IK Multimedia iRIG KEYS IO 49 | Your "Just Right" Keyboard
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 07. 2024
- The iRig Keys I|O 49 gives you everything you need in a portable MIDI controller and then some. It provides extensive MIDI Key and Pad controls and adds a high-quality 1-in-2-out audio interface. It is compatible with Windows and Mac OS as well as iOS devices (iPad, iPhone). iRIG Keys IO also has a generous assortment of music applications to get you started on Windows, MAC OS, and iOS).
For more info visit IK Multimedia here: bit.ly/2D3uz1U
*NOTE: I am using my iPad to mirror my computer display. For this video, I am using the Windows version of Sample Tank 4.
* UPDATE*
IK Multimedia has released a firmware update along with full native ASIO support. This increases the value and functionality of this handy controller. The updates should be found in your User Area.
You can read my full review on my website here:
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Great review and great playing as well.
Hope you post more of your playing on the 49 i/o.
Cheers!
Thanks so much,;yeah the IO 49 is fun to play. Thanks for watching and who knows where the IO49 will show up next? đ
This was the review I was looking for! Thanks :)
Great! It is a fun controller. Thanks for watching.
Excellent presentation! I have watched many other videos about this keyboard and yours is, by far, the best. I was wondering what the keyboard action was like and I feel that you did a very good job of describing it. I love that you are a pianist, like myself, and that you talked about the 'playability' of this keyboard instead of focusing on all the gadgets. Thank you so much for making this video.
Thanks so much for watching and your thoughtful comments. The iRig Keys fits in a nice place between all of the rest that is what I like to say the 49 keys is âjust rightâ for a portable controller and not sacrificing too much.
great job on your demo video! clear and informative thanks
Really liked your video, thanks for the review!
My pleasure. IK just released new firmware and a dedicated ASIO audio driver which gives the iRig Keys IO a lot more horsepower when using it with your Windows or Mac OS programs. Thanks so much for watching.
Solid review! Really appreciated that!
My pleasure, thanks for watching. Joyfully!đč
Wonderful presentation. Awesome playing. That was fun and raised my interest for this piece of hardware.
Hello Adrian. Yes, the iRig Keys io49 is really handy, especially when you can take it and an iPad and have things pretty much covered. Thanks so much for watching.
Beautiful playing. I cared more about your abilities than the review in the end. Outstanding. đđŸ
So glad you enjoyed it, the iRig Keys IO is really nice, and even more so since they updated the audio driver to support full ASIO capabilities. Thanks so much for watching,
Just bought it, awesome video! !
Excellent review. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great review. Thank you!
My pleasure. The iRig Keys series is really great. IK Multimedia also just released new ASIO Audio drivers which really perform well on my setup. Thanks again fo watching.
I second what Osiris said. Great review!
Thanks so much!
Tks so much! Very usefull to choose my next keyboard with interface for pc. Tks again!
It is a nice combination for sure. The thing to remember is that there is only ONE audio input meaning you can only connect a mono signal going in. So 1 in (mono), 2 out (stereo). The updated ASIO driver also performs really well, Thanks for watching.
Thanks for that very detailed video ... very well explained and demonstrated.
Thanks Martin. I really enjoy using this keyboard controller and it has become even more powerful since the release of updated ASIO audio drivers. Thanks so much for watching.
Thanks for sharing your pretty dope on the keys.
My pleasure, thanks so much for watching.
Very Good Review
Good demo, thanks
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
Great video man
Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed watching. All the best.
Had one. Really liked it and it was a great deal (especially as it came with SampleTank and MP2). Never used the audio interface. Unfortunately, the keyboard broke down completely two days after the one-year warranty ran out.
Thatâs a shame. Did you reach out to IK about what happened?
Great keyboard and great review. I am looking for a midi keyboard to replace my old QuickShot MidiComposer. This has only an 'old school' midi-OUT, so I need to use my iControl Garageband controller, also to be able to connect it with my iPad. I want to take it with my on our holidays in our small RV, so maybe the 25 keys version is better for me. I'm not a very good keyboard player. I had some classical organ lessons long ago, I learned to use both hands (and both feet, bass and volume). But a 49 key is maybe a bit to big to take with us.
I think the 49 hits a sweet spot for portability. I will try and post a pic comparing it to some of the other keyboards I have for comparison. The iRig Keys IO have cables for Mac/PC or iPad which is nice. IK has also introduced an updated version of it iRig Keys as well that might work for you. Thanks so much for watching.
MIDI is standard and should work just fine with Android too, given that you install a synthesizer software on Android, such as FluidSynth, and you employ an adapter cable such as USB-A to USB-C or maybe USB-A to mini USB-A cable, in case of old mobile phones.
Hey, Simon!
Would be nice a combo review IRig Keys 49 + Ipad/Iphone + Pianoteq Ios.
Would be a great portable solution por pianist/hobbyist.
Great review! Iâve been considering this model to replace a much smaller 25 key controller I have. Is that a Roland XP50 in the back?
