Synth/midi(?) keyboard and s/w for Chromebook

[Landlord]

Hi,

My youngest (11) has expressed a vague interest in making music. I used to be well in to my synths in my youth (late 80s/early 90s) but I imagine things have moved on somewhat in the last 25 years.

He has a Chromebook and I wondered whether anyone in the know could suggest a "cheap as possible" set up for him. In my head, this would consist of a keyboard of some sort (maybe a single octave one) plus some kind of Chromebook sequencer software (is that what they're still called?!)

So - would anyone be able to give me some pointers. Bearing in mind it was only a vague suggestion of interest so a) as cheap as possible and; b) physical quality/longevity isn't massively important in the short term.

Thanks,
Phil

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Google chromebook and midi sequencer seems there is one called soundtrap

Really much better with pc or mac tho

[Landlord]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

Google chromebook and midi sequencer seems there is one called soundtrap

Yeah - I saw that, thanks. I was after ideas whether it's any good etc. Also, predominately after keyboard ideas.

Thanks though.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Well any keyboard with a usb output would work we dont need dedicated midi ports any more

[Corso Marche]

What Chromebook does he have?
If it supports Android apps don't forget to check for Android offerings.

[PBCD]

Landlord said:

Also, predominately after keyboard ideas.

This is about the cheapest option from a reputable brand at the moment:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKAI-Professional-LPK25-W...


...and for £11 more there is a bluetooth equipped version which would provide more flexibility:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKAI-Professional-LPK25-W...




MARK

[Landlord]

Corso Marche said:

What Chromebook does he have?
If it supports Android apps don't forget to check for Android offerings.

I'm not sure, actually. I'll check. Thanks for the pointer

[Landlord]

PBCD said:

This is about the cheapest option from a reputable brand at the moment:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKAI-Professional-LPK25-W...


...and for £11 more there is a bluetooth equipped version which would provide more flexibility:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKAI-Professional-LPK25-W...




MARK

That's perfect. Thank you so much.