One thing I forgot to mention is that they all have USB cables so there's no need for midi interfaces.
The MicroKey37 requires batteries but the NanoKey2 is powered by the USB port. David H. Bailey On 7/15/2016 5:53 PM, Lee Dengler wrote: > Thanks, David. This is very helpful! > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > David H. Bailey > Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 5:47 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Finale] Portable midi keyboard suggestions > > I have used the Korg MicroKey and the Korg NanoKey at different times. > > The NanoKey is only 2 octaves so depending on the part you're entering, > you'll need to use the octave shift keys frequently. > > The MicroKey37 is a 3 octave keyboard so there's much less need for the > octave shift. > > The NanoKey has very small keys, very nice for single-note entry and simply > chords, not at all close to a normal keyboard action. Excellent for Speedy > Entry, in my opinion. > > The MicroKey37 has small keys but they're much more like a normal piano > keyboard, just a bit narrower and shorter. > > They both respond quickly. > > I also have the iRig Keys mini but find that it's much more finicky than > either of the Korgs. I bought the iRig Keys mini because it comes with a > cable with the lightning connector for use with my iPad, but I don't like > the keyboard so I don't use it much. > > Sweetwater.com is a great place to learn more about these keyboards. > > Good luck! > David H. Bailey > > > > On 7/15/2016 5:33 PM, Lee Dengler wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> I am in need of a small, portable midi keyboard that I can use for >> speedy entry when I traveling. I'd welcome any recommendations any of >> you may have to offer. >> >> Thanks in advance for your help. >> >> Lee Dengler >> >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Finale mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >> >> To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: >> [email protected] >> >> > > > -- > David H. Bailey > [email protected] > http://www.davidbaileymusicstudio.com > _______________________________________________ > Finale mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale > > To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: > [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > Finale mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale > > To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: > [email protected] > > -- David H. Bailey [email protected] http://www.davidbaileymusicstudio.com _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: [email protected]
