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#457809 - 09/10/18 11:15 AM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: synerjim]
sparky589 Offline
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Midi via USB only..are 5 pin midi jacks becoming obsolete now? Or just money saving feature on entry level boards?
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#457818 - 09/10/18 12:36 PM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: sparky589]
W Tracy Parnell Offline
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Originally Posted By sparky589
Midi via USB only..are 5 pin midi jacks becoming obsolete now? Or just money saving feature on entry level boards?



Could be a little of both, but mostly cost savings I would guess.
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#457825 - 09/10/18 01:14 PM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: W Tracy Parnell]
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Originally Posted By W Tracy Parnell
Originally Posted By sparky589
Midi via USB only..are 5 pin midi jacks becoming obsolete now? Or just money saving feature on entry level boards?



Could be a little of both, but mostly cost savings I would guess.


Well its the low end, meant to compete with the casio ctx series amd the yamaha psr-e series...
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#457870 - 09/11/18 02:41 AM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: Bachus]
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In a school environment it would be good
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#457889 - 09/11/18 07:54 AM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: MusicalMemories]
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#457903 - 09/11/18 09:47 AM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: Bachus]
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This keyboard can be battery powered which can be a big plus for those who perform for small outdoor functions or other small venues where cables can get in the way.
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#457928 - 09/11/18 12:20 PM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: Bachus]
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#457954 - 09/11/18 10:59 PM Re: Korg ek50 [Re: montunoman]
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Originally Posted By montunoman
This keyboard can be battery powered which can be a big plus for those who perform for small outdoor functions or other small venues where cables can get in the way.


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