Keyboard accessories and headphones Q's

-=al=-

Well a few questions im ordering a keyboard off thomann and prob get one of those bundle options,


So the keyboard itself, i was gonna mainly use for recording so i reckon i can jus hook it up to my computer and use the comps moniters... or headphones.

Is gettin an amp a necessity?

keyboard.

http://www.thomann.de/ie/roland_gw7.htm





Of corse i need a stand..


isnt much difference..

http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_ks1010_keyboardstaender_economy.htm
Looks better^
or.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/km_18962_keyboard_stand.htm





I'd be taking the piss if i got a seat i think, but here they are anyways

http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_kb2001_keyboard_bank.htm
.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/km_14065_keyboardbank_silver_shadow.htm.
.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/km_14065.htm



Sustain pedals

http://www.thomann.de/ie/lead_foot_lfd1.htm
Or.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/lead_foot_lfd2.htm

also necessary, or much diff?






But ill prob most likely get headphones...

http://www.thomann.de/ie/akg_k55_kopfhoerer.htm
.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/beyerdynamic_dt231_kopfhoerer.htm
.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/sennheiser_hd201.htm
.


or these cheaper ones.. which dont look to great at all, well maybe the 2nd one below...

http://www.thomann.de/ie/the_tbone_hd660_stereokopfhoerer.htm
.
http://www.thomann.de/ie/the_tbone_hd790_stereokopfhoerer.htm




anyways, hope anyone has some insight to this

The_g-man

For accessories:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_ks2010.htm
The stand can hold a heavy load, for peace of mind. And if you ever decide to move up to a heavier keyboard or a second keyboard:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_ks2010_ex.htm
Skip the seat, for the pedal get:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/lead_foot_lfd2.htm
For the headphones, I'd go for the sennheiser over the AKG, but they aren't in stock until Monday.So:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/akg_k55_kopfhoerer.htm
Comes to €565, you can cut that to €545 if you get the ks-1010 stand. Either way it's your choice.;)

-=al=-

well tis jus the headphones now really gota look at i dont minf waiting till monday if they're better, what about the beyerdynamics one?

The_g-man

They were dearer, every little helps.:p
Also, these headphones seem to be advertised with a lot of the other keyboards on the site:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/the_tbone_hd880.htm
Forgot to mention, headphones are a must. No speakers on that keyboard.:eek:
Maybe one of the other guys or gals here would know if an amp or some monitors would work best for your budget, I personally wasn't impressed with the smaller keyboard amps.:o

Den_M

Whenever I see a keyboard player in a band at a gig/on tv I laugh, and I don't know why.

-=al=-

cause they sometimes look like idiots trying to rock out?

doesnt bother me waiting till monday to order the stuff,

but i was jus wondering what the best headphones were in the choices i have, thats all

so the AKG and the sennheiser are the best out of the 3? (the other being the Beyerdynamics

crosstownk

Headphones - get Sennheiser HD280 - awesome sound.

Get a seat - or buy a cheap stool - standing will only result in shorter practise time spent at the keyboard - thats why pianos are cool - you gotta sit! Don't use a chair with armrests - they will hamper the movement of your arms. It helps to be comfortable.

Sustain/Hold Pedal - Get a Roland DP-10 or DP-8. They support half damping (the more you press, the more sustain). I got a DP-10 a few weeks ago in Music Maker for €39. Great pedal. If the GW-7 doesn't support half damping then get a DP-6.

Didn't read the links(too tired).

The_g-man

-=al=-, it might be worth mentioning what monitors you are already using.

-=al=-

****e ones

but once theres some sorta sounds comin out im not to picky, like i said just for jamming around and recording

but its between the AKG' and the Sennheisers, they've been recomended the most, theres prob lil difference and im jus being picky

crosstownk

Lidl are doing an offer on keyboard stands next week.

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20061204.p.KeyboardStand