Thanks man, very helpful. So I may stick with my acoustic guitar for now.

Many simple midi keyboards require little setting up and often come with standalone software to use them

I gotta be honest, all I wanted was a Keyboard that I could plug into my PC to actually work and play with it. I accidently ended up on a video comparing MIDI Keyboard not even knowing what those where and decided to buy one since really seemed to fullfill everything I wanted it to do BUT I still was wondering what the difference actually is and decided to check this video. Now I feel kinda dumb that I expected the MIDI to have an extra port to simply plug in a box to play music. The fact that the only real difference is the Standalone compability of an "Keyboard" to a MIDI however doesn't change anything for me but I'm still glad I made sure to actually figure out what I actually bought, even though I'm now wondering how the price for essentially just a "controller" isn't at half of what those cost but that atleast gives me hope that the quality is high enough

Imagine you are on stage live performing and you play midi controller and your laptop freeze or battery drain at 2% low.

there are a fair few times when i get exactly the video i searched for. thx for the help :)

Very high quality video. Surprised when I saw you had little subs. Definitely getting a sub!

Most midi controller comes with substantial software sythersizors and often the basic Daw its self. Most hardware sythersizors need to be connected to a PC anyway to get the best editing experience.

Dog carrying the entire channel

An insightful discussion of the differences of the two types of devices until now I wasn't quite sure what the differences were.

This was so helpful, watched a ton of videos that overcomplicated their points! Thanks alot.

I really appreciate, that you also have the Juno-Di, one of the best (if not the best) affordable keyboards. I bought mine back in around 2010 and it's still a great. For MIDI controller, I recently got myself the Alesis Vortex 2, if I need something for my DAW.

Hmmm...So my Yamaha Keyboard can function as a controller, that sounds exciting! :D Thanks for that :-)

Correct... I have a Casio keyboard... Non weighted keys and it was $100 some years back ... Has a USB port so I use it for midi/making beats as well as playing regular piano

I got the Roland JDXI. Kind of disappointed in the build quality for the rice, but it has great sound. It's the only reason I didn't return it. To be completely honest thought it's made cheaper than my cheap alesis vmini midi keyboard that I paid less than a 5th of the cost for. Oh well. Roland makes great sounds I'll give them that and this JDXI can create some phenomenal sounds.

The poodle is supercute 😍

getting a 88 key midi controller is better for piano players and getting a 61 or 49 key with the knobs pads and sliders is a better alternative for DJ people or people that do a lot of mixing and mastering within a digital audio workstation

I was just thinking about your topic this morning so I typed in "midi controller vs keyboard". So thanks, I found this vid. But to be honest I would still go to midi controller since it's cheap and, you know, it's just a controller. Easy to upgrade because of the price. AND I think we are wrong if we compare these two devices because it looks the same, but they functioned very differently. That's why there are keyboardist who uses 1 keyboard and 1 midi controller simultaneously. Although as you've mentioned that some keyboards are capable to act like midi controller. BUT why would I do that? It's not its main function. And I tried Juno DS61, it's hard to connect it to Ableton and if you can make a tutorial of Juno DS to Ableton connection, I would love to watch it. Because until now, I still don't know how to connect it. Back to my point. It is also unfair for a device which has no sound and compare it to something that has a sound. It's unfair. It's like you are comparing a water gun to a real gun. But if you say midi controller and pair it with ableton live vs keyboard alone, now we are talking. Because really the main machine is not the midi controller but the laptop and the software with your sound libraries. If I compare midicontroller+ableton vs keyboard, I would choose the first one because it has flexibilities. You can navigate your patches easily. It will open many posibilities. Actually so many pro's that you didn't mentioned if you use the midi controller and the software, primarily ableton live. Because you can do whatever you want with the software along with the midi controller. You can even program your effects that you don't have to touch anything but your keys and it will change it's patch automatically. For example, you have grandpiano+pads at the intro of the song, and you want it to change to synth at the chorus. You can program it and if you start playing, it will just change the patch automatically without touching your laptop. You can't do that on keyboard. If you change patch on keyboard in the middle of the song, you have to take off you hands from the keys and click preset buttons or whatever the name it is on you keyboard. On the spot changing patch on keyboard? You can do that also with the midi plus software. So I think that's the right way of comparing it. And instead of comparing them, I prefer to use them together in live performance. And by the way, price? Midi controller+high end laptop+software+sound libraries (because you have to purchase samples if you want a good quality sound or ready made patches) are much expensive than one keyboard LOL!

Super clear explanations :) Thank you !

367th subscriber here! Hope your channel reach million sub soon.

This is helpful. I have been searching for a tutorial clips that would explain the difference between the two. Thanks man!

