{"id":39356,"date":"2017-02-23T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=39356"},"modified":"2017-02-22T21:15:56","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T20:15:56","slug":"10-awesome-keyboard-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/gear\/10-awesome-keyboard-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"10 must-have keyboard accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the latest workstation,\u00a0or the long-awaited re-release of an analog\u00a0synthesizer\u00a0is finally out, keyboardists will most likely have done all the research weeks in advance and already know what to expect.\u00a0Not only are they known to archive the operating instructions, but also the original equipment packaging.\u00a0Everything is always in tip top shape and in perfect working order.\u00a0Unlike empty 9-volt batteries, broken sticks or amp hum among the other bandmates, there\u2019s actually no real problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But there are: the unassuming, well-thought-out, often ingeniously simple and sometimes indispensable accessories, which can benefit a keyboardist enormously.\u00a0They aren\u2019t always in the limelight, but perform their services inconspicuously and reliably – just like keyboardists!\u00a0Here are ten accessories that every perfectionist should know.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. BOSS FS-5U foot switch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Starting with a true\u00a0classic: the\u00a0BOSS FS-5U foot pedal<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has been around since forever and is widely appreciated not only among keyboardists, but also guitarists \u2013 who are no strangers to\u00a0stomp boxes.\u00a0The reasons why it\u2019s so popular, is that it\u2019s virtually unbreakable and is known as the\u00a0Shure SM-58<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0among\u00a0foot pedals<\/strong>.\u00a0If you are looking for a handy and stable sustain pedal on the go, you\u2019ll find it here.\u00a0The polarity is switchable and several can be plugged together. Furthermore a foot switch version called the\u00a0FS-5L<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is also available.<\/p>\n

    \"Boss<\/a>
    Boss FS-5U Footswitch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    1. Footswitch to MIDI Controller<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Sometimes it’s impossible to\u00a0connect a pedal.\u00a0The\u00a0microKORG<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for example, still has not been given a sustain pedal connection even after 15 years of success.\u00a0Here and in many other cases, a remedy is provided by the\u00a0Footswitch to MIDI Controller<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0MIDI Solutions<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0Simply connect the pedal, program the corresponding MIDI command in the small box, connect it to the keyboard\u00a0via MIDI, and off you go.\u00a0And if you need an expression pedal, use the Pedal to MIDI controller<\/a><\/strong> available from the same manufacturer.<\/p>\n

      \"MIDI<\/a>
      MIDI Solutions Footswitch To MIDI Controller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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      1. Adjustable stool K & M 14045<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Keyboardists come in two varieties: the “seated” and the “standing” kind.\u00a0Some prefer to relax on a stool or a bench like on a home piano or organ, and others prefer to keep in motion.\u00a0Both have their disadvantages however: the seated ones have less range of movement and is often overlooked behind their keyboard empire\u00a0and the standing ones will have issues using two pedals at the same time.\u00a0So how\u2019s about something in between?\u00a0With accessories such as the\u00a0K & M 14045<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0you can “stand” in an upright position and move more freely\u00a0than on a piano bench.<\/p>\n

        \"K<\/a>
        K & M 14045 Stool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        1. Jahn Pedal Footstool<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          It\u2019s not easy being a kid!\u00a0Whether you need to reach for a kitchen cabinet, a cooker or a piano pedal!\u00a0Well at least for the latter, there is a solution.\u00a0The\u00a0pedal stool<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0Jahn<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0elevates pedals, making them more accessible for children’s feet.<\/p>\n

          \"Jahn<\/a>
          Jahn Pedal Footstool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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          1. Editortasten Keyboard Stickers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Reading Notes<\/strong><\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be difficult!\u00a0These keyboard stickers<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can stick to any keyboard and will help you find the right key.\u00a0The colored dots indicate which notes belong to which scales.\u00a0It\u2019s simple, practical and washable!<\/p>\n

            \"Editortasten<\/a>
            Editortasten Keyboard Stickers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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            1. Jaspers 6D-120B<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Those born with the passion to collect and who\u00a0simply can\u2019t say no to the latest exciting\u00a0synthesizers<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>will often face a problem with\u00a0studio space. This is where Jaspers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0comes in.\u00a0These keyboard stands are available in various widths with up to six floors.\u00a0Now you can also set up a keyboard museum in the storage room!<\/p>\n

              \"Jaspers
              Jaspers 6D-120B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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              1. Roland Roland Mobile Cube Set<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                When you think of Roland<\/strong><\/a>,<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0you often think of classics such as the Jupiter-8 and Juno-60.\u00a0The fact that this company also made a name for itself in terms of amplifiers tends to be forgotten.\u00a0The battery powered\u00a0Roland Mobile Cube<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is ideal for mobile sessions and street music, which is not always that straightforward when it comes to\u00a0keyboardists.\u00a0It has a stereo input for keyboards, a microphone input and an aux-in e.g. for MP3 players.\u00a0It runs for 15 hours on just a single battery charge.<\/p>\n

                \"Roland<\/a>
                Roland Roland Mobile Cube Set<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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                1. Kenton Midi USB Host<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Many small\u00a0Master keyboards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0only have a USB-MIDI, as classic DIN-sockets are omitted more and more often. \u00a0<\/em>The\u00a0Kenton MIDI USB Host<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is able to power USB controllers and keyboards, while providing the classic MIDI jacks.<\/p>\n

                  \"Kenton<\/a>
                  Kenton Midi USB Host<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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                  1. Quicco Sound mi.1 Wireless MIDI<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    The iPad has long become a serious musical tool and is seen on more and more stages. The problem: many “standard” iOS MIDI interfaces occupy the charging port of the tablet. The solution: MIDI via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

                    The\u00a0Quicco Sound mi.1 Wireless MIDI Adapter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0plugs into the MIDI sockets of a keyboard or controller and wirelessly transmits the signal to the iPad or Macbook (OS X 10.10 and above).\u00a0This way the iPad can remain connected to the power and worrying about battery life becomes pass\u00e9.<\/p>\n

                    \"Quicco<\/a>
                    Quicco Sound mi.1 Wireless Midi Adapter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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                    1. Panda audio midiBeam<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      This midibeam\u00a0set<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0panda audio<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0allows for wireless MIDI transmissions over longer\u00a0distances<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Equipped with a radio range of 250 meters, it\u2019s sufficient for large festival locations, but is also very practical in the studio.<\/p>\n

                      \"Panda<\/a>
                      Panda audio midiBeam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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                      Which accessories do you personally swear by?\u00a0<\/strong>
                      \nWe would be happy to receive your comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n

                       <\/p>\n

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                      For all lovers of black and white keys … a collection of gadgets and accessories to help make life simpler!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":39382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tblog_post_audio_url":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1083],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gear"],"category_colors":{"color_key":"gear","css_classes":{"text":"cat-gear","text_light":"cat-gear-light","bg":"cat-bg-gear","bg_light":"cat-bg-gear-light","border":"cat-border-gear","text_on_bg":"cat-text-on-gear"}},"reading_time":{"minutes":5,"formatted":"5 min"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39356\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}