Diki.., the NP-30's action does have a notable graded feel to it. It's not a weighted action and Yamaha never said it was to begin with. I think the problem is too many people ASSUMED it was a weighted action. People saw "graded touch" and assumed it was a weighted action, but it's not. It also didn't help that online retailers (on their own) were adding the term "semi-weighted keys" to the NP's description. It's a light touch graded action. It's more between synth action and semi-weighted really. I can't imagine S900 users not liking the NP's action if it were added to the S900. It's not weighted so those concerned with action speed or joint pain really don't have anything to worry about.

When I had the NP-30.., it was also midi'd up to other gear and I found the action to be fairly quick and responsive. The NP's keybed is by no means a "piano feel".., but IMO it's def a step above the typical PSR action.

The action was different.., but if you actually owned the thing and took it home and "used it" beyond a quick store demo.., You'd (like many out there who own/owned it.., including myself) would find that it did not take long to adjust to the NP's feel.

Diki.., you're used to that smooth as silk action on you G-70. Naturally.., the NP's keys would feel totally different to you.., especially if you thought the keys were supposed to be weighted to some extent.



[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 05-19-2009).]