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[@niteshapte]

Roland A88 MKII is also very good. Got it 2 weeks back. Working very smooth with Bitwig Studio 4.3 on Ubuntu 20.04.

[@renzyomana9295]

Jeremy, have you tried Kawai digital pianos?

[@Piano.Musikk]

Many thanks for sharing my dear friend

[@neelenpatten2959]

Is it possible to control several sound devices with this controller? Like can I connect it to a Nautilus 61 to have access to its library sound while I play thru a virtual sound app on Logic pro at the same time?

[@abiwav]

Hi Jeremy! Just wanna know how you think, is the Arturia Keylab Mk2 still the best MIDI keyboard for pianists and music producers for you currently?

[@mitchmcturtle6890]

It’s like you crafted the title of this video to specifically clickbait ME 😂

[@grahamkey8496]

Haha me too, except I still need the perfect keyboard for live work as well!

[@ayeminnlatt6772]

Thank you so much for sharing this video.🙏🙏🙏 This is the perfect Midi keyboard.🎹🎹🎹 I love it.🤗👍❤

[@rahulfromkerala]

I was long awaitng this review. Thanks Jeremy

[@JQ24]

Thank you for the detailed review! I'm looking to get this keyboard next month!

[@alcatrazeleochestra4146]

So great midi keyboard, I really love it, thank you for sharing.

[@PerJohansson-Xeizo]

Another 61 mkII user here, perfectly happy, software bundle is incredible

[@bernardussamuel8445]

I've used Arturia Keylab 61 Essential and they're great! They give a lot of good software as well as a good control.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Beautiful playing. I feel inspired.

[@jaijeffcom]

Your review was indispensable for me, Jeremy. It’s like you were talking directly to me! My interest in a controller matched the focus of your review in every way. So, yes, I ordered one today. I tried it out and it impressed just as you described. Thanks, pal.

[@JeremySee]

Glad I could help!

[@itsshadow1870]

Do you still use it. I’m looking for my first keyboard anything I should know about this one.

[@madness8556]

I have the Keylab 61 Mark 2 and I'm very happy with it. It's built like a tank, has a very playable unweighted action and nice drum pads. It also looks great and is very compact and easy to set up. The software bundle it comes with is also a great value. Thanks for the excellent review Jeremy and you've made me feel great that I made the choice to buy this controller!

[@winratj8464]

can we make shortcut button for sound bank on keylab 61 mk2 ?

[@ronnyb5890]

@@winratj8464 yes,with the MCC (midi control center) you can asign any button or slider kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOmpKueobKNgqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXPWnoCqi7OVpqc

[@mrz80]

I bought a Keylab 49 mk1 dirt cheap just to get ahold of the Analog Lab license. I had major keybed issues (why it was so cheap) but Arturia came thru and found me a replacement keybed. My only frustration is Analog Lab and MIDI Control Center don't play well with linux. :( 's def. a nice controller tho.

[@coprilettodelnapoli5466]

Isn't a 88 keys keyboard a better choice?

[@vidination]

Thank you very much for this great review. Thumbs up👍

[@archieyanson2650]

Oh Jeremy , your videos were all so useful in the knowledge of how to choose and select the right instrument(keyboard) in these modern times. Thanks I appreciate much of your KZbin posts. I Am a subscriber.

[@shrednut]

0:28 was absolutely beautiful. Playing and sound. Great video!

[@briancase6180]

Thanks for this; I will try to find one of these to to demo! But, I can recommend the RD-800 action also. And there's real wood in the keys to trick your mind into thinking the action is better than maybe it really is. :)

[@TrackballClick]

I have a Roland A-88 MKII and until now I used VIP with AKAI Advance 25 to control the plugins but now I began trying Nektarine with Aura (this is smaller and probably newer or evetuakky hsa more polished workflow compared to VIP). VIP was not really updated so far, while Nektarine just recently received a huge update in features, not just bugfixes. These two solutions can control any plugins. I am not familiar with Arturia's integration with plugins, or is more leaned toward Analog Lab and everything else is just a regular midi source, without the possibility to switch instruments etc.

