, pads, rotary encoders or faders to be programmed to anything.
If you are using an Arturia Keylab you will still be able to have full functionality of the Arturia Analog Lab and synths using all the controls on the Keylab. Same with any other VSTs/AUs you have in your system; if a Plug-in allows for programming you can program it. Just not the Garageband ones, or Transport Controls. You will need Logic or any other full DAW for that.
Sidenote, you may find that there are some controls that work with Garageband; I had an Akai MPK49 that the entire A-bank of encoders would control the active Pan and the A-bank of faders would control the active channel volume. But again I couldn't actually program them to do so. It was just sort of a fluke.
I wanna know If you could play the THX theme on the Roli, is nice but expensive.
The akai is so cute and useful having audio
Does any Midi Keyboard comes with DAW software for free? So that we can save money instead of buying DAW Software again? Like FL Studio...
no mention of the nektar panorama p6??
What do you think about the Korg Kronos workstation? Do you think that would be easier to use than a MIDI controller? It's kind of like everything all in one that im looking for without the need for MIDI.
Jerm I don’t really understand why workstations still exist. Unless you never want to touch a computer.
Iam cool with my korg midikey air 25 keys but I might upgrade tho .... Nice video tho bro
Really great video, cheers 👏🏻👏🏻
18:23 Does anyone know where that's from? It sounds really nostalgic for some reason
Qwerty Blaze!t It’s a classic old game style string synth with a generic feel good melody.
Clocks by Coldplay
Can someone please recommend the best keyboard to buy?.is it Arturia?
I got the black edition of the keylab 49 essential and I'm very happy with my purchase.
My Alesis 88 just hurts my feelings every single time but it doesn’t stand in the way of my writing...My korg Triton 88 on the other hand is my fun board..👍🏾😂
There are some problems with Fatar Keybed... It breaks notes into two... Check YT videos about this issue...
I'm a serious musician but I'm a sophomore in high school, and come from a less-than well-off household. What cheap but good keyboard do you guys recommend? I'd probably just have it to practice on.
Try find a normal keyboard with a midi output. There are some cheap older models by M-Audio that are good
@@soberakin9415 Examples?
@@elansleazebaganno check out the Casio CTK-2080. Couldn't find the one I was thinking of, hope I helped
do these keyboards transcribe?
Which one do i get though XD???
apperently sustain pedals do not work on the komplete A61 series. real bummer
Incredibly good Job, nice one for posting 💖 😍
@13:53 take a look at the keys, they are all over the place and they move about horizontally and vertically very slightly, enough to make you feel less engaged with the music you are playing. So disappointed with these...
Perhaps someone can help me out: I'm a songwriter/composer who's always dealt with real/acoustic instruments, and I'm about to watch this video to understand MIDI better. There are questions in my mind, such as: having a Casio Privia from 2006 (full length, weighted keys) do I stand to benefit much from getting a smaller MIDI, like the Akai MPK Mini MKII, other than portability? The Privia does have a MIDI connection, which I've used to play the sounds built into GarageBand (planning to switch over to Logic Pro X and make real tracks, not just demos).
I have two keyboards set up in my studio. One piano action and one synth action. The reason is that trying to do horn stabs on a piano action is a challenge but on a synth action, it's easy. I also can't play a Hammond sound well on a piano keyboard because those keyboards aren't designed to slide as effortlessly as on a semi-weighted keyboard. You need both types of keyboards. Now if you don't play keyboards, then who cares if you even have a keyboard? Any form of MIDI-assignable buttons would work and the only reason to get a keyboard is that the keys are buttons and you get more of them for cheaper. Edit: The Roli would be great for violin/sax like articulations. For solo instruments, the Roli keyboard is impossible to beat. Edit II: The Akai keybeds feel like crap. Too springy so they push back on your fingers.
How about Nektar Impact LX？
The Impulse 49 didn't have much success?
Is the AKAI compatible with talkboxes? Assuming I have an audio interface to plug it into
I seriusly dig the one with ableton
Novation. The word is novation
Which one have less noise good quality keys ? Novation Launchkey or Arturia Keylab ??
Launchkey keys get very noisy over time. Havent tried the keylab to give my.opinion about it though.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 has the best Fatar keybed in the industry.
You should have said the prices in the video. It was so annoying switching between the links and TH-cam between every keyboard
does the novation launch controller offer key splits/zones?
Any DAW can do that.
Abbe Satty i dont really uses DAWs. i was more curious if it offered key splits from within the keyboard for sending midi to real synths.
