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Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:36 pm
by PeteeBee
Might just give the iPad a try. The mrs is learning uke and wants to do a cute two piece thing. I think I'll babel to pull a richer drum machine and pads sound that I can play bass over then from an actual synth in my price range.
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:15 pm
by behndy
oh jia. what ipad do you have? i dunnnnno the formats or if they put out an adapter, but i have that interface docking thing you slide the pad into, gives you real 1/4 and midi in outs and charges it as well if you want it and shizz.
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:43 pm
by PeteeBee
I think I have a 2? It has the lightning connector. If you're willing to sell or send me the link for it I'll definitely pick one up
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:02 pm
by behndy
yur. it's this guy?
http://www.alesis.com/iodock
they have a newer version, the II, but yeppers. i ran mine with the iPad 2 or 3. i think the first one that had a lightning port?
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:09 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
focusrite makes one too w/ the lightning connector i think. the headphone jack is honestly good for most things output tho!
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:16 pm
by behndy
yeah. the headphone doesna sound bad at all.
again, i was using it for live noises, but it scares me plugging in and out of headphone sized jacks. seen too many go bady. quickly.
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:27 pm
by oscillateur
Do not underestimate the potential of a simple old casio keyboard with a few well-selected pedals. Seriously, magical things can happen for cheap when you already have the pedals.
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:53 am
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
oscillateur wrote:Do not underestimate the potential of a simple old casio keyboard with a few well-selected pedals. Seriously, magical things can happen for cheap when you already have the pedals.
yea definitely. some of those old "kids" keyboards have some gems. i really like those yamaha's w/ the built in FM synth and custom drummer. kbit had one a while back. pss470?
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:59 pm
by spacelordmother
Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. wrote:oscillateur wrote:Do not underestimate the potential of a simple old casio keyboard with a few well-selected pedals. Seriously, magical things can happen for cheap when you already have the pedals.
yea definitely. some of those old "kids" keyboards have some gems. i really like those yamaha's w/ the built in FM synth and custom drummer. kbit had one a while back. pss470?
Totally -- I had an old MT-68 that was pretty good for the "kidsounds." And if you want an actual synth then the CZ series are fun and can be had for pretty cheap.
Not to derail, but speaking of MT-68's: Sherms did you see this guy on CL? Saw it and immediately thought of you:
http://rochester.craigslist.org/msg/5228438939.html
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:17 pm
by odontophobia
PeteeBee wrote:I think I have a 2? It has the lightning connector. If you're willing to sell or send me the link for it I'll definitely pick one up
The Lightning cable/connection started with the iPad with Retina display so you're at like 4th generation, basically. Which is probably a pretty good spot to be at as technology advances. This way you'll be able to use some stuff that may be more taxing on older versions of the hardware. Having an iPad already gives you a leg up because a cheap keyboard and headphones can let you dabble for a lot less money.
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:26 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
spacelordmother wrote:Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. wrote:oscillateur wrote:Do not underestimate the potential of a simple old casio keyboard with a few well-selected pedals. Seriously, magical things can happen for cheap when you already have the pedals.
yea definitely. some of those old "kids" keyboards have some gems. i really like those yamaha's w/ the built in FM synth and custom drummer. kbit had one a while back. pss470?
Totally -- I had an old MT-68 that was pretty good for the "kidsounds." And if you want an actual synth then the CZ series are fun and can be had for pretty cheap.
Not to derail, but speaking of MT-68's: Sherms did you see this guy on CL? Saw it and immediately thought of you:
http://rochester.craigslist.org/msg/5228438939.html
whoa did not see that. is that dual tape decks? fuckkkkkk
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:42 pm
by spacelordmother
Yeah! Strange beast for sure. I see the post is deleted, so that means you bought it? hahaha
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:13 pm
by Ugly Nora
Good thread, I've been meaning to buy an old Casio for fun for a while. Will look into. I have a Korg X50 which I haven't used in like a year and a half because I can't find the power cord. I should start looking for that again too or break down and buy one.
Re: Toe Dipping into Key Boarding
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:21 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
spacelordmother wrote:Yeah! Strange beast for sure. I see the post is deleted, so that means you bought it? hahaha
haha i wish. i wonder how much they were trying to get for it. bet those inspired the op1 some.
i've always wanted a VSS30. looks like a radder SK1 style. a friend of mine had one and blew me away w/ the sounds u could make on it, just twisting your voice going AHH or something. then Sigur Ros had to go and make them popular and now they are pricey
