Best weighted-action keyboard, either synth or sampler? (plz read text)

[fan]

I need an inexpensive weighted-action keyboard capable of producing an
acoustic piano sound. It does *not* need to be capable of the very
best acoustic piano sounds on the market, just something decent and
reasonably close.

The keyboard doesn't have to have all 88 keys; a shorter keyboard
would be acceptable.The main thing is to have a weighted (piano-like)
action and not be extremely expensive.

All suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks...

[Laurence Payne]

Post by fan
I need an inexpensive weighted-action keyboard capable of producing an
acoustic piano sound. It does *not* need to be capable of the very
best acoustic piano sounds on the market, just something decent and
reasonably close.
The keyboard doesn't have to have all 88 keys; a shorter keyboard
would be acceptable.The main thing is to have a weighted (piano-like)
action and not be extremely expensive.

I see where you're coming from. But I suggest you reconsider your
priorities. Sound is important. How the sound responds to different
keyboard velocities is important. Keyboard feel can be adjusted to.
No keyboard is going to feel EXACTLY like a piano. It triggers sound
in a different way. Learn to control it.

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[Gary R. Hook]

Post by fan
I need an inexpensive weighted-action keyboard capable of producing an
acoustic piano sound. It does *not* need to be capable of the very
best acoustic piano sounds on the market, just something decent and
reasonably close.

Find a used Yamaha P80. And weighted keys don't come on a keyboard
with less than 88 keys, IIRC.

[Leo]

Post by fan
I need an inexpensive weighted-action keyboard capable of producing an
acoustic piano sound. It does *not* need to be capable of the very
best acoustic piano sounds on the market, just something decent and
reasonably close.
The keyboard doesn't have to have all 88 keys; a shorter keyboard
would be acceptable.The main thing is to have a weighted (piano-like)
action and not be extremely expensive.
All suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks...

Take a look at this....
http://www.music123.com/Valdesta-GX5-Digital-Piano-i106831.music
I have got one, been in my home for more than 2 months now, and is a
great value piano.(cons: it is heavy so, don't think on taking out)

Also there is at www.mosiciansfriend.com the keyboard
CASIO PX-100 Privia $499.99
(diferent brand same price, but portable)

Don't know about the Casio one, but for the Valdesta I can tell you is a
good piano.

Leo.

[MoerFie]

I'm sure that should be: www.musiciansfriend.com

Post by Leo
Also there is at www.mosiciansfriend.com the keyboard
CASIO PX-100 Privia $499.99
(diferent brand same price, but portable)
Don't know about the Casio one, but for the Valdesta I can tell you is a
good piano.
Leo.

[HellPopeHuey]

There are a few unfortunate blank spots in the keyboard world and
that's one of them. I'd LOVE a truly portable, velocity-sensitive
synth WITH SPEAKERS that sounded even as good as a Korg X5D. The
Casio/PSR realm just doesn't cut it for me. I want that higher-end
programmable-type quality, or at least something that would hold maybe
24 serious Combis. Its one of those gaps the price-points won't carry
and batteries are still laughably inadequate to run speakers for more
than an hour, if you're lucky. Similar problem with your goal. Those
who want piano-action keys go for 88 so much, there's just no serious
demand for a smaller version. Damned shame; there's nothing quite like
digging into some weight, is there? Oh well, watch me NOT complain in
the face of plenty, heh.
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[thats]

What would be the best weighted-action keyboard if the most important
feature is weight, i.e., not too heavy. Price could be anywhere
between $1000 and $4000.

[Paul Roberts]

Post by thats
What would be the best weighted-action keyboard if the most important
feature is weight, i.e., not too heavy. Price could be anywhere
between $1000 and $4000.

The Yamaha P80 is only about 18kg, which makes it one of the lightest
keyboards in its class, I believe. The action itself is a bit heavy for
some tastes, but I like it. You should be able to pick one up used at
the very lowest end of your stated price range.

If you're after a brand new keyboard, I think the P80's replacement, the
P90, is about the same weight. I don't particularly like what they've
done with the piano sounds there, but I might just be too attached to my
faithful P80 :-)

Regards,

[james]

Post by Paul Roberts
If you're after a brand new keyboard, I think the P80's replacement, the
P90, is about the same weight. I don't particularly like what they've
done with the piano sounds there, but I might just be too attached to my
faithful P80 :-)

I agree completely -- if I were looking for another stage
piano/controller, I'd get another P-80, NOT a P-90. My only
gripe about the P-80 has been the jacks on the left, not in
the back. I'd also like to be able to define the program change
messages for each button, but that's not very important since I
use something else to control my rack and so on.

It's the keyboard action that I love, plus the piano sounds. Even the
Rhodes sound, which some people seem to hate. I totally love it.

[Miles Bader]

Post by james
I agree completely -- if I were looking for another stage
piano/controller, I'd get another P-80, NOT a P-90.

So what did they do on the P-90? Why would they make the piano sound _worse_?

-Miles

[ptooner]

Post by james

Post by Paul Roberts
If you're after a brand new keyboard, I think the P80's replacement, the
P90, is about the same weight. I don't particularly like what they've
done with the piano sounds there, but I might just be too attached to my
faithful P80 :-)

I agree completely -- if I were looking for another stage
piano/controller, I'd get another P-80, NOT a P-90. My only
gripe about the P-80 has been the jacks on the left, not in
the back. I'd also like to be able to define the program change
messages for each button, but that's not very important since I
use something else to control my rack and so on.
It's the keyboard action that I love, plus the piano sounds. Even the
Rhodes sound, which some people seem to hate. I totally love it.

What do you do about that clanking noise when you hit a note a little hard
in the Rhodes patch? I don't use this particular patch at all because of
that.

Gerry