any suggestions as to a MIDI keyboard to use with Garageband? I know there are many.

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any suggestions as to a MIDI keyboard to use with Garageband? I know there are many.

I have a really old Yamaha PRS-70 but lost the MIDI cable. Not sure if it would even work with Garageband, but I'm getting a replacement cable. Meanwhile, I am thinking about getting a smaller MIDI keyboard that uses USB. There are only about 5000 models out there. Are there any favorites? Been looking here and there so far. Want something small, I think, for good portability. Just looking for a few good suggestions for keyboards that work well.

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), GarageBand 10.0.3

Posted on May 31, 2015 10:24 AM

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Answer 1

May 31, 2015 8:08 PM in response to stevetxmd

Hi Steve, I'm interested in this topic, too.

I recently bought a Samson Graphite M32 USB MIDI keyboard but the "velocity sensitive" keys only seem to have two levels: very quite and regular volume. You have to impact the key with a bit of force or the volume is very low. Samson provides software that allows you a few options, but nothing to adjust the sensitivity of the keys.

The keyboard was one of the least expensive ones I looked at. I'll likely return it and spend a bit more on one with better keys.

Anyone have recommendations for compact USB MIDI keyboards?

- Craig

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Answer 2

May 31, 2015 11:15 PM in response to stevetxmd

You may consider Akai LPK25 (25 keys) and Korg Microkey (two models featuring 25 keys and 37 keys). These USB MIDI keyboards got a lot of positive review.

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