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@ChristopherdeVilliers2 жыл бұрын
I am not used to seeing videos that are so well produced from South Africa. Well done boet!
@EdwardSmithMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks tjom!!
@Your_BoiJnr4 ай бұрын
BRO I KNIW RIGHT. I SUFFERED YOH
@Pulse2AM Жыл бұрын
I just bought the Carbon 49 because it has a 5 pin midi out which I need, it was on sale for $69.00 - can't beat that. I have a Roland PC-200 MK 2 with semi-weighted keys but there are about 8 keys that are dead after decades of owning it. I could probably fix it but I'd need to spend as much as I paid for the Carbon 49 so I decided not to as there was no guarantee I could fix it.
@heardlessmusic Жыл бұрын
How is it? I'm considering to get one
@nookcyan3 жыл бұрын
Alesis 49 MKII is just the same than M-Audio Keystation 49 MKIII, the same product, just different software package.This is not a new controller in the market, but it's good enough.
@tlight9013 жыл бұрын
I did wonder about that.
@Whiteniqqamobin3 жыл бұрын
What is the DAW for alesis ?
@mrmontans2 жыл бұрын
UUhh thank you for saying!!
@chasec-mw1qf10 ай бұрын
So there basically the same
@KoSLoW2710 ай бұрын
I’m disappointed with my brand new keystation 49 the keys are curved in the middle of the device. Middle keys are higher in the middle…i will return this and was thinking to replace by nektar. Is it a mistake ?
Hi Good day I am a begginer artist from Philippines I just completed the mechanics. I hope to see you successful and more subscribers to come. I love your videos and I learn a lot about recording material but I can't afford those things because I don't have money hoping that you see my comment. I really want to have at least presonus audiobox 96. That's the best gift I will receive on my upcoming birthday (April 14)
@brokeandtired3 жыл бұрын
Last time I bought and Alesis V49 it kept throwing its springs on the keys and I had to keep rebuilding mine. Then it shorted for no good reason. Yes it felt nice while it lasted, but it was barely used before it had problems and eventually died.
@jd_music_gaming241712 күн бұрын
Could you make a comparison between SE 49 and GX 49? I've witnessed many beginner artists who are confused which to pick between, ending up choosing too cheap products not worth.
@ArtinRu4 сағат бұрын
@@jd_music_gaming2417roland a-49
@TWNTYKNOTS Жыл бұрын
For my needs, the Carbon 49 was the only option. I needed that MIDI out to drive some other hardware synths I have.
@stevedavies1996 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent review, just before reading this I had placed an order for the Nektar SE49 having seen rave reviews on it. So, I immediately cancelled it, I wanted one with a quality keyboard feel, as I play piano, and I need a portable piano to practice chords and scales when I work away from home. Well, I have decided to go for the best at double the price, now getting the Roland A49. Thanks for your advice, much appreciated
@NamNaz3 жыл бұрын
It's very cool that you always make budget products videos!
For my needs the Carbon wins, is the only one with the midi port.. I can link it to a second keyboard or an expander
@spenny96093 жыл бұрын
These are my favourite videos from your channel!!!
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
@mohammadnadeem55303 жыл бұрын
#codewithargentina
@2bc3 жыл бұрын
I have the arturia minilab mk2 at the moment but i don't use drum pads and knobs so I'm thinking of switching to something like the alesis Qmini or the Arturia Microlab. Anyone have any suggestions? I just want something simple with keys that is light and small for easy storage/on the go use
@fernandoherranz40953 жыл бұрын
Love the Arturia Microlab! Nice key feel for the size and price. It's only 2 octaves but if you're looking for portability and simplicity, IMO you can't beat it for around $80.
@amjan3 жыл бұрын
It would've been much more informative and accurate to judge the keys when actually playing and making sounds!! Their sensitivity might always differ.
@user-wk2gi5cp9y3 жыл бұрын
why is alesis q49 exactly same to m-audio keystation 49
@ryanwalls2133 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing these videos they really help me pick out the stuff I want to get. You made me want to make music!
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Glad I can help 🙏🏼
@Aeditta7 ай бұрын
Is this good for a beginner piano player ? I’m looking for something to practice at home when I don’t have lessons
@stunnerstv55353 жыл бұрын
How easy is it to use a mini keyboard please
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Very easy. You just plug it in, select an instrument on your computer and play 👌🏼
@stunnerstv55353 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic ok bro thanks ❤️
@sibytitus28693 жыл бұрын
good content and video.... but i don't know why the play head is yellow? i don't know why....please help...i don't know how to turn it back to red colour
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Which midi?