[@markkens9]

I helped a friend pick out a MIDI board waaayy back then...we wound up with a Yamaha KX-88. Whatever they did, I have loved it above all contenders ever since. I do intend to check the Keylab 88, but because he gave me his KX as an early inheritance (I think he's jumping the gun) the Arturia has a tough mission to win me.

[@Eddyvnhln5150]

Arturia does not connect to any DAW without an insane amount of investigation you have to be super sleuth to get signal chain I got a second hand 49 and purchased what Jeremy mentions here (Anolog V ) you can’t beat the 8000 different sounds synths pianos drums you name it it doesn’t connect to anything so I though I’ll just upgrade to the newest ummmmm no but with FL studios newest update 21.2 and a trick I put in comments above it finally connects to something

[@whitneykelley3580]

I’ve been doing research for my next instrument and this is literally exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so, so much!! I’ll be sure to use your affiliate link when I’m ready to buy. :)

[@johnanderson9494]

why would you want to be messing around with your computer every time you want to play a quick scale?

[@pickyyeeter]

@@johnanderson9494 Why do you care? Lots of instruments take time to maintain before or after playing, whether it's cleaning valves, rosining bows or tuning strings. Opening a program on a computer is no more difficult or time consuming.

[@charliewaffle4928]

@@johnanderson9494 why wouldn't we? 🤔

[@medmusic7977]

@@pickyyeeter What john wanted to say is, its not really practical to play on a midi controller if you wanna learn, because you’ll get tired of starting the computer every time u wanna practice. In my humble opinion, midi is just a second additional instrument (my own experience) im much happier with a casio digital keyboard than my akai midi keyboard It motivates me just knowing that im just plugging it to the wall and turning it on and playing

[@sethtincopa1912]

@@medmusic7977 eh if you enjoy good sounds it's more rewarding to do midi

[@ta3p-theannex3project84]

I got a yamaha modx61 with semi synth key. Love it the keys are not as piano but suits my technic and has good piano sounds.

[@Eddyvnhln5150]

Arturia has a tiny trick that you must know to connect on the midi drop down in FL studio you must click the enable it’s about halfway down the box on left side until you click this you’ll have no sound at all,

[@dumdidumdumdum6485]

Hi Jeremy! I've got the 61 MK2 and i am happy with it. Unfortunately there is no sheet holder or something. This is also a hughe advantage of the 88MK2. It has a sheet holder and there is also enough space to place a small notebook/tablet. Jeremy, could you recommend some suitable sheet holder or other kind of gadgets that extend the 61MK2 with sheet holder/capabilities?

[@flavioishimaru5399]

Nice review @JeremySee ,, I will buy this one. So I think take your classes with that keyboard 🎹

[@richsandness5409]

It sounds like an answer to a prayer. Evidently I would still need to set a up connection w my laptop though, and it's been quite a while since I've "done all that". I was playing in a church using my gear, and fiddled w my PC to it at home, but sold that older equipment since then, ... so unless you are stating that I can use it to some extent w/o my PC, I will need to get updated in that mentality, (or at least for DAWE's which is do-able) but if you are saying that I can begin to use sounds immediately w their (kindly included bundle) then, ... that would be ultra awesome! 😎

[@RayDAider1]

Last year I found an 88 key Fatar StudioLogic SL880 at a second hand music store for $150. Made in Italy. It's obviously an old work horse, with graphics wearing off, and really doesn't look that great, but I don't think I'll ever need another MIDI controller keyboard. The weighted keys on this thing feel just right to me.

[@zedwhyex]

Same here! I managed to pick one up for £150 a few months ago and it has beautiful action. I really would love to get an Arturia because of the integration with Analog Lab V but to be honest, that would feel more like bells and whistles at this point.

[@Claude_van]

The problem with older Fatar keyboards is always failing electronics not bad mechanics.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I have Aturia Keylab essential and Akai MPK49. The keylab has synth keys but they feel fine, MPK49 has semi weighted keys and feel nicer then the keylab essential.

