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[Septembermusic]

Has anyone tried using a yamaha p-115 as a midi controller for a Kronos through usb?

I’m looking for an affordable 88 key keyboard that can both be used as a controller for my Kronos 61 but that can also be used as a basic stage piano...
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[danmusician]

The P-115 should work. Of course, all the control you're going to get is key on/off/velocity. You won't have any pitch bend or sliders.

For a little bit more money, the Casio PX-5S will give you some controllers, if that matters to you. Of course, it won't have built in speakers.

I tried a Korg DP in the price range of the P-115 with my Kronos several years ago. Wasn't happy with the touch and couldn't get a combination of settings with the Kronos that I liked. I ended up with the PX-5S.

If you like the P-115 and gives you what you need, it should work fine.
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[geoelectro]

I think the question was about USB. Any keyboard can work as a controller. I use an older Yamaha P80. I only need the keys as all other functions are just above the controller on the Kronos 61.

I don't know about USB on a P115. However, all you would need if that doesn't work is a single MIDI cable.

Geo
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[danmusician]

[dfahrner]

[danmusician]

Thanks for that info about Yamaha. I did not know that!
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