Keyboard Software? (Computer, MIDI keyboard, expensive, cheap)

zai · 02-06-2008, 01:04 AM

I'm looking to buy a keyboard that I can hook up to my computer so that I can play without anyone hearing, if need be (to avoid bothering people). I believe that all I need is a keyboard that has a USB connection or a MIDI keyboard? Does anyone have any suggestions for a keyboard, that's at least 66 keys that's not too expensive but still is worth its price?

Also, will I need a program if all I want to do is play? And if I do need one, which program do you recommend I get?

Thanks to all!

cardboard adolescent · 02-06-2008, 12:44 PM

You will need a program, though a lot of the USB keyboards will probably come with one. I would look for an M-Audio Keyboard, they've got pretty much everything you need and are pretty cheap. As for programs, anything like Cubase, Reason, or Cakewalk would probably be more than sufficient.

zai · 02-06-2008, 05:07 PM

Thank you cardboard adolescent! I will check those out!

thebassistX · 02-07-2008, 10:19 AM

m-audio is cheap and durable

reason is good to although on the expensive side...

02-06-2008, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
zai Groupie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Keyboard Software? I'm looking to buy a keyboard that I can hook up to my computer so that I can play without anyone hearing, if need be (to avoid bothering people). I believe that all I need is a keyboard that has a USB connection or a MIDI keyboard? Does anyone have any suggestions for a keyboard, that's at least 66 keys that's not too expensive but still is worth its price? Also, will I need a program if all I want to do is play? And if I do need one, which program do you recommend I get? Thanks to all!

02-06-2008, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent ;) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,503	You will need a program, though a lot of the USB keyboards will probably come with one. I would look for an M-Audio Keyboard, they've got pretty much everything you need and are pretty cheap. As for programs, anything like Cubase, Reason, or Cakewalk would probably be more than sufficient.

02-06-2008, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
zai Groupie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Thank you cardboard adolescent! I will check those out!

02-07-2008, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
thebassistX Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 104	m-audio is cheap and durable reason is good to although on the expensive side...