Best Musical Instrument Keyboards & MIDI
This listing features a Casio CTK2400 PPK 61-Key Keyboard w/ Samson HP30 Headphones Stand & Power Supply. Keyboard pack includes a pair of Samson HP30 closed-cup headphones, x-style stand, and power supply.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon":). I asked around a lot to finally decide what to buy, since I was a rookie myself. The keys are not like the ones on the cheap keyboards (empty underneath), and you could really get a good sound out of them by pressing hard, or play a soft, smooth tune. Other perks include a USB outlet, which means you can connect the piano to your ipod or pc, great sampling system, and a song bank."
"Casio is the perfect next step for anyone looking to start creating their own music at home. It has so many great features and even though we have been jammin' on this keyboard for a few weeks now, I feel like we haven't even scratched the surface with what it can do. Features: Sound EFX Sampler. Built-In Microphone. Step-up learning system. 400 Keyboard Voices. 48 Note Polyphony (so you don't have to worry about dropping notes). 150 Rythms. 110 Built-in Songs. USB MIDI. casio keyboard. What makes this keyboard go a step further is the USB MIDI connection which allows you to hook this digital piano up to a Mac or Windows computer. To help them learn, there is even the Step Up Lesson system which shows players which keys to push. My kids love the microphone part of this keyboard where they can say something and have their voice be changed into silly tones."
"outstanding Digital Piano."
"I'm an absolute beginner so take this review for what it's worth."
"A good keyboard at an excellent price."
"So might as well purchase the keyboard without the Playground sessions."
"It is NOT touch sensitive, regardless of how hard or soft you press it gives the same volume sound."
"I am returning the 2nd one of these for malfunctioning."
50 Rhythms: 50 rhythms ranging from waltz through to salsa offer a varied range spanning throughout the world of music. Piano/Organ Setting Button: Your favourite tune at the touch of a button: The piano/organ setting button enables you to choose between the sound of a piano and an organ. Five buttons, each with an individual drum or percussion sound making it easy to play along to the rhythm or create a solo with your fingertips. Simple tone selection with PIANO, ORGAN tone button and melody on/off lesson function.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"What's the difference? Despite another review that describes dramatically different sound quality (we could barely detect a difference, if at all), it seems that the 76-77-78 models are simply for different markets. I should mention that the keyboard has built in speakers...not to be mistaken for mini keyboards for professional musicians that require them to be plugged into sound systems to be heard. This portable keyboard becomes the center of attention wherever it goes. My son brought it on a high school music department bus road trip and it entertained during the entire 4 day trip. This is designed to be a PORTABLE keyboard."
"At age 65, I am presently a retired Professor Emeritus of Music, and have just purchased this Casio SA-77 keyboard, not for piano practice, but for working out the harmonic (and even contrapuntal) details of new compositions that I seem to be writing more frequently now that I am retired. I really look forward to utilizing it, rather than always working out all of the details in my inner ear."
"I got it very fast and it is very good."
"Looks and sounds great...my daughter should be able to learn with this keyboard."
"My daughter recently began showing interest in playing my stepson's humongous keyboard but of course he doesn't always want her in his room pounding out hits, so I wanted to get her one of her own for her birthday. She is actually pretty picky about what she wants to play with and she's been dragging this keyboard around for the last couple of days since she got it."
"Has as many sounds and functions as some full size keyboards."
"the keys are smaller than a standard piano, but large enough to be just right; if you have arthritis and find a piano hard to play, try this. This is a wonder product if you have a child who is interested in music, but if you want a small musical instrument for yourself this is it."
Style: Keyboard |. Size: 44-Key |. Color: Gray. 44 Mini Keys.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"What's the difference? Despite another review that describes dramatically different sound quality (we could barely detect a difference, if at all), it seems that the 76-77-78 models are simply for different markets. I should mention that the keyboard has built in speakers...not to be mistaken for mini keyboards for professional musicians that require them to be plugged into sound systems to be heard. This portable keyboard becomes the center of attention wherever it goes. My son brought it on a high school music department bus road trip and it entertained during the entire 4 day trip. This is designed to be a PORTABLE keyboard."
"At age 65, I am presently a retired Professor Emeritus of Music, and have just purchased this Casio SA-77 keyboard, not for piano practice, but for working out the harmonic (and even contrapuntal) details of new compositions that I seem to be writing more frequently now that I am retired. I really look forward to utilizing it, rather than always working out all of the details in my inner ear."