@vivienk.93683 жыл бұрын
Hi Edward, would really like to know if the keybed of the Alesis Q49 is better than the keybed on the M Audio keystation 49 mk3?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
The Alesis key-bed is definitely better in my opinion 🙌🏼
@marknhopgood Жыл бұрын
I would like a midi out ( 5 pin din ) on the alesis, so I may have to go for the samson. Shame I couldn't have the alesis software.
@Thenicksamples3 жыл бұрын
Are there any keyboard stands that you would recommend for 49 key midi controllers?
@newmanh3 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I have an Alesis QX61 and it is awesome. (but I could not easily set its drum pad...)
@Daviddd103 жыл бұрын
Wow that Samson midi keyboard looks awesome for the price! Thanks for this video
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@MARSHM3LL03 жыл бұрын
Finally a review for the alesis q49 mk2
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Yep 💪🏼
@prem-cf7gh7 ай бұрын
I not find q49 driver. Please help me😭🙏🙏🙏
@by_antony3 жыл бұрын
Edward - do you have an opinion on the M-Audio Keystation 49?
@khsjjs65203 жыл бұрын
Sir is 49 keys enough to learn piano? I'm beginner''My keyboard has 49 keys and I did just start yesterday
@AdMBandLeader2 ай бұрын
Yes, it's enough. But buy a good one like the Roland model reviewed here.
@KoSLoW2710 ай бұрын
I’m disappointed with my brand new keystation 49 the keys are curved in the middle of the device. Middle keys are higher in the middle…i will return this and was thinking to replace by nektar. Is it a mistake ?
@melmothmelmoth2 жыл бұрын
So no sound test/review?
@kashishtripathi64173 жыл бұрын
This was needed thanks
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped 🙏🏼
@mohammadnadeem55303 жыл бұрын
#codewithargentina
@prem-cf7gh7 ай бұрын
Sir i have alesis Q49 midi keyboard but not have any driver to use it Please help me. To find driver
@Mulazim.3 жыл бұрын
So, what do you think Edward, which one you elect to be best keyboard
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
The Alesis is my pick for sure!!
@zlobert98773 жыл бұрын
Hey im about to buy my first midi keyboard. What is better: Alesis or Nektar? Thanks in advance.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Alesis is better for me!
@zlobert98773 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic thanks man!
@charleshoward47772 жыл бұрын
Hey can you hook up a Nekter keyboard to MPC software
@alishakashyap313 жыл бұрын
Does any of these have some great daw ? Like when we buy this , will I great a daw for free in the box?
@sokolnushi21493 жыл бұрын
Does the keyboard decide the sound of the keys?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Nope… you VST instrument does that 👌🏻
@sokolnushi21493 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic so basically if I use for example and akai and an alesis using the same vst the sound will be exactly the same.All that changes is the touch in the keys and stuff like that?
@Arjun-md2in3 жыл бұрын
What about M Audio Keystation 49 MK3 ??
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Also great for under $100 👌🏼
@islandtony5009 Жыл бұрын
Hi there; great video thanks! I'm looking for a 49-61 key MIDI controller for use on stage with my Yamaha piano (fully weighted keys); the controller would be connected to my piano and used for triggering hammond organ patches on the piano (slides etc aren't the greatest on my fully weighted keys) so I'm looking for something that is the closest to an "organ feel". I haven't been able to find any MIDI controllers with waterfall organ keys, but something with a decent action would be ok I think. So out of these the Alesis? Or do you know of a better solution for what I'm after? Thanks again!
@GospelMusic4Life Жыл бұрын
I recently got the nektar gxp61. The key are a little noisy and the corners or the white keys could use some filing so to speak but it can switch patches on my Juno DS88 and actually feels great for playing organ. Not sure what’s available where you are but m-audio would be another brand that has waterfall keys. Other than the keybed noise I’m loving the gxp keybed feel. I had the Nektar panorama t6 which had a similar keybed but seemed to have more spring back when coming up. I did not like that spring back as much.
@islandtony5009 Жыл бұрын
@@GospelMusic4Life Cool thanks for all that; I don't think M-Audio has any boards with waterfall keys though; they're all either synth or piano style (unless there are some I haven't found yet)
@GospelMusic4Life Жыл бұрын
@@islandtony5009 Sorry I may be mixing up the waterfall and piano style keys. The ones on the gxp are piano style shape but it can do gliss pretty easy if I play it a certain way. Another option is to get a cheap used piano style and file edges although that’s a little extra work. I usually put 3-4 years insurance on my boards or just put them on my homeowners insurance policy. That way I don’t worry about things breaking.
