Samson Carbon 49 Review!(2019)

[@pfmdude]

Just picked up one these today for $60 at my local Music Go Round. Love it. I needed a simple controller for my Behringer Solina and this gets the job done just fine.

[@Pulse2AM]

I bought one just now because my Roalnd PC-MK2 gave up the ghost after decades of use, I probably could have repaired it but too much trouble. I bought this one because at this price it has Midi out! Most new ones have USB midi only and I need to run it into an external synth. I don't care if it's makes noise, I'm not a brilliant pianist or keyboard player, probably more like B- on keys.

[@GospelMusic4Life]

I had that controller. I loved the feel of it even with the key clack and the fact that it has a midi out and tablet stand. I used a windows tablet with it. My issue was that sometimes the notes would not trigger when playing softly on the keys. I traded it in and got the novation lauchkey 49. I wish I had gotten the 61 key version though.

[@claudeprince6724]

Hey, so you've used the midi out? I plan to soon (will be buying a volca fm), but will I have to keep it connected to my pc to use it? I have no experience with midi hardware.

[@tonylancer7367]

Can you tell me about the velocity sensetivity? I've been reading that there are quite inconsistent.

[@biggerpictures]

@@claudeprince6724 Thats the problem with those midi out without a power DC connection. Same as the Roland A49, it has a midi out but no power. It defeats the purpose for me. Did you buy it, Or what else did you buy to control your volca fm? I am searching for one to control my jd-xi. Bought a cheapo m-audio, may have to go for a A500 pro since the a49 has this issue too

[@SoundFoxMusic]

Hey john, hows the keybed compared to new M audio keystation?

[@Johnmike]

M-audio is better

[@uhoh007]

Novation Impulse? Great review of Samson. The clacky issue is so wide spread. One felt strip would cure any them.....

[@Jack-fs2im]

I have to have midi out to use my GEM RPX module

[@israelsprince]

Those plastic things are braces that fit along side your iPad to brace it tight. I use it in the studio and live. I like it. In a live situation you don’t even hear the minor noise of the keys. Works for me. I give it an 8.

[@jamesmabugu7899]

Hi John considering this controller and play mostly piano (beginner/intermediate) How is the velocity curve?

[@THEoneandonlystika]

What did u buy?

[@TheMinisterEd]

nice review. My sustain pedal stopped working.is there a way to correct this? I use this with Reason DAW. Thanks

[@mynameist33jay2]

How do I take off the back

[@khing_jub_3990]

m audio keystation 49 how’s its better

[@IstanbulSjsjs]

What kind of program on the iPad is called?🙂

[@thatsforrealmusic6884]

Good vid!! Yeah those keys were noises. I like the software that came with it, but the key bed is the first thing I look at. Also like the famous swipe in the video, it remind me of the price is right. Look at this lovely gift.

[@Johnmike]

Shereal McNeal 🤣🤣

[@whwjsjhsj]

How big your ipad? 11"?

[@Ahmedetto91]

mine gives me some sort of delay when I press the keys , I am a noobie so is it normal ?

[@noonghazi]

Hey John, Great reviews! I want to ask and I hope you could please answer me. I'm a beginning producer with some piano background. I have to choose between this and the Akai mini MK2 for a MIDI. I like the Akai for everything that it offers but the small number of keys seriously bugs me. I'm worried that it'll slow down my creative process especially if I wanted to make "piano heavy pieces". Looking at you review of the Samson Carbon 49, I'm concerned how playing the keys would feel like compared to the mini MK2, and more importantly adding the drums to my music! What do you think? thanks a million for the content you put out, you've already helped me immensely

[@Johnmike]

You’re welcome! If you are doing more piano stuff you will need more keys...so that’s kinda the trade off...it really depends on how much full range piano stuff you’ll be doing...which is why I have more than one controllers...small ones for travel and simple things...and big ones for piano stuff

[@mohamedshalabi-3081]

Hi john, is this suitable for a beginner in music production? And does it support connecting to computer?

[@Johnmike]

Yes and yes

[@mohamedshalabi-3081]

@@Johnmike thanks for replying!

[@javierlineros5650]

Hello John. How are you? Samson Carbon´s keys are more Noisy than Nektar GX/LX?,... Or similar?

[@Johnmike]

Samson is definitely a bit more noisy

[@anthonydipizzio1623]

Thanks for your reviews bro! Dude, it’s more noisy than Nektar??? Omg that’s bad. I was about to grab one at Sam Ash for $79 for my kid, but If it’s worse than Nektar I may save the $$. I keep reading the 4 VEL levels are horrible and you either play hard or soft, nothing in between

[@biggerpictures]

@@Johnmike Wow, i thought the lx25 was quite noisy. Not getting it then, its a pity cos i love the ipad slot.

[@christianolivera585]

Solo funciona con un iPad?

[@patrickkrajewski3736]

Can this work on a newer iPhone with the lightning charger? If you got a usb to lightning?

[@Johnmike]

Yes

[@pnpark]

Which iPad generation does it work with?

[@Johnmike]

Any

[@supermaestro67]

do we have sound programs for android tablets samson carbon ? thank you

[@Johnmike]

Don’t think so

[@lannynatal6794]

Tab kapasitas berapa gega yg bisa dipakau

[@timucinozkan7730]

This midi carbon 49 really really the best ever I have seen ....but if you wanna make your own music....you just need to download logic pro x ....there is international all the countries instrumentals ....its my 3.day trying to look deeply in this program just wooow.trust me

[@hjockzi]

I'm trying to use this with fl studio, anyone know how??

[@alirosamusic]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@petjobedet4650]

Very helpful review. Thanks, brother!

[@alexmoorejr424]

Where did you get the cable from your your iPad

[@Johnmike]

I actually just used a USB-c adapter amzn.to/2PB305S

[@IstanbulSjsjs]

please write the name of the program on the iPad Pleace🙏🙏

[@ahsanibrahim333]

can u support windows 10

[@Johnmike]

Should work

[@ozgurpala]

do i work on windows 10 ?

[@Johnmike]

Yes it should

[@zafichan895]

Only works with ios ?

[@Johnmike]

No it will work with a computer

[@zafichan895]

@@Johnmike ty

[@rosswalker1926]

Hey John Mike can play this Keyboard by adding headphones from the ipad

[@Johnmike]

Yes...depending on what iPad you have you might need an adapter to make it happen

[@tyeman3039]

Still too much latency with Bluetooth.

[@DeadstoneOO7]

should i go for nektar se49 or samson carbon 49

[@Johnmike]

I like the se49 feel

[@jamesmabugu7899]

Haven’t used this before but had a horrible experience with a nectar impact lx, the velocity curve is terrible and it ddnt last a year before the keys started dying. Admitted I’m a heavy user but lasting barely a year just isn’t acceptable

[@tyeman3039]

$99 today 2022..🙄

[@RadicalCaveman]

Wonky section divisions in this video: "First Impressions" last. Good video, though!

[@Johnmike]

Thankfully I’ve gotten better at doing videos in the last 4 years….😉

[@ExecutorHideo]

Have 61 version - its shitty shit. DONT BUY this

[@jamesmabugu7899]

How is the velocity curve

[@IstanbulSjsjs]

What kind of program on the iPad is called?🙂

[@Johnmike]

Ravenscroft 275

[@IstanbulSjsjs]

John Mike very thank you🙏🙏🙏, and then what programs do you know for making music? what programs do you use🙄