thewanderer24
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Hi guys, I am a bass player predominantly, but have been wanting to put some effort into learning keys.
I want keys for a few reasons.
1. Just to help my continued growth in music theory, without always wearing my hands out on my bass.
2. To be able to better arrange song ideas without having to play all parts on various basses (good for my chops, but not always good for the songs)
3. For recording some original stuff in my DAW.
I am really looking for recommendations on what to look for in a keyboard, or specific brand/model recs.
Because I am not a piano player, having perfectly weighted piano like action is probably not essential, but I don't want a mushy feel either. Also, I am not sure I'll really need more than about 5 octaves.
Something that sounds half decent would be nice, for both practice and recording. A piano sound is important, and some useable synth sounds would be nice, but maybe these are better gotten with software?
I'd like to be able to do some basic midi control with the keyboard, but if it's better to get an intermediate controller to sit in between the keyboard and the DAW that works, too. Probably I'd use it as much to program midi rhythms/drums as any melodic kind of midi stuff if that matters.
I know this is a vague question. I appreciate any help and guidance.
If it matters, I'm not looking to spend a ton of money. Is there anything for under $500 worth having?
I want keys for a few reasons.
1. Just to help my continued growth in music theory, without always wearing my hands out on my bass.
2. To be able to better arrange song ideas without having to play all parts on various basses (good for my chops, but not always good for the songs)
3. For recording some original stuff in my DAW.
I am really looking for recommendations on what to look for in a keyboard, or specific brand/model recs.
Because I am not a piano player, having perfectly weighted piano like action is probably not essential, but I don't want a mushy feel either. Also, I am not sure I'll really need more than about 5 octaves.
Something that sounds half decent would be nice, for both practice and recording. A piano sound is important, and some useable synth sounds would be nice, but maybe these are better gotten with software?
I'd like to be able to do some basic midi control with the keyboard, but if it's better to get an intermediate controller to sit in between the keyboard and the DAW that works, too. Probably I'd use it as much to program midi rhythms/drums as any melodic kind of midi stuff if that matters.
I know this is a vague question. I appreciate any help and guidance.
If it matters, I'm not looking to spend a ton of money. Is there anything for under $500 worth having?
