cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1075893

I used to play piano when I was a kid and I want to get back into it now that I’m older. I think I have more patience for it now, but I don’t have room for a large keyboard. I’m thinking of a small midi keyboard like a oxygen pro mini or mpk mini plus. Do they need to be plugged into a computer to work or can I just connect headphones to them directly? I know these are stupid questions, I’m sortof new at all this. If they have to be connected to a computer, are they compatible with linux, are there any good linux apps to use with them? I don’t mind small keys, and I do prefer nice key feel over more midi features. I’m probably not gonna record anything.

Lemme know if this is the wrong place to ask this.

Thanks.

  • @GingerlegsEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    All the smaller ones will feel like plastic keys. Not a piano.

    They have to be plugged into a computer to hear anything. There are no built in sounds.

    Linux would be mostly up to the manufacturer. But many are class compliant and I’m sure Linux is too. So would work as long as both of those are true on the controller you choose.

    No idea about apps/software sorry