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.
Great points. I'm totally ok with always having a midi keyboard connected to a computer. I didn't want to buy a small synthesizer keyboard because they're usually toys for kids with low build quality, so I felt like my only option was a "professional (not really)" midi keyboard. I went with the MPK mini plus because it has 3 octaves, it's probably enough for me. If it's not, I'll look into getting that Korg you mentioned. I played a Korg when I took a piano class years ago, they're nice.