How does the MKB-300 sound ?

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How does the MKB-300 sound ?

I know this may seem obvious to most of you, but no matter what videos I watch I can't find the solution. I purchased a Roland Keyboard several years ago. Model MKB-300. So a "Midi Keyboard Controller" I love the touch and I don't want to buy another one right now. When I got it, I immediately started using it with VSTs. The truth is that I've never heard the sound bank of the keyboard and I'd like to hear it. I just can't hear a single sound. Before I tear out what little hair I have left on my head, I'd like to know if it's possible? Is it because it's too old a model?

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Posted on Apr 29, 2020 1:53 PM

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Pancenter

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Apr 29, 2020 5:09 PM in response to jofftan

jofftan wrote:

Ok and Bank and Memory / Program change are for ?

That keyboard was made in the mid-late 80's so they are for controlling Synth Modules. An excellent sturdy piece.

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Pancenter

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Apr 29, 2020 2:08 PM in response to jofftan

The Roland MKB 300 does not have an internal synthesizer, it is a MIDI controller only.

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Iaamusic

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Apr 30, 2020 8:50 AM in response to jofftan

It’s just a controller so no internal sounds.

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Pancenter

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Apr 29, 2020 6:29 PM in response to jofftan

Depending on where you're located look on EBay for a Roland SC-55 (or similar) Better would be a Roland JV-1080. These are classic modules for back in the day.

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