Now you know how MIDI keyboards works, let's take a better look at the different parts which make up our MIDI keyboard.
There are 2 basic parts of a MIDI controller: the keys and the controllers. These are the ones you will be getting acquainted with as we are going through this article. These keys and controllers change their numbers, functions, and sizes depending on the model or brand of MIDI keyboard you purchase. Some MIDI controllers are compact and lightweight and some aren't. Naturally, it will depend on whatever you choose to buy, dependent on your wishes and preferences.
First of all, there are the keys. These are the piano-style keys that are found in the middle of your MIDI instrument. These keys change on their sizes, numbers, and touch. If you've a gigantic studio and you are only playing your MIDI instrument within there, then you can go on and acquire the full-on 62, 73, or 88-keys MIDI instrument.
But if you're a traveling producer, then you should opt for the portable MIDI controller with 25, 37, or 49 keys. The keys also change in touch. This touch contains the aftertouch, the weighted or unweighted characteristic, the particular feel of the keys, and whether the keys are velocity-sensitive. These features will be further debated in other documents.
Next among the fundamental parts include the controllers. These controllers include the varied faders, knobs, buttons, wheels, touch pads and program selectors. All of these control a particular function. Functions include modulation, pitch, memory banks, hardware MIDI synths, and others.
Depending on your MIDI instrument, these controllers can either be assignable or pre-set for your added convenience. These controllers make music making easier and more fun!
These two are the key parts of MIDI controller keyboards but there are still others, there are ports you use to attach the MIDI controller keyboard to your portable PC and other stuff. These make-up your MIDI controller keyboard. Know it, understand it, play it.
There are 2 basic parts of a MIDI controller: the keys and the controllers. These are the ones you will be getting acquainted with as we are going through this article. These keys and controllers change their numbers, functions, and sizes depending on the model or brand of MIDI keyboard you purchase. Some MIDI controllers are compact and lightweight and some aren't. Naturally, it will depend on whatever you choose to buy, dependent on your wishes and preferences.
First of all, there are the keys. These are the piano-style keys that are found in the middle of your MIDI instrument. These keys change on their sizes, numbers, and touch. If you've a gigantic studio and you are only playing your MIDI instrument within there, then you can go on and acquire the full-on 62, 73, or 88-keys MIDI instrument.
But if you're a traveling producer, then you should opt for the portable MIDI controller with 25, 37, or 49 keys. The keys also change in touch. This touch contains the aftertouch, the weighted or unweighted characteristic, the particular feel of the keys, and whether the keys are velocity-sensitive. These features will be further debated in other documents.
Next among the fundamental parts include the controllers. These controllers include the varied faders, knobs, buttons, wheels, touch pads and program selectors. All of these control a particular function. Functions include modulation, pitch, memory banks, hardware MIDI synths, and others.
Depending on your MIDI instrument, these controllers can either be assignable or pre-set for your added convenience. These controllers make music making easier and more fun!
These two are the key parts of MIDI controller keyboards but there are still others, there are ports you use to attach the MIDI controller keyboard to your portable PC and other stuff. These make-up your MIDI controller keyboard. Know it, understand it, play it.
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