# Maschine and Keyboard question **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [November 18, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058 "2009-11-18T23:49:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rdej47](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/rdej47/32/16175_2.png) [@rdej47](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/rdej47)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058/1 "2009-11-18T23:49:04Z")
**Maschine and Keyboard question** Hey guys i’m looking at picking up a keyboard for Maschine so it’ll be easier to play different notes. I’ve looked at midi keyboards online from companies like m-audio but would a cheap keyboard from walmart work? They’re accept midi so is it as simple as plug and play? What would be the benefit of getting a more pro line keyboard to work with maschine. ---
**Author:** ![B33SON](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/b33son/32/13472_2.png) [@B33SON](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/B33SON)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058/2 "2009-11-19T00:57:20Z")
> [@rdej47](#): > > Hey guys i’m looking at picking up a keyboard for Maschine so it’ll be easier to play different notes. I’ve looked at midi keyboards online from companies like m-audio but would a cheap keyboard from walmart work? They’re accept midi so is it as simple as plug and play? What would be the benefit of getting a more pro line keyboard to work with maschine. > **[Mini MIDI Battle: KORG VS. AKAI](https://djtechtools.com/2009/10/27/korg-nano-pad-vs-akai-lpd8/)** > > In the  battle for portable  MIDI controllers that will fit in front of your laptop and not bust your budget, That Akai keyboard looks like a good bet. ---
**Author:** ![rallevondalle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/rallevondalle/32/15247_2.png) [@rallevondalle](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/rallevondalle)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058/3 "2009-11-19T01:10:41Z")
I have an Axiom 25 that I connect to my Maschine, but i can’t get the expression or modulation to work via USB connection? Would this be fixed by changing to a MIDI cable? ---
**Author:** ![rdej47](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/rdej47/32/16175_2.png) [@rdej47](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/rdej47)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058/4 "2009-11-19T01:12:16Z")
I’m not looking to go to a pro model unless I have to, I’m just curious if a basic no name midi keyboard will work with Maschine i.e. play samples in the different keys. ---
**Author:** ![armyofme4340](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d26b3c/32.png) [@armyofme4340](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/armyofme4340)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058/5 "2009-11-19T03:11:26Z")
the maudio keystation 49 is nice. big, and you can snag one for like 70 bucks. it has usb and midi out. ---
**Author:** ![Asterik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a87d85/32.png) [@Asterik](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Asterik)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/maschine-and-keyboard-question/7058/6 "2009-11-19T17:49:36Z")
> [@rallevondalle](#): > > I have an Axiom 25 that I connect to my Maschine, but i can’t get the expression or modulation to work via USB connection? Would this be fixed by changing to a MIDI cable? maschine software is not capable of pitch bend or modulation, that should change in the next update though.