Thanks for watching! Yes that is my trusty XP-50. I have had that keyboard for quite a while and it has been through a lot. I actually had someone replace all of the surface mount capacitors a couple of years ago as it was getting a little crazy. I love how it punches through in some of the sounds.
I used to have the XP60, great line of keyboards. My old trusty is the Roland RS70.
Really cool that it has a built-in audio interface. If there was a 76 key hammer action midi controller with these features I would buy it straight away.
One can always dream đ It is really great for those times when you need something very portable. I have had fun taking it out a few times around the holidays. The recently updated ASIO driver makes things really nice as you can get very low latency. Thanks so much for watching.
@@PraiseTracks Wow thanks for the quick response! I was wondering, does the ASIO driver allow multiple audio sources from the computer (DAW, CZcams etc.)? It would be really nice to be able to play along with audio from the internet. This is my only issue using ASIO4ALL on windows.
So I am not sure, I would have to hook it up and check it out. i did have it connected to the DAW and it was amazing how well it performed. ASIO4ALL basically wraps the Windows Driver and disguises it as an ASIO driver to sort of trick the audio application. Sneaky huh????
I will see what I can do.
OK, that was easy!
YES! I just tried this and had CZcams playing a video, and I had an instance of KONTAKT (standalone) using the iRig ASIO driver and was hearing the CZcams audio and playing Kontakt through my headphones. Cool!
@@PraiseTracks Thanks so much for testing this out! An all-in-one device like the iRig Keys IO could really simplify my setup! I'm also considering their foot controller, the iRig Stomp IO and pairing that with a bigger midi keyboard. All that's left is to channel some of your musical skills! lol
Really great review, but how did you connect it wireless to the iPad?
My iPad just don't find the keys.
I used an Apple Lightning to USB cable adapter. I could have gone straight to the iPad but wanted to be able to have the iPad charging. IK sells an adapter that powers the iRig Keys IO 49 and charges the iPad as well, I just did not have that. Thanks so much for watching.
@@PraiseTracks Thanks a lot for your quick response đ
I thought you have it connected somehow wireless, because in the video I see no cables from the iPad to the keys.
With the adapter it works perfect for me too.
Thanks again for the review and quick response and all the best from Vienna / Austria.
@@nikomedia Korg microKEY Air-49 uses bluetooth connection with no latency.
Just for all curious, I can confirm that this awesome keyboard works with Android phones!!!! (Tested using a Oukitel WP15 with Android 11).
Thanks so much for sharing that info. Joyfully!
I started with the irig keys pro 37 key version on iOS . I upgraded to an iMac with Logic and an interface, and Nektar impact lx88+ and I absolutely love it. However, I work on the road and my irig keys pro has been my portable keyboard. But without an interface. I have to wait until I get home, weeks later to do vocals. This would be perfect for the road. They donât still use the usb mini jack to connect do they? Usb mini is a seriously outdated and inferior option for connectivity. My irig keys pro has serious issues with that jack.
YEs, the iRig Keys IO is really nice with the built in audio interface. Also the updated ASIO drivers for the IRig products are really great. The latency and such is so much improved. As far as the MIDI connectors they use a custom DIN type of connector instead of the mini jacks and you have several options that are included. My favorite setup is using it with an iPad and iLOUD, it is the perfect portable setup. Load the iPad with SampleTank and Ravenscroft and you have a great portable solution.
Thanks so much for watching. All the best.
Great and informal video as ALWAYS. Now I gotta wonder if I should rather go that way than laptop, sound module, midi controller... just to bring the VB3-II with me :) Hmmmmm... :) :)
Does it save "transpose" settings as well in the user presets?
Does it have a split function? :)
Any drawbar options? :)
Thanks in advance if you're gonna answer any of all these questions!
Thanks first off for watching and glad you co to use to enjoy the vids. Yes, every preset stores the complete state the keyboard, pads and controllers are set. This includes transpose, pad settings (which can be midi notes or MIDI CCs). Also you have virtually 8 separate rotary co trolls that you can assign to control the draw bars (you would only have 8 however). There is not a split function but in theory you could use a program called Bome MIDI Translator to create custom routings and splits; it is a very powerful Swiss Army knife of MIDI.
Vb3 is awesome. Has always been. But IK has the Hammond app on iPad now and itâs great
TheReubenKincaid , Yes! I just installed it a few days ago and it is really amazing what you are able to do now with an iPad! I love it. The cool thing is I can also use the iPad erosion without my D-9x Midi drawbar controller as well which is fun and also being able to just touch the iPad screen to change things is really amazing as well.
@@PraiseTracks and TheReubenKincaid
- just heard (of) the IK Hammond a few days ago.
Sounds amazing (maybe leslie isn't same "feeling" as VB-3 though?).
I've heard it is heavy on the resources .. is that true?
What iPads are you using? Unfortunately I just got an old 2.. far too less power I guess :(
PS. How do you get sound out from iPad to mixer/line in? I guess there's better solutions than headphone jack?
