Piano keyboard for computer

[Wheatmaster]

do they make these anymore? i don't see them ever. If so, where can i buy one? and some software to go along with it? i've seen plenty of guitar stuff for the computer though

 

[Xyo II]

MIDI keyboard, there are a lot of them.

 

[tweakmm]

What are you looking to do? Looking to spend?

I can assure you they still make them with every feature imaginable.

 

[Descartes]

Most digital pianos and decent keyboards have that ability, but the software is usually separate. Sibelius is one of the more popular software packages.

I have a Yamaha M08. It's a great synthesizer with weighted keys (feels like a grand piano), and a lot of production capabilities. I can also interface it with my computer as it has a USB port for such purposes.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Enjoy.

 

[Wheatmaster]

thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

 

[Xyo II]

Originally posted by: Descartes
Most digital pianos and decent keyboards have that ability, but the software is usually separate. Sibelius is one of the more popular software packages.

I have a Yamaha M08. It's a great synthesizer with weighted keys (feels like a grand piano), and a lot of production capabilities. I can also interface it with my computer as it has a USB port for such purposes.

Holy pricetag batman.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Einstein Element

Originally posted by: Descartes
Most digital pianos and decent keyboards have that ability, but the software is usually separate. Sibelius is one of the more popular software packages.

I have a Yamaha M08. It's a great synthesizer with weighted keys (feels like a grand piano), and a lot of production capabilities. I can also interface it with my computer as it has a USB port for such purposes.

Holy pricetag batman.

They get more expensive than that. :Q

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

So you want something along the lines of a digial piano versus a MIDI keyboard to control a synth?
How much are you looking to spend?

 

[bigrash]

Piano keyboard + Garageband rocks. unfortunately, I had to sell my keyboard since I never had the time to use it.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

You could probably work with something like a Yamaha P80, P90, or something similar. The Yamaha CP33 has replaced the P90, but it's still ~$1200. You could also try the Casio Privia, and you can pick that up for a lot less. It's not as good an instrument obviously, but it should be more than sufficient for most purposes.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

You could probably work with something like a Yamaha P80, P90, or something similar. The Yamaha CP33 has replaced the P90, but it's still ~$1200. You could also try the Casio Privia, and you can pick that up for a lot less. It's not as good an instrument obviously, but it should be more than sufficient for most purposes.

geez i thought i was only going to spend like $50 max haha

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

You could probably work with something like a Yamaha P80, P90, or something similar. The Yamaha CP33 has replaced the P90, but it's still ~$1200. You could also try the Casio Privia, and you can pick that up for a lot less. It's not as good an instrument obviously, but it should be more than sufficient for most purposes.

geez i thought i was only going to spend like $50 max haha

Haha indeed.
You are looking at a few hundred at least.
Whats the max you can spend?

 

[ForumMaster]

when i still lived in the states i played piano and i had a yamaha PSR-280. it has MIDI ports in the back. i got some software to work with that on the computer. it came with a cable and goes into a joystick port.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
geez i thought i was only going to spend like $50 max haha

It completely depends on your application, needs, and quality of output required.

You might want to re-examine the above link labeled "Enjoy".

 

[Xyo II]

You can spend $50 to get a cheap keyboard, but you get what you paid for.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Einstein Element
You can spend $50 to get a cheap keyboard, but you get what you paid for.

Without a doubt, of course.

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

Music department practice rooms FTW

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

You could probably work with something like a Yamaha P80, P90, or something similar. The Yamaha CP33 has replaced the P90, but it's still ~$1200. You could also try the Casio Privia, and you can pick that up for a lot less. It's not as good an instrument obviously, but it should be more than sufficient for most purposes.

geez i thought i was only going to spend like $50 max haha

I implore you: Do not do it on the cheap!

You need a reasonable instrument. Forget about sound quality for a moment; what you need is 88 weighted keys, not a small number of keys that have no tactical feel whatsoever. Even a few months of playing on a regular keyboard will be of detriment to your overall dexterity if you try to play on a real piano. Seriously...

Good luck though

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: oboeguy

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

Music department practice rooms FTW

Solid recommendation. Given that he's in college this is probably the best option. Not only will he get solid equipment, but he likely do it for cheap or free.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
thanks alot guys, i want to pick up piano again and piano + dorm=no go -_-

You could probably work with something like a Yamaha P80, P90, or something similar. The Yamaha CP33 has replaced the P90, but it's still ~$1200. You could also try the Casio Privia, and you can pick that up for a lot less. It's not as good an instrument obviously, but it should be more than sufficient for most purposes.

geez i thought i was only going to spend like $50 max haha

I implore you: Do not do it on the cheap!

You need a reasonable instrument. Forget about sound quality for a moment; what you need is 88 weighted keys, not a small number of keys that have no tactical feel whatsoever. Even a few months of playing on a regular keyboard will be of detriment to your overall dexterity if you try to play on a real piano. Seriously...

Good luck though

Listen to this man, he knows what he's talking about.
You might be able to skimp on the number of octaves but you really can't skimp on the weighted keys.