Recommend a MIDI keyboard and software for it

Question

MIDI

I would like to try to learn how to play the piano on my own. For this I would like to purchase a MIDI keyboard. Full-size (in terms of size and number of keys), but as dumb as possible - not a synthesizer, but a keyboard, so that software (OS - Linux or Windows) is already involved in the synthesis. In view of the fear that, like all such good undertakings, this could end very quickly, I would like it to be cheaper, but not to suffer from its poor quality.

If anyone understands the topic of computer music and MIDI in particular, please advise where to dig.

Answer 1

If with normal mechanics, there is not much to choose from cheaper than a thousand dollars. Moreover, just a keyboard of comparable quality is almost the same as an electronic piano in terms of price. Of course, no one bothers to use the piano with external software.
So I advise you to watch Yamaha P-140/P-155, Korg SP-250. If it's expensive, then Casio PX130/PX330 (not the same anymore, but still tolerable). If a strictly bare keyboard, then the aforementioned Fatar.
PS Normal mechanics is understood to be indistinguishable from an acoustic piano, i.e. full weighted and good quality.

Answer 2

Software - Finale helped me at one time. Of course, do not buy, but you can use the trial one. Yes, and lying around on torrents.
At the same time, master musical notation.
With a keyboard - you can often find used Casio synthesizers, at a good price, they have not only a MIDI output, but also a USB - in order to connect without problems with adapters and decoupling.
IMHO, the perfect place to start.
Or alternatively -
aukro.cz/m-audio-keyrig-i3129738160.html

Answer 3

I don’t see the point in taking something with synthesizer keys, but you want to learn how to play the piano, and not do it on a synthesizer. I won’t say for specific models, choose for your wallet yourself. I had an M Audio Keystation Pro 88 - shitty, but cheap. Well, yes, digital pianos should not be ignored, the sound from them sucks, but there is always a midi / usb output.
Software for this business is also in bulk. No lodgiki and garage bands are needed, of course, if you just want to play (there are some lessons in the garage band, really). Programs are divided into two types - playing recorded samples (there are a lot of them, mentioned by Native Instruments Akoustik Piano, there are also free sample sets) and synthesizing sound using a piano mathematical model (Pianoteq, TruePianos). Look also at Synthesia, cool stuff.

Answer 4

The cheapest option with normal mechanics is M-audio (88 keys, ....) the price is about $ 800, although none of the musicians will advise you M-audio)

Answer 5

If you need an inexpensive and simple one, look towards Korg, Akai.

Answer 6

If you play on a regular midi keyboard, then when you sit down at the piano, your hands are very surprised. ) Well, that is, there is nothing wrong with that, and you get used to it quickly (to the good - to the phono, back is worse), but the sensations are terrible.
There are midis with a hammer mechanism, here they feel exactly like a phono, but they are expensive, an infection.
But that's just me, I'm just sharing my experience. But the thing that is really difficult to learn classical phono on a synthesizer without is the legato pedal.
I won’t advise anything on models, at the very m-audio axiom 49, it’s completely non-piano.

Answer 7

Do you want weighted mechanics?
You are welcome.
Fatar VMK-188+
88 full-fledged "piano" keys.
The price is under $1000.

Answer 8

Still, take a clave with semi-weighted keys - inexpensive, but not as far from real weighted mechanics as a synthesizer one.
I have m-audio keystation, I'm happy. There are different sizes, even full-length 88 keys www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Keystation88es.html , there are smaller ones)
You can try any software. Lately I’ve been poking at Logic Pro) If you need piano emulation, I highly recommend Native Instruments Akoustik Piano for software, very cool samples.
And do not forget to buy a simple pedal to the clave :)

Answer 9

you can start with the usual spring mechanics,
such as m-audio keystation, and then move on to more advanced ones.
you need to take 88 keys.
convenient software
Mac: GarageBand, LogicPro
Linux: renoise
Windows: Sony ACID
under Windows most likely, if you have a regular sound card, you will need an ASIO driver, otherwise there will be delays.
This is if you want up to 6-8 thousand.
It is better to take an electronic piano, for example from CASIO, but it costs about 22 thousand.
It can also be connected to a computer and used as a MIDI keyboard.
By the way, it is still possible to connect a MIDI keyboard to the iPad via the Camera Connection kit,
and play in the same GarageBand

Answer 10

Go to the nearest store of music instruments and ask the local sellers - in the well-known Kiev store there are 5 midiclavs on the stand, I think that if you ask, then the software will be prompted.