Hi Simeon, great review! A silly question maybe, but... can I use this controller with the (style/ACMP/sync) functions like in a regular keyboard (I have a yamaha psr e363)? thanks in advance and sorry for the bad english :P
Hey Leandro, thanks for watching! A big thing to remember is that the iRig Keys I|O is MIDI controller with a 1 in stereo out audio interface; that means it does not generate any sound on its own but is used with your platform of choice (Pc, Mac, or iPad). The great thing about the iRig Keys I|O is that it is very configurable as far as setting up the keys, pads and other controls to send MIDI messages and such to control your performance setup. You can also store different setups as user presets.
I hope I am understanding your issue but if not please fill me in on more details and what you are looking to do and I will be glad to lend a hand.
All the best!
Great explanation and outstanding playing! You mention your iloud speaker as a good choice for playing in smaller rooms...would you also recommend it for busking on the streets or would you go for a different speaker?
It is an amazing speaker, very surprising at how loud it can get. The only issue I can see with it being placed outside is dispersion. I would definitely place it on some sort of stand to raise it up a little to help with that.
Also, the size and battery power is great for portability.
Thanks so much for watching and the kind support.
@@PraiseTracksthanks for replying so quickly and for the kind advice!
@@clintmalyk6002 My pleasure. Stay Joyful ;^)
What melody are you playing at 3:09? Love the review!
Well honestly, just doodling around đ I could hear a little Vince Guaraldi, mixed in with a little "Just The Two Of Us". I never know what will come through the fingers.
Thanks to your video, my wife has bought me this keyboard for Christmas.
I have the irig 2. But would be happier with 49 keys.
I am not a big âtechnophobeâ so I am looking for a small portable speaker for practice.
Would this work with the JBL flip series?
I donât want to spend much on it.
Can you help?
Yes, it should work. You would just connect it to the JBL 3.5 mm stereo input from the iRig Keys 49 headphone output. The keyboard is very nice once you get used to setting things up. Thanks so much and I wish you all the best. Merry Christmas đ
Simeon... I like your vids.
The way you play and what you choose to show.
Just two questions about iRig.
1. Is there an hardware potentiometer for audio volume? If yes, this is a killer device
2. Can you ask IK to do a 61 keys version? I would buy it immediately
Yes, you can control the volume from the first controller by pressing the ALT control. It works great.
I find it odd that IK don't do any keyboards currently in a 61 keys
Yes, I guess it is to really place an emphasis on mobile and portable applications. I would not be surprised however if they do move into that area.
Hi there,
I received this keyboard at Christmas, I also got the iloud bluetooth speaker. I am delighted with both. I use an iphone and ipad with Sampletank 4. but I would like to ask if it is possible to play through the speaker wirelessly. I use headphones mostly when playing and as yet havenât connected with the outlet cable.
I was just interested if it is possible.
Thanks and Happy New Year
Regards
Bob Moody
Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Well, there is not a way to do Bluetooth audio with this particular controller/interface, you might be able to do it through AirPlay but it is not the best way. The main issue with trying to play an instrument's audio over Bluetooth it latency, it is a huge factor. The time delay between when playing a note and when the sound is sent through the speakers is a lot, enough for it to make a difference in how you play. I use a Y cable to take the two outputs and combine them into a single 3.5 mm plug I can connect to the iLoud and it works great. It also allows you to use the built in headphone jack on the iRig Keys IO.
I know you will continue to explore and enjoy this wonderful keyboard/interface combination. All the best for the New Year ahead.
Could I learn to play keyboard on something like this. Is 49 keys enough. I am guitar player / singer who is getting into home recording for the first time and I thought it would fun to incorporate and keyboard like this (or maybe on the Arturia ones etc) into my recordings of my own songs.
I would think you would do fine learning the basics on this keyboard. This keyboard seems nice for a keyboard player such as myself to be able to take it to small events and such and still feel I can stretch out a little. Also the apps that come with it are nice to get you started.
Hi! Thanks for the great video. So, do I only need the iRig keyboard + the Sample Tank + a Mac??
Would you also consider the 37 iRig keyboard a good deal??
Thanks in advance.
The main value with the IRig Keys IO is the inclusion of a basic 1 in two out audio interface. I actually love using the iRig Keys IO with an iPad Pro. Let me know more about your intended use case and I can be able to give you a more informed answer. Thanks so much for watching and ai look forward to seeing how I can assist you further.
@@PraiseTracks I have a nice digital piano (at least nice for me), the Yamaha CP 4 Stage, but its not really portable (its very heavy & big). So I am looking for a smaller & lighter digital piano having some few nice tones (grand piano, rhodes, DLX, strings pads, some bass), and I am wondering if the iRig keyboard could be an option to carry outside home...
Got it. So it is amazing what can be done with the iRig Keys and a recent iPad/iPad Pro (would be better). There are a lot of great apps included with the iRig Keys IO to get you started. There are also alot of free and paid iPad instruments available; one I like is the Ravenscroft 275 piano, that I have also reviewed the Windows version and it is very nice. What I like about the iRig Keys 49 is the number of keys. I think anything less than 49 and you will start to feel cramped if you are going anywhere to try and duplicate a two handed playing style. The smaller keyboards are fantastic in some situations for sketching out ideas on the road.