"I got it very fast and it is very good."
"Looks and sounds great...my daughter should be able to learn with this keyboard."
"My daughter recently began showing interest in playing my stepson's humongous keyboard but of course he doesn't always want her in his room pounding out hits, so I wanted to get her one of her own for her birthday. She is actually pretty picky about what she wants to play with and she's been dragging this keyboard around for the last couple of days since she got it."
"Has as many sounds and functions as some full size keyboards."
"the keys are smaller than a standard piano, but large enough to be just right; if you have arthritis and find a piano hard to play, try this. This is a wonder product if you have a child who is interested in music, but if you want a small musical instrument for yourself this is it."
Best Electronic Keyboards
Keyboard pack includes a pair of Samson HP30 closed-cup headphones, x-style stand, and power supply.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon":). I asked around a lot to finally decide what to buy, since I was a rookie myself. The keys are not like the ones on the cheap keyboards (empty underneath), and you could really get a good sound out of them by pressing hard, or play a soft, smooth tune. Other perks include a USB outlet, which means you can connect the piano to your ipod or pc, great sampling system, and a song bank."
"Casio is the perfect next step for anyone looking to start creating their own music at home. It has so many great features and even though we have been jammin' on this keyboard for a few weeks now, I feel like we haven't even scratched the surface with what it can do. Features: Sound EFX Sampler. Built-In Microphone. Step-up learning system. 400 Keyboard Voices. 48 Note Polyphony (so you don't have to worry about dropping notes). 150 Rythms. 110 Built-in Songs. USB MIDI. casio keyboard. What makes this keyboard go a step further is the USB MIDI connection which allows you to hook this digital piano up to a Mac or Windows computer. To help them learn, there is even the Step Up Lesson system which shows players which keys to push. My kids love the microphone part of this keyboard where they can say something and have their voice be changed into silly tones."
"Just as you see in picture."
"Since Xmas I have received photo after photo of the keyboard being used."
"Bought for my 6 year old grandson for Christmas and he absolutely loves it."
"So called educational CD is whole another adventure... just to make it clear I'm an IT person and tried the CD or what should be educational CD...to runt it on multiple machines/PC."
"Arrived quickly, was able to easily wrap for a gift."
"This is a great value for the price."
Best Folk & World Keyboards
The melodica is a fascinating wind instrument, easy to learn and powerfully expressive. Range of over two and one half full octaves for soprano or alto.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I watched a video and followed the instructions; there is a "hit-or-miss" element to the tuning process (filing the reeds) because you can't hear the changes until you put the whole thing back together; then you'll probably need to fine-tune for the notes that you've over- or under-corrected."
"A good instrument but I'm not a great expert, just bought it for fun."
"Great product and fair price."
"I don’t know anything about Melodicas butting it made my young adult son really happy."
"I bought this on a whim because my friends and I were joking about incorporating this into our music to make it more fun."
"worth the price, really good quality."
"Sounds good?"
Best MIDI Keyboards & Equipment
Includes VIP3.0 - the ground-breaking, award-winning music software platform that provides musicians and composers with a powerful hands-on control solution for their virtual instrument and virtual effect collection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Unlike a synthesizer, MIDI controllers do not produce sound without software. So after you've downloaded the software and plug it in, you will still not have any sound generated until you've set everything up properly and loaded sounds onto the pads. It would be nice for them to take the time to make more tutorials. Everything I found just had to do with setting up the software, nothing really about HOW to actually use it. I am still learning to use this but it has gotten significantly funner to use as I have learned more about it and found sounds I like."
"A unique feature is the 4 way joystick for modulation and pitch control. It really helps keep the size of the keyboard down since you don't have to include those bulkier pitch and modulation wheels. Of course this is not the manufacturer's fault, they list "mini keys" in the first description of the product so I am not going to knock any stars for that. But the upside is that it makes the overall footprint very small, smaller than my computer keyboard infact. I think would be really neat if they made this same controller with normal sized keys. They make one similar (Akai Professional MPK25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with MPC Pads) but it has a lot more going on and is $80 more."
