If you have too many keys, too many tracks, too many instruments, too many presets, too many plugins, too easily available, you might lose control and focus over what you're really trying to do. Still, if you want to play a full-range piano part like a pianist, it's better to have a full-range piano keyboard.
- Is 37 keys enough for music production?
- Does the number of keys on a keyboard matter?
- Do I need 49 or 61 keys?
- Do I need more than 61 keys?
Is 37 keys enough for music production?
If I'm doing synth leads, 37 keys are usually sufficient and it all depends on what you're used to. My Minimoog has 44 keys and that's more than enough for most lead applications.
Does the number of keys on a keyboard matter?
The number of keys on a keyboard affects what can be played.
Most keyboards come with 66, 72, or 88 keys. For a beginner, 66 keys are sufficient for learning to play, and you can play most music on a 72-key instrument. ... Many keyboards have fewer than 66 keys.
Do I need 49 or 61 keys?
If you plan on doing plenty of two handed playing, 61 keys is preferable. If you will be using zones on the keyboard, 61 keys is better because it allows more/larger zones. If you are a one handed player tired of hitting the octave buttons all the time, 49 keys is probably enough.
Do I need more than 61 keys?
a keyboard/digital piano with 61 keys should be enough most of the time. Since the majority of the contemporary songs do not use more than 5 octaves, it should get you covered. ... Many advanced classical pieces by composers such as Chopin, Debussy, Schuman or Liszt require you to have the full range of the keyboard.