So with the iRig Keys, not having on board sounds you have the opportunity of selecting the libraries and instruments that will sound good to you. You also have to consider outboard speakers, which the iLoud series is incredible for the size and price point.
Hope that helps?
@@PraiseTracks Thanks!
My pleasure.
What sound module are you using>? and also what piano instrument?
I think I was using a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 for this video. Remember, the iRig KEYS I|O has a built in audio interface and using the IK Multimedia ASIO drivers I have been able to get the latency down to a really low number as far as buffers and performance. During the demo I was using SampleTank 4 for all of the sounds. You do get a version of SampleTank for use on your Mac/PC as well as iOS devices.
Thanks for watching and please let me know if you had any additional questions. Joyfully!
It is certainly the most beautiful keyboard I've seen. I was wondering, can you also use it only with a headphone, like a regular keyboard? Or does it have to be linked to a pc/laptop/ipad?
It has standard audio outputs along with the headphone out. It does not have any sound generating capability on its own so it must be connected to an iPad, PC or Mac to run your instrument applications. The iRig Keys acts as you MIDI and audio interface.
@@PraiseTracks thank you. That does not really surprise me, but it would have been nice to be able simply to listen as one played. Also, for street musicians, which I am not, it would spare them the weight of a laptop.
Oh, I might not have been very clear. I forgot to mention using it with an iPad which has been amazing for me recently playing some small get togethers.
I have been using it along with the IK iLOUD speaker and it is a game changer for this type of thing. It is actually a perfect setup for a street keyboard player as the keyboard controller is battery powered, so is the iPad and the iLOUD has a built in rechargeable battery. You can plug into power as well but can also go totally power cord free.
Great video! Please, would you know if you can connect Irig to an Iphone to record videos on the Iphone, receiving audio from Irig?
I think that is possible as the iRig acts as the audio source and interface. I will see if I can find more info.
@@PraiseTracks Thank you! Yes, I think so too, but I haven't found any videos about it. If you can record a video on your Iphone receiving audio from Irig, it would be wonderful!
OK, so I just checked this.
When I have an app (SampleTank) open, I can play the instrument and it sounds as you would expect. The problem is when I launch the camera app then the audio from SampleTank is not captured.
On the other hand; when I have my mic connected to the iRig Keys, it is captured by the Video/Camera app. So I will do some more research and see how it goes, so in this case the camera app cannot seem to multitask with another app that is sending audio from another application, but it can receive audio coming from the iRig device.
When you are using the iRig typically the audio coming from the mic input is mixed with the audio coming from the connected app and is sent together to the main iRig outputs.
I hope that helps?
All the best!
@@PraiseTracks Wow !! Your answer was complete! Thank you so much! So, I think that people can record videos with their Iphones receiving audio from Irig (from a mic our a mixer!), but they cannot use the sounds of the controller at the same time. This makes sense. It's is good, because I won't spend money with a Roland Go Mixer too... :)
I can't find the Download the iRig Keys I/O Control Surface Plugin for
(Logic pro x - 10.4 or 10.5). and also it don't work with Mac OS 10.9.5
The Control Surface plugin is located in the User Area on the IK Multimedia website. I will check it on my MacBook. Thanks so much for watching.
The pitch bend and modulation are slider controls. I much prefer the wheels than the sliders. I would buy the 49 key iRig if it had the wheels, but I'll just have to make do with the Pro 2-37 keys model. No Sliders Please !!!
Yes, I agree. Arturia does this on their portable keyboards as well. I am wondering if it has something to do with the travel and mobile use cases, as physical wheels and such might be prone to more potential damage and problems, I am not sure, but I like you prefer a more tactile experience, especially when it comes to expression controllers. Thanks so much for watching.
please which kind of sustain pedal are you using. i have bought lot of sustain pedal but none of them is compatible. which kind do you recommend
Well I have used an M-Audio sustain pedal as well as a basic foot switch control and they worked fine with the iRig Keys IO 49. I think you might be running into a polarity issue. I would check the bottom of one of the pedals to see if there is a switch to change the polarity (always on or always off).
The iRig Keys IO also lets you change the function of the pedal jack so you can use it with a Sustain or a volume pedal so there might be an issue with that setting. Look at page 37 in the manual for more info.
One other thing to try is to do a factory reset as it will default to Sustain pedal operation. I hope that helps.
OlĂĄ amigo sabe me dizer se consigo usar ele direto com cabo otg no galaxy s10 ???
Creo que solo funciona con dispositivos de Apple, pero no lo sé seguro. Es mejor consultarlo en la pågina del producto:)
Hi, i want learn to play, Iâm stuggling between this one and the iRig Keys 2 Pro. Whatâs your toughts? Thx
First of all, thanks so much for watching. At the outset if you are wanting to learn to play then I would recommend the iRig Key IO 49. The main reason is the number of keys; they just give you that little bit extra to sort of stretch out when you play, If you were just working on melodies and other rudimentary things then one of the smaller keyboards might work just fine and they are always useful for a secondary keyboard.