@angelopablo73723 жыл бұрын
Wow! A very nice budget MIDI keyboards, I can see their tough qualities, thanks Mr. Smith! Btw it's me Elo
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@stunnerstv55353 жыл бұрын
Thought I’d be first here
@tfmarketing12 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Keep up the good work.
@mohammadnadeem55303 жыл бұрын
Best set-up I like it
@MarkCranerium Жыл бұрын
Thank you for not making this 20 minutes long. Subscribing.
@gamerseven9952 Жыл бұрын
Is m-audio 49 good too?
@kyngomade3 жыл бұрын
U gotta do an external hard drive video
@cristiancampero80743 жыл бұрын
LIked and subscribed great review
@phuoctho98623 жыл бұрын
Hello guy, I’m considering what is the best choice between nektar se49, alesis 49 and m-audio 49keystation ? Thank you so much ! From VietNam with love ♥️
@YoungstarNce Жыл бұрын
Does the Alesis Q49 have a velocity sensitivity?
@baymax001 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@YoungstarNce Жыл бұрын
@@baymax001 I bought and I liked it
@stnbeatz6983 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing these, man. Super helpful!
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏼
@mohammadnadeem55303 жыл бұрын
#codewithargentina
@reactionboi18253 жыл бұрын
best under budget awsm man you are
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@bhargavchavda14783 жыл бұрын
Thx for informative video
@kaywoodparsons530711 ай бұрын
good luck intergrading these into your Daw. you will need additional software and key bindings/assigning etc...
@prodbyhapy3 жыл бұрын
i just watch because your videos are good lol
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@prodbyhapy3 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic no prob g
@francisgutierrez96742 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping so many with choosing the best one for them!
@EdwardSmithMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏻
@hungvo-mk4gx Жыл бұрын
thank for review video
@danieldougan2693 жыл бұрын
I'm a little disappointed by the lack of launcher pads on these keyboards. Maybe that's just the price point, but those are definitely useful for beats, layers, loops, etc.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@Poorgamer88123 жыл бұрын
Oh and the Samson one isn't velocity sensitive
@russellandrady2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Sherifsound.3 жыл бұрын
*Wow these awesome midis .. I hope I can manage to buy one this year .. I really need one to back to produce again .. nice video keep it up ✌🏽*
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@NamNaz3 жыл бұрын
samson looks very good!
@followyourpassion83783 жыл бұрын
Velocity curves?
@stnbeatz6983 жыл бұрын
When will the winners for the giveaway be announced?
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Check the giveaway videos comment section!
@stnbeatz6983 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic Oh thanks!
@assafmusic79113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, very useful
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@assafmusic79113 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic 🙏
@keshavrajlahoti81093 жыл бұрын
woah thats the video i wanted to see today!! XD u know what i want ;) XD
@keshavrajlahoti81093 жыл бұрын
@Edward what about the giveaway winner for 31k subs? :)
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Winner has been announced. Check the "COMMUNITY" tab on my main KZbin Channel Page.
@keshavrajlahoti81093 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic ohh nicee🤗
@lesgethi72103 жыл бұрын
The Alesis is a for sure buy 👌
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
The key feel is really good!
@lesgethi72103 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic they sure are for the price
@klentmorrisd1693 жыл бұрын
I have subbed and followed on Spotify 😊
@liyampeyang50513 жыл бұрын
Thank u. Lol from india. 😍😍
@liyampeyang50513 жыл бұрын
Sir. want pad to.
@uchoobe18763 жыл бұрын
Let's goooo
@learnfromraj3 жыл бұрын
Best comparison video. You are right ON topic. Short and sweet.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏼
@shaundcunha79873 жыл бұрын
Just say your studio setup video 2020 and helped me a lot. I suggested it to my friend and he liked the video too. The Nektar one is a good value for money . Thank you for such helpful videos.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for sharing!
@duyenphan36743 жыл бұрын
I want to buy the one 109$ /49 keys how I can order it
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Check the links in the description 👌🏻
@tommygonzales17523 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Definitely informed me and I will think about getting one.
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help 👌🏼
@ultimativanonym15723 жыл бұрын
A - D - D - I - T - I - O - N
@hopeministry42073 жыл бұрын
Omg I'm first again
@FailFactory03 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner I want to make beat....akai midi keyboard is good for me
@sharonthankachan71343 жыл бұрын
Helpful 🙂❣️
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help 🙏🏼
@annihilator_97773 жыл бұрын
dreaming to get the se49 nektar
@Lillybrown233 жыл бұрын
Great video ^.^ 👍🏾 I will need a smaller one got less storage >_
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@acalex82953 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, Help me to get nektar 61 keys or 88 keys am in Tanzania!.
