Conventional size keys i.e. 165mm octave span keyboards are made specifically for pianists I agree. Probably Yammies reasoning for making their arrangers and synth action keyboards the narrower 160mm is they think most real "pianists" don't buy arrangers and/or synth action keyboards and hence no need for their arrangers and synth action workstations to have the wider keys that traditional pianists require and use.

But Korg and Roland have given consumers the option (the choice) of wider keys on their arrangers etc. which is comforting to know. I guess Korg and Roland realize that pianists play arrangers too and can have the best of both worlds wrapped up into one keyboard with Roland and Korg products if they so desire. It's not a perfect solution YET but it is a solution and one that works even if only imperfectly. Granted, weighted keys gives the pianist more control of expression through his or her playing but nevertheless it can be done on semi-weighted or synth action keys i.e. playing piano parts that is. Once you've played a real piano it is hard to go back to playing piano on synth or semi-weighted keys but why not give a person the wider conventional keys in case a pianist who is using an arranger or synth workstation wants to play an AC piano sound on it just in case? Roland and Korg have figured that out unlike Yammie unfortunately.

And yes I "survive" with my Tyros and PSR 2000 because I've grown accustomed to them over the years, not that I'm thrilled with the idea having to concentrate so hard to hit the white keys in such an exacting manner without the possibility of causing mistakes in the process mind you.

Best,
Mike