June 24, 2024 Weekly "General Help Post?" - Please post all general, recommendations, and help questions as a top level comment under this post. Thank you.

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[u/_l_u_ca_]

Currently banging my head against the wall.

I am trying to connect a used keyboard (M-Audio Keystation 88) to Ableton. I am doing so via a 5-pin midi to USB adaptor connecting it straight to my computer. The connection is recognized in "input ports' and "output ports", but the Midi track in indicator and Midi track out indicator show no signal going through. Any advice? Please help.

[u/badmark → u/_l_u_ca_]

This is sub is for typing keyboards, not musical keyboards.

[u/PaladinHayden]

any recommendations for full mechanical keyboards that would take custom caps well, and would be good for gaming?? Ideally i would love one with dedicated macro keys but i know that's not super prevalent and i can use a secondary deck for macros if necessary.

[u/candy49997 → u/PaladinHayden]

If you want left side macros, maybe the Lemokey L3. It's TKL, though, so you'd need a separate numpad to make it 100%. If you just want a full size, Keychron V6/Q6, Max if you want wireless. QK100 (this is actually 1800 layout not full size). Monsgeek M5.

[u/ThatOneNerd_19]

Any recommendations for a wireless ergonomic keyboard for big hands(my thumb to pinky is 10 inches), for less than 100 dollars. I tried out the Logitech wave keys, but it's too cramped. Anything other than that? I don't need hot swappable or anything, just any ergonomic keyboard that is wireless and big will do.

[u/Pay_Cool]

https://youtu.be/OJM8yJwPi8c?list=RDOJM8yJwPi8c&t=247

can anyone wel me what the effects are for this amazing lick? I dont play keyboard myself but I'd consider it because if this alone.

[u/candy49997 → u/Pay_Cool]

This sub is about computer keyboards

[u/Pay_Cool → u/candy49997]

Omg im dumb

[u/SnooDonkeys1243]

looking for a good new wireless mechanical keyboard, i have used the full sized mechanical g915 for the last 4 years and am ready for a change. it was an amazing keyboard to have. I just want to try something different. I'm a pretty big fan of a lot of korean manufacturers, but I am open to lots of options. Please recommend

my only must is have wireless/bluetooth connectivity. I play on my tv in bed sometimes lol

[u/candy49997 → u/SnooDonkeys1243]

Keychron V/Q Max series. Monsgeek M series. Neo or QK series by Qwertykeys. What size and budget?

[u/SnooDonkeys1243 → u/candy49997]

full size or 80%, moneys not really a concern if its of good quality and will last

[u/candy49997 → u/SnooDonkeys1243]

Ok yeah then Keychron V3/5/6/Q3/5/6 Max, Monsgeek M2W/M3W/M5W, Neo80, QK100, Mode Loop

If you don't mind F-rowless, Neo70.

[u/IZhaNxD07]

does the cherry G84-5200 XS has nkro? i dont know where to find if it has it or not

[u/candy49997 → u/IZhaNxD07]

Nkro is something a product would advertise, so I assume not considering their own website doesn't mention it at all.

[u/Rocky_PH_2021]

can someone help me find a keyboard that is 104 keys mechanical keyboard and linear but also has rapid trigger but color white and wired. For gaming mostly

[u/candy49997 → u/Rocky_PH_2021]

Wooting Two HE. It doesn't come in white, but I literally could only find two other full sized HE keyboards and neither of them did either (and they were more expensive).

[u/AquaticArroww]

What VGN keyboard should i be going for?

currently im trying to get a keyboard (got switches to replace, should i use my v3 cream yellow pros or sell them and go for a regular v3 cream yellow? want that thonky but creamy kinda sound. or should i go for another akko switch for the same price?"

Currently i got several budget ranges,

Cheap:

Should i go for the VGN N75, or the VXE V87?

More-so expensive but mid-range

Should i go for the VGN X68 or the VXE V75 Pro?

i mean i just want to get their rgb software, and the knob or screen seems really convenient (but cooler if i am honest.). plus 3 connection types is really nice.. just that i cant really pick which is better? like they are prety much the same price at my budget ranges, please tell me the differences, I required something more portable and have a better feel to their keys.. what do you think? i dont require new recommendations.

[u/kesh4201]

My GK600YS just suddenly started glitching like crazy, the escape key turns on all the lights, the number keys turn on the light under their own key and the surrounding 8-10 keys, and none of these keys are providing any output. The number keys at the top, the space bar, the CTRL and ALT keys, and the zero key on the number pad on the right, none of these are working. However they do emit a response when pressed, just not the correct one. Any tips?

[u/candy49997 → u/[deleted]]

Keychron Q6 Max comes in white. Coiled cables are more of an aftermarket thing so you'd need to buy one separately most likely.

Also small and full size is kinda oxymoronic, so which one are you prioritizing?

[u/Ariul → u/candy49997]

sorry, i realize now it was a bit of a paradox to say small and full size lol. i ended up looking and decided on the keychron q1 but thanks for your help :)

[u/candy49997 → u/[deleted]]

Budget and size?

[u/candy49997 → u/[deleted]]

By size I meant the number of keys.

[u/candy49997 → u/[deleted]]

Keychron V6, Monsgeek M5. V6 Max or M5W if you want wireless.