Yamaha KX-25 Controller Keyboard: Massive Arp Attack

[hazzahazza12345]

with the MIDI IN port, does it merge the incoming signal with the kx25's midi? for example could i connect my keyboard to the kx25, control cutoff and resonance etc, then output all of that to my sonic cell sound module? thanks

[genpatsusensei38]

I don't see much value on this keyboard's arpeggiator as many software even virtual synth have it nowadays.

[RossCreations]

For people having trouble: Well, for anyone with a KX series keyboard there is a setting in Utilities that specifies if MIDI is transmitted via USB or traditional MIDI outs. The manual says the default factory settings are for USB but I just checked mine and it was set for traditional MIDI.

[klepetar]

does this keyboard have its' own sounds or you have to plug it into sound modules?

[BIGSABMUSIC]

i hate that yamaha stop selling these i had one just to controlmy sounds in my mv8800 but i took it back cause someone gave me a keyboard for free , now i want it back , i need to find someone with one for sale

[buskerbuoy]

I'm trying to use it with Cubase but it just doesn't register as being connected. Peice of shit is going back for a full refund.

[oatstao]

why do some of the drum patterns have weird timing. There are micro gaps when the beat turns around on the 1. weird. is that your computer having issues?

[cprostudio]

i have a 1 month old kx61 for sale if anyones interested. I live in the UK but could ship worldwide, payment via paypal - offers?

[snuffpappy]

Anyone have any experience, using this unit with a midi sound module? (80's style)

[billetebn]

this driver works whether or not Reason

[safetkara]

Best controller ever ;) for cubase and sonar ;)

[savageguy831]

i have the Yamaha KX61 and im trying to use it on FL Studio 8 but i cant get it to work, anyone have advice???

[simonsquirrelthewhit]

i can't activated the pitch wheel on fl8.

is the problem adjustable in the programme or on the keyboard?

[metfan600]

please reply, can you plug a usb keyboard such as the "M-Audio Axiom 25 USB MIDI Controller Keyboard" into an amp?????

[enthusia492]

quick answer is no.

long answer below.

The Axiom is only a "controller" e.g. it has no sounds built into it. You would need either a sound module or a computer to make your sounds. essentially, the controller only sends commands or signals to an external sound device, you would then hook up that device to an amp.

[gentletuesday]

Hi enthusia492 :-)

I'm plannig to buy a midi controller keyboard to work with reason or other. I play in an acoustic instrument band, so the point is to create environment sounds, eventually some percursion simple loops, recording and performing live. But not doing pure electronic music.

I'm deciding between Yamaha KX-61 and M-Audio Axiom 49...

What would be your choice, concerning also to device and keyboard quality? :P

Can you help me? Thanks a lot :))

[enthusia492]

I'd have to go with the Axiom. but honestly, there really isn't much difference IMO with controllers. theres no different sounds or anything, it just depends on the quality.

[gentletuesday]

Thanks a lot for your help :)

[Username93611]

The KX-61, by far. The Axiom is not even in the same class as far as I'm concerned. Not to mention that extra octave will come in much handier than you think. 61 versus 76 or 88 is less of a difference than 49 versus 61.

This is a terrible demo by the way. This is a *controller* ... you can pair it with any software... you can make it sound like a Steinway Model D if you want.

[gentletuesday]

Thanks :) I've bought the KX-61. I'm happy with it, concerning the goals I wanted to achieve with it.

[samthorn10]

no unless you hook it to a computer/laptop then hook the computer/laptop to a mixer then hook it up to amplifiers

[AndrewIsHot7]

u can only play loops? or can u play single notes? like so i can do a drum solo stuff

[FeLiix94]

You can, if you have the right software .. i mean the right vst.

[midi]

I just scored one for $99 @ Guitar Center!

[cthulufunk]

Another good review, Bill. You redeem Gearwire of any past suckiness as far as I'm concerned.

[IckyThumb1874]

Is this MIDI Keyboard any good with Garageband? Cause Garageband doesn't have that many preset sounds. How does it correspond? Will I need to switch to Cubase to have the full range of sounds? It's really a pitty that Garageband hasn't got a huge variety on presets.. =(

[Triniboi215]

Hahaha i just bought one of these today! i'm a noobie when it comes to these things but i hope i can get better! i can already play the guitar but i like making electro house music

[bauler4lfe]

in your opinion what would be better, a controller like this with 25 keys or something like the m-audio midi controller with 49 keys?

[Muenchen1991]

buy the yamaha kx 49 or 61 like mine :D

yamaha is for quality you cant fail!

[ming57]

my only problem is that a lot of the loops aren't quite seamless...but thats probably more the program than they keyboard (I hope)

[gearwire]

well, that's more of a problem with some of the phrases. they are seamless, but a lot of them are intended to offer pauses at the end for funk or guitar riff emulation. It's the same ARP engine as the Motif, so if you like the motif arps, you will most likely like this.