[@HilbertSpacersson]

Thank you for this video Jeremy, do you know a comparable keys feeling but with less keys?

[@roggyo]

Hi Jeremy! I can’t believe you still didn’t make a review about new Korg flagship arranger keyboard PA-5X.

[@HamedEmine]

I got the Arturia Keylab MK2 61 keys, and it's just incredible!

[@mrz80]

I picked up a first gen Keylab49 for dirt-cheap because the keybed had issues, just to land a copy of Analog Lab V. Arturia's support organization was great, helping me transfer the software licensing with minimal pain, and eventually even scaring up a replacement keybed for me after they said they didn't think they had any more. With a replacement keybed finally installed, this is an amazing controller. Quite the opposite of my monster Alesis QS8.1, I love the light synth keybed, and having all those knobs and faders and switches I can map to different functions on the various soft synths I use is very handy. I wish the software behaved better under linux, but I guess I can live with occasionally having to light up a Windows VM to tweak the keyboard config. Just wish I had 61 instead of 49 keys. :D

[@madness8556]

I also really like my Keylab 61 MK2. I love that it has built in templates for Logic and Protools but I wish that Arturia would also add templates for Reason and Reaper.

[@calebdany5085]

Is it possible to select or control by track number 20 or above , since i could find only 8 slider. If so kindly let me know how to control it

[@calebdany5085]

Im asking about keylab

[@madness8556]

I very much look forward to Arturia's Keylab Mk3 answer to Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol Mk3. Hopefully they'll bite the bullet and make ad NKS compatibility as well as a much better screen and much easier integration with non NKS plug ins.

[@Eddyvnhln5150]

Exactly Arturia intergration is nearly a no go on any DAW

[@tinyman520]

What digital piano would you recommend for me? I have a beginner digital Yamaha piano I have been learning on. I’m looking to buy something that will last me many years. A don’t necessarily care about a lot of options, I just want one that is well made, sounds really well, and feels like an acoustic piano when I play. I’ve been playing guitar for 10+ years and I have bought too many guitars and I am sentimental towards them so I have kept every single one. It took me along time and a lot of money to find the perfect guitar. I don’t want to go through that process with pianos. I want to buy one that will satisfy me for a long time. $750-1000 range preferred, but may spend more if needed. Thank you!

[@blokeofkent82]

I've had this keyboard for over a year i can confirm is excellent

[@danielfleming9630]

Any complaints with the key action? That’s the only potential drawback I’ve heard, (I’m a pianist first looking to get into sound design)

[@daanjongbloed]

I am doubting between this Arturia 88-key Midi Keyboard and the Kawai ES120. Can you or someone explain the difference between those two? Which one gives a more piano like feeling to play? The Midi one sounds nice to have all the extra's to play with. But for mostly piano playing, maybe the Kawai ES120 is a better choice..?

[@primitivepatterns]

how do you feel about the Nektar Impact GXP88? Thanks! Love all the vids :)

[@embervine]

can the keylab perform dual/layer function on different voices/sounds loaded on the keyboard? my Yamaha YPG-635 has a dual function that combines 2 sounds (Wah Clavi and Rotor Organ) for an amazing new sound, a feature I have yet to find on other keyboards. to be clear, it doesn't layer one sound on top of the other like most keyboards, where you can differentiate the different sounds even when played together...instead, it fuses them together to create an original new sound (it's analogous to baking a cake rather than laying bricks). can the keylab do this?

[@bayeck]

I'm waiting so bad for the keylab MKIII 88... So exited to see how is gonna look

[@koda1778]

I have a Casio LK 300-TV that i got from a cousin. I would consider it a basic keyboard with 500+ tones (sounds). It only has 61 keys. I want to upgrade to an 88 key keyboard, but I still want different tones. I dont particularly need a midi keyboard(?) unless I get into FL Studio or something. I'm not sure what kind of piano i should be doing searches for.

