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Are there any full size keyboards that can be powered only by a lightning cable without a power bank
I want to add one to my portable set up.
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I've got a cheap Fame 49 keys keyboard with 8 sliders and 8 knobs, with a tiny backlit display that I connect via a lightning-usb hub, that can be powered by my iPad. Maybe the battery drains a bit faster, but is totally usable.
I’m pretty sure the Nektar Impact GX 61 does work straight out of Lightning
I have an older Impact 49 and that works fine so I'd say yeah.
By "full size" are you referring to an 88-key keyboard? Or do you just want large keys in a shorter keyboard, like 2 or 3 octaves?
If you mean full sized keys, I’ve run an older M-Audio Axiom 25 key using a camera connector to my phone and my phone plugged into a normal iPhone charger. I didn’t do much with it besides testing that it worked.
I assume OP means 88 keys. @cyberheater why not just use a Bluetooth keyboard? This way you don't need to worry about powering the keyboard. If you want weighted full size keys too, options are limited I think, I'm not even sure there is a Bluetooth option for that, but if you just want lots of octaves, look at the Korg Microkey Air, for example. Cheap, light, Bluetooth powered, can plug it in to mains or use batteries.
That looks like a winner. Thanks.
Yeah I’ve had a couple of 61 key Nektars and they worked fine powered just by lightning cable on my iPad 9th gen. The Nektar action is a bit noisy, but I read that some people have added opened theirs up and added a line of felt inside that made they keys really quiet.
Thanks. That’s a top tip.
I have the NI Kontrol S88 Mk3 and that’s fully powered from the USB-C cable that connects it to the Mac.
Considering a good keyboard will last a lot longer than an older Lightning iPhone/iPad I would throw the Korg Keystage in the ring.
Brilliant keyboard powered by USB-C iPad or iPhone with built-in audio interface, poly aftertouch, MIDI 2.0 features and great integration with Gadget/ Module etc.
I use a Novation Impulse 61 with Aftertouch, it connects to the iPad with a usb cable and the iPad powers the keyboard, no interface required. I can also use the keyboard’s std 5 pin DIN MIDI out and into a MIDI Interface, I use a Roland UM1 Interface, the usb port on the keyboard can then be plugged into a usb charger if power is needed.
For easier portability I also use a Nektar Impact LX25+ keyboard, that also is powered by the iPad,
I made a purpose built iPad stand that clips onto the LX25+. It does not have 5 pin DIN output so on occasions I have to use a powered hub
Mike