Does this keyboard include any built in sounds? I'm looking for a portable keyboard to practice piano scales and chords on the go using headphones.
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It needs to be plugged into a computer to do anything since it is midi but it does come with a free download of the M1Le syth that you can use to play the keyboard. It allows you to edit the output and layer sounds.
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It's a midi controller, not an electric keyboard so no. You need a computer program or a synth to use with it.
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I didn't get that far...I guess when I ordered it I didn't get the fact that "microkey" means miniature keys, which are pretty useless for practicing scales, etc.
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No, it's purely a MIDI keyboard, so it doesn't make its own sound. It has to be plugged into a computer or other device that has some sort of MIDI controller.
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Hello. No, this is a midi controller only. That is -- it's an input device only. Think of it as a computer keyboard, shaped like a piano. Without the computer, the keyboard is useless. So you'd need an iPhone or iPad or some sort of computer to read the MIDI and transform it into musical sounds, just like the buttons on a typing keyboard transform each keystroke into a specific letter, number, or symbol. I hope this helps. Mark
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Chris - I think my last response got lost or cut short(my mistake). I'll try again. The short answer to this is no. I ran through all the presets and even some tweaks I use and cannot find any standard piano sounds. There are a couple/few organ sounds you can work with. If you want standard piano sounds, you can buy a MUCH cheaper keyboard/MIDI controller for that purpose. All that being said, this is probably the best musical instrument purchase I've ever made. I'm not really a trained musician, but the sounds I can create with this micorKorg are amazing. I hope some of this helps. MK_from_PA
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I'm using one right now. The media keys for next/last track, play/pause, stop, and mute all work. The volume knob doesn't, nor do the programmable keys along the top above the function keys. I like the way the keyboard types and I don't use those other keys at all so it isn't much of a detriment to me. I do wish the volume knob worked but that's about it.
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Probably, the keys are not weighted, so it is not the same feel as a piano or professional key board. It is a good starter to see if you like playing, and it is highly portable.
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Yes. It has fully functioning built-in speakers and can be played just like an acoustic piano. I hope this answers your question.
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This unit by itself doesn't make any sounds. It is known as a "Controller" so you need to plug it into either a keyboard or a computer that has MIDI or other sounds built into a program (such as Garage Band) and you can generate sounds that way. If you are not familiar with how a keyboard is used as a controller, I would avoid this unit. If you can plug it into a keyboard or computer program, it is very easy to use. However it is a very complex unit, capable of a lot ... once you get over the first hurdle of connecting it to an existing sound creations source for it to control.
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I will try to answer the subjective question the best I can. The key keyboard sound is comparable to a standard Dell keyboard. If you are using a speaker phone you may be able to hear the activity. If using a headset, probably not. Hope this helps.
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It has a MIDI In and MIDI Out port only. Search MIDI to USB cable to find what you need. Some of the newest models have direct usb connections built into the piano. Hope this helps
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No. It's just a controller keyboard. It's made to be used with any midi sounds module or a computer running music software. There may be general midi sounds in your computer that you could trigger with the keyboard. This is all very complicated for a beginner. Yamaha and Casio make very good low cost pianos. Roland and Korg are also make great keyboards.
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Sarah, this keyboard does have an impressive grand piano sound, in fact Yamaha's is widely regarded as the best in simulations for the grand piano. There are also many other options of course, but you will not be disappointed with this keyboard, it is truly an entry level, studio quality instrument. I can't recommend it enough, and when you consider the price, you just can't beat it. I would highly recommend this product to anyone considering a keyboard.
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this keyboard is a type that has no "on-board" sounds. That's why the price is so low. It is only a controller that must be connected to either a sound module (like from Roland company) or a computer that has software with sound samples. It also has a very light action, very much unlike that of an acoustic piano. Even with the proper added sound source, it is not a good keyboard to learn piano skills because of the light action.
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The keyboard you bought, doesn't produce sound of it's own. You will need a software and the one I personally use is synthesia.
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Hi,This is a MIDI control keyboard with no sounds. It is meant to be used with a computer and software that would provide sounds.
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This keyboard has no sound module, speakers or amplifier. So it must be fed into either a stand-alone module (like thise made by Roland, Yamaha, Korg, etc.) or into a computer. Unlike some newer keyboards it will feed older modules via a midi-out port as well as USB. Be aware that the USB port is not powered and may cause issues unless an optional "wall wart" transformer is purchased and attached. All in all a very good keyboard for the price- I own 5 of them:)
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I am not certain, but I have had an issue with the sound of the piano as it fades out. The sound becomes very sharp no matter what "voice" I use. It is really irritating and I haven't gotten responses from Korg after several emails to them.
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Yes it has several preset sounds for additional instruments including organ, electric pianos, strings and such. The setup allows for layering two sounds and splitting the keyboard to create a 'trio' of sounds. The piano is one of the best 'reproductions' at this price point. It also has Midi capabilities, so you can use this as a Master and drive additional synthesizers with separate sound patches as well.
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Yes. You may be able to find one cheaper, but this is a good piano for practice if you don't want to spend the money required to buy an actual acoustic piano. It has 88 keys and sounds terrific for a digital piano. I'm in the same boat as you - haven't used the electronic features at all; I just turn it on and play. It also has a headphone jack which is nice for playing when you don't want to disturb the rest of the house.