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#178764 - 10/13/06 06:15 AM
Maybe getting a new keyboard.. need advice
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Registered: 08/10/05
Posts: 436
Loc: Norway
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I'm considering trading my DGX-305 in for something else. Even though I love my DGX, the sounds, the keys, the portability, and the fact that it is dirt cheap is amazing! But what I don't like is that it takes time to find good styles for certain songs, and that I can't play like a pianist, and have the styles follow me. Some of the more expensive keyboards have song book features, like the PA1X has a feature that lets you set up your own lists, this would be great to do live, because I can then make set lists, and that will make changing songs in the performance go more smoothly. The problem is however that it costs a fortune, and I'm not keen on using so expensive equipment on gigs.. you see the crowds I play for are rarely well behaved.
Therefore I'm wondering. Is there a keyboard out there, that doesn't cost an arm or a leg (<800$) Has at least 76 keys Has sounds that are as good as the DGX-305 Has some kind of quick song lookup feature, or the ability to store a song book. Is relatively lightweight.(<=40lbs)
Any advice? I thought maybe there were some older ones, like the VA-76, G-1000, G-800, Korg PA? Yamaha or whatnot that could apply? Or is it better for me to stick with the DGX-305?
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#178769 - 10/13/06 12:10 PM
Re: Maybe getting a new keyboard.. need advice
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Registered: 08/10/05
Posts: 436
Loc: Norway
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Thank you for your recommendations!
I've checked out those new ones. The DGX-620 is priced at $1100 here, so it is a little more than I'm looking for. I have some questions regarding those "registrations" Is this like a songbook feature? Could someone elaborate? Can one add more styles as well? My DGX-305 can only load one user style, which was my biggest disappointment with that keyboard. However I like the light key feel. Even though I am a pianist, I play a lot of gigs, and the lighter feel is easier on my hands, and once you get used to it, it's quite comfortable. When I need a good piano feel, I turn to my trusty P250, which is the best piano I've ever played. But it's to big to carry on gigs.
I've tried a Casio WK3200, didn't like the styles or the keys, but the sounds were ok. Is the WK-3700 or WK-3800 any better? Does it have songbook feature?
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#178772 - 10/13/06 02:43 PM
Re: Maybe getting a new keyboard.. need advice
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Registered: 12/22/02
Posts: 6020
Loc: NSW,Australia
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Hi Doc, don't know overseas prices, my 9000pro had 76 keys, from memory, I'm fairly certain it had pianist mode. Roland G800, G1000, VA76 all had 76 keys and again I'm reasonably sure pianist mode was available. Going way back Korg i2 had 76 keys & there's probably been some newer models in between the current & back then. My SD1 has 76 keys , pianist mode etc, don't know which of the earlier ketron models also had 76 keys. Going to another brand you're going to have a learning curve,some of the top end keyboards have complicated operating systems. You'd want to make sure the styles for the other models suit your needs. I must admit I found it strange that the dgx305 didn't have pianist mode especially since it's touted as being a piano. I used to midi it to my laptop & OMB and just use it as a controller & soundsource, rather than an arranger. There again, I only play at home. Recently bought a psr1500, has some amazing functions, but unfortunately only 61 keys so I midi it to my digital piano. best wishes Rikki Originally posted by doc-z: Also are there any older arranger? That may suit my needs? I may be able to find a good deal on something used, if I know what I'm looking for that is...
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