Johnnyc Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hey guys, So I need a midi keyboard which I can use to play some piano/synth parts live, & control software etc on my laptop. Haven't played piano in many years so I'm not really sure how many keys to go for, would you recommend 61 or 49? Cheers Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Will you be playing two handed? If so then you want at least 61 keys. For one handed playing 49 should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyc Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Well I figured this is my chance to brush up on my piano skills so probably a fair bit of 2 handed playing, although live there will probably be slightly more 1 handed playing than two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 If you're brushing up on your skills, you'll eventually play 2 handed. I'd look at 61 as a minimum, preferably 73-88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Jack Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Definitely 61. I'd consider more keys if you intend to do any serious piano work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I'll be selling an M-Audio Sono 61 soon if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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