[@paulhart2065]

Does it come with just an instruction book or is a video tutorial available also please? Many thanks and best regards, Paul (Uk)

[@VaggosWho]

Great video!How many sounds does it have? I hope it has the basics exepct pianos: Organ Harpsichord etc??

[@MickeyBadBad]

what do you recommend for a piano user, I want the NI quality but I don't want extra money for the labs and sounds. Arturia seems fine though, the included software is very tempting, is it worth it for just a piano playing?

[@liszt3084]

Casio CDP-S100 or Nux NPK10 ? Any advice and thoughts would be highly appreciated!

[@renzyomana9295]

It would be nice if Jeremy review a flagship digital piano.

[@Chris.Brisson]

Don't make the mistake (like I did) in assuming that the Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 has the same key action as the KeyLab 88 MkII. There is a reason the latter is more expensive.

[@JeremySee]

That's a common mistake many make. 😉

[@chopsonyou2007]

So is the keylab the best in terms of piano feel keyboard? Thinking of upgrading from old roland a90 … looking for the best piano key feel possible

[@nachorondan2703]

Hey Jeremy! How about pedals? Do you know if I should buy a triple pedal for this midi controller? I can't find any info if it will work as expected or not

[@debiprasadbanerjee4349]

Sir I am very much delighted with your review n recommendation on Arturia 88 key’s digital piano. May you pls intimate me where from I can purchase this product and by spending how much Indian currency to reach my home in Kolkata India.

[@titan10kk]

How do you compare this to the Yamaha DGX-670?

[@calebdany5085]

Is it possible to select or control track number 20 or above , since i could find only 8 slider. If so kindly let me know how to control it

[@penguindrum264]

The way you talked about it, I assumed it would be 2k, though 1k is still too expensive for me atm lol.

[@ajaysawant5391]

i hear this got heavy keys....had a question im looking to buy this keyboard but im confused should i buy digital piano or this midi keyboard , since it has weighted hammer action and many many sound options it looks better deal than a digital piano. btw im okay with using it with a DAW, i mostly use pro tools and Ableton live. or shud i go with roland ds88?

[@CrossroadWater]

Love your videos! Can you tell me what the piece you're playing is at 00:28

[@Alex_-ev8fx]

How cool would be if someone sampled Chopin's piano sound ( in the highest quality possible in nowadays ). I think would be fantastic , but I don’t know how much is that possible …

[@rcrowder85]

I want you to do a video with all the keyboards you own. I have a feeling you have a quite a few.

[@lac19951]

I have the key lab 88 mk1. Amazing

[@JayTheLane]

I have the Mark I and its still great...

[@archieyanson2650]

Thanks

[@1masterfader]

You gotta check out Falcons Augmented orchestra it's crazy. What's the name of that classical piece you were playing at the beginning?

[@devinbangor5696]

0:00 Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement

[@freyafoxmusic]

I’m in love

[@AGMAYOGA]

Hi Jeremy! I love your reviews! I'm planning to buy a new piano/keyboard. Initially, I thought about a digital piano (e.g.Roland fp 30x or fp 60x) but I saw your review on Arturia and it changed my mind as I would like to produce music as well. I've got a very simple question - as Arturia does not have its own speakers, how are you supposed to use it if you only want to play the piano? Apologies if the question is obvious but I really want to make a decision whether to but a digital piano plus a separate mini Midi Controller or Arturia would be the best choice for me? Thank you in advance for your help ❤

[@heartflame503]

You will need a computer and speakers. Most get a laptop and studio monitors and headphones.

[@ispianist]

You can get an iPad air . I have vst on the iPad and sounds very good.

[@rcrowder85]

The FP-30x is still really great for the price and it can work as a standalone. The key texture, the hammer action, and sensors are great and the Steinway sampling is excellent. I have one but don't need a vast array of instruments or tuning capability for recording. Let us know an update if you get the Arturia and let us know what you think. Jeremy makes everything sound great so would like another take. I would get sucked into a Korg or similar for a MIDI knowing myself.

