Help! Need some advice...

[Marga]

Hello,

Could anyone let me know what I need to get a Evolution MK-149 keyboard working? It used to be my son's, and he used it a lot way back in 2001. Regretfully he died of cancer in 2002… I still have this keyboard and now would like to give this keyboard to my grandson. But I don't seem to have any cables (which ones do I need anyway?). My son had a iMac computer. Can you use this without a computer? If so, what is needed?

Any advise anyone can give me, would be much appreciated. Thanks so much.

 

[Fred Coulter]

The first question is what are you planning on doing with it? The Evolution MK-149 is a MIDI controller, which means it produces no sounds on its own. To actually make sounds would require either a computer or an external sound module.

 

[Marga]

That you for responding.
I would like to give to keyboard to my grandson, as it seems he is quite musical. I would like him to learn to play the keyboard. I think it would be best if we used an external sound module. What would you recommend?

 

[zac staylon]

Well with a MIDI Controller.. you could go through old rack mount equipment with MIDI capability like the Korg products.. but, there are more " easier " alternatives like the Korg Legacy Cell. If you have a computer that the boy can use.. Look into the Korg Legacy cell Standalone application. There is a lot of synthesis to be had there! Theres also a cool prophet Standalone VST as well.
hope any of that helps :/

best of luck and blessings,

-Z