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Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)? - Lux Interior - 06-23-2011
My daughter's birthday is coming up (7) and she is showing interest in playing piano. We have a roll-up keyboard that grandma got from the Sharper Image ages ago, but I would like to get her something more substantial!
I would like something to use with my iMac and Garageband's piano lessons. Something decent - not a toy, but not pro level either.
Oh, and definitely not a full 88-key keyboard. Space is limited to about 30".
Merci d'avance!
Re: Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)? - macphanatic - 06-23-2011
Take a look at M-Audio's 49 key keyboard:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_au/KeyStudio49i.html
Only downside is that you have to use it with a computer.
Re: Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)? - JoeM - 06-23-2011
If all you need is a controller, you might look at this from m-audio:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Keystation61es.html
It's 39" wide but I think she would benefit from having 61 keys if you can swing the space.
Re: Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)? - edgarbc1 - 06-23-2011
i agree M-audio has solid, consumer ready keyboards
the above are good ones to consider
Re: Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)? - CW2V - 06-23-2011
The old 49e's are cheap and plug and play for Mac OSX/Garageband.
ebay search
I got one off Craigslist recently for about $40.
CW2V
Re: Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)? - space-time - 06-23-2011
i was just about to ask the same queston, so thanks for all the good info.