The "Which keyboard should i get?" Overview // Read first!

[Skipp]

I've noticed how people post the same exact question over and over again...

Which keyboard should i get? I have xxx,xx moneyz and what can i get?
I play in a rock band... which keyboard should i get... etc etc...

Well first of all - try searching the forums before you ask a question that's been
answered a million times already. I'm almost sure we covered every aspect of music and/or budget.

But anyhow... I'll try to write some kind of an overview in the next few days and stick it up
this subforum or under this thread.

edit (Ian) - I've uploaded Skipp's excellent guide in several parts to the article section - you can read it here:
https://www.keyboardforums.com/buying-keyboard-f85.html

 

[Skipp]

As promised here it is... A mini keyboard guide everyone should read before posting
"Which keyboard should I buy"


HTTP link
http://harmony.comeze.com/Keyboard_Guide.zip

RS link
http://rapidshare.com/files/415206844/Keyboard_Guide.zip.html


I'd love to hear any feedbacks and opinions because I thought to include those into the guide later on.

 

[goz211]

That's a lot of work. Did you write it yourself?

 

[Skipp]

Yea I did... and it's not that much. Took me 2 hours maybe. I just type faster then I think hehe

 

[Burn4Him]

wow, thats pretty impressive lol.

 

[keysmccarthy]

That is mighty Skipp. So much effort put in, and it will really help a lot of keyboard players.

Very well set out, extensively explained, and very easy to follow.

Looking to buy a new keyboard meself at the moment, and this will be a great help.

Your little document has now become my keyboard Bible lol

 

[Skipp]

Glad to be of help

 

[Ian]

Wow, that is an AMAZING article Skipp! Really fantastic work there - I'm impressed!

Would it be helpful if I added an "article" section to the website? I could add a button at the top of the page which goes to a list of articles, displayed in article format (rather than as a forum) - plus links for people to comment on it etc...? There could also be links to the latest articles added to the sidebar.

 

[Skipp]

There's a website!? lol

 

[Ian]

lol, sorry I mean the forums here

 

[Skipp]

Well if you have the will and the time to chop the guide into articles then sure. Go right ahaid

 

[Ian]

I'll start work on adding a new article section this afternoon

 

[Ian]

I've added this now - thanks Skipp!

 

[Skipp]

Huzzah for me and the admin that actually spent his time chopping the PDF

 

[Jumbie]

lovely article i'm glad i checked this :]
for that to be on the top of your head you must be really experienced

 

[Skipp]

lovely article i'm glad i checked this :]
for that to be on the top of your head you must be really experienced

No. I actually make stuff up on the way

 

[King Ben]

wow this is a really useful guide. but I am wondering: what is a sampler (korg microsampler for example)?

 

[Skipp]

Well, the name explains it all actually

A sampler is a device that can play your own samples - not just the sounds
that come as a factory presets.

Those are called ROMplers - since they can only reproduce sounds placed in
the factory ROM

 

[King Ben]

thanks

 

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