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So do I need a like new keyboard, I mean just to be able to control the keyboard in the program. I've read stuff about midi keyboards and I was wondering if you need to have that.
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Keyboards for garageband.
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Well, if you're planning on actually creating music then yes, you'll need a midi keyboard. Using a typing keyboard is a gimmicky kind of thing which gets old in about half a second. If you live near a Guitar Center, they're always having deals on Midi keyboards. I got my M-Audio (Oxygen) for less than $150. While it's not weighted (that would be a lot more expensive), it is sensitive to pressure. It also has controls for pre-sets (user definable) and percussion stuff which I haven't dealt with yet.
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Yep - any MIDI keyboard will do but think about what your needs are - I use a Kawai digital piano with weighted keys so I can have the full range of keys and action of a real piano along with the realistic sampled audio.
Using a Roland MIDI-USB adapter I plug in to GarageBand and everything works beautifully - pressure, velocity, etc...
I wouldn't like it very much if I was using a pressure-sensitive-only setup but mileage varies between pianists.
Using a Roland MIDI-USB adapter I plug in to GarageBand and everything works beautifully - pressure, velocity, etc...
I wouldn't like it very much if I was using a pressure-sensitive-only setup but mileage varies between pianists.
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