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Anthony Vincent · April 17th, 2007, 05:24 PM

What's the cheapest midi keyboard I can hookup to a PC?

Sam Rosado · April 17th, 2007, 05:31 PM

M Audio has a 49 key controller for $99

Graham Hickling · April 17th, 2007, 11:08 PM

You can use your regular keyboard as your midi controller, if you are feeling especially cheap: http://www.bome.com/midi/keyboard/

Sam Rosado · April 18th, 2007, 01:05 PM

I cant beleive you actually said that!

Evan C. King · April 18th, 2007, 01:40 PM

Said what? It's true you can use a real keyboard, for a while I was using my old Yamaha with a midi to usb converter box, they're not expensive.

Colin Willsher · April 18th, 2007, 01:53 PM

It might be wise to make a distinction here. If you want to hook up a MIDI keyboard to a PC, the PC will also require a MIDI interface. Is this something you have already?

If not then you might want to eliminate that additional expense and investigate keyboards with a USB connector. The M-Audio portable keyboards have both MIDI and USB, as do many modern models I suspect, but if you already have a MIDI interface there are many MIDI only bargains to be had on the second hand market, where you will get much more for your money.

Happy shopping!

Colin

Sam Rosado · April 19th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Hickling

You can use your regular keyboard as your midi controller, if you are feeling especially cheap: http://www.bome.com/midi/keyboard/

sorry, i though you meant the computer keyboard.

Sam Rosado · April 19th, 2007, 01:05 PM

[QUOTE=Colin Willsher;662687]It might be wise to make a distinction here. If you want to hook up a MIDI keyboard to a PC, the PC will also require a MIDI interface. Is this something you have already?

my opinion is that midi is dead for a controller. USB controllers can be powered by computer, and there is no need to buy interface. that doesnt mean midi itself is dead, but USB is more reliable. No midi echoes!

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Colin Willsher Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southampton, England, UK Posts: 70	It might be wise to make a distinction here. If you want to hook up a MIDI keyboard to a PC, the PC will also require a MIDI interface. Is this something you have already? If not then you might want to eliminate that additional expense and investigate keyboards with a USB connector. The M-Audio portable keyboards have both MIDI and USB, as do many modern models I suspect, but if you already have a MIDI interface there are many MIDI only bargains to be had on the second hand market, where you will get much more for your money. Happy shopping! Colin __________________ 2b Media Services

April 19th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#8
Sam Rosado Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bridgeport ct Posts: 161	[QUOTE=Colin Willsher;662687]It might be wise to make a distinction here. If you want to hook up a MIDI keyboard to a PC, the PC will also require a MIDI interface. Is this something you have already? my opinion is that midi is dead for a controller. USB controllers can be powered by computer, and there is no need to buy interface. that doesnt mean midi itself is dead, but USB is more reliable. No midi echoes! __________________ "Catering to all of your needs, from A to V."

April 17th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#3
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	You can use your regular keyboard as your midi controller, if you are feeling especially cheap: http://www.bome.com/midi/keyboard/

April 18th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#5
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	Said what? It's true you can use a real keyboard, for a while I was using my old Yamaha with a midi to usb converter box, they're not expensive.