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Have you ever wanted to learn to play music but didn t know where to start? Then eKeys is for you. This compact 37-note mini keyboard comes with music software and games that make learning a breeze for all ages. Installation is just as easy simply plug eKeys into any USB computer. MAC & PC Compatible.
What’s in the Box
M-Audio Evolution eKeys USB keyboard, a user’s manual, an eKeys installer CD-ROM, and warranty information.
Features:
The lightweight eKeys keyboard connects to your PC or Mac computer via a standard USB connection. The keyboard has 37 mini keys whose small design lets them mesh with any computer setup. Installation couldn’t be easier: the attached USB cable simply plugs in to any available USB socket on your computer. Because the keyboard is Class-compliant, installation is automatic in Windows XP and Mac OS X. (Drivers are included for Windows 95/98/ME/2000 and Apple Mac OS 9.1 or later.) Once installation is complete, the keyboard is ready to use with the included Windows-only software or any other standard music package.
The supplied Windows-only software consists of Picture Board, Music Teacher 1.3, and Sound Studio II (v.1.1). Picture Board is a fantastic early learning tool for teaching children essentials such as numbers, animal names, household objects, and the alphabet, while cleverly introducing them to the music keyboard through a fun combination of sounds and images. You can personalize Picture Board by adding your own images (bitmap files) and sounds (WAV files). It’s a great way to learn at many different levels and a perfect introduction to the keyboard.
Music Teacher 1.3 lets you load in any MIDI file and learn how to play it. Supplied with 20 beginner lessons, the program is suitable for use with the Alfred Music range of teaching material, including MIDI files. Features include notes testing, rhythm testing, notes and rhythm tests, backing mode (wherein a backing band will accompany your playing), recital mode, score display (view the musical data on up to 2 staves on treble and bass clefs), listen and teach modes (teaches you one or two tracks at a time for any MIDI file), loop mode (handy for practicing difficult sections of a song), 2-handed tests (learn left and right hand parts together), tempo settings, game screen (a fun way to learn musical phrases), note indicators, and a results screen (which gives you a percentage mark on your note or rhythm accuracy).
What people talks?
The main drawback of this is its main asset: It is tiny. It fits nicely under my 17″ iMac, and allows me to play with GarageBand, which is all I really wanted. For about $100 you can get a proper, full-size, midi/usb keyboard, which if I were at all serious would be the thing to get. But as a toy (for an adult or child), this is acceptable. Beware that the keys are so small that they are narrower than my fingers (which are not that fat) in diameter! It is a child-size keyboard really. I ordered this on Sunday evening and had standard shipping and it arrived 10am Wednesday. It works on Apple without external software; for PCs it comes with a CD. It seems to work fine. scott
Im not a professional keyboard player. I bought this keyboard to have something to play around in with reason and Guitar Pro. It suits those needs great. Its detects right away and withing minutes you will be playing. The keyboard itself is extremly small reminds me of a kids toy keyboard. If your looking for something more professional you will probably have to fork out the $100 bucks and get the bigger model. litchholt
This product does exactly what I hoped it would do. I only use it for inputting chords on leadsheets when using Finale. It’s also great that it doesn’t take up a lot of space. doria
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