Creative Prodikeys DM Value
Punit Lodaya, Mar 22, 2006 1905 hrs IST
Creative Prodikeys DM Value is a dual keyboard with MIDI keys.
Great Features, Cheap Alternative to Music sampler.
Not so soft keys, Quite heavy.
The included Prodikeys DM music software has six different modes for learning, playing and composing music. Each music production can be recorded and saved into MIDI, WAV or MP3 format. There is a tutorial for learning all of these modes.
PentaTunes mode
This mode makes it easy for anyone to play a tune instantly, without worrying about going off-tune. The white keys are programmed with different scales for playing a melody easily, while the black keys are programmed with rhythms, fill-ins and effects to complete the tune.
FunTunes mode
This one lets you turn your PC into a DJ mixer spinning-out foot-tapping numbers. All you need to do is select a style, and hold the music keys - pre-programmed with a set of beats - and you're ready to roll!
Learn mode
You can learn to play a song at your own pace in five simple lessons. Well, I passed all the five lessons, and - what's more... was even awarded a grade for it.
USER COMMENTS
In Pune, I have seen this keyboard in a shop "Vinus". Vinus is on FC road. Someone has said that it's Rs.3000 in Kolkata; well in Pune, it's something more than Rs.4000 (sorry, don't remember the exact price!) I'm curious to know if this keyboard has different sound and rythm settings like what we have in other MIDI compatible synth. If that's so then I will surely buy this one! Currently I play Yamaha PSR 330 synth which is MIDI compatible but no one in Pune (atleast the sources I know) helped me to connect by synth to PC! If not this PC keyboard then please someone let me know which cable do I need to connect my Yamaha PSR 330 synth to my PC?! (manual of synth does not give any clear idea about it.)
by Ruturaj, Pune, on May 07, 2006 09:06 AM, Report abuse Reply
You need a 5pin din to 15pin din midi converter cable if you have a standard joystick port on your soundcard. If you have a slightly expensive card with the breakout box or cable, you can connect the in of your keyboard to the out of the card and vice-versa with a standard 5pin din connector cable. In case of a 15pin convertor the 5pin out connector goes to the in of the keyboard and the in to the out. Hope that helps
by DjDxTr, Mumbai, on Jun 22, 2006 02:11 PM, Report abuse
I have a yamaha psr 330 midi compatible keyborad, and i do have the midi cable,, but i dont know how to make a link between my imac and my keyboard, i am almost sure that im doing something wrong in my keyboard settings!, someonw knos how to do it right?
by Santiago Salaza, Bogot?, on Nov 27, 2007 05:33 AM, Report abuse
Friend: I know how to do this? Call me when you are free.
by Hari, Hyderabad, on Feb 01, 2008 06:50 PM, Report abuse
The best site of Musical Instruments
by JONES MAHALIA, Guwahati, Assam, on Mar 16, 2007 09:43 PM, Report abuse Reply
Yes, you are right Mr. Jones. Thank you == KENNEDY
by KENNEDY MERCHAN, BANGALORE, on Jan 25, 2008 12:46 PM, Report abuse
hello buddy i ve parchased this product but im facing prob .....that ive laptop (no ps/2 port) i ve tried USB to ps/2 converter but still not working............ it work on desktop v fine ...........can any body help???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
by sunny, bathinda, on Oct 14, 2007 07:10 PM, Report abuse Reply
hello buddies .....its good that everybody here is concernd wid music creation through any sequencer (FL studio) ....yaaro plz guide me for my lil home studio setup ive dell laptop wid sigmatel soundcard ,,,,,n how will this product can be connected to it ..........n hav look on this n tell is it available in india??????????????
by Sunny, bathinda, on Oct 07, 2007 03:01 PM, Report abuse Reply
price, delivery price & features.
by Rajesh Tripathi, Bhopal, on Jul 07, 2007 12:02 PM, Report abuse Reply
i have the pc-midi model of creative.if u r intersted in buying contact me at navintupur gmail.com
by naving, mumbai, on Aug 06, 2007 12:02 AM, Report abuse
Its more than a year passed now for this review.....I just wanna know is this product still available??If yes, then can ne1 tellme its approx price in Mumbai??