Also if you go with the IO49 definitely get the power adapter as it not only powers the keyboard but charges the iPad/iPhone as well.
IK give you several sound libraries to get you started on both iOS and Windows/Mac platforms.
I have not played the new iRig Keys but my time with the 49 has been very nice. I hope that this was helpful? Please let me know if you had any other questions?
All the best!
Simeon Amburgey thx you so much. My choice is done then. I go for the IO 49. I may return to give more feedback soon.
Hello, Best regards for this video. Could I use it with my Ketron SD 40 ? As master keyboard ?
Julien, unfortunately not just the two together. The iRig Keys IO does not have an integrated MIDI Out, so it would have to be connected to another device that has a physical MIDI Out to connect to your Ketron. The multipin jack is so you can connect the device to a Mac, PC, Android or iOS device. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching.
@@PraiseTracks Thanks for the answer but I just bought this IRIG 49 and it works very well with the Ketron! Directly by connecting the supplied Micro-DIN USB cable to the Ketron. It's perfect ! This must probably be the smallest professional transportable equipment. 4 kg in all!
That is terrific! I was wondering if that would work!
So the Ketron has a direct USB connection? That sounds amazing and a perfect combination. Thanks so much for the followup. Joyfully!
That's a kool RiG I/O io it's off to work I... Let's not get carried away. Work? I'll be laughing all night about that. LOL Just kidding
I do have a tendency to forget myself đđđ
Seriously, this portable keyboard is really fun to use. I took it out on the road with me a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised at how things went.
Thanks for watching. Joyfully!đč
How are you connected to the ipad with no wires?
N2tech, I am actually using the iPad as a wireless Windows display using the Duet App. It is mirroring the monitor that is behind me. The cool thing is that you could use an iPad loaded with your music app of choice (a version of SampleTank is included), and you would be good to go. I have done this several times and it works very nicely. Thanks for watching.
Really interested in this keyboard!
Does it have sustain pedal port?
Yes, it is really a great portable keyboard solution. i actually used it for some Christmas parties using it along with an iPad, and iLoud portable speaker and it worked great. Thanks so much for watching. Joyfully!đč
@@PraiseTracks just finished watching the video and noticed you mentioned that you have a sustain connected to it. Should have watched to video till the end before asking the question
Sorry xP
P.s. you have become one of my go-to for quality reviews!
Thank you for your videos
Matteo, it is my pleasure, I am always blessed when I can help. Joyfully!đč
Just starting out with the 49. Did you make all your presets, or can we download them somewhere?
Phil, I was browsing through the factory presets myself ;^) The iRig Keys IO 49 is a great controller. Thanks so much for watching.
@@PraiseTracks I know you were browsing through them, but my question is, did you download them somewhere, or make them all yourself?
@@philsmith8817 these were presets inside of the instruments themselves, nothing extra was downloaded. It has been a while since I made this video, what part specifically were you watching and I can take a look and confirm what was happening. Thanks again for watching.
@@PraiseTracks I think I see you using the older version of SamplePad, so I'll try to figure it out.
@@philsmith8817 , So just looking at this again. I am actually using Sample Tank 4 on my Windows PC. I am using the iPad in front of me as sort of a wireless monitor that is mirroring the display behind me. I am able to use the iPad as a touch screen but the sounds you are hearing are coming from Sample Tank 4 on Windows. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks again for the kind support.
How would I have to link this up so that I could use it live while leading worship? Would the audio have to come out of the iPad?
So since the iRig Keys IO has a built in audio interface you would go out of the main outputs on the keyboard. There are two 1/4 inch outs and a headphone output. I have used it along with an iLOUD speaker and the Ravenscroft iOS virtual piano library, and it is an amazing setup. Let me know if you had any additional questions. All the best.
@@PraiseTracks thats super helpful! What if I needed to have the sound go to a sound board? Since traditionally there is only one output on a keyboard, how would you configure that? Sorry, I know I have a lot of questions haha!
You could run the main outputs to the soundboard and still have the headphone out to connect it to another monitor input.
Hi. Could I turn of preset light?
Unfortunately, there is not a way to dim the display. I know it can be quite a light show indeed. Thanks so much for watching.
Hi there , I canât make the sustain pedal work . Is there a setting that I need to do in order to make it work?
The pedal works fine in other keyboards but not on the irig. Help pllease. Thanks
Sorry you are having an issue, you might need to assign it. Also, is it doing anything when it is pressed? The instructions for changing the Pedal Input Assignment is on page *37 -38* in the manual. Here are the steps below. I hope it helps, please keep me posted. All the best.
