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hotyman · 11-26-2010, 08:51 AM

So to start off, I'm planning to buy the Korg Micro Key,
http://www.korg.com/microkey

ORRRR

ESI KeyControl 49 XT
http://www.tonecontrol.nl/nl/product...FYkL3godBiSUaA

Help me decide x.x

The Soundcard I have is the - Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
http://us.store.creative.com/Sound-B...B000J1F1BI.htm

So the thing is, it's a USB-MIDI keyboard,
Yes I have free USB Slots, and yes my sound card supports ASIO 2.0 so I can do live mixing,
but I see nothing about MIDI Support, or a MIDI Input, so my question is....

Can I use this to create songs with Ableton, Fruityloops.. etc, and will my PC Support it?

power_gamer_6 · 11-26-2010, 04:37 PM

Since it's a USB controller, if you install all the drivers that come with it (if any do), then it should work right out of the box.

Calumet · 11-28-2010, 04:40 AM

pirate fruity loops and NI Pro-53 and save your money, you can play with your normal keyboard in FL.

but if you really want to buy one, korg is your best choice.

power_gamer_6 · 11-28-2010, 05:50 AM

Korg is not your best choice. That's like saying "Buying a guitar? Get a Fender. That's your best choice."

Raiyne · 11-28-2010, 08:00 AM

But Korg is a pretty safe bet. Likewise for Yamaha.

You just need to identify what you what. Are you just going to use it to track and sequence music? Then I guess that would be fine. Cause when you're mixing, a midi interface to run your faders will be much more useful than a mouse.

drachir · 11-28-2010, 08:43 PM

I want one too, just for trying some stuff, maybe composing something. I play guitar and bluesharp and just want more! :P
I was thinking perhaps http://www.musicstore.com/nl_NL/NLG/...SYN0003010-000, mostly because it has 49 keys and isnt expensive.

11-26-2010, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
hotyman Loric's Lunatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands (Holland) Posts: 2,650 Reputation: 60	Getting a USB-Midi keyboard, need some info.. So to start off, I'm planning to buy the Korg Micro Key, http://www.korg.com/microkey ORRRR ESI KeyControl 49 XT http://www.tonecontrol.nl/nl/product...FYkL3godBiSUaA Help me decide x.x The Soundcard I have is the - Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer http://us.store.creative.com/Sound-B...B000J1F1BI.htm So the thing is, it's a USB-MIDI keyboard, Yes I have free USB Slots, and yes my sound card supports ASIO 2.0 so I can do live mixing, but I see nothing about MIDI Support, or a MIDI Input, so my question is.... Can I use this to create songs with Ableton, Fruityloops.. etc, and will my PC Support it? __________________ Mah' Twitter. A herp a derp Last edited by hotyman; 11-26-2010 at 09:24 AM.

11-26-2010, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
power_gamer_6 Théoden, King of Rohan Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Realm of Rohan Posts: 7,678 Reputation: 186	Since it's a USB controller, if you install all the drivers that come with it (if any do), then it should work right out of the box. __________________ click here

11-28-2010, 05:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
power_gamer_6 Théoden, King of Rohan Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Realm of Rohan Posts: 7,678 Reputation: 186	Korg is not your best choice. That's like saying "Buying a guitar? Get a Fender. That's your best choice." __________________ click here

11-28-2010, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raiyne Feedbacker Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Middle of the Stairs Posts: 13,389 Reputation: 126	But Korg is a pretty safe bet. Likewise for Yamaha. You just need to identify what you what. Are you just going to use it to track and sequence music? Then I guess that would be fine. Cause when you're mixing, a midi interface to run your faders will be much more useful than a mouse. __________________ Everytime I post, I think Murph is about to BROFIST me. -- Loric Last.fm Hey Raiyne

11-28-2010, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
drachir Cingal's Collar Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,616 Reputation: 15	I want one too, just for trying some stuff, maybe composing something. I play guitar and bluesharp and just want more! :P I was thinking perhaps http://www.musicstore.com/nl_NL/NLG/...SYN0003010-000, mostly because it has 49 keys and isnt expensive. __________________ Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.

11-28-2010, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Calumet Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: QZDM6 Posts: 350 Reputation: 13	pirate fruity loops and NI Pro-53 and save your money, you can play with your normal keyboard in FL. but if you really want to buy one, korg is your best choice.

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