Best Musical Instrument Accessories
A high-quality stand at an unbeatable price, the XGC-4 features our exclusive velveteen rubber padding, heavy-duty sheet metal leg housing and 17mm/22mm tubing. Friction locking knob locks in and prevents rotation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He and his brother have just started taking guitar and bass lessons. I bought the 3 pack, one for my nephew with the new bent up Squire, one for my nephew who just received a new Yamaha bass I bought for him on Amazon and one for me to hold up an acoustic bass guitar I keep in my office for practice. I've been playing for 50 years and there is nothing worse than being at a gig and seeing your instrument get knocked by some drunk who wants to tell you how great you guys sound, but because my instrument was in the stand, it didn't end up laying on the ground."
"However, the product did not have any package support and was very loose in the outside mailing carton."
"My guitar only sits on the stand in my room, so i don't know how easy it is to travel with the stand."
"I've purchased many of these over the years and though they seem to be getting a little "economical" in their construction - still can't beat them for the bang for the buck."
"I like the design, but they are hard to close down to a small size for transport."
"I do have more expensive, high tech and fancier stands for my acoustic guitars, but at $10 a piece for the three pack, these come in really handy because you can leave 'em all over the place and always have a stand at the ready."
"I do not quite understand the negative reviews mentioning that this stand is unstable, I keep my Les Paul on it and it is quite stable."
"I put my guitar on it, and pushed it (while holding it) and compared the two, and this one definitely doesn't put up much resistance at all. I have some fairly nice guitars, but even if I just had a basic guitar I probably wouldn't try to save the $8 and put it on this stand. The "FretRest" from Guitar Center is on the right in all the pictures."
Best Band & Orchestra Musical Instruments
From vibrantly colored Rainbow Kites to classic wooden toys like the Xylophone and the Wooden Abacus, to the mind-boggling Cube, Cuby, and Carbon Fiber Cube, aGreatLife wants to provide children with safe, ingenious, and high-quality toys that will stimulate their imagination and senses, help them interact with others, learn more about the world around them, and develop essential life skills. With well-made and vibrantly colored metal keys that produce the clearest tones, this colorful and sturdy xylophone instrument will help your kids create the most magical sounds. Your kids will definitely have loads of fun as they strike the keys with specially designed easy-to-hold mallets. Each product includes a music sheet so your kids can learn how to play the classic song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Yes, the lovely Glockenspiel Xylophone arrived safe and sound. I look forward to when he is older and can make his own songs and play from the sheet music. One day, at a kindergarten meeting with his teacher, we hear Ode to Joy being played on the piano. I even played several types of music to them via headphones while they were still in utero..lol. I will be spreading the word on how great your product is."
"The notes have a great sound!"
"It's sturdy, the review about it being loose... ignore that they clearly don't know how a xylophone works."
"At first he was really smacking the key board pretty hard, but Grampa (me) helped him to be more gentle which did not happen overnight, and he's getting better everyday."
"My young grandson loves the colors and sounds."
"Very well made and eco friendly and they work exactly like they should.. sound is great too !"
"Packaging is super cute and the Xylophone itself is really nice."
"I gave it 4 stars because there are some glue drips down the handle of the mallet, but really, that isn't a huge deal."
Best Music Recording Equipment
Wearing a Necklace TaoTronics TT-BH07 headset lets you enjoy great sounds on-the-go. Great Conversation Not just for music, the headphone is also a great choice for making phone calls with friends and family. You get longer running time and high quality sound. Latest Bluetooth 4.2 technology; easy and fast pairing with smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth enabled music devices; aptX codec provides pure, CD-like high quality sound for compatible devices.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As far as the headphones go, they're easily the best Bluetooth headphones I have ever used. I have small ear holes (who knew that was a thing), most headphones fit uncomfortably, but these come with 3 different sizes which was really nice."
"Only complaint is that I wish they went a little louder but I find this is an issue with most Bluetooth headphones."
"great quality, clear sound and very loud... love the product and the fact that it hold magnetically around your next when not in use."
"When my 2nd pair of headphones experienced a charging issue, the seller was very helpful in getting them replaced."
"Not quite as good as beats quality but close enough to not notice unless you listen to the same song with the two different headphones."
"One earbud got stuck on the roof of a car to hang inside the car door, then stuck there for a 200 mile drive in sub zero temperatures and snow."
"I bought a pair last year, and they worked excellently, with fast bluetooth pairing, and excellent sound quality, until a few weeks ago, when I lost them while traveling."
"I only had these for 2 months when the right earbud stopped working."