* Enter Edit Mode* by pressing the ALT and EDIT buttons;
The display will show GLO. Rotate the DATA knob until you reach the PRE position. Press the DATA pushknob to confirm you want to edit a parameter in the preset menu;
âą The display will show DTA. Rotate the DATA knob clockwise to reach the PED position;
âą Reached the PED position press the DATA push-knob;
âą The display will show EXP and will cycle to EXP (expression) to SUS (sustain) turning the DATA knob. Press
the DATA push knob to confirm you want to edit the message sent by the Sustain pedal;
âą The display will show CC. Press the DATA push-knob to confirm you want to assign a CC to the Sustain
pedal;
âą The display will show NBR (number) to let you insert the CC number you want to assign to the knob;
âą Insert the MIDI control change number (from 0 to 127) with the keys marked from 0 to 9. You can cancel
your input with the CANCEL/NO key;
âą To confirm press the DATA push-knob;
âą The display will show MOM (momentary) or LCH (latch) to let you set the way the pedal will send the
message. To confirm press the DATA push-knob;
âą The keyboard will exit automatically the Edit Mode;
âą You can exit the Edit mode any time by pressing the CANCEL/NO key
@@PraiseTracks thank you so much for your fast response. I already tried that and also I added this number from page 19 from the manual
Sus Pedal -> Sustain CC#64 Momentary action.
But still didnât work.
So sorry, well I know this might sound crazy but make sure it is pushed all the way into the input, you never know đ That is so strange
So one other thing to try is to reset the keyboard to the factory default settings. What brand or model is the pedal? Hopefully this can be figured out, as I cannot imagine how frustrating it would be. Keep me posted.
Is it possible to change sounds/instruments by hitting the pads (in sampletank iOS/iPadOS)? If yes: How?
Yes, using the onboard editor (which can be a little cryptic) you can customize program changes as well as MIDI continuous controller messages for each pad, you can save your new setup as a keyboard preset so you can have multiple pad, keyboard, control layouts available to you.
I need to dive into how this would work with iOS versions. I think that the Data knob is used to scroll through banks and the program change send values 0 - 127 (you assign that number to the pad).
@@PraiseTracks THANK YOU! I did it with multi-view:
Every Instrument set to different MIDI-channels. Then edited the USER-Presets: Every preset got another channel (up to 8). Now I can change it via "rapid change" by pressing ALT, then PRESET, then PADs.
It would be perfect, if I wouldn't have to press ALT and PRESET first before changing the MIDI-channels.
Maybe you have a quicker solution(?) Thank you anyway!
PianoGeek , thatâs very interesting. I think there is a way where you can reassign the pads to send program change messages. Check out pages 40 and 41 of the manual. You can create a custom keyboard profile to experiment and still have the default setup.
You can create many custom keyboard setups depending on how you would like pads, keys and controls assigned,
I think the bundle softwares are somehow more valuable than the Midi Controller. Personally I refer the machanical pitch bends and modulation wheels or sticks, they make u feeling more adaptive. This midi controller expensive because of those bundle softwares comming along with.
I was pleasantly surprised when I took this keyboard out on a few occasions during the holiday season last year; having an iPad and one of the iLoud speakers was very compact and did a nice job. I also experimented with the built in audio interface with my current setup, although I had to use ASIO4ALL it worked well.
I also prefer more tactile controls but the strips reminded me of using a ribbon controller and the keyboard allows you to reassign these to other controllers which is a nice feature. I think the price is possibly due to having the on board audio interface.
Thanks so much for watching.
Can thr keybed be compared higher end keyboards
I would say look at the price and the other aspects; on board audio interface, pads, etc.. I would say it is a good keyboard but not necessarily higher end like one of the smaller Arturia controllers. The keys can be a little wobbly at times but as long as you are mindful of transporting and protecting it, you should not have an issue.
The times I have taken it out it has performed very well.
For me the amount of keys seems to hit a sweet spot for me. Thanks for watching.
@@PraiseTracks just got it in the mail. Keybed feels better than the lower 3nd arturia stuff. I like the bed better than my m-audio oxygen pro. Keys aren't noisy and they don't have that cheap spring bounce.
@soundofthegardenwatc I am sure you will enjoy it. I like the length of the keys as they seem more full size than the shorter ones in most portable controllers.
If o plug it to my ipad, and play it in A software, the sound will come from my ipad, or do i need another sound device?
No, this also acts as an audio interface, so you can use the headphone and audio output to attach to speakers. It works very well.
@@PraiseTracks but if i plug it into the ipad, can i hear The sound througth The ipad speakers?
You could by selecting that as the output source, but the better audio would be from the iRig Keys outputs, so you do have a few options.
@@PraiseTracks thank you so much. You are a perfect Gentleman. Best regards from Brazil!
My pleasure, anytime. Joyfully!đč
does it really work well with WIndows - I heard on another forum that there are not windows driver and they instead suggest you use ASIOforAll which is terrible - why buy a system with an audio interface without a asio driver?
Oh, absolutely. IK released a firmware update recently, along with a dedicated ASIO driver that is really impressive. I was able to push latency down quite a bit, I think at one time to 64 buffers but that was extreme, For most applications 128, 256, etc. weâre so,Iâd as well. I think this was a great move to do this to increase the value of these keyboards. Thanks so much for watching.