@@Kittyspit562 I understand! I'm totally illiterate in that field lol
Skyler King you’d need a software for that. You can get a midi router
The MK3 could
Which one last longer & the best?
1. Keystation 61 mk3
2. Komplete Kontrol A61
3. Keylab 61
4. Impact LX61
5. Novation launchkey 61
Please help me
Youre looking for a metal body.
Arturia.
But anything else will do.
Youre looking for a metal body.
Arturia.
But anything else will do.
Edit: I have the Launchkey. Its doing well so far
@@vlusky_husky Metal body... but with the worst encoders and faders.
which is easiest to make drum beats for a begginer?
Alao
What about the Korg Taktile? It has the great feeling keys from the KingKorg and all of the functionality the micro-controller series.
One thing missing from these reviews is whether the velocity curve can be customized. I have a Komplete Kontrol A49 and the velocity curve is horrible and cannot be customized (at least I have not found how to). Does any of the other keyboards support velocity curve customization ?
This should be done on your computer, in your DAW, I should think. The velocity 0-127 coming from the keyboard can be remapped in software easily, try seeing if your DAW has this setting.
I thought this website was going to show keyboards from $500-$1000? seems a bit of a waste of time! The other thing is you don’t mention how much they cost? and where can I purchase them?
whats is the best controller akai mpj 261 vs novation impulse 61, help me to decide
I have a question, I just wanted to start making music, but I don't know what program should I really start with, and if buying a midi keyboard is essential, can You help me?
Most of the main programs for making music are FL Studio, Ableton and Logic but any DAW is fine. Also a midi Keyboard isn't really a need but it's nice to have, since you don't need to click the notes in. Hope this helps!
@@weedeilly6156 Thank you very much! I appreciate your comment!
For keyboard players its the keybed and the ability to change velocity curve
The best is not mentioned. The Keylab 88 Mk II - full weighted keys, all the features of its little brother, more software including 8000 Arturia Synth Presets full versions of Analog 4 and 5, A Wurli, Piano V2, Vox Continental and a superb, intuitive and powerful GUI in Windows, featuring a photo image of your keyboard with tweakable controls. Don't worry about the small on board screen, you won't use it much, unless you can't access a computer - unlikely.
And with the worst rotary encoders ever on a midi-controller.
soon as I saw you listed the arturia essential I was like "nope"
Key action?
Awesome video!
The Novation LaunchKey 61 is on my to buy list 😊 Great video!
The Mark 3 is yet to be released, likely delayed because of the Covid-19 crisis. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LaunchK3-61--novation-launchkey-61-mk3-61-key-keyboard-controller
Best midi keyboard imo is the AKAI Advanced 49E, the keyboard feels solid! and love the VIP software
Can you please review icon ikeyboard 5 (midi controller) which has touch for pitch , mod and also volume instead of wheel ? I didnt find any good review on it.
Thankyou
...and for Cubase? What's the best one?
What about Nektar Impact GX61?
In 20 years that mini play will probably be worth thousands cause some 17 year olds made a hit using them
Doubt
How much is keystation 61 key ?
Input output and external hardware synth of NI Kontrol is lacking..
I barely know anything and I'm just wondering whether the Akai won't be difficult to show a large scale of notes..
It has octave - & + button. These type of keyboards are only good for creating beats, you can also use them as a secondary midi controller/mixer if you have ful sized old digital piano without faders/knops.
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nvm ima stick with programming on the daw
lol
PMTVUK : * make a video *
Me :* see akai mpk mini * YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS
Apparently they have really bad keys
@@fiso64 they do but good for beginners
Had m audio 14 months in lost 2 keys hardly used ..
Thank you guys!
I have been checking out the behringer motor61 but I've realized that not many guys on youtube use it. Any Idea why?
People complain that the keybed is low quality
I've got a MPK Mini II and after two years of normal usage, a couple of keys broke and fell off the keyboard. I noticed that they are attached to the rest of the keyboard via a cheap and thin layer of plastic, and they get weaker and weaker as I play it. Do you know if is this the keyboard's fault or maybe every other midi keyboard has this problem after some years of usage?
All MPKs, big or small, are known for this issues.
@@axoplanet6081 whaaat? even the mk3?
@@wolfy4734 I don't know. I read a lot in forums, that sometimes the keys of the MPKs don't work right after a while. But this problem should also be fixed easy. I never had a problem with my MPK225 by now.
@@axoplanet6081 ooh gotcha, thank you!
10:36 onwards... how to make a composition squirt !