Dude, once a friend said that AKAI midi controller was a synth jajajaja

He clears the doubt up in the very first 10 seconds hehe

Bro, when you mentioned you couldn’t bring around your keyboard cuz… you don’t have a car 😂 that made me burst out laughing! Regardless of that, thank you for the info on this video. Keep it up!

Thanks for this piece man, it'll go a long way

Hi! Could you make a video on midi controllers and keyboards that you recommend at different price points? Thanks! Great vid👍

Wicked review mate. All I needed to know, much love

Any suggestions on which keyboard to get if you're a beginner/ intermediate player?

Thanks for this!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 It really cleared my doubt out!.. Searched it on TV.. Just came here to say thanks 😊

This was so cool, loved your video man!

Thank you. I was getting distracted with the idea of a midi... but I really don't want to deal with all the tech shit. A regular keyboard will be just fine for me lol.

Our Yamaha keyboard is a gem. It has really loud speakers and heaps of settings so I can play Hunchback of Notre Dame or disco synth or turn it into a guitar or strings ... and it even has drums! Or whatever I want. Is it too heavy to lug around? Probably yes unless you are a large male. But that's what you have friends for, right? Two people can shift it no problem.

Great straight to the point video that explains the topic! Good job.

Your video helped a lot, thanks!

In my opinion: midi controller now use a lot in band too, now smartphone have a lot of keyboard sound source wich have good sound and feature but synthesizer still preffered by keboardist because the sound power a laptop or smartphone is very lack of power in sound output....

did you end up making the best affordable keyboard and midis videos?? would love to see that I got a M32 Komplete Konrol and now I am interested in a standalone keyboard. Thanks for the video!

Thanks man.. good stuff !

Wow so much information in just a few minutes,thanks for share.

Thanks it was helpful!!

Thanks bro 😊

Thank you. Excellent explanation.

Hay Man, good info. What midi controller has the most syth like key board feel? Thank you Man.

Awesome video! Thank you

I loves that mede shape!

I have both. Currently hoping to swap my keyboard for another midi.

Ok, please someone suggest what to buy if i want to create some music and imitate some instruments.. Price can be till 500eur , thanks for help!

Do u have any recommendations for good beginner keyboards that support midi ?

Thanks for this video! :)

Thanks, informative.

Good. Please review budget frendly All in one keyboard , with usbmidi. And how to work with midi. Ex. Keyboard ;= yamaha pss a50

I think it's safe to say if your into music production but don't need auto acompaniments you shoud go for a workstation/synthesizer keyboards as opposed to an arranger keyboard. I very nearly or could of made a grave error of spending thousands of pounds on a Yamaha Tyros 5 but in reality you would be paying for ton of features you don't use as well as the fact an arranger keyboard such as Tyros or Genos is not really designed for music production. VST instruments can get you similar if not better sound quality at a fraction of the cost. But the same rule applies to any high end keyboard you should only buy it if your 100% sure it's what you need.

Yeah ! Cool, By the way, What about a midi Controller vs Professional arranger (Korg Pa600). May i know, As a beginner Can we learn by using a midi controller ? Or it is best to buy a professional arranger to practice and making of music production.

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Thank you. I just want an easy & cheap way to make background music when I'm playing my harmonica..what do you think?

i buy first keyboard(no midi out) for practise since i'm a beginner,then later i want to use it on DAW,i buy too a midi controller,i have both for different situation

What about midi keyboard vs midi pad devices, is there one that is better on instrument plugins like, trumpet, bass, violin, flute?

Isn't the Roland-Di a very light keyboard that can run for several hours on batteries? Speaking of the Di, have you used it as a controller? Is it difficult to use with DAW or just as easy as the Akai or M-Audio? Would you do a video just on the Juno-Di??

Great video!

Excellent tutorial för beginners!

i like how this dude put his dog on a table

what keyboard do you have?? I like that whammy sound

nice furniture duster on your desk, where can I get myself one?

I really like your voice Its cool

this guy has style.

Do you have a video wherein you showed how to setup studio for recording using keyboard?

Dude you are right..very nice video. .

So what is a DAW?

Thanks man, I have Yamaha PRS series in my home. So I don't have to buy midi for my home recording.