by Sudarshan Kalsu, Thane, on May 07, 2007 02:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
Dear All, Please find contact no.s to help you locate nearest Creative Store in your City. Ahmedabad: 9377756489, Bangalore: 9342502246, Chandigarh: 9316066426, Chennai: 938008993, Coimbator: 9344614408, Delhi: 9350135182, Hyderabad: 9392484738, Indore: 9329163311, Jaipur: 9351325744, Ludhiana: 93162 16804, Cochin : 9388638937, Kolkata: 033-30959997 / 9339040469, Mumbai: 9322122285, Nagpur: 9370641469, Noida: 9312757711, Pune: 9372228585. Creative
by Creative, Mumbai, on Mar 23, 2006 10:47 PM, Report abuse Reply
Friend: The Chennai number seems incorrect (only 9 digits). Can you give me the right one?
by harisankar, hyderabad, on Mar 24, 2007 01:28 PM, Report abuse
Can you please let me know the price of Creative Prodikeys DM Value and the source from where I can buy the same
by Mustaqur Rahman, Guwahati, on Mar 12, 2007 03:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
Can I know from where to order online a 5 to 15 pin midi cable?
by melvyn, ranchi, on Mar 01, 2007 12:53 AM, Report abuse Reply
does it have after touch or at least velocity senstivity.
by DjDxTr, Mumbai, on Jun 22, 2006 02:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
by zach, blore, on Feb 08, 2007 05:41 PM, Report abuse
Just gone mine 'nearly new' from ebay for a fraction of the original cost. This review helped alot, and heavy keys won't be a problem, my other keyboard is a usb so I can have them both :D And yeah, it's not an MP3 player, if you were supposed to carry it you would have got a free carry case \o/
by gedye, R'dam, Holland, on Nov 17, 2006 05:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
looks like the gadget i need so much. how can i buy it, i live in indonesia.
by Yudi, Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sep 08, 2006 01:21 AM, Report abuse Reply
very good review , thanks punit
by Anonymous, calcutta, on Sep 06, 2006 03:57 PM, Report abuse Reply
It is an interesting information for a music buff like me. But you please tell me....I already have a Yamaha PSR-20 Keyboard....can prodikey be a replacement for that....
by cstech, NOIDA, on Mar 23, 2006 09:34 AM, Report abuse Reply
well , prodikeys does the replacement job of midi interface of standard synth to a great extent . but not fully :( , mainly because of the not so good feel of the reeds or music keys, i would suggest if u r a serious composer , prodikeys is not for u, its just an entry level yet good product . if ur fingers r really that fast on keyboard u will never be satisfied with the performance of prodikeys even if u r using creative audigy 24 bit sound card , i have experienced some sudden irritating note drops inspite of my much higher PC specification and some issues with acid pro :(, in that case i would like to suggest take resort to USB to MIDI interface using ur PSR-20 and a good 24 bit sound card , say audigy etc and atleast 512 MB RAM. but for the beginner as well as amateur, prodikeys along with its nice bundled softwares , is truly an excellent solution.
by Anonymous, calcutta, on Sep 06, 2006 03:46 PM, Report abuse
can this product support to multimedia software like (fl studio),(nuendo)as a midi keyboard please tell me .
by bskumar, chandigarh, on Jun 26, 2006 09:22 PM, Report abuse Reply
i just bought this product prodikeys dm value in kolkata @ Rs2600/- including 4% vat here r the negative points 1. it was not compatible with my AMD motherboard (MSI K8MM-V) , I HAVE HAD TO DOWNLOAD A PATCH FROM THEIR SITE , THIS WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR DRIVER CD AND NOT EVEN MENTIONED IN THE MANUAL . 2. SLIGHT LATENCY PROBLEM WITH ONBOARD SOUND SOLUTION 3. KEYS ARE A BIT "HEAVY" TO FEEL 4.ABSENCE OF MODULATION CONTROL BUT APART FROM THIS , I MUST ADMIT THAT IT IS REALLY AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT . YES IT IS FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH FRUITYLOOPS , BAND IN A BOX AND CAKEWALK AND CAN FULLY SUBSTITUTE A MIDI KEYBOARD, GREAT THE BUNDLED SOFTWARE IS JUST TOO GOOD , AND THE SOUND QUALITY WILL BE REALLY GREAT IF U HAVE ATLEAST A SOUND BLASTER LIVE 24 BIT SOUND CARD IN SHORT I LOVE THIS DREAM PRODUCT :)
by Anonymous, kolkata, on Sep 02, 2006 01:13 AM, Report abuse
It is very obcious you don't have basic knowledge of music. Let us know if the keyboard Tempo and Allegro.
