The OP hasn't followed up yet, so this thread so far is just general advice for anybody reading it with the same question. NanoKeys: M-Audio Keystation mini32, Korg nanoKey If you've found something you like feel free to ask for opinions here.įull size: Too many to mention, but Alesis & Native Instruments do good ones, as do M-Audio. I'd take a think about what you're going to use it for, then shop around. Obviously that's a lot of features to take in, and there's dozens of keyboards out there depending on what you want. ![]() Modulation Wheel - usually used for introducing vibrato, but can be assigned to most things like filter cut-off, or a leslie speaker effect.ĭAW Controls (such as faders, transport controls), extra knobs & sliders to alter your synth sounds Pitch Bend Wheel - for doing pitch "bends" ( a bit like bending a string on a guitar, or using the whammy bar) Most have this, but check just the same - IMHO it's really a must.Īftertouch (Pressure sensitive) - this is rarer nowadays, but basically it can alter the sound by "pushing" the key with more pressure whilst you have the key held down. Velocity Sensitive - the harder you play, the louder the sound. will fit in a laptop bag), or for triggering keyswitches on some VSTi's.Īll of them may or may not come with the following: So basically your standard organ or synth type.Ģ5, 37, 49 & 61 "Minikey" keyboards - like the old Yamaha portasounds.Ģ5, 32 & 37 note nano keys - really small keyboards, usually used for non keyboard players, portability (i.e. ![]() There's basically four types of keyboards:Ĩ8 Note weighted keyboards (basically like a piano).Ģ5, 37, 49, 61, 76 note full size keyboards - these can be semi-weighted or not. I'm unaware of any that don't.Īs far as recommendations, it's a bit difficult to answer this without knowing a bit more about what you're wanting to use it for. Most keyboard controllers are USB nowadays (the good ones are both USB & MIDI), but again, most will work with Cakewalk. In general, if you've got a MIDI interface then any MIDI compatible keyboard controller will work with Cakewalk.
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