Personally, I’m not sure why these companies include so many software bonuses with their products. So make sure to read the compatibility information with each MIDI keyboard. Regardless, I’m including this here for the above reason, we want to make sure we can use it up front. Most these days are what’s called class compliant – you plug it in and it works. Anyway, you’re going to be hard-pressed finding a MIDI keyboard in 2023 that’s platform-specific, or even requires driver installation. And then we hear some soul-destroying words:īig oof. It’s happened to all of us – we hear about some software, an app or some gear that we get stoked about. Perhaps you want to mix on the fly? Make sure it has a few faders. Or you like sound design and want to do some live automation and macro-tweaking? Better get some knobs or encoders. Most MIDI keyboards have what is called synth weighting, which replicates the same feel of most analogue synths.įull-weighted keys feel exactly like a grand piano would, and have a lot more resistance to them. Key WeightingĪKA how the key feels when you press it down. However, if you’re new, start small and work your way up. When it comes to the key number, bigger is better if you’re performing complex pieces and/or are used to a full-sized keyboard. 61 keys and up are generally better if you’re a piano player. The more keys, the more octaves you can play at the same time – without having to awkwardly press the octave jump button. MIDI keyboards typically come in 25, 49, 61 and 88 key varieties. (Check out our guide, How To Make Electronic Music for more info, which is also included in the EDM Starter Kit above.)Īpart from that, here are the main factors to consider: Key Number Because more options mean more distractions.
If you’re a new producer without prior musical knowledge, then I’d recommend holding off.įirstly, get comfortable with your DAW, nail the basics of production and start to learn some music theory. It’s not that a MIDI keyboard can’t help, it’s that it won’t solve your problems. …then there is a good chance you need to check yourself before buying. If any of these reasons for buying apply to you: Now before you buy any of these options, ask yourself if you’re really up to introducing a new piece of gear into the studio.
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