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2013/05/09 23:14:07 (permalink)

Rock Band Keyboard?

Anyone given this a shot yet? Want to enlighten me?

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    Rob[at]Sound-Rehab
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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/10 02:02:24 (permalink)
    rock bands and keyboards? doesn't that go together like devil and holy water??

    just kidding, keys rule rock songs, you just need to listen closely ...

    BUT that thing on your picture looks like you might be getting it at a fair. I wouldn't bother with toys. If you want it to work on stage, save up some money and get something real

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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/10 03:43:33 (permalink)
    A 2 octave Xbox controller (with strap + 3AA batteries) for $27.99 at Drugstore.com
    >> Users Can Use As Midi Keyboard Controller When Not Playing Rock Band® (compatible With Most Midi Sequencers)


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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/10 09:07:32 (permalink)
    It looks alright, doesn't sound like it'd be too bad. The specs and stuf I read on it actually seem kinda nice. Plus, I want a keytar for live performance that isn't gonna cost an arm, a leg, and my first-born child.

     
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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/10 09:42:00 (permalink)
    It looks like a toy, but it might work.  Give it a try but don't be too disappointed.

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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/10 10:11:14 (permalink)
    I guess at that cheap, it's basically a no-risk investment. 

    Unless I CAN find a legitimate keytar...... :)

     
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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/13 10:59:21 (permalink)
    Be warned.. It makes no sounds of it's own. I didn't look but I assume it uses USB to connect to a computer. 

    I picked up the Rock band drum set from a second hand store for $10. It came with a pair of real wood sticks so I got my moneys worth from that. The drums will trigger MS wavetable MIDI if you use a 3rd party app, You get piano patch 0,, no way to change that. The latency ( guess @ 20 ms)  is not usable anyhow. Save your $30 and look for a second hand controller. 


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    Re:Rock Band Keyboard? 2013/05/13 12:26:08 (permalink)
    Go for it. Seriously. If it becomes a crucial part of your live act, buy two so you'll have a spare when it inevitably breaks.


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