[@filemongolgota3581]

@@rcrowder85 my nephew has FP-30x. Played it, and I hate it. Surpised it has Roland logo on it. I think best all round digital 'piano' for live and music maker is Yamaha Modx, and 77keys version is the win+win solution to record drums than 88keys.

[@marcoavellane]

the only piano i can afford is the meike mk885. Do you recomend it??

[@marvincudjoe]

What is the best keyboard for fat fingers I have trouble playing between black notes

[@notLuisitsLouis]

This one is the mkii one right ? Do you recommend this over the RoLand A88 ? In my country the A88 is much cheaper.

[@jjacob25101]

Great video again. The 88 key controller niche is pretty much exclusive for those that need the keyboard range and the acoustic piano like keyboard action. All the features you mentioned is said well. Quality construction and materials, features and all the details. But, for everyone looking for a quality fully weighted keyboard would depend on the quality of each Instrument, and their personal level of expertise, experience, and their interaction and tactile feel along with all the other things we understand without need to go into explaination. But, someone buying a Controller with 88 weighted keys that is accustomed to playing acoustic pianos and such should not purchase one without physically playing it. This is not fully applicable to myself, as I don't have that musical background. My top keyboard would be a Roland Fantom-06 or 07 for church, and if I got an 88 key digital piano, it would probably be the R 88 or FP-90/90X. If I did get a controller, I would get the new Roland A-88 MKII for $230 USD more than this one, with a new fully loaded Apple MacBook Air M2 series that just came out. But, I would find it hard to justify getting that over just the R 88. But that's just me. With the Fantom 0 series, and the above, two I mentioned, Roland has a very advanced and huge software sound eco system, and I am very inclined towards Roland as my first preference. But since at this time, I do not yet need a keyboard with 1/4" audio outs and such, I can do a lot with my 3 keyboards, more peripheral equipment, and a good laptop computer. I also brought out my discontinued Roland CD-2 professional CF/CD recorder I had in storage for years and hardly used, and didn't realize/forgot all the incredible things it can do. The Roland E-X50 looks great, with pro level connectivity, but it seems hard to get here in the US, or find much videos in English, as I think it is largely popular with the international ethnic music arranger keyboard market and a vast improvement over the E-X30. I might still get the Casio CT-S1000V later, or might just wait and get a Fantom-06/07. It's not available in stores, but online, I can get micro USB to USB-C and micro USB to Lightning cables to hook up my Go:Keys and PSS-A50 to my two smartphones or iPad Mini when I get it, or I think the iPad and MacBook may have USB-C and USB-A, too. So much things and options from small, and low budget on up. My JD-Xi has all professional I/O jacks with the printer type USB cables for computers. So, what I already have can keep me occupied for a long timed, but the sound is what makes me want the bother keyboards the most. The main thing is that we enjoy playing, creating and listening to music.

[@longridgemusiccenter1829]

I am Kontakt 7 and Komplete Kontrol user, but a NI S88 won't fit in the keyboard try of my desk. So I'm thinking of getting an Arturia 88 MkII. Will it work with Kontakt libraries?

[@artg520]

I just want to play my midi keyboard as a regular piano. Am I able to connect my keyboard to a speaker?

[@ronnyb5890]

i have the arturia keylab 61 MkII, 88 keys is too big for my space,like you said Jeremy,aturia keyboards are the best,all aluminium and wood,no cheap plastic chasis,very sturdy

[@frauldabissen]

I really like your accent and intonation 😃

[@crpth1]

As probably the most newbie in these comments. I can't argue absolutely nothing that as been said. That Arturria 88 MIDI seems awesome. BUT the price!... No wonder it feels like a Rolls Royce, it cost like one! LOL 🙂

[@moses_i_do_keez]

Please can you also drop the Sound libraries you used in the video

[@mohitarora92]

What's the name of the song you played when showing the electric piano? Haven't been able to find its name for a long time! 10:07

[@rustinpeacemaster]

Great review! there's no prince in the description thou

[@sinisterphant0m820]

