MIDI Musical Equipment

The equipment shown here is compatible with music software and assistive technology from dancing Dots. These products are some of the most popular items with our customers. Please do contact us if you are looking for something you don't see here. You might want to check out our soundcards.

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MIDI Controllers and Keyboards

These keyboards connect via a USB cable which is included. They also come with a power supply just in case your PC's internal USB hub cannot supply enough power for the keyboard. You may want to obtain an externally powered USB hub anyway. They are relatively inexpensive and can be found locally at most electronics stores. Adding an external USB hub reduces the chances of USB devices overloading your system's power resources.

These keyboards are MIDI controllers. The terms controller and keyboard are somewhat interchangeable. Controllers drive the sounds which are built into your PC's soundcard while keyboards usually make sounds of their own. Controllers need your PC or a MIDI sound module to make sounds.

Behringer X-Touch USB/MIDI Controller

Picture of the Behringer X-Touch

From the 9 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and the 8 dynamic LCD scribble strips, to the 8 rotary encoders, 92 illuminated buttons, 8-segment LED meters per channel and dedicated transport controls, the X-TOUCH transforms what’s on your DAW’s screen into one ultra-compatible, feature-packed surface for precision control and a bird’s eye view of critical mix parameters. Connectivity is flexible with both traditional USB and MIDI connections, and it also has an Ethernet port for connection via wired or wireless network.

Our Online Price $499.99

Premium Keyboards

Komplete Kontrol: The Keyboard Controller that Talks to You

This amazing musical keyboard is compatible with SONAR and all other Windows-based and Mac-based digital audio production software we know of. once installed and properly configured, everything talks through the computer’s internal speech synthesizer. That is, just touch any knob or slider on the Komplete Kontrol keyboard and you will get immediate verbal feedback as to which instrumental sounds you have selected to play using the keyboard.

The track linked below was created by our customer, Ron Bates, from Washington state. He made it for his show band that entertains at various venues. Ron is totally blind. He told me: "I recorded everything personally, all instruments are Native Instruments Komplete accept the lead and rhythm guitars."

Dancing Dots sells all models of the Komplete Kontrol keyboard controllers. Prices range from $399 for the two-octave unit to $999 for the 88-key unit. All of these keyboards ship with the Komplete Select library of 11 virtual instruments. You can pay more and obtain more instruments up to their Ultimate collection. But even the Select library has a lot of excellent sounding instruments to get you started.

For an additional $299, Dancing Dots will connect remotely to your system and install, authorize, and configure your set-up to work seamlessly with SONAR and CakeTalking. This service can take a few hours to complete.

Our Online Price for the 2-octave Komplete Control: $399

Our Online Price for the 88-key Komplete Control: $999

Our Online Price for the Komplete Control Service: $299

Affordable Keyboards

Roland A-Pro (300, 500 and 800)

Way more than a keyboard! Cakewalk's A-300 PRO is one serious MIDI controller. Beyond having 32 velocity-sensitive keys for playing virtual instruments, this beast boasts a total of 45 assignable controls — knobs, buttons, sliders, and more. You can assign out the controls however you want, so you can get your hands on your mix, finger drum on the 8 Dynamic Pads, control recording start/stop/playback... whatever your workflow demands. If you're choosing your first MIDI controller, you can't go wrong with the A-300 PRO. The keys glide under your fingers, you've got controls for whatever you want, it works with your Mac or PC... and the A-300 PRO even comes with sweet software. Nice.

When you're getting a MIDI controller, you've got factors to consider. Mainly, you want to make sure you have the level of control you need. Why have only keys, then, when you can grab the A-300 PRO and load up with 32 keys plus 45 different controls for your DAW? If portability's a concern also, the A-300 PRO still fits the bill. It can be powered by your Mac or PC over USB — no need for an AC adapter, unless you want one. That means the A-300 PRO and your laptop are a perfect pair for your music-making needs. Speaking of music-making needs, the A-300 PRO comes with three virtual instruments plus the Production Plus Pack music creation software, so you've got the tools to get creative right away. In fact, with the A-300 PRO, its included software, and your computer, you'll be set to start laying down your virtual instrument-inspired tracks.

What instruments and software come with the Cakewalk A-300 PRO? You get three virtual instruments for crafting synth-style tones and building huge-sounding drum parts. Ready to record them? Use the included SONAR LE software for your PC and start sequencing your tunes. All in all, you'll be set to create, compose, and produce your music — all with the Cakewalk A-300 PRO package!

Yamaha PSR-E363 61-key Portable Arranger Keyboard

The Yamaha PSR-E363 is a 61-key Portable Arranger Keyboard with 573 Sounds, 48-note Polyphony, 2-track song recorder, Yamaha Education Suite, USB, and Speakers. Power supply sold separately, runs off of batteries. Please note that you will need a USB cable.

Our Online Price $209

Yamaha PSR-E363 accessories

Yamaha FC4 Sustain Foot Pedal Retail $60.00, Our Online Price $39.99

Yamaha PA 130 Power Adapter Retail $19.99, Our Online Price $19.99

On-Stage Pro Double X Lok-Tight Stand Retail $109.99, Our Online Price $59.99

Oxygen25 Controller Keyboard

Picture of the Oxygen25. The Oxygen25 is a fully functional MIDI keyboard, plus eight knobs to control any MIDI parameters you desire. This compact package is perfect for controlling software synths like Reason. Compose on the go or use it to perform live for bass lines, pads, triggering effects or ArKaos VJ visual effects. Fits in a 19 inch rack or the optional Studio Pack or Oxygen Tank.

Our Online Price $119.99

MIDISport 2x2, M-Audio

A 2-in/2-out USB MIDI interface for laptops and desktops with soundcards that can't support MIDI from their game ports. This device is compatible with Windows 98 through Windows 10 and computers conforming to USB specifications Ver.1.1.

Our Online Price $69.97

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