@@PraiseTracks thanks - yea now I see others mentioning that new dedicated windows ASIO driver recently released. That is Great and a game changer for me ( shows they notice Win users). I am ended buying ( but will return) the smaller Komplete Kontrol M32 - it is well made and great in many ways - but way too small for my fat fingers - so looking at it bigger brother A49 or the M-Audio Oxygen 49 or this Irig ( or the non I/) 37 Keys Pro model). Only the IRig has an audio interface but the others like this have different transport controls ( the oxygen having nice pads and sliders too) . As a windows guy, my worry is how super geared to Apple it is and I would always be wanting for info and connection options ( I do have an iPad). This is one also the most expensive of this group. I guess in my research I have heard that this keybed might not be as good as the others and the I/O part has some issues ( less pro, finicky ) compared to just buying a $80 separate audio interface later ( I have a mic and guitar that I use at times). anyone have thoughts.
@@ivizlab622 , you have several different connectors supplied to allow you to connect through, USB (Mac/Windows), Lightning (iOS devices), and Micro USB (for Android). I think you will like the size of the keyboard as for myself I really love an 88 key controller but the iRig Keys IO 49 has been surprisingly effective when I have taken it out.
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Let me know if I can ever be of future assistance.
Hi Simon great video! Does it connect via USB C to the new iPad Pro ? Cheers
I am not sure if they have a dedicated USB C cable so you would need a USB A to USB C adapter. I will double check this.
All the best.
Simeon how did you get windows running on your iPad?
I am actually running Duet Display which turns the iPad into a Windows monitor. I have since added an additional larger connected monitor but still use the iPad as an extra screen when I am live-streaming. Thanks for watching.
@@PraiseTracks thanks for the reply, very informative video. Do you know if you can connect two of these together via a multi usb hub within iOS garage band? Iâm thinking of getting 2 25 keys so I can play 50keys but have them still be portable enough to travel with.
Yes, that would be possible but probably only one can serve as your audio host due to the way ASIO clocks work, but that would be a great way to have dual manuals for sure.
@@PraiseTracks interesting, how would this be set up if you were trying to accomplish this? Through a hub or being connected together?
I considered getting 2 lumi keys but they donât ship to my country. Otherwise Is there any other midi keyboard that youâd recommend?
So you could use a usb hub (I would make sure it was powered to be safe). Each iRig Keys iO would show up inside of Windows. You would only select one of them as your audio input and output device and then you would see each of them present their own set of MIDI outputs.
You would set each keyboard to a different MIDI output (for instance the top keyboard could transmit on channel 1 and the bottom on channel 2). You could also do more complicated splits and layers of course depending on how you had things set up in your hosting program.
does the interface jitter when u record thru xlr? does is have stereo ins?
gues i could juat a mixr into it
When I connected it to my Windows setup it seemed to work just fine, I needed to use ASIO4ALL to get the best performance with my DAW but very clean and solid performance otherwise. As far as inputs, it only has 1 so it is mainly to record a mono signal like a solo vocal or guitar. It does have stereo outs however which is absolutely essential.
@@PraiseTracks so it doesnt have its own sound card interesting!?
Well it does but is configured as 1 in 2 out.
hello i recently purchased irig i / o49 i am having problems with ipad pro 11 and iphone 11 he opens the sampletank after a few minutes he cuts the audio or starts generating noise I did the procedure that the IK multmidea explained to me continues cut the audio for a second and come back you could help me why this is happening thanks
The only thing I can think of is some sort of registration issue where there is intermittent drop outs or white noise until a product is fully authorized. Another issue might be to make sure there are no other apps running in the background that might be taking up some headroom.
Also have you updated to the latest firmware for the IO49? That might also help performance.
Thanks for watching and I can try on my end to see if I can reproduce anything. I have an iPhone 8 so I am not sure. Keep me posted.
Simeon hello was doing the firmware update when it was at 60% it gave an error and did not advance the process and with this it is only lit the led input lost the controller is no longer working as a colto for previous firmware on the ikmultmidia website only has this newer version for mac.
JEFERSON MUNHOZ , so sorry you experienced this. I ran the update on my Windows PC đł
I would say to power off the keyboard, etc. and possibly try the process again. It seems like there are several hoops you have to jump through to get the update to complete successfully.
If that fails I would highly suggest submitting a ticket to IK support to see if they have any alternatives to possibly restore the older version or if there is another workaround.
Firmware is sometimes tricky but hopefully this can be resolved.
So is the controller working at all when you power it off and try reconnecting it to your DAW.?
Let me know who things go?
Can you hook a sustain pedal up to this?
Absolutely. It can be set up for a sustain type pedal or an expression pedal. I wish they had two pedal input ports, but you canât have it all! Thanks for watching.
Simeon Amburgey and where can you plug the pedal in because i am such a noob
Simeon Amburgey already found it out
would you know how to configure irig on ableton to play the pads without playing the piano together?
You would just need to assign the trigger pads to output on a different MIDI channel (channel 10 for drums in the channel General MIDI spec).
You can also output MIDI CC, program changes and other MIDI events using the pads. Whatever you set up can also be saved as a user preset so you can have different setups for projects and songs.
