Has anyone here tried the Roland GW 8? I’m looking for something that is good for Latin (Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Norteña, Cha-Cha-Cha, Bachata, Bolero) I think I’ve seen just about all the youtube videos of the GW8 and thought the cumbias sounded pretty good - actually way better than any of the Cumbias on my Tyros 2. However I haven’t seen any demonstrations of the other styles on the GW8. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this keyboard or any other keyboard in the same price that excells in Latin music.

I use the Prelude, similar to the GW8, but a better value for me...

The latin styles are very good..the selection of bread and butter styles are good if not plentiful....the good news you can import other Roland styles..

I loaded 100 of my favorite G70 styles..and they work fine..They reside in the internal memory..

Advantages of the Prelude over the GW8..are lyric read of the 200 internal memory location, SMF's...and speakers..

Hi,

I have had the GW 8L. The only thing I didn't like were the keys. The latin styles and sounds are very good. One of the best arranger in this price range.

[This message has been edited by FransN (edited 04-04-2010).]

I just read some pretty nasty reviews of the Roland on the British Yamaha forum- I'm not surprised...

Anyone think that the Korg PA 500 would be better? Or should I just save up for a Ketron?

Again I need something for latin music for a hispanic crowd. Also this keyboard will be traveling with me to Mexico a few times a year so light weight is important.

If your looking for a keyboard that has latin styles look no further than Ketron. Best latin styles out there today. If weight is an issue, none of the ketron's are light, they weigh approx 35-40 lbs. Maybe a module and a light weight controller. I'm going through the same thing now.

good luck.

[This message has been edited by mc (edited 04-05-2010).]

mc,

when is our AUDYA4 releasing?

and do they call it AUDYA4 cuz it will have OS4?

then maybe what we should get is the AUDAY5 :-)

I HEARD you on the Audya and you deserve one!
But if you are interested in an SD5, I have one like-new that is priced right.
Also you should consider a Ketron module, either the new Audya or the Midjay, and a keyboard controller. I used Midjay and an Edirol controller for a couple of years and loved it. Even though the weight is almost nothing, there are more connections that have to made when using components as opposed to an all-in-one keyboard. The Midjay vocal harmonizer is not good, but the one in the Audya is terrific.
DonM

Thanks Don- now if I could just convince my wife that I deserve an Audya

I sent you an email regarding your Ketron.

montunoman,

just take out a second mortgage on your house and get the AUDYA