The main thing about a keyboard, just like a guitar, pick one that has functions and features you like and need.


I bought my old Yamaha DX27s from the keyboard player in our band when she quit the band. I'd rather have something different but I needed a keyboard at the time and the price was right.

As long as it has MIDI out, you can use any keyboard. My preference now would be to have a weighted or semi-weighted keyboard for a more real piano feel when playing. Both of the keyboards I have, neither one is weighted. One that my mom had and gave me.... a Radio Shack something or other, does have touch sensitive keys. The midi recorder in the DAW should be able to pick up and read that data so your playing has expression after it's been recorded rather than being stuck at 127 or whatever....

Today's keyboards have so many features and really great prices.... have fun shopping.

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