by Naveen, Pune, on May 21, 2006 12:04 PM, Report abuse Reply
Appears fabulous. Where can I order it in Chandigarh
by CJ Singh, Chandigarh, on Mar 23, 2006 09:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
a shop, of coures. idiot go and find it in the creative website
by pratik_me, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 02:11 PM, Report abuse
You can contect on 9316066426 to get this product
by Sandeep, Chennai, on Mar 29, 2006 12:12 PM, Report abuse
It's Cost Approx Rs. 3000/- At Kolkata
by Kalyan Pal, Kolkata, on Mar 29, 2006 11:20 AM, Report abuse Reply
What is the cost of this product?
by Siva, Hyd, on Mar 28, 2006 11:33 PM, Report abuse Reply
This product is old, its been out for quite a while, Way to go, thats an early bird review for you guys.....
by bagman, Bunglore, on Mar 28, 2006 12:41 PM, Report abuse Reply
as techtreee says that it is a heavy piece, no one is going to caryy it dude
by pratik_me, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 02:08 PM, Report abuse Reply
carry it ?????? is it an MP3 or something to carry ??? which standard r u studying in buddy?
by Gaurav, Mumbai, on Mar 23, 2006 08:41 PM, Report abuse
hahaha .. very well said gaurav .. this chap seams to be doing timepass on internet .. instead of completing his school homework ... "CARRY IT" hahahaha ... he probably meant carrying it Home fm Shop which of course is bulkier for a school going child.
by Shailendra, Pune, on Mar 23, 2006 10:19 PM, Report abuse
i purchased this fm lamington at 3400/- .. andddddddddddddd ....... i just love it. cool one.
by Gaurav, Mumbai, on Mar 23, 2006 08:37 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Pankaj, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 08:32 PM, Report abuse Reply
i believe there was an ad in digit in march issue for this one .. price mentioned is 3500/- approx ... i think m gonna buy it ... cool.
by Gaurav, Mumbai, on Mar 23, 2006 08:35 PM, Report abuse
by Pankaj, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 08:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
looks like a gud product ... i belive digit march issue had an ad of this product .... and the price mentioned is around 3500/- ... i think that's quite rational for all these features.
by Pankaj, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 08:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
Dear All, Please find contact no.s to help you locate nearest Creative Store in your City. Ahmedabad: 9377756489, Bangalore: 9342502246, Chandigarh: 9316066426, Chennai: 938008993, Coimbator: 9344614408, Delhi: 9350135182, Hyderabad: 9392484738, Indore: 9329163311, Jaipur: 9351325744, Ludhiana: 93162 16804, Cochin : 9388638937, Kolkata: 033-30959997 / 9339040469, Mumbai: 9322122285, Nagpur: 9370641469, Noida: 9312757711, Pune: 9372228585. Best Regards.
by Saurabh, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 01:21 PM, Report abuse Reply
oye, this is not a business doing site
by pratik_me, Banbalore, on Mar 23, 2006 02:06 PM, Report abuse
hi saurabh, thanks for the info.. this was really useful ... i called on the chennai no. and got the right shop info. to purchase prodikey and inspire 5.1 speakers.
by Dimpy, Chennai, on Mar 23, 2006 08:13 PM, Report abuse
Looks to be exactly what I am looking for. Does it work with an iBook and Garageband?
by Avinash Nair, Bangalore, on Mar 23, 2006 01:45 PM, Report abuse Reply
The review of Creative Prodikey is quite balanced and factual. Good work. Thanks.
by cstech, NOIDA, on Mar 23, 2006 09:43 AM, Report abuse Reply
Maybe in the future, Keyboards will have: 1. Fingerprint security device, 2. Card Reader slots, 3. USB slots, etc. I know some of them are available, but I predict they will become cheaper...
by Chandra, Chennai, on Mar 22, 2006 10:14 PM, Report abuse Reply
Considering the features, I think it is a steal.
by John, Bangalore, on Mar 22, 2006 09:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
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