June 30, 2009
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One thing, in my opinion, that has been a very overlooked and a missing ingredient in midi keyboard controllers for a long time is the inclusion of some kind of built in sound module that you could play directly from the controller, just like you were turning on and playing an electronic keyboard or digital piano. Thankfully there are now at least two well respected brands that have seen the light and included such a feature in a couple of their models - and I hope this will become the norm for most controllers. I take this position because I feel there is a lot to be gained from having this feature available. For one, if you're inspired by a musical idea, you can simply turn on such a keyboard and begin playing it out - without having to wait for your computer to fully boot up and accordingly then having to load the program(s) that would allow you to play your idea. The benefit here is that you don't lose time in waiting to play and possibly the chance of losing your idea. And what about having a nice small keyboard to take with you and practice on and or work out musical ideas away from your computer - with such a keyboard you've got that benefit as well. Read on below to see more about the offerings along these lines from M-Audio and CME keyboards. And if anyone is listening at keyboard production companies how about making such keyboards with stand alone power capabilities, at least with batteries, and foldable or at least detachable in the middle of the keyboard so it could be transported much easier. With such features it would be nice to be able to haul a lightweight controller-keyboard (with built in sound) around, for reasons I mentioned above, knowing it will fit in your luggage or backpack even - for a trip to the park or across the world.
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Finally - Keyboard Midi Controllers With SoundFor the longest time keyboard midi controllers - keyboards that control software on your computer - have done just pretty much that. Although they looked like piano keyboards in their layout they were essentially nonfunctional short of being hooked up to your computer and simply made sounds via software you'd loaded into your computer. Now a couple of companies have made a logical leap to empowering these keyboards further with actual built-in sound capabilities so you can play these keyboards as stand alone instruments as well - at least as electric pianos more or less. This creates a lot of advantages for the songwriter and recording artist among which are, depending on the model, the immediate capability to play your keyboard without your computer or the ability to take along your keyboard and play it where ever you want - at least on headphones. CME Steps Up With Its U-Key CME has rolled out its first version of a midi keyboard controller with built-in sound in its U-Key 49-Key Mobiletone model. Their very slim and sleek design offers a compact unit with 49 full size, touch sensitive keys for similarity to standard keyboard, digital piano or piano playing. Along those lines it has a jack for hooking up a sustain pedal as well for true piano-like performance. The major drawback to this model is that it is not power independent as in it needs a computer, via a usb connection, to power it - no standard powering like with a DC adapter. M-Audio Steps Up And Goes Beyond M-Audio, the number one midi keyboard controller company, has just rolled out their version of a controller with built-in sound too. It is part of their new KeyStudio 49i model and not only does it have a built-in piano sound but it is high quality - taken from an actual stereo sampled Steinway grand piano. The KeyStudio 49i stands apart from the CME U-Key here in that it can serve as a stand alone instrument for the piano playing, via DC power, so you don't have to power up your computer to play it. To access its other 128 instrument sounds you do have to boot up your system - compatible with Windows or Macs as is the U-Key This model also has an audio interface in it as well saving you from the need of purchasing an external audio interface or perhaps offering you the opportunity to upgrade your interface and getting a new controller with it. See the Songwriting Software Plus page on audio interfaces to appreciate this further if need be. So if you're in the market for a new controller, keyboard and or audio interface I suggest putting the U-Key and KeyStudio 49i on your list to check out. |
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