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Keyboards,which one??

  • 11-08-2010 8:52pm
    #1
    Pcunningham
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    Hey guys I'm thinking of buying a keyboard, any suggestions on which ones to consider?? lookin to spend bout 250 on it. I play bass but am an absolute beginner on keyboard......

    cheers!


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  • #2
    Strings.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭Strings.ie


    I guess you need to decide if you want small keys or full size keys.
    Then see if you want lots of preset general sounds or a synth to make your own sounds and get into programming.

    You're budget is in the entry level end so you'll need to decide what is more important: the quality of the actual keyboard (playability) or lots of preset sounds. Casio/Yamaha would offer a few options or check out M-audio keystation, the ones with onboard sounds - some are just midi controllers.


  • #3
    caoimhe321
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭caoimhe321


    Pcunningham wrote: »
    Hey guys I'm thinking of buying a keyboard, any suggestions on which ones to consider?? lookin to spend bout 250 on it. I play bass but am an absolute beginner on keyboard......

    cheers!
    I have been using technics KN keyboards since 1990 and find them excellent.
    there are lots available on E-BAY as they are not produced anymore


  • #4
    metallo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭metallo


    You are too generic...to suggest you a keyb you should enter more details...what will be the use of the keyboard, you want to use it at home or playing with a band, doyou want a brand new keyboard or you are happy even with a second hand one?

    There are many options, even using a master keyboard with your computer, if you have one.


  • #5
    domrush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭domrush


    Hey don't mean to hijack the thread but i'm in the same boat :D
    budget 250
    I'm a beginner but would like full size keys and to be able to use it to control MIDI on my computer. Will be using it at home and in a band. Would be happy to buy second hand


  • #6
    Pcunningham
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Pcunningham


    cheers for all the replies. I'm a songwriter and ill be using the keyboard to try and put a basic chord structure to lyrics. It will save me some money when sending the song off to be recorded. thats the plan anyway.

    p.s my songs are up on www.myspace.com/pcunninghamjnr if anyones interested.

    thanks again...


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  • #7
    metallo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭metallo


    @domrush: what type of music are you playing with your band?

    @Pcunningham: if you have to put some chord structure, maybe the best choice is a master keyboard to play with your computer, with sequencer and vst.


  • #8
    domrush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭domrush


    ehhh alternative indie eg strokes,two door cinema club, editors, maccabes,vampire weekend


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