This video portrays its capabilities perfectly. The Arturia Keylab 88 MkII was very interesting to me. Although from the comments I’ve seen so far no one has answered the “circumstance” I’ve been looking for. I understand it’s a midi keyboard and needs to be connected to an interface IE a laptop or desktop. But would this be a good choice for me, I’ve been really interested in home digital pianos and I’ve seen that you’ve reviewed many. Kawaii and Roland have been the most appealing brands for aesthetic and features. But the problem lies in the fact that I want to be able to just sit down and play it like a regular digital. I know I’d have to get speakers to hear the sound and pedals for the things I want to play. And obviously the power source being a laptop. But is that all worth it?? I’m a complete beginner but I have such ambition to create music and just become technically advanced with playing piano naturally. I eventually want to get to an almost professional level. But I’m worried about this purchase maybe not being for me. My fascination with this product lies in the fact of the digital suite it’s equipped with ans the fact that it’s one of the prettiest keyboards I’ve ever seen. Anyone taking the time to comment on this.. thank you so much it really means a lot to me.

[@sinisterphant0m820]

I forgot to ask, what would the weighted action on this unit be most comparable to. For example would it be closer to entry level home digital pianos from big brands like yamaha, kawaii, Roland, Casio Etc.. or would it be closer to maybe their $1100-$1500 piano models. The action is very important to me because I want to make sure it can be very expressive on both lows and highs even it doesn’t have any internal speakers.

[@kodegyrl]

I would totally buy this product if I could also use it as a stand alone digital piano as well as a midi controller. I just know myself though, It being something I have to turn on the computer and open up a DAW in order to use I wouldn't play it often. I need something that I can just sit down and start playing.

[@kyleds8888]

2:20 was beautiful

[@doonguitarlessons]

Hi, how long did it take you to play pieces like these?

[@jamesboland3565]

Anybody know if you could change the tuning of this keyboard to 432HZ?

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

when connecting to speakers.....wil this keyboard be connected to the laptop...or to the audio interface first.... ?

[@aquaticborealis4877]

Nice keyboard, but it’s not quite piano quality. Doesn’t have escapement. My FP-30 definitely has better piano feel. But otherwise, the Keylab 88 MKII is excellent. For people more interested in synths, I think the Novation SL MKIII is a better choice, especially with its excellent built-in sequencer. However, Arturia’s Analog Lab is excellent, and the knobs and faders of the Keylab are well integrated.

[@Funkyfantom]

Hi Jeremy, Just after a bit of advice regarding the Arturia Keylab 88 MK2. I am selling my current upright piano as it is very old now, its one I use to practice on when I was at school (I'm in my 40s now) and haven't really played properly since then but am looking to get back into playing, but want to dive into something digital as it offers more options for creativity. I've been looking at a number of keyboards, digital pianos, synthesizers etc for over the last year or two trying to decide on one and only came across this particular keyboard not long ago. I will be mostly playing with headphones but would also be wanting to invest in some decent speakers so that my kids can play in our lounge room. What is the general rule when it comes to speakers and how does the sound compare to say something like a synth or digital piano with built in speakers? Also is the learning curve steep for something like this? I'm coming from a classical background but am very much a moderately skilled player wanting to start learning again but want to have the option of multiple instruments playing with drum beats etc. Is this more of a professional tool or can novices learn it quite easily. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@lespetitszoiseaux3774 Thank you for the expanation.

[@asterios4888]

This piano vs dgx 670 which one is it better?

[@345arshtube]

Korg PA5x review please I've looking your chanel time and time again.

[@binebum1]

Do you know the Doepfer SK 2000? I have not seen it around for a while

[@liezelcutanda7548]

please make a review for roland digital piano of low to mid range budget

[@bigbag6709]

Im sorry im a bit confused, Are these keyboards electric pianos that can also be used as midi or solely midi.

[@TheFoo_Fighter]

I want everything from this keyboard plus the screen and backlit keys from NI Kontrol S88…

[@mohamedashiqali1805]

Can we use this Model without connecting to Laptop ?