@Nehemiahn13 жыл бұрын
Perfecto
@Sonictrainkid3 жыл бұрын
i want a cheep midi keyboard that feels close to Roland D50 on the keys
@lorainenyaga63093 жыл бұрын
Hey, i wanna set up a studio for 1000 dollars. Kindly help with what is best in the market. Thanks
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
The PERFECT $1000 Home Studio Setup: ◾ Studio Monitors ($300) - amzn.to/3w40aKW ◾ Headphones ($150) - amzn.to/3svPRx4 ◾ Midi Keyboard ($220) - amzn.to/31wdKZK ◾ Microphone ($99) - amzn.to/2QEQwy7 ◾ Audio Interface ($170) - amzn.to/3m1AZEe Use the rest of you budget for accessories. If you do purchase any of these product, please use the links above. I would really appreciate it!
@lorainenyaga63093 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Am watching you from Kenya 🇰🇪. Starting my musical journey.
@darrengordon-hill3 жыл бұрын
Came for home studio info, subbed for magic tricks (0:15)
@keshavrajlahoti81093 жыл бұрын
i feel the best midi keyboard is arturia key lab in 49 keys and mini lab for 25 keys :)
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Arturia do make awesome midis!!
@ireadysucks30263 жыл бұрын
I was going to get the key lab essential, but it was around $70 out of my budget, and since I don’t really have a way of getting money, it was just out of reach.
@keshavrajlahoti81093 жыл бұрын
@@ireadysucks3026 bro save up for a while and get the key lab. It is worth the wait
@nomorel78843 жыл бұрын
Wish they were under $100 in South Africa....
@mmomindewan38593 жыл бұрын
why about M Audio
@bahutu8023 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you very much! Such a shame though that both the Nektar and Alesis DON'T have a MIDI output (so technically, they aren't 'midi keyboards' at all). For the digital producer this might not matter and the OS probably will display it as 'MIDI device', but traditionally MIDI is the 5-pin connection to interface with other hardware. So it's not possible to play hardware synths or sequencers without going through the computer, which introduces latency and eliminates mobility unless you're carrying a laptop around. It's especially sad because almost all other 49-keys-keyboards WITH midi are like twice the size so take up a lot of desk space... the space which you'd rather like to use for the other hardware you're connecting it to... So st*pid...
@Pulse2AM Жыл бұрын
I just bought the Carbon 49 because it has a 5 pin midi out which I need, it was on sale for $69.00 - can't beat that. I have a Roland PC-200 MK 2 with semi-weighted keys but there are about 8 keys that are dead after decades of owning it. I could probably fix it but I'd need to spend as much as I paid for the Carbon 49 so I decided not to as there was no guarantee I could fix it.
@TheRahul525 Жыл бұрын
Tq
@malikroger14533 жыл бұрын
I'm ready for that giveaway love your videos just started and getting the set up from your starter pack video today
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@sadatanam10903 жыл бұрын
Waiting for your 40k subs giveaway....long way...but Hoping that this patience has a good result...
@Sulphur163 жыл бұрын
I know your accent is south African, I was wondering why you had the money in dollars instead of R😂
@EdwardSmithMusic3 жыл бұрын
I live in the United States now...
@Sulphur163 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSmithMusic ohh cool man😁
@sapomabeats34853 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊
@cristiancampero80743 жыл бұрын
I wish I had one of these. My school had these and we would plug them in our laptops and play on them.
@KESLR.3 жыл бұрын
Woww
@biboygascon49253 жыл бұрын
IT'S A BUDGET MIDI KEYBOARD AND STILL WE CAN'T AFFORD IT
@zeko66652 жыл бұрын
+1
@emaheiwa81742 жыл бұрын
Work harder
@zeko66652 жыл бұрын
@@emaheiwa8174 man i live in iraq the 1h from working for 2$ so...
@emaheiwa81742 жыл бұрын
@@zeko6665 In south america life is hard too. It takes more effort but everything is possible 💪🏻
@I_am_FRANCO2 жыл бұрын
That's why I want to benefit from the fact that I'm a teenager I could just show some sad faces to my parents and get all what I need before I enter my twenties
@lilrubii64343 жыл бұрын
Why does this guy have a jacket on indoors
@I_am_FRANCO2 жыл бұрын
That's a style to make the video more attractive
@sensisaeed2 жыл бұрын
You can start with the minimum
@Falconjoebeats Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@gaweyn3 жыл бұрын
price: 99$ Edward Smith: costing about 90 dollars nobody: nope
@georgeabraham72562 жыл бұрын
Couldn't get the guy at cashcrusaders to let go of the Worlde BlueWhale to beat the price of a new Alesis.. Oh well..