The M-Audio KeyRig 49 will turn your Mac or PC into a virtual keyboard workstation!The KeyRig 49 package includes award-winning Key Rig software for the PC and tons of virtual instruments to play with. You can audition loops and compose songs with M-Audio’s Session, Apples GarageBand, Abletons Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs. Key Rig 49 includes pro features like a pitch and mod wheels, an assignable volume slider, octave +/- buttons and sustain pedal input. Its powered via a single USB cable and works instantly with computers running Mac OS X or Windows XP.The KeyRig 49 has officially replaced the popular Keystation 49e. It’s simply Its a better package at the same price!Full Features49-note, synth-action keyboard for professional feel and responseassignable modulation wheel and volume sliderpitch bend wheelassignable octave +/- buttonsedit mode buttonsustain pedal inputUSB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatibleconnection and power via a single USB cableinst (more…)

Most experts recommend that you buy an electronic keyboard with at least 61 keys so that you can play more traditional music. A good option is a piano keyboard with a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sometimes known as a USB Keyboard, which can communicate with your computer and other electronic instruments. The USB keyboard is a less expensive option and have no built in sound so can only be used with a computer. It is expert opinion that even the lowest priced piano keyboards perform better than the USB keyboard which loses some sound quality.

Digital Pianos sound closer to the true acoustic piano but they are much more expensive and more suited to experienced players. Digital Pianos are great for professional musicians who travel around and need a portable piano. They also have the ability to reproduce many other sounds as well as piano. Musicians like the fact that they can produce rhythm patterns, bass lines, acoustic and electronic instruments, and percussion sounds, along with all the digital effects like reverb, delay, distortion and chorus.

It really does depend on what type of musician you are when it comes to choosing a keyboard. You might be a DJ wanting to add in some more musical effects or you might want to learn to play without the expense of a full size piano. You may well be a touring musician. The only true restriction is how much you want to spend. Prices start at under £100 and rise to over£3000.

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