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A keyboard could be a synthesizer, but most likely a keyboard is something called a sampler. Synthesizers create sounds from scratch using mathematical formulas whereas samplers utilize pre-recorded sounds. Also (expanded) - a keyboard usually relies on preset sounds whether be it stand alone or as midi which is connected to another or a computer (pc/mac), whereas a synthesizer can create sounds (from scratch) using mathematical formulas, which are then passed to digital chips on the motherboard for current synths, or analogue power oscillators on older synths. The better (usually more expensive) a synth - the more ways of sound creation is available. A synthesizer also gives you more flexibility with sound creation, whereas an average keyboard usually relies on preset pcm samples, that are when mixed together - give you "preset" sounds.

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A piano is a percussion instrument that only produces one sound. It only comes in one of two styles grand and upright. It is also very heavy and not very portable, unless it's an electronic piano, they are much less heavy. An electronic piano can produce some other sounds but not as many as a synthesizer. A synthesizer comes in several different shapes (ex. Violin, guitar, keyboard, etc.) and can produce a wide verity of sounds. Every piano has weighted keys (even electronic pianos) and have what's called velocity. Velocity is simply how hard you hit the key the louder the note is and this is also on electronic pianos. A synthesizer usually doesn't come with velocity and weighted keys but there are some models that have those features. Pianos and synthesizers don't have very much in common.

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there are diffrent number of keys and theye work diffrent

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A keyboard is electric A piano is non electric


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What is the purpose of having a weighted keyboard?

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