Do you need a Midi keyboard?

Wolverine3307 wrote on 6/28/2015, 4:57 PM

Do you need a physical midi keyboard to use Samplitude Music Studio or is there a virtual keyboard you can use the keys on your computer instead? Thanks

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gunbjo wrote on 6/29/2015, 10:35 AM

You can use the so called Piano-roll but yo have to click with the mouse. I bought a keyboard even though I can't play an instrument and now and then with some hardship I manage to find a theme that I like. Then I do the most work with help of the piano- roll. I think it's too difficult to use the mouse.

Gunbjo

johnebaker wrote on 6/29/2015, 12:56 PM

Yes for maximum flexibility preferably at least a 49 velocity sensitve keys - this will give you a good octave range for continuous playing and a degree of control over the volume of the notes.

Trying to use the computer keybord is restrictive and you have to remember to change the octave you are playing in.

HTH

John EB

Wolverine3307 wrote on 7/1/2015, 8:26 PM

Thank you for your input. I have been checking out keyboards. Any suggestions to a brand? Thanks

johnebaker wrote on 7/2/2015, 3:06 AM

. . . . Any suggestions to a brand? . . . .

I would recommend going into music shops and try the keyboards, different makes tend to have different feels to the key loading and weight, so what I prefer may not be what you like.

Brands such as Roland, Korg , M-Audio, Alesis and Behringer are five that come to mind. However do try them before buying.

HTH

John EB