Hi Vince,
I get an error when I try that link.
Thanks
Joe
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Vince Mistretta
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:34 PM
To: midimag@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [freelists-midimag] Re: SV: Re: opinion on fully weighted keyboards
Joe I found a tool that will help using the CP8&8 and cK88. John Melas has
tools for both of these keyboards with accessibility inherited from previous
versions of Yamaha synths. It will work in Windows only but the Total Librarian
for each of the boards above can help select sounds and prformances and select
on the board. It will not help get into settings if you need to change any
settings though. Use on any Windows PC (Has no Mac accessibility support but
will sometime in future). With NVDA you have a selection solution. I’m going to
try using the MODx version shortly.
http://www.Melas.gk HTH
Vince
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On Mar 12, 2024, at 8:03 AM, Vince Mistretta <vmistrettatech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Joe
The CP88 is still on the market so go to a music store which sells Yamaha
keyboards and try one out. Call first to see if one is on the floor. I have a
feeling this one will suit you best. If yo can get one for a better price then
even better!
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On Mar 12, 2024, at 5:35 AM, joestephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Brian,
My question related to ease of use and accessibility. Are any better than
others? Do some have far less menu diving? That is why I specifically asked
about Yamaha cp-88/73 vs Roland rd-88 etc.
Joe
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joestephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:15 PM
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Subject: [freelists-midimag] Re: SV: Re: opinion on fully weighted keyboards
Aren’t the A series only midi controllers? I want something I can play without
connecting to a computer but want the midi option for future use.
Joe
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Of Brian Hovmand Olesen ("brian")
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:57 PM
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Subject: [freelists-midimag] SV: Re: opinion on fully weighted keyboards
Hi,
Not many keyboards comes with a keypad for entering numbers these days.
But the Roland A-series has the ability to key in numbers by pressing a
function key, and then press the numbers on the keys. It works ok.
I love their a-88 mark II because it has midi 2.0 capabilities and there for is
supposed to be used in the future as well.
Right now I have a Komplete S88 mark III and these keys are amazing too.
But Kawai certainly also is a very good set of keys.
Brian
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One other observation. Roland’s sometimes Don’t have a way to select a
particular sound or voice because you have to read the screen and navigate.
Read the manual to see if it has direct selection by entering a patch number.
Many older Yamahas do have buttons to select patches diretly.
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On Mar 11, 2024, at 6:56 AM, Vince Mistretta <vmistrettatech@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:vmistrettatech@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Any keyboard which has physical buttons can be accessible to us. There many
Yamaha keyboards which has been used as you can map out the button layout. It’s
when you go to touch screens that will give problems. I don’t personally have
experience with either.
The controllers were mentioned because you mentioned Komplete and alternatives
were provided. Komplete current version MKII is still available
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On Mar 11, 2024, at 6:04 AM, joestephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:joestephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all,
As mentioned in my original question, I’m after a fully weighted 61 or 88 key
keyboard which I don’t need to have connected to the computer to play.
E.g. Roland rd-88, Yamaha cp-88/73, ck-88/73? Kawai? Which is most accessible
and easy to use in terms of layering and choosing instruments blind?
Thanks
Joseph
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Of Kyungah Young
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 8:02 PM
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Subject: [freelists-midimag] Re: opinion on fully weighted keyboards
Hi Joseph,
The Komplete Kontrol series from Native Instruments is very popular within the
blind community (works with Mac and Windows).
The MK3 series is not yet accessible, as far as I know, but the app, that will
make it accessible, is in the works / will come soon I expect.
(More or less the same concept as the Maschine MK3 accessibility solution).
The old MK2 model is accessible.
Though I would wait till the MK3 has its accessibility feature up and running.
The S88 is probably the thing you are looking for.
Though personally, I would not spend my money on fully weighted keys.
But go for a A61 or S49 instead.
If I want a "real piano", I have my "real piano" and stick a mic in front of it.
Cheers,
Kyungah
On 11 Mar 2024, at 07:37, joestephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:joestephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all,
I’m looking at getting a fully weighted keyboard.
I’m wondering if anyone has experience with any of the following and how easy
they are to use by a totally blind user, e.g. selecting instruments, etc.
Roland rd-88, rd-300g (used),
Yamaha cp-73 or ck-73/88,
Any other which people are currently using in a similar price bracket.
One thing I noted about the Yamaha cp-88, it sounded at least from the demo
that it had actual toggle switches for turning on up to four layers. That
sounded to me like it was quite accessible.
My goal is recording but I’m not a midi person yet. I would like realistic
pianos, nice synth pads, realistic strings and guitar sounds mainly. I’m
leaning toward the Roland rd-88 because it has builtin speakers as well as
connectivity to mixer etc, but also seems to have a good collection of quality
sounds. I’d be interested in peoples’ opinions.
Eventually once the Kontact s88 mk3 are accessible I may get one but until
then, I’d rather get a keyboard I don’t have to connect to a computer to play.
Its ok to record but playing I’d like it to be able to be played independently
of a computer.
Thanks for any opinions/options/advice.
Thanks
Joseph
