r/midi

Hello, I would like to learn playing and I looking for a keyboard to help me get started. I hope to connect it to a computer so I could see some sheet music, cords notation, the keys which I need to use etc. What should I know about keyboards and software for it?

I added this after the initial post:

First I need explain in more details on my objectives. I did not explain in full at the initial post since I got a bad experience with Reddit - I spent a lot of efforts with other subreddits to type my post to later find out that I am not qualifies to post on that thread because I am new on Reddit. Fortunately, my questions was posted here.

About my goals: I can somewhat play, I can read sheet music to certain degree etc. However, I did not play for 20 years and I want to get back to it. My goal is to play by ear. I am looking for a technology to help. I hope to be able to get a computer connected to a keyboard and see the music notation in sinch with me playing. Sometimes to speed things up I hope to see the keys which I need to push to get a complicated cord, to transpose a melody to a different key etc.

I currently have Kawai ES1 and Alesis Virtue ASP1. I am pretty happy with the older Kawai with the key actions but it does not have good MIDI port. As far as I understand Alesis has the right MIDI but the key action is not the best.

The main concern for me is using technology. After all the search I was trying to figure out what actually I need using AI and google search I got more confused. I hope to find a free software which can be useful to show notation for a MIDI files which I can download form the interned of use a a MP4 to MIDI converter to practice music which I can find of Youtube if sheet music is not available and at the same time to get a better way to comprehend the sheet music since despite I "can read it" it take me a lot of efforts to decipher it.

Thank you in advance

Hello! I’m a complete beginner who’s interested in learning music production, and I’m looking to buy my first MIDI keyboard. I’m a little overwhelmed by all the options and could use some advice.

My budget is currently around $100, although I’d be willing to wait a few weeks to a month and spend around $120–$150 if there’s a significantly better option.

Ideally, I’m looking for something that is portable, beginner-friendly, good for learning music production, able to function without being connected to a computer/DAW, and has built-in speakers, if possible, so I can practice on the go

I’ve been looking at the Akai MPK Mini Play b ut I’ve heard mixed opinions. Some people say it’s more of a toy and that it isn’t particularly useful unless it’s connected to a DAW. Would you recommend the MPK Mini Play for a beginner, or is there something better around $100–$150?

Also been looking at these on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6HWSHHD/?coliid=I1GYQJSB1Y8LIN&colid=2QOKMXGM0PMXC&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_DZA1B1TVWK7W63V5B0KX

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN92H8WV/?coliid=IBDADWJSNL6YM&colid=2QOKMXGM0PMXC&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_DZA1B1TVWK7W63V5B0KX_1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRVDV48X/?coliid=I34Y24F5NF3M1G&colid=2QOKMXGM0PMXC&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_DZA1B1TVWK7W63V5B0KX_2

Are there any other MIDI keyboards in this price range that have built-in speakers and can actually be used independently without a DAW? Or would I be better off giving up the standalone/speaker requirement and getting a better MIDI keyboard without those features?

Once I buy a keyboard, I also want to actually learn how to play it rather than just use it for music production.

I’ve heard about the Simply Piano app. Is that a good option for a complete beginner, or are there other apps, websites, or YouTube channels you would recommend for learning piano/keyboard?

I’m also not sure what other equipment I actually need.

I’ve heard people mention things like Audio interfaces, Drum/loop pads, Headphones/studio monitors, MIDI controllers, etc.

What would you consider essential for a beginner, and what can I completely ignore for now?

Eventually, I want to buy Ableton Live 12 Standard, but I don’t currently have enough money for it. I have the Lite version right now, but I’d like to eventually unlock the additional features in Standard.

Are there any reasonably priced MIDI keyboard bundles that come with Ableton Live 12 (or a version that can be upgraded to Standard)? Would it make more sense to wait and save up for a better keyboard/bundle rather than buying something now?

Basically, if you were starting from scratch with around $100–$150, what would you buy, and what would you recommend I focus on learning first?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm considering buying a Soundbrenner Pulse to use as a vibrating metronome during live performances.

My setup includes a Line 6 Helix Stadium that can send MIDI Clock. What I'd like to know is whether the Soundbrenner Pulse can currently sync to an external MIDI Clock via Bluetooth, either directly or through the Soundbrenner app on an iPad/iPhone.

I've found older information saying that Soundbrenner supported MIDI/DAW synchronization, but I've also read that this functionality may have been discontinued.

Has anyone actually tested this recently?

Ideally, I'd like:

Helix Stadium → MIDI Clock → iPad/iPhone → Soundbrenner Pulse

without using Ableton Link.

Does this still work with the current Soundbrenner app and Pulse?

Thanks!

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