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Electronic Keyboards- If you decide to expand into the world of music with an instrument other than the harmonica, here are some good quality choices to consider for yourself or even as a gift for another. If you can get the folks around you playing music also, they won't be so annoyed at your incessant practicing. Oh yeah, if you get 'em going on keyboards or guitar, you'll have an instant jamming buddy. |
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Edirol PCR-30 USB 32-Key MIDI Controller - "Flexible and portable MIDI control with premium keyboard feel. The Edirol PCR-M30 32-Key MIDI Controller offers direct connection to your computer through USB. Edirol gives you 32 keys, 27 assignable MIDI controllers, MIDI I/O, and both sustain and expression pedal connections with the PCR-M30. Edirol also includes a software editor with the PCR-M30 MIDI Controller. The PCR-M30 controller adds features like velocity curves, a switchable MIDI interface, V-LINK, and key action from Roland's higher-end synths. The assignable control array includes 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 9 switches, and 2 pedal ports". Our thoughts: Highly recommended for use with Apple's "GarageBand" application.
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M-Audio Oxygen8 v2 25-Key Mobile USB Controller- "With the M-Audio Oxygen8 v2 25-Key USB MIDI Controller is a 25-note velocity-sensitive, synth-action keyboard with +/-4 octave transposition. You get hands-on control of any 8 MIDI-assignable parameters within your favorite software programs. The Oxygen8 v2 speaks directly to your computer without any extra devices or even a MIDI interface. Upgrades from the original version include class compliancy, transport controls, Enigma software editor for setup management, snapshot function, and plus/minus data buttons. Like the original Oxygen 8 it features 8 MIDI assignable knobs, one assignable slider, and a 25-key controller keyboard. It inputs and outputs 16 channels of MIDI to the computer via its USB port. Powered by USB port, 6 AA batteries, or optional power supply, it is light, compact, and highly portable."
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-Quality Keyboard for beginners and kids-
Casio CTK-800 61-Key Portable Keyboard- "The Casio CTK-700 features 61 full-size keys, a mic input with Sing-Along function to add to the fun, and a musical information system display with on-screen icons. In addition, the CTK-700 has 100 rhythms to play along with, auto-accompaniment, built-in speakers, 12-note polyphony, headphone jack, 100 preset tones, a transpose and tuning control, and 100 demo songs. MIDI capable. The Casio CTK-700 is powered by 6 AA batteries or optional AD-5 power adapter."
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Yamaha YDP223 Digital Piano with Bench
- "Exquisite sounds, responsive touch, and understated beauty. The 88 graded-hammer keys of the Yamaha YDP223 Digital Piano have real acoustic piano feel. Stereo-sampling Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) tone generation for 14 superb instrument voices. PC interface plus MIDI in/out/thru. Digital reverb, chorus, and brilliance effects. Dual-voice mode. 2-track song recorder. 3 footpedals. Built-in speakers with 2 - 20W amplifiers. 64-note polyphony. The beautiful woodgrain cabinet with dark rosewood finish has a sliding key cover. Bench included. Special features make it a great learning instrument: metronome, 2 headphone jacks that make silent music instruction possible, and 50 demonstration songs with sheet music. Built-in power supply. " |
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Yamaha YDP213 88-Key Digital Piano with Bench
- "Besides outstanding sound, the YDP-213 offers incredibly natural piano touch. Applying the know-how acquired from over 100 years of crafting fine acoustic pianos, Yamaha has designed a remarkably expressive GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard. Similar to the widely accepted Graded Hammer Effect action, GHS keys are weighted heavier on lower notes and gradually become lighter as you play up the keyboard. A pianist will notice the difference as soon as they start playing." |
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Yamaha P-140 Contemporary Digital Electronic Piano - "The Yamaha P-140 Contemporary Digital Piano features 88 graded-hammer keys as well as realistic piano and instrumental voices for the feel of an acoustic piano with the advanced features of a digital keyboard. Exceptional range of instrument voices includes organs, harpsichords, and the all-in-one piano and string dual voice. Dynamic stereo sampling AWM tone generation produces rich instrument sounds. The Yamaha P-140 features 64-note polyphony, 14 voices with three tonal variations each, dual and split modes, and built-in speakers with two - 6W amplifiers. A selection of 50 different piano songs, many of them classic piano pieces, is a great reference for anyone learning to play or just for listening during a break. You can also mute the left- or right-hand parts so that you can practice with each hand separately. The Yamaha P-140 also features metronome, footpedal, and music rest, plus MIDI I/O, dual headphone jacks, aux out, and aux pedal connections." |
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-Best-selling industry standard keyboard-
Korg TRITON Studio 61-Key Workstation- "If you're looking for a workstation with truly breathtaking sounds and don't want to break the bank, the TRITON Le is the synth for you. Korg has trimmed some of the extra features of the hit-making Triton line to make a more affordable package, but kept all the good elements: the Hyper Integrated (HI) synthesis engine, powerful multi-effects, multiple outputs, dual arpeggiators, 16-track sequencer, and realtime controls. Add the 48kHz/16-bit sampling option (that includes SCSI connectivity!) and you've got a workstation that can deliver just about any sound you can imagine! Korg's sound designers have loaded the TRITON Le with over one thousand (!) killer presets to get you jammin', while the knobs and joystick let you send each and every sound into new dimensions! Or use the power of the TRITON Le to roll your own unique presets. Either way, you'll be pumping out some of the freshest sounds around!"
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