Can i use this as a stand-alone piano if i plug it into an amp? or does it only function when it is running through a program like Ableton?
361858
It is a MIDI controller it has no sound stored on it yes you'll need to hook it up to the computer to get sounds or connect it to a synth rack/box for sound. So it can function without the computer but you'll need a synth rack for sound and you need power via USB such as a USB outlet adapter.
441707
This keyboard is a midi controller. It has no speakers, no sounds, and no internal computer. I can best explain it by comparing it to a computer keyboard which doesn't work unless you plug it into a computer. If you plug it into a computer with speakers and download a midi program, the sound will come out of the computer speakers. Or if you have another keyboard/synthesizer/digital piano, you can plug it into one of those and play 2 keyboards at once, but the sound will still only come out of the keyboard with speakers.
1325089
This Trigger IO can't be used as a standalone. It needs either a computer with a trigger/sampling software or plugin, or a drum module of some sort. This device only takes the signal from the drum triggers and turns them into MIDI signal. Then this MIDI signal is sent either through a MIDI cable or USB cable to a receiving device (computer, drum module etc.) If you are trying to go straight from the bass drum to a PA (I'm guessing for a live performance) you have a couple options. One is to use a laptop or something similar to host your trigger software, then from there send out the live audio into your PA. I have done this with this box before and works great. Another is to get a different trigger box that also has drum samples built in. These, for the most part, are called drum modules. Same thing as the Trigger IO, but with drum sounds built in. I hope I clarified some things for you! Good luck!
2001086
The software will be limited to the inputs and outputs of the software. I use my MPD26 with Serato Scratch Live, and a USB sound card. You will need to see what StudioOne supports for Midi over USB
1238906
I don't use an amp with this keyboard, I just plug it into my Mac, as I use it with Pro Tools. I'm pretty sure that since it is a line out of the keyboard, you can use just about anything, with money being your only limitation. Why don't you check out a powered monitor/speaker from Yamaha or Mackie?
1348819
It's a midi controller, not an electric keyboard so no. You need a computer program or a synth to use with it.
1238907
For general use in a home living room, we use the built-in speakers. My daughter takes piano lessons on this keyboard; our house is too small for a piano, even an upright. Reason for purchasing was this keyboard is a good value in that it has weighted keys and feels like a real piano and the price point is low for good quality. I'd imagine you can use almost any amp. It has outputs.
785876
I am not familiar with digital pianos but the headphone does come with a monster headphone jack. So if your instrument has a headphone output it should work regardless
306742
This is a midi interface, you need to connect this to a "brain" that can be a computer or even an ipad or iphone with the correct usb cable. Remember, without a computer this is only a device with a set of piano like keys that won't make any sound.
10315
I use mine as a secondary controller hooked to a Fantom G6 so I have more space to split up the keys during performances, for a midi controller it's awesome, and keys have a consistent feel with the Fantom. Pete's right, though, it has no sound by itself, it has to be connected to some sort of MIDI device to be useful.
441708
This is not a electronic piano. It's just the keyboard part of that. You have to connect it with your computer and use a software and the audio system of computer to hear the sound.
2280574
It is a midi keyboard so it self cannot produce sound. You will have to connect it to your computer and then connect your computer to an amp or a sound system.
1500001
Yes, I do it all the time with Cakewalk Music Maker 6. You can use the line in or the mic ports. You may have to do some selecting in your computer's "Recording Devices" and probably in Audacity. Once that's all set you should be good to go. I don't know what kind of piano you have but I have found that on my Concertmate piano (it's Casio based) I have to unplug the AC power and run it on batteries or I will get a faint hum in the recording simply due to the inherent issue with Casio power supplies.
1364198
We have not connected to midi yet. We are just now starting to think about it. Program works great otherwise. My son bought it so that he could compose music. It only has eight staves so he felt that it was a little limiting but for the cost it was a bargain! Here's the main manual, with tutorials: http://www.finalemusic.com/UserManuals/SongWriter2012Win/Content/Contents.htm
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This unit by itself doesn't make any sounds. It is known as a "Controller" so you need to plug it into either a keyboard or a computer that has MIDI or other sounds built into a program (such as Garage Band) and you can generate sounds that way. If you are not familiar with how a keyboard is used as a controller, I would avoid this unit. If you can plug it into a keyboard or computer program, it is very easy to use. However it is a very complex unit, capable of a lot ... once you get over the first hurdle of connecting it to an existing sound creations source for it to control.
2051855
No not at all. It's a MIDI controller keyboard, not a standalone synth. The sound source is typically software-based running on a computer.
2048054
Not by itself. it is a MIDI controller and not a playing keyboard. That means that, even if it is operating under it's own driver software, you will still need to plug your earphones into your computer's earphone jack to cut any "outside" audio.