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Hello fedifriends, i found a keyboard in my basement it has a midi port and i would love to start producing music. I do not know where to start. Which Programm would you recommend, which way to connect the keyboard do my linux laptop? What do i need to think about before buying anything? Thanks a lot for every idea!

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[–] dynamoMaus 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Yamaha EZ-200. In the comments i was recommended reaper and it looks pretty good. Will try that first and if i don't like it i'll look info ardour.

[–] JoYo@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

You'll want a MIDI adapter for your DAW.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Try Bitwig too! It's kind of laid out like Ableton. It's paid but there are rent to own options.