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Heavenly keybed, fun feature set and convenient design at an unbeatable price
This might be the world's best “toy keyboard”. It punches far above its weight for something of its size and cost. It is easy to overlook a few compromises when everything else is so good:
• The keybed is unbelievably good. I have never used a synth-action keyboard that I like more than this one! It is easy to play and very dynamic. It feels better than keyboards found on many far more expensive products, including full-size keyboards with larger keys.
• Its small size and battery power makes it easy to grab and play, no matter where you are or what you are doing. It easily fits in a backpack or sits on your lap. It is irresistible!
• Almost uniquely for such a small and cheap keyboard, it has USB MIDI. You are not limited to the built-in sounds.
• Excellent battery life. It can also be powered by USB.
• It has a really fun set of built-in performance features that foster creativity. Everything is very immediate and direct, and has a dedicated button. You will spend a lot of time playing around with different “arpeggios”, “motion effects”, and the phrase recorder, all of which can be layered together. It is hard not to stumble onto interesting ideas. All of this works with the MIDI output too!
• When inspiration strikes, you can record a short musical idea into the phrase recorder while on battery power. You can then connect to your computer later and capture the MIDI into your DAW or MIDI sequencer.
• The built-in sounds are quite pleasing and have a good variety covering most musical needs.
Compromises:
• The audio output is only in mono, it has limited dynamic range, and there is quite a high noise floor which does not vary with the volume level. So while you *can* record things from it if the mood strikes, you would be better off using the USB MIDI to control an external synth. If you are using sensitive earphones, you may need to use an inline volume control cable (note: Thomann does not seem to sell these unfortunately) to reduce the noise level.
• There are no wheels or knobs of any kind. The “motion effects” feature does allow playing some built-in pre-recorded automation patterns however (filter sweeps, pitch bends, etc).
• There is no sustain pedal input, only a sustain button.
• The keybed is unbelievably good. I have never used a synth-action keyboard that I like more than this one! It is easy to play and very dynamic. It feels better than keyboards found on many far more expensive products, including full-size keyboards with larger keys.
• Its small size and battery power makes it easy to grab and play, no matter where you are or what you are doing. It easily fits in a backpack or sits on your lap. It is irresistible!
• Almost uniquely for such a small and cheap keyboard, it has USB MIDI. You are not limited to the built-in sounds.
• Excellent battery life. It can also be powered by USB.
• It has a really fun set of built-in performance features that foster creativity. Everything is very immediate and direct, and has a dedicated button. You will spend a lot of time playing around with different “arpeggios”, “motion effects”, and the phrase recorder, all of which can be layered together. It is hard not to stumble onto interesting ideas. All of this works with the MIDI output too!
• When inspiration strikes, you can record a short musical idea into the phrase recorder while on battery power. You can then connect to your computer later and capture the MIDI into your DAW or MIDI sequencer.
• The built-in sounds are quite pleasing and have a good variety covering most musical needs.
Compromises:
• The audio output is only in mono, it has limited dynamic range, and there is quite a high noise floor which does not vary with the volume level. So while you *can* record things from it if the mood strikes, you would be better off using the USB MIDI to control an external synth. If you are using sensitive earphones, you may need to use an inline volume control cable (note: Thomann does not seem to sell these unfortunately) to reduce the noise level.
• There are no wheels or knobs of any kind. The “motion effects” feature does allow playing some built-in pre-recorded automation patterns however (filter sweeps, pitch bends, etc).
• There is no sustain pedal input, only a sustain button.
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A surprise but a welcome one at that
The sounds are actually good for the price. Very efficient tool
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Great toy
Bought it for my 2 y.o. daughter. And she likes it! And it sounds really not that bad!
I'm not happy with some glitches (sometimes turns off randomly), USB post for MIDI connection (microUSB or something, not USB C) and some restrictions like you cannot record drums to the recordings of piano inside of this toy. But it is a toy!
I'm not happy with some glitches (sometimes turns off randomly), USB post for MIDI connection (microUSB or something, not USB C) and some restrictions like you cannot record drums to the recordings of piano inside of this toy. But it is a toy!
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in this price range a little miracle
Some reviewers on youtube say its not worth. I disagree all the functions are clear after a little while and there is certain amount of logic in every step you take. I love it.
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Amazing keyboard for the price
The sounds are very good, the keybed is also very good and comparable to Reface series.
Arpeggios are very fun and good in this keyboard.
Arpeggio hold button is a little annoying to hold in some playstyles, the looper has no quantization (so it requires a good precision to press), the output and speaker are noisy.
I use this keyboard as a cheap and light supplementary instrument to play basslines and pads, and I'm totally satisfied with it.
Arpeggios are very fun and good in this keyboard.
Arpeggio hold button is a little annoying to hold in some playstyles, the looper has no quantization (so it requires a good precision to press), the output and speaker are noisy.
I use this keyboard as a cheap and light supplementary instrument to play basslines and pads, and I'm totally satisfied with it.
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after 5 weeks half of the order received
I am still waiting for the base drum..........I don't think I will receive it less than more 4 weeks, Thomann is really very nice company with resonable prices, but the delivery is non beliveble , from Chine to my contry it tooks 2 weeks max., from Germany its 2 months !!!!
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handy instrument to exercise melodies
not too large, not to small
works as MIDI input for Syntesia; Music Writer.
I use it for Piano and Trumpet practice
works as MIDI input for Syntesia; Music Writer.
I use it for Piano and Trumpet practice
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Cute little two-in-one tool!
Cute little synth. Recording samples from it and using it as a midi-controller when my primary one is defected.
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excellent keybord for my son
I bought it as the first keybord for my 5 y.o. son
he love it, fits perfectly his fingers, the sound is good and child engaging
the sensitive keys are not very stable - sometimes he needs to hit them harder to play them. Without this function everythoing is perfect (maybe he is still too young for that, we'll see in the future)
he love it, fits perfectly his fingers, the sound is good and child engaging
the sensitive keys are not very stable - sometimes he needs to hit them harder to play them. Without this function everythoing is perfect (maybe he is still too young for that, we'll see in the future)
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The best midi keyboard with its own sound
Best choice if you are looking for a midi keyboard with small keys. It is ahead of all competitors in terms of price and quality. The big plus is that there is a speaker, own sounds, an arpeggiator, the ability to work and sketch out arrangements directly on the synthesizer. Best buy for the money.
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