Best Electronic Music, DJ & Karaoke
ULTIMATE PRO STREAMER BUNDLE Ninjas in Pyjamas has teamed up with Blue, the world leader in streaming audio, to bring you the Ultimate Pro Streamer Bundle. Yeti, the world’s #1 streaming USB microphone.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Here is my full video review of the Blue Yeti microphone that I made for my YouTube channel."
"If you ever tried to stream through a Windows pc you will notice a delay between your live voice and what goes through the mic. There is no delay when you plug your headphones directly into the mic."
"I was able to pick one up on a lightning deal for $89 and it's well worth that price, however, I've had a few problems with it from day one that have since been rectified. Number one, I had to ship the first one back because one of the screws that holds the microphone into place was stripped out. Finally we can talk about the good and what should matter most when you are purchasing an expensive USB microphone and that is the sound quality -- it's excellent. If you are streaming a podcast or recording scratch audio for video production like I use it for, this microphone is really great."
"My son loves it!"
"The microphone the one who received this had, was in fine working order and it was good sound quality, but I wanted to gift it for an upgrade."
"One minor gripe is that I wish that it used a USB type A connection or a USB micro like most cell phones. It is powered through the USB cable (which is great) but the oddball boxy USB mini jack is hard to find."
"The drivers uploaded onto my computer automatically (was running windows 7). The weight made it feel really solid, I wasn't handling a chintzy piece of plastic, it was actual metal (aluminum, I think). I would highly recommend this to anyone trying to get into filming or basic voice work."
Best Drums & Percussion
Three 10” cymbals, including a crash with choke, give you a virtually unlimited range of playing expression and the 4-post aluminium mounting rack keeps everything solid and secure. It is class-compliant which means that it will work with any modern Mac or PC without the need to download any software or drivers. Effects: Reverb, 3-band equalizer Sequencer Normal Mode: 80 songs Learning Mode: 20 beats, 12 rhythms, 10 patterns Resolution: 120 ticks per quarter note Maximum Note Storage: approximately 1600 notes. Tempo: 30 BPM to 280 BPM Display: Backlit segment LCD Connectors 9-trigger snake cable input (25-pin connector) Headphones (1/8” stereo) Auxiliary input (1/8” stereo) 2 additional trigger inputs (1/4” TRS; Tom 4 & Crash 2) Main output (1/4” stereo L/R) MIDI in (5-pin DIN) MIDI out (5-pin DIN) USB port. Nitro Drum Module 8” Dual-Zone Snare Pad 8” Tom Pads 10” Hi-Hat Pad 10” Crash Pad with Choke 10” Ride Pad Kick Pad Tower Kick Pedal Hi-Hat Pedal 4-Post Aluminum Rack Cable Snake Cable Wrap Strips Drum Key Drum Sticks Power Supply Module User Guide Kit Assembly Guide Safety & Warranty Manual. 8" high quality rubber drum pads (dual-zone snare, three single-zone toms).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"But after 30 yrs of longing to drum again the Alesis Nitro kit has me back at my former level and able to practice anytime day or night without bothering my family or the neighbors. Finally, I went to Guitar Center to check out some of the more professional versions of electronic drums only to see a higher price also meant, heavier, less compact and very little improvement in sound-for-the-money. And best of all, the buid quality, setup feel, real pedals and overall experience put the user in the ananlog drum set world!"
"Crash and snare have multi-zone sensors which is something you dont find on many sets in this price range. Snare can get good rim shot sounds and you can choke the crash. You even have the option to expand and add an additional tom and crash which is not normal for kits in this price range. Bang for the buck - This kit comes with everything you need to start jamming including sticks a real (and good quality) kick pedal. This is a bit nit picky for a kit at this price point but I would have preferred a multi zone ride."
"Yes, you can spend more money and get better pads, but these work just fine."
"After many discussions with Alesis support, and after a replacement cable set, replacement module, and replacement hi-hat pad, I can get the volume to acceptable levels, but only after maxing out the settings."