Hola, ☺️👋 great video ! excuse my ignorance, but I want to get a keyboard or midi and DAW setup for my husband. He's an amateur musician, just as a hobby. He has a couple of guitars and a ukulele. He's always wanted a keyboard to make sort of synthy music. So I'm not looking to spend a massive amount, but something that he can play around with in terms of effects etc. A midi is quite a lot less than a proper keyboard , but then I would need to buy a DAW right ? For example , logic Pro for Mac, and that's 200 EU's right there, plus about another 100 for a midi. He is quite tech savvy ( unlike me 😅) so I think he would figure it out. But I'm not sure what is better? What do you think ? And can you please suggest a keyboard ? The one in your video sounds sick! I need help as there is so much out there and I have no knowledge! I bought him a record player a few years ago to replace his broken one and it was crap 🙈

I have a classical piano. That was a gift from my grandfather. But recently I've wanted to be able record the songs I play and convert them to midi. I've been using a phone app for recording. But transferring the recordings to midi has been difficult. I'm wondering if I should buy a digital keyboard. So I can directly record midi from it. Are there any alternative solutions to recording midi without having to go all out and buy a keyboard?. I'd prefer a keyboard than a midi controller. If I had to chose between the two.

Great info!!

Freaking awesome and just all around on point..... Question....I want to buy an Akai controller while using fl studio on my laptop, and also playing a 5 string bass and Roland td-17 set, while customizing quickly....to generate an engineerable ......your thoughts 💭💬 lol 😂

Thanks for this

you can play with soundfont apps on android with a midi controller!

Nice 🔥🔥🔥

Comment how long did it take you to notice the dog on the table. Took me 2:30. 😄

I don't know how to play. MIDI keybords are quite cheap and I can use software with them to learn. I want to play for myself and I am always in my room then, so I can just plug it into my PC.

I would like to kindly ask you how a controller, a keyboard and a laptop are connected together (I have a mpk-mini, a Roland RD2000 and a apple-notebook with mainstage) thank you very much

Tnx.very useful ❤

Another pro of the keyboard, it has MORE KEYS

I have a Yamaha Reface CP (compact battery mobile piano) I believe it is both Midi and keyboard so I'd like to use it to play IK Media Virtual Organ Hammond B-3X. Is that worth it over getting another Reface but the YC organ? ($350)? It'll have the same limited keys but it's ok as I'm new to all this. If I learn it well, I have no problems buying a vintage Y10 or Vox Continental.

So if you want to use a keyboard as a midi controller, can you use the sound effects in DAWs? It seems you can only record using the sound effect of the keyboard unlike midi controllers?

so finally i bought a midi... 😊

What are some keyboards I can purchase? Everytime I search for one they’re all MIDI controllers, I just want a plug and play keyboard

Thanks for sharing.

What midi controllers that have built in piano sounds without having to connect to a laptop?

Roland A49 with additional drumpad for orchestral style organic music production or something else? I already have a basic 61 key arranger and I want the best combo of both to fulfill each other's gaps and tagteam them. I have a yamaha psre353 as an arranger but I cant access it for now because of lockdown. I was planning to buy a midi keyboard with good keybed and minimum knobs and faders. Since I play piano style and am a beginner in DAW, I have no idea how important are knobs and faders and pads for things such as looping and all. Is it better to buy a roland a49 along with a separate akaipad or buy something else? I want the best combo with my arranger since it can be used as a midi too but only for its keybed. I mostly play piano and strings but would love to start learning looping, altough I have seen mostly looping requires pads too in midi. What will the best buy for me considering all of this? I'm really confused.

forgot to mention that midi cont also needs an amplifier bcause it outputs no sound on its own

Well, I am having a casio ma-150, which only has a midi out port. So, if I connect it with a midi to usb cable to a PC, is it gonna work? Your help would be appreciated.

Casio has some keyboards that are quality "inbetweens" CTS100 is great

Keyboards are MIDI Controllers with worse software

great Vid

I have a keyboard and i want to make beat so do i need to buy midi keyboard? Or i can also use my normal keyboard?

I want to learn how to create basic music beds for my videos do you have any suggestions. I know some people you a Midi Controller and a DAW to do this. Do you have any tutorials like this? FYI for a total beginner.

This is so helpful! Thank you. I have recorded and produced my own music but I am looking into dance music which, to me, means I need a midi. However, I have a keyboard! It doesn't have a usb in it, but I have an audio interface. Is there a way to make it into a midi? PS - adorable dog

40 key MIDI controller that feels and plays like a toy vs 88 key MIDI controller with weighted keys and built in sound, controls, sustain pedal connectivity, multi outs, etc. 🤔 how will I choose?!

Umm, so I got a YAMAHA piaggero NP-12 keyboard and well the sounds are quite limited. I know there’s some input on the keyboard and I’m not sure if I can plug my pc in it and get the arp sound for my keyboard. Also, are there free sounds softwares for the keyboard to use? And, can it be plugged into my iPad? I prefer to use my iPad sometimes… thx :)

So how can you record with the keyboard?

Thanks

There is any latency if I use portable keyboard like yamaha psr e363

I have a question, if i have a synthesizer with a usb midi port on it, can i use it a s a midi controller? Or do i need a midi controller