The weighted keys really DO make a difference to playing precision which does make the S08 great value for its price range. The only reason I was critical of the S80 acoustic piano sound was that I was trying it in a music store alongside a bunch of high end keyboards. But given the price of the S08 with an 88 note weighted keyboard, it is hard to beat.

When I read my previous posting I realized I hadn't meant to sound so negative. It was more that I was impressed by the quality of the Motif when I heard it ... but it comes at a price. In a live situation the difference may be unoticable. I was auditioning with speakers within close range. And I was only listening to classic keyboard emulations and not other categories of sounds.


[This message has been edited by Nigel (edited 05-01-2003).]