MIDI interface needed? I saw that this is a MIDI controller. Does this mean you need to buy a MIDI interface chord seperately?
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This keyboard had a class-compliant USB MIDI device built in, so there is no requirement for a separate MIDI interface to connect this keyboard to your computer. It is compatible with any program capable of receiving MIDI signals from a controller. It requires no drivers to work with any version of Windows or Mac. This includes 64 bit operating systems, Windows 8, and Mac OSX Snow Leopard.
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Hi Ling,This keyboard has a USB-MIDI interface, so it uses a standard USB port, and uses that to send MIDI data to your computer. So, you have no need for a separate MIDI cable - just plug your LPK25 into your computer's USB port, start up your MIDI software, and rock & roll. :)
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A midi cable is not included! A handy accessory to purchase with the unit would be foot pedal(s). I use the unit in a live setting. Good luck! This machine is probably one of the most versatile, least complicated drum machines available at such an affordable price.
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Are you using the USB cable it came with? I had to get a separate midi cable, which I plugged into my sound card and it works just fine.
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Noooo dude, you gotta get an interface and a chord. I dont know what its called but its like 5$ and it has a male and female end. Hope it helped!
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Yes you can. You have to purchase the midi mapping connection wires for it though. It's right here on amazon as well. Also, you may have to take time and create your mapping a for it. I am not sure if there is a downloadable version. Hope this helps.
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Not sure about the first question because we midi through the keyboard. Second question, 1, we are a duo and we both have one. I would recommend it. Nice clean sound and not computerized.
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yeah its a complete midi keyboard, so you plug it in to a computer with the cord that comes with it. You can get a solid piano synth program for free, and i love the fact that it's a midi since i use a program called playground sessions which acts as a virtual piano teacher
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Unless you have other midi hardware it will have to be connected to a computer...
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No software accompanies this controller. Most music software you buy these days is able to be controlled via MIDI by this device. It's a generic controller.
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It's a MIDI controller. Midi controllers allow a person to interact with music software to play notes, execute commands, and perform live. Look up "Launchpad Performance" on YouTube and you'll see what it can do, but it NEEDS a computer/iPad(there is an app) and software to do anything. It does absolutely nothing on its own.
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What? This is a MIDI/usb interface, there's not a MIDI port in a microphone...
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Its a midi controller not a keyboard. The sounds you make depend on the DAW and synthesizers that you choose to use. Its a tool for music production not a standalone instrument. You can run it in ableton very easy and it comes with a download of ableton and a few synthesizers definitely worth the money if your looking to start learning music production.
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It depends on what software you use it with. It's a MIDI controller only, so it produces no sound on its own. It connects to a computer or tablet, and then any software that supports MIDI input should work with it.
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No this is a midi controller. With only a USB adapter. No stereo, mono, or midi output. Great peice though. Especially if your running ableton. Hope I helped
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No. This is a midi controller. You need a computer with ableton, pro tools, etc. or a FM tone generator or similar.
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The interesting thing about this is that it's not actually an Instrument, it's just a controller. You have to connect it to your computer, and the Maschine software (or some other DAW) has to be running it. Then you have to use the audio outputs on your computer to connect it to your speakers.
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You need a MIDI compatible sound program - like Logic, GarageBand, or the like to provide a 'voice' for the unit. It's just a controller, not an instrument in it's own right.