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A Versatile and Rugged MIDI Mini-Keyboard (Video)

Posted by Roblimo on from the Willy-and-the-poor-boys-playing-that-MIDI-can't-be-beat dept.

The K-Board won a "Best in Show" award at CES 2015. Plus, as Timothy said, "I always like pour and stomp demos." And it's totally cross-platform. If your computer, tablet or smartphone has a USB port and (almost) any kind of music software, it works. In theory, you could hook a K-Board to your Android or iOS device and use it to accompany yourself while you sing for spare change on a downtown corner. Or noodle around to get a handle on a theme you'll use in your next major symphony. Or...?

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  1. Look at this guy! by ArcadeMan · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Can you say "It's-a me, Mario!"

    pro: the video doesn't auto-play anymore
    cons: the godamn ad doesn't a volume or mute control and neither does the main video

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  2. Great keyboard by Orpheus+Liar · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I have the qunexus, which is the $149 version of this (it adds a few more connection options). I use it all the time and highly recommend either to anyone needing a keyboard for music apps. Responsive and nigh-indestructible.

    Now back to grading papers and beginning a new nine-year span before commenting on Slashdot again.

  3. Is this really news? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Just about all USB midi keyboards/controllers are cross platform. I fail to think of one that isn't, to be honest. So save yourself a few bucks and pick up an Akai MPK or something like that... just as versatile, costs less and you'll even find a ton of options for more knobs/sliders/pads. The only downside is minikeys but if you're not freaked out by chicklett keys you can't lose.
     
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    Oh, and if you're serious about knowing what's "best in show" or whatever when it comes down to all things MIDI? Pay attention to NAMM, not CES.