Keyboard Workstations

The complexity of the keyboard workstation makes it a popular choice for experienced users but is frequently completely useless in the hands of a beginner, the assortment of tools can be complex even with the help of integrated tutorials. Our team at Fair Deal Music recommends that only experienced users should look to make use of a workstation.

What to Consider When Buying a Keyboard Workstation

Calling a workstation anything short of a technological marvel pays a disservice to the detail some of its tools go into. With such a complex build, choosing the perfect workstation can be a slight challenge even for someone with longstanding experience within the industry, let our team at Fair Deal Music help you make the right choice with our guide below.

Keys

Regular keyboards tend to have the classical 88 keys and while quite a few workstations match this, you are also likely to find ones with keybeds of 76, 73, 61, and sometimes even 49. Make sure you keep an eye out for how many keys are present in order to avoid a surprise taking it out of the box. More of a comfort option rather than a functional one, some keyboards also make use of hammer action or semi weighted keys. This essentially makes the keys on a keyboard feel akin to those of a regular piano, not a massive distinction but one you might wish to keep and eye on if you have a specific preference.

Removable Storage

The very design of the keyboard workstation encourages creation and production, a function for which you’re going to need storage. Removable storage can help to move your creations to other devices as well as ensuring that if there is an issue with your workstation you can simply remove the storage preventing any loss of data.

Interface

Due to the complexity of the many settings present on a workstation keyboard, its can be pretty easy to get confused. Keyboards with poorly integrated interfaces are especially susceptible. You’re likely going to be using the interface on a workstation more than on most other keyboard types, making sure that it is of a high quality can help to simplify your day-to-day usage.

Contact Fair Deal Music

As market leading experts within the field of musical instruments, our team at Fair Deal Music can provide eclectic advice on a range of products as well as guidance on how to help you meet your musical goals. To speak to a member of our team, please get in touch directly by giving us a ring on 0121 643 1685, or filling out our ‘contact us’ form.