the only place I know of online to buy a midi keyboard is pssl.com. the only midi keyboard they have is a 72 key. I want one with just a few keys for firing off samples and such.
thanks homey. I'm just looking for something REALLY basic, I'll check out the site for stuff before I hit you up with dumb questions. BTW, I'm in Long Beach.
ok, here comes the dumb questions....I looked through the musiciansfriend site and found keyboards similar to what i've already found(72 keys+, used mostly for playing like a piano). I'm trying to be as cheap as possible here . I want to get a keyboard with just a few keys PLUS the 4control from native instruments. I think I can keep my costs down pretty low that way. and then the fun can begin!..
there's a cheap keyboard that's only like $100. Every place carries it. I don't know how many keys or who makes it. I think it might be fatar...
Since you said you just needed it to "fire off samples" i'm assuming you don't need an actual keyboard w/ notes. maybe you might want to look at some drum pad triggers. I don't know how much they are though... cheaper than a keyboard.
you could also try garage sales for used casios or something. As long as it has midi it'll work. i've seen cheap controllers at computer shows for like $50.
Check garage sales, you might find other cool stuff too.