If it's a MIDI keyboard you're referring to, then like everything else you typically get what you pay for.
As a learning tool, MIDI controller keyboards aren't great. They don't contain any sounds and therefore require extra software such as Logic or Propellerheads Reason for samples. Also, spontaneous practise isn't really possible with MIDI controller keyboards. The keyboard would have to remain connected to the computer constantly - which could be a bit of an inconvenience. Every time she wanted to practise, she would have to boot the program and load patches, which would probably be a bit of a discouragement.
I would suggest that you get your daughter a digital piano or stage piano with USB connectivity and MIDI capabilities. They will usually have a full piano action, or at the very least weighted keys like an acoustic piano and have their own sound banks. Spontaneous practise is much more possible too: it would only require the flick of a switch and a few seconds. Your daughter could use headphones too, thus shielding you from those testing, difficult initial stages. With USB she could also connect the keyboard to the computer and record via Garageband, or the aforementioned audio apps. From experience, M-Audio, CME-Pro and Roland all make good stage pianos with USB-MIDI (I have keyboards made by these companies).
20' iMac Intel Core 2 Duo - Hippie Edition Mac OS X (10.4.10) Certified MacHead and Jazz fiend.
As a learning tool, MIDI controller keyboards aren't great. They don't contain any sounds and therefore require extra software such as Logic or Propellerheads Reason for samples. Also, spontaneous practise isn't really possible with MIDI controller keyboards. The keyboard would have to remain connected to the computer constantly - which could be a bit of an inconvenience. Every time she wanted to practise, she would have to boot the program and load patches, which would probably be a bit of a discouragement.
I would suggest that you get your daughter a digital piano or stage piano with USB connectivity and MIDI capabilities. They will usually have a full piano action, or at the very least weighted keys like an acoustic piano and have their own sound banks. Spontaneous practise is much more possible too: it would only require the flick of a switch and a few seconds. Your daughter could use headphones too, thus shielding you from those testing, difficult initial stages. With USB she could also connect the keyboard to the computer and record via Garageband, or the aforementioned audio apps. From experience, M-Audio, CME-Pro and Roland all make good stage pianos with USB-MIDI (I have keyboards made by these companies).
20' iMac Intel Core 2 Duo - Hippie Edition Mac OS X (10.4.10) Certified MacHead and Jazz fiend.
Jul 16, 2007 2:39 PM
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You can connect a USB or MIDI music keyboard to your computer to play and record software instruments.
Connect a music keyboard to your computer
Do one of the following:
- Connect the USB cable from the keyboard to your computer.
- Connect the MIDI Out port to a MIDI In port on a MIDI interface, and connect the MIDI In port on the keyboard to a MIDI Out port on the MIDI interface using MIDI cables. Connect the MIDI interface to your computer.
Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the keyboard, which may include installing the correct driver on your computer. Check the manufacturer’s website for the latest driver software. If you’re using a MIDI interface, be sure to follow the instructions that came with the interface.
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You can set the keyboard sensitivity to control how the keyboard responds to your playing. For more information, see Play software instruments.