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2012/03/15 21:50:25 (permalink)

Ideas on a keyboard?

     So I am in desperate need of a new keyboard. I have an old Yamaha YPG 320 (or what ever). It is like 7 years old and a very "beginner" keyboard. Recently I have been doing a lot more with sonar and also with playing piano. I really need something that has weighted keys to feel like a piano, a  usb or midi in/out, a quarter inch out, enough good quality sounds like pads, strings, ect... for playing live, and it needs to be light weight. Any ideas?

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    Kev999
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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 03:46:36 (permalink)
    gat19g

    I really need something that has weighted keys to feel like a piano...
    The design of the weighting mechanism in these keyboards varies considerably from model to model and consequently each instrument has a different "feel".  You need to try out a few to discover which one suits you best.

    I use a StudioLogic VMK-149, but I wouldn't recommend it.  At the time I only had a very small amount of space and this was the only 4-octave weighted keyboard available.   I hate it because the buttons for changing settings are awkward to use and non-intuitive.

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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 08:01:20 (permalink)
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    gat19g

    I really need something that has weighted keys to feel like a piano...
    The design of the weighting mechanism in these keyboards varies considerably from model to model and consequently each instrument has a different "feel".  You need to try out a few to discover which one suits you best.

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    try them out before buying!  but look at the Casio Privias.  I have the PX-3 stage piano and it's the 2nd Casio Privia I've owned.  I regretted selling the first one and bought the 2nd one.  the PX-3 has no onboard speakers (typical for stage/studio models), but the feel of the keys and the price and overall weight of the unit is what sold me.  street price about $800.


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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 10:25:59 (permalink)
    Hmm... I have looked at the Privia and it stood out to me as the best thing in the price bracket I have.
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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 11:03:13 (permalink)
    yep.  and I like the action on it myself.

    the sounds aren't bad, especially if you layer, but there are other pianos with better sounds, IMO.  but not for the price.

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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 15:24:17 (permalink)
    I found my dream keyboard. It's the Nord Stage 2 Piano. Unfortunately it is $4,200 

    I might just have to stick with Casio for now...
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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 15:37:06 (permalink)
    yeah, if I had $4k+ I wouldn't have a Casio...


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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 15:41:23 (permalink)
    Whats your opinion on studio monitors? I need to get some of those too. I've been deciding between the Studiophile AV 40s and the Roket RP6s.
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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/16 20:26:00 (permalink)
    Have a Casio CDP-100 and a Yamaha p-70. Both in the 3-$500 range and good feel, weighted keys. Worthless speakers and average keyboard sounds. I only use them as midi output devices.

    Also... cheaply put together...you don't want to drop them or bump into them harshly.
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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/17 00:21:27 (permalink)
    The M-Audio Keystation 88 ES is not too bad either when used with quality soft synths. At under $200 it is a viable choice.

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    Re:Ideas on a keyboard? 2012/03/17 00:39:02 (permalink)
    But I need something for live too.... Without a computer.
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