Diki, keep in mind that I had a G-800, an ancient Korg, and lots of other brands - I, like many others, just enjoy that lighter touch. What I don't understand is your reference to Yamaha's touch as a "toy." It's not by any means a toy, any more than any other arranger keyboard. It has nothing to do with build quality, it's just a difference in design. Just because there's more resistance to pressing a key doesn't necessarily mean the construction is better, or worse, for that matter - it's just different. I don't understand why you continue to make derogatory statements about keyboards that do not meet YOUR specifications. It makes absolutely no sense to me, but what the Hell do I know, I'm old.

Gary (the cantankerous old bastard )

My first impression is the key touch..I don't even have to turn the power on..

I really do not understand a player that says the key touch does not influence the ability to play better...both emotionally and dynamically

It has been my number one concern with Yamaha keyboards..mostly the PSR line up, but the Tyros never did it for me either,,Yamaha's mid priced workstations are also bad key feel..
The Roland Juno line (except the Juno stage), are the worst of Roland's line up..The BK5 is a shade better, but still lacks what I want to play..

Korg does not meet my needs either with the PA800 and lower models..where the PA1x and 2x and 3x..are fine (Fatar action)..

If a player spends any time on The Roland's G series (800, 1000,70..or VA76)...it would be hard to switch to any other feel..The high end Korg and Roland arranger keyboards are the most appealing key feel..

Like Dave said..the enjoyment level rises with a better feel under your fingers

...unless you're playing those extra long G70 keys. What's THAT all about????

Your not use to full size keys..they are the proper lenght..

5 13/16...

why, does a firmer keybed make you a better player?...I think not... ....either your a good player or your mediocre regardless of the keybed.

Simply not true...It takes a decent keybed to play different dynamics....As an example ..listen to a expressive piano tune played on a piano.....most of the dynamics can be played on the better keybeds I mentioned previously..but play the same tune on your PSR, and you will hear mostly wide open filter tones...A "firmer" (your words) give you a more variation of dynamics, that are easier to adjust on a great feel board...and is totally lacking on a mushy board...

It doesn't always, make you a better player, but it will make you a more expressive player..

Boy, you two must be bored out of your minds ... you're arguing points that we've hashed out dozens of times! We've all sung the praises of a nice, tight, responsive keybed. As many wonderful things about Yamaha that I can think of ... key feel has never been one of them!

What?....A bad player will always sound bad on any keybed firm or light..so the millions of yamnaha PSR players dont know what they are talking about?

Donny - stop playing Devils Advocate and get the hell out of the house and AWAY from that computer screen! You need hobby, my friend. Take a break.

When Im right Im right...