Lekato SMK25 MIDI controller review and test

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@ronaldmalcolm5609 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate how balanced and honest your reviews are--even when they send you a free copy. If I'm ever in the market for something, I check first to see if you have a review. Thanks for doing this.

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that!

@Grasklipparmannen 7 ай бұрын

Cheers for great review smk25 upcoming travel mate

@EnriquePage91 Жыл бұрын

NGL - I actually really like your “cheap midi controller” reviews - no one else covers these units. BTW - I’ve seen this controller under several names - it looks very promising and is incredibly cheap in Mexico. The Bluetooth functionality plus infinite encoders is what catches my eye - and what “didn’t make the cut” in the Avatar keyboard I bought recently (which you also reviewed btw, thanks). Unfortunately that alone and the fact that the keys on the Avatar aren’t great (too stiff) makes me think I have to find a better alternative and get rid of the Avatar (a shame, it has nice features and build… I would keep it if the keyboard itself wasn’t so stiff).

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! I actually liked the keyboard on the avatar since it had bigger keys, but honestly my personal favorite cheap controller is the MIDIPLUS Minicontrol. This is the one I use on my setup. It's small, has more keys, real pitch and mod wheels and takes up less space on my desk.

@EnriquePage91 Жыл бұрын

@@demonicsweaters my thing is -> I really WANT it to be Bluetooth (hence why I got the Avatar). I actually tried it out a little more after commenting and was substantially more satisfied than originally. The parameter setup is actually very well handled so I do like that about it - too bad the keys do feel a bit too stiff (I actually originally thought they would be amazing given the size and the fact that they look more like piano keys than synth keys, but they feel a bit too stiff still). Thanks for the reviews btw! If you could sort this one doubt for me I’d be very thankful: On this current Lekato controller, can you change midi channels somehow? Or is it “single midi channel”? I know I can remap on my DAW, but I am actually looking for a midi controller which can handle that directly (and ideally, hold different CC commands and values per rotary knob per channel, so that if I switch it to control something else parameters won’t just jump around)

@johnromero4784 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to sync the keyboard's arpeggiator with a novation circuit? I'm using the circuit as master clock and I'm needing an arpeggiator as the circuit doesn't have one, but I need it to be in sync with the circuit's clock. Thanks!

@jerrycheng6903 Жыл бұрын

The app is available on their website now

@pyramydseven Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

@JorgeUgP0NY Жыл бұрын

You can adjust the settings of sensitivity in the controller just press pad b and Bluetooth button 👍🏻

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

Noice

@Chrisamic 2 ай бұрын

I just ordered one of these under the M-Vave brand. I'm not sure what the connection is between the two companies is or if it's just a rebranding. It has the same model number - SMK25 and looks identical in all respects right down to the packaging. USB-B plugs are used for client side connections so it actually makes sense since it's both data and power. I don't have a problem with that to be honest - it's a more robust plug and usually uses a more robust cable. I think they may have put a USB C on the MkII but I'd consider that a downgrade to be honest. You really don't need a flimsy miniature connector on a midi keyboard. This also led me into some of their (M-Vave) effects pedals so I ordered the mini universe reverb pedal because it looks like it might be a lot of fun.

@JacDilla Жыл бұрын

do the stop and record buttons work on fl studio? like if i press the record button on the midi, will it trigger recording in fl?

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried the transport function in fl studio, or I can’t remember if I tried it. But it should work, or you should be able to program it to work. Good luck!

@JacDilla Жыл бұрын

@@demonicsweaters do you recommend this at all? i plan getting one over the akai mini because they work the same although im concerned about its durability and functionality.

@Gdaly13 9 ай бұрын

have you tried synchronizing the arpeggiator with an external sequencer?

@demonicsweaters 9 ай бұрын

not yet, no

@666DAZER 11 ай бұрын

Is this a good midi controller or should i buy the akai version? 🤔

@FlightSim2703 5 ай бұрын

What is difference between this midi controller, vs. M-wave and Larlson midi controller, which look exactly similar like this one you review, are these same products but with different names? Thanks

@steffenwei9926 4 ай бұрын

It looks like one factory and different labeling

@ViewportPlaythrough 8 ай бұрын

is this the same as the m-vave smk? just under a different brand name?

@demonicsweaters 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure, but it very well could be

@ViewportPlaythrough 8 ай бұрын

@@demonicsweaters sir i have seen you recomending the midiplus minicontrol? how does it match up with the smk-25? considering that the smk--25 price is half of the minicontrol? (at the least here on my side of the world) (also, in the price of minicontrol, i could buy a second hand arturia minilab or akai mpk) thankyou in advanced ^_^

@blackheartgaming6121 Жыл бұрын

Kool

@theslowboicam7882 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this for a beginner who wants to start making music?

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

I would recommend investing in a good DAW first, like Reaper or Ableton. Or if you have a Mac or iPad you can use GarageBand. If you already have that, then yes. This or any MIDI controller will get you going.

@zavalakeys2039 Жыл бұрын

@@demonicsweaters does bandlab work with this one

@brhyebrhye Жыл бұрын

Can i use it in reason 12?

@olgaaczna4950 4 ай бұрын

Hej kupilam taki kontroler ale nie moge polaczyc aie z nim przez bluetooth. Jakie programy są potrzebne do obslugi tego urządzenia? Czy mozesz mi pomóc? 1:27 1:28 1:30

@demonicsweaters 3 ай бұрын

Bluetooth is really only for ipads

@jayjohnson4027 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean you can't run ASIO driver? You can't use this keyboard while using ASIO?

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

I can't use ASIO and do screen capture at the same time. You will want to use ASIO while recording.

@LateOctober 5 ай бұрын

can i ask for a preset for this keyboard for ableton?

@adisoundtv 3 ай бұрын

I'm finding difficult to transpose with the midi keyboard please can some one help?

@zavalakeys2039 Жыл бұрын

Does bandlab work with this one

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

It should work with any midi controller

@abelnavarro994 6 ай бұрын

What is the difference between lekato and M-VAVE?

@demonicsweaters 6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure

@Riffer19 10 ай бұрын

Anyone know what the latency is like via an ipad?

@demonicsweaters Ай бұрын

ipads generally have pretty low latency with all midi gear.

@JayOwinFull 2 ай бұрын

I got it mainly for bluetooth but have yet tp get bluetooth to work. FL mobile galaxy, s24 ultra, M-Valve branding

@demonicsweaters 2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure. I haven't used Android in some time.

@dylanacid5376 Жыл бұрын

You remind me of tom Kenny!

@demonicsweaters Жыл бұрын

Haven't heard that one before, but strangely I can kinda see it, haha.