Best Stage & Sound Equipment
The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
Best Ukuleles, Mandolins & Banjos
• Have you purchased a cheap soprano ukulele in the past and now thinking about upgrading to a Concert size that is high quality but doesn't break the bank? • A Beautiful Looking Ukulele made with very high quality materials, Sapele, Mahogany, Handmade Deluxe Bindings. NO buzzing noises, NO tuning problems even when you play higher frets, has a Big, Clear, Warm & Bright Sound, features an Arched Back. Extra Set of Aquila Strings • Two Strap Buttons Installed! • Beginner's Lesson. • How To Tune Your Ukulele Video. • Super Catchy & Fun Must Learn 'Hawaiian Songs'! (Strap, Tuner, Case, 2 Picks, Pick Holder, Extra Set of Aquila Strings) Don't spend an extra $10-20 just to have someone install strap buttons on your ukulele. A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING UKULELE: 24 inches long, Sapele/Mahogany Top, Back & Sides & Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Aquila Strings Installed (Best Ukulele Strings), Handmade ABS Bindings, Chrome die cast tuning gears keeps ukulele in tune!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This uke isn't intended for high-end use, it's a great beginner uke or an excellent spare to keep handy for trips to the beach or parties where a better uke might get banged around. It also comes with picks, but you can throw those away - you shouldn't play the uke with a pick it makes it sound abrasive and shrill. A NOTE ABOUT TUNING: There's a misperception that a "good" ukulele stays in tune once you've tuned the strings. Strings change tune radically with even slight shifts in humidity or temperature. If you keep your uke in a house with an HVAC it should stay in relatively good tune (once the new strings have had a chance to stretch a bit), but if you take it outside to go to a friend's house or to school, the strings will need to be re-tuned before you play - anytime the environment changes, the strings will be affected to a certain degree. Finally, somebody explained to her the physics of instrument strings and they started tuning right before they went out to perform."
"She really loves anything to do with music and a while back decided that she wanted to learn to play the ukulele. This one is definitely a good competitor for some more expensive ones we found in a local music shop and a step way above some of cheaper ones. I will admit that we don’t know much about a Ukulele but we do know when in instrument sounds good and is in tune. This was a super easy instrument for my daughter to start playing immediately. This ukulele went on a cross country trip with 6 people in a vehicle so I know it got knocked around and has been played a ton. Product provided as a free sample in exchange for my evaluation and my honest, unbiased review."
"The bundle also included a rather thin gig bag which really does not protect the instrument very well, but I intend to purchase a hard shell case for this ukulele, it deserves it. So, in conclusion, let me say that I highly recommend this ukulele if you want to have a nice travel size instrument, it's playability is excellent and it was delivered by UPS on time and well packaged."
Best Bass Guitars
Features include a sleek offset-waist body and an ultra-slim fast-action 30” scale neck, with the added one-two punch of a booming split single-coil Precision Bass® middle pickup paired with a growling Jazz Bass® single-coil bridge pickup. Maple C shape neck with a 9.5 in radius and 20 medium jumbo frets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So far the sound is great, care needs to be made not to hit the low 'E' string too hard or it twangs and sounds louder than the other strings, but perhaps it's me who needs to improve my picking technique."
"It can be hard to find short scale basses, especially at this price point, but this one hits it out of the park."
"Sounds great playing 90's alternative, classic rock, or just noodling behind acoustic guitars."
"It is fixable and for the price of the bass it would still be cheap enough to take it to a repair shop or fix it yourself."
"Great beginner's bass but order strings along with it."
"I absolutely love the look, feel, and playability of this bass."
"The price on this bass when I purchased it was low enough that this would be an ideal pick for beginners wanting to learn the bass like me."
"I got this because of the great reviews... And it's true.."
Best Guitars
Full-size dreadnought body for full and vibrant tone, suited for all styles of music.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's not like a luthier made this, definitely a factory in China, but you'll be surprised with how nice this plays."
"The gig bag doesn't offer a whole lot of protection, but it does have some light padding and will do just fine for storing it at the house. (Edit 7/12/13 - the picture has been changed and the tuner that is now shown is the one that I received). 2) the extra string pack was missing, but Amazon CS more than made up for that. I'm not letting either of those little quirks affect my 5 star rating, because overall I feel like this is a great package for someone who is taking their first steps in learning how to play."
"But do not buy this guitar if the instructional dvd is one of the reasons your buying it."
"My one complaint- why in the world would the seller put an advertisement sticker on the body of the guitar???"
"He still doesn't think its better than his guitar but he thinks for a beginner or someone that is still fairly new to playing this guitar would be a great start for them and would let them progress far enough until they want to buy a very expensive guitar."
"The coating on the guitar takes a while to go away, so if you like that new guitar smell this is the product for you!"
"My 20 year old asked only for this, for Christmas."
"My son wanted a guitar for Christmas this year."