@@PraiseTracks thanks a lot!
My pleasure. Thanks again for watching. All the best for this new year.
my bad:..yougot there. just reaad video discription. :)
No worries, let me know if you have any additional questions? Thanks for watching!
I only have a Yahama piano so that I can sing with the piano and write a music notebook from Ez Voice because I love singing.
And I don't know how to make a music video with Ez Voice I only use to make a music audio and write a music notebook from Ez Voice because I love singing.
My iRigKeys I/o does not communicate with my iPad Pro. no configuring of cables, USB hubs will get the iPad to recognize this keyboard. You should be able to use this as a midi controller with Garage Band. Anyone else with this issue?
It might be the position of the switch on the back of the iRig Keys. It sets whether the keyboard is getting power internally or through the USB connection.
So I just double checked the manual and here is where the rear panel switch should be won using iOS devices:
- Move the back side switch to the battery position (both if you are using batteries or the external PSU) -
Hope that helps?
Does it work with iPhone 14 ?
It should, I have used it on iPads and my iPhone 8. Hoping to upgrade to a 14 this year. It is a great keyboard/interface, that I enjoy using. Thanks for watching.
Did he just take us to church....đđđ
Yeah, you gotta move when the Spirit moves đGlad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching.
brother, you still have this board?
Oh yes, I take it out on occasion.
@@PraiseTracks cool bro.
I want one how do I order
Ken, Check the links in the description. They will take you to the iRig Keys IO website. I also have included a link to my website where I have also proved a review there. Thanks so much for watching.
Thanks Simeon I did not know they had a 49 key model
Yes, and like I mentioned 49 keys in a portable gives you just enough to be able to do things smaller controllers would feel a little tight doing. For something you could take to fun gigs, it is perfect. I used it to play for some small Christmas parties along with the iLoud and it worked great. I used an iPad Pro to play back MIDI files and tracks to play along with.
Please let me know if you had any questions. Joyfully!đč
Nobody ever mentions whether it's compatible with Akai Mpc products đđđ
What compatibility would you be looking for? When installed on your system it will create MIDI ports and serve as a controller. You can then configure it if you want by customizing the pads and controls. When playing the software instruments, you just select the iRIG KEYS as your MIDI input source and go from there. Thanks for watching.
Is there a loud speaker on this keyboard ?
No, the iRig Keys serves as a controller and interface. I have the audio out connected to the IK Multimedia iLoud speaker which is amazing. Here is the link: www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloud
@@PraiseTracks Iâve replayed your video many times. Itâs very informative. Regarding the connection to iloud speaker, did you use a special cable to connect the dual output to the 1/8â input on the speaker. Thank you.
This is what you need.
Hosa CMP-153 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Breakout Cable, 3 Feet www.amazon.com/dp/B000068O3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RVKC447DEH5CKSR228AY
I want one, how can I order
Iâm selling mind!
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SampleTank for IPad has only one Sound of Esch Instrument. This is the 500 usd value? Same Eis iGrand. Forget it
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Thanks, updated the description!
Does it have aftertouch?
No aftertouch, just velocity sensing. Thanks for watching and please let me know if you have any other questions. All the best.
How voltage?
You can use battery power, USB power when connected to a computer or powered USB hub, or IK sells a wired DC adapter as well, so a few options.
@@PraiseTracks ok thanks!
My pleasure đ€
Iâm assuming the keys have a typical synth-plasticcy feel to them
Yes, but still very serviceable, better than some of the other smaller controllers I have tried. I think the ARTURIA controllers have a nice feel as well. Thanks for watching.
25 keys is too small, 49 keys is too big to be really portable, why not making a 37 key version, it would be perfectly useful in the studio and quite portable as well!
I think this is something that they did with the new iRig Keys 2 and iRig Keys 2 Pro; both of these are 37 keys.
@@PraiseTracks yea the 37 pro with full keys looks like a great compromise if /mobility or desk space is an issue - where you can always buy an ( probably better) audio interface separately later ( with the money you save on the price difference) .
These are just for home use .you couldn,t gig with them its just a toy for home imo
In my experience, I have taken this particular keyboard on several events, and it has worked great. The build is good quality, and the MIDI functionality is substantial. Your mileage may vary but it is far from being a toy. Also, the IK audio drivers since being updated recently perform very well with very good latency comparable to other audio interfaces I have used.
Thanks for watching.
@@PraiseTracks You have to take a pc and the outputs are 3.5mm making it too small a sound for a decent gig.There is no left and right for a stereo sound.Also apple and vst on ms are unreliable with cut outs .Hardware is much superior ,I have the irig stuff but would never take it to a venue.
@@PraiseTracks Well I use AS10 to end latency on mac,pc,ipad etc
@@Jack-fs2im
This keyboard is not meant to be for you. It's just that simple. Other people are happy with it.
@@dennishunter5552 the connection cable is not a standard one and the output is one 3,5mm .people should know ,its just for home studious imo .I havd the irig pro 37 with midi its much better imo