[@TheOnlineBusker]

Is this a good choice for a total beginner interested in learning piano? Or should I start with something more basic? Many thanks!

[@stillmind5892]

If you have money to spend - why not. But generally for most instruments I find it's sometimes easier to start with something basic, just to get a feel of how to arrange tones and experiment. If something sounds very good, there is a possibility you will not learn as much, simply because no matter what you do it sounds great, so you can get hyped about the instrument instead your skills. With a good, but less than perfect instrument - you gotta be a bit more precise so it forces you to learn in a sense. But it really depends, usually. IDK about piano in particular. I know that people learn differently and some need encouragement of it sounding good, while some need a challenge... the most important thing is to never give up, and you will learn no matter what. The question is are you more persistent when quality is amazing, or when you have to in a sense *find* the quality. Some people get lazy, like I mentioned before. So for example as a gong player(among other things), I've started in fairly difficult circumstances, but this allowed me to be one of the best players - and it becomes very apparent on gongs that are easier to play... most people settle for a "good enough" sound without realizing there is more, and I can create miracles because I'm used to putting more attention and focus into it. If you can focus anyway, then it doesn't really matter, but many people require a certain challenge to learn effectively. If an instrument sounds perfect, there might not be as much incentive to make a good sound on it because it already does. So it really depends. Maybe check his "beginner pianos" video? I'm personally very impressed by some cheaper options. Also keep in mind this isn't exactly a piano, but a midi controller - that video I mention has many options for all the needs and there is one very interesting Yamaha instrument for total beginners in particular.

[@colinmaharaj]

I got me a Roland FP-50, it's not bad

[@technologytime69]

Nice

[@ericksonyabut5058]

Sir can You recommend an 88keys keyboard under $200?

[@fossfeen]

names of all the plugins in this video?

[@rooxzyeditz]

What is the name of that song u played first?

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

how to connect speakers?....... non of the reviews on u tube show it

[@lovetocrack3443]

Which has a better Keybed, this keylab 88 vs Roland go 10 ,as I just need a good keybed for my keyscape midi music production

[@ispianist]

You mean thr fp10 ? The roland go has synth keys. This one has a very heavy weight action. I own one. I also own the Roland fp30x. I will say the roland has better feel. But if you are using a VST the expressiveness is way better on the arturia.

[@GuyfromEarth3000]

@@ispianist but you can still plug in a USB and change VSTs as you like, right?

[@Cta2006]

What is the best keytar ?

[@markmaw8]

Can you use this with akai mpc?

[@vasileiospgr]

i own the arturia keylab 61 V1, build quality is awesome but the keys feel too plastic, make enough noise so you're better using it with closed back headphones and the buttons of the pad that has in the top right corner for some reason need so much pressure to activate that i'm like hitting them and not pressing them so i never use them. 😒 if i could try it before i bought it then i wouldn't have bought it. i would really like if i had a midi keyboard that had the piano feeling in its keys.

[@dolinlangnepo9385]

How would it be in Indian INR.

[@bryan25cool]

I have been trying this set-up. I got M-Audio Hammer 88 (Not pro) with Keyscapes as my piano library. I am also using an Audio Interface and it's an SSL2 interface but there's really something wrong with the latency. Although I have set it up to the lowest possible buffer size (128 samples), it doesn't feel right. It feels so hard when playing. I can't even play classical music right. It can't go lower than 128 samples because keyscapes is a heavy plugin, sounds starts to crack when I try to lower it. My laptop is decent, i7 9th gen with SSD and 16GB of Ram, can somebody help me to ease the latency problem? Thank you.

[@dfbeats6885]

2:17 what vst is that? Solo by what company? Great vid!

[@JeremySee]

Audio Imperia

[@christytenny8472]

🔥

[@grantheartburn4341]

Would you recommend the DEP-20 over the SE-1?

[@grantheartburn4341]

I’ve been looking to get the SE-1, I’m an intermediate piano player playing for about 11 years buying my first Electronic Keyboard and am looking into something affordable but also high quality