Comments on: E-Mu Xboard 49 review — Computer Music

By: Jacques Demers

Jacques Demers — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:19:47 +0000

For the price, incredible package. This keyboard has a better feel than products much more expensive. IMHO, a steal! My only problem is that I can’t run the Studio Grand …(older computer ?)

By: hardtimes

hardtimes — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:14:04 +0000

Does this keyboard work quickly and easily with Garageband? To be honest i’m only looking for a keyboard that allows me to record demos on Gargeband to give my band to learn how songs go. I’m not looking to re-record Dark Side of the Moon. But don’t suggest the M-audio. I tried, it failed, and the guy at the Apple store said they were rubbish. Any help?

By: Pablo

Pablo — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:01:54 +0000

My props to comment #10, “Dutchy.” thanks for advice, whereas others are being ridiculous, absurd, immature

#8, “Joey B:” Although I’m not one to get involved in forum arguments, it is obvious #7 was asking about software and technologic know-how, not musicianship. They are not the same thing.

By: david

david — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:32:02 +0000

Hi there, this USB MIDI controllers is a new thing for me, so can any one tell me how this keyboard works?, can i use it in my church; live?, which website gives best details about midi?, and do i need a laptop to play it in my church????

By: Dutchy

Dutchy — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:23:43 +0000

To answer #9, both the MIDI OUT and the USB message are the same. Both regular, plain MIDI messages. My XBoard 49 works great and I didnt even install the drivers. It works with Reason, Cubase, Sequel and some standalone synths I have.

A lot of the problems people have with MIDI equipment, occur due to the lack of knowledge they have about MIDI (I had the same problems). My advice to how to get to know your devices as fast as possible, is to watch LOADS of youtube vids on MIDI. (It doesnt matter which device they use in the video, it will probably be all the same on your own device.)

Study first before you just slap on your new device, and get pissed off because it isnt working properly.

By: question

question — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:38:13 +0000

As I read in #3 … is it possible that Xboard is sending only on MIDI OUT the MIDI messege but on usb only with they own software you can receive that message?
I am asking because want to buy it but to use it thru its own usb-midi convertor not thru other midi device

By: Joey B

Joey B — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:18:52 +0000

#7 My advice is to not start down the long path of being a musician if you dont want to put in the time and work it takes to achieve greatness.

#1 & #2 Darwin wins again

By: JERRY MORRIS

JERRY MORRIS — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:47:40 +0000

All I want to do is play music I have written so that it is put into print. I have a programme called Notation. Have I got the right equipment (Xboard 49) to do this? I frankly cannot understand the manual – it is a language I do not know, and which I am not prepared to spend two years studying. Can anyone help?

By: Mr Foster

Mr Foster — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:43:11 +0000

okay somebody help me out. I’m having the same problems as #1 and #2. None of the effects from the keyboard transfer to my only recording studio program. You have to study MIDI for a couple of YEARS to figure this thing out ! So how can you record all of the various effects from the keyboard.

By: flustercluck

flustercluck — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:57:50 +0000

#1 and #2 don’t know what they’re talking about. this is a better build quality and the keys feel better than comparable m-audio stuff. sends standard midi so you can use it to control anything, even lighting or desktop apps with a midi translater.