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Unexpensive MIDI Keyboard

I'm thinking of buying a M-audio Keyrig 49. I want to use it as a MIDI recording device in Rosegarden. If it had a MIDI OUT I would be rather sure it would work through my Audiophile 2496 but I think it's connected via a USB cable.
Is anyone using one of this, or is there is something similar which is known to work under Linux?
Thanx in advance.
Pablo
64studio 2.1

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Plug and play

This device is class compliant. That means you can plug it into just about any OS that has USB plug and play, and it should work. My brother has a similar keyboard, and he just plugged it in and started playing. It opens as a midi port in jack, and you can connect it like any other midi device.

If in doubt, take a laptop running 64studio to the store...

Happy recording!

  • By Quentin Harley at 04/21/2008 - 19:57
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M-Audio

Hello Pablo,

I am using smaller one M-Audio MK-425C (just 25 keys). It was working out of the box with 64studio via USB.
I have also Axiom 49 from same company, but I didn't check this with linux yet. (on windows are great I can recommend if you want spend a little bit more money coz good keys mechanism than cheaper one and other goodies).
Some friends of mine have also M-audio keyboards so I can recommend.
But I have a bad experience with M-Audio sound cards... so be aware.

Cheers

mirami
Asus M6Va,CPU 2GHz, RAM 2GB, 64studio 32bit 2.1 pre14

  • By mirami at 04/21/2008 - 20:07
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edirol pcr80

I've got an edirol pcr80 - has usb and traditional midi connections.

I use USB and it works perfectly into the PC usb socket, also the keyboard doesn't need separate power supply 'cos it uses the USB power. Comes up as a jack device.

Haven't tried using a midi cable into my 2496, so can't confirm if that works or not.

s~

  • By stevea at 04/21/2008 - 21:09
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Thanks for your support

After reading your answers I am convinced it'll work. I haven't got a laptop though, I'll try it in my desktop at home. I wish I could boast of 64Studio at the store :D. Posted the same question at linuxmusicians.com and positive answers there too.
I'll tell you my experience when I try it out.
Cheers
Pablo

  • By Pablo at 04/21/2008 - 22:23
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It works!

In the end I've bought the M-audio keyrig 49.
Yes, plug and play!
I'm playing drums with it. It's funny.
I can record in Rosegarden, and playback with any synhetiser I've tried so far.
There isn't noticeable latency (jack reports 2,67 ms). The moment I press the key the moment I hear the sound through the speakers.
Thank you for your help
Pablo

  • By Pablo at 04/22/2008 - 19:58
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