Posted by: niranjanp
Newbie looking for a keyboard - 11/14/04 10:06 PM
Hi everyone!
Have been reading the forum. Must congratulate all the people on the forum for being extremely helpful and decorous :-)
I have been learning Indian Classical music for some time and play the harmonium (a reed instrument frequently used in Indian music). I do possess the basic knowledge of playing a keyboard and chords.
I would like to start with a decent keyboard in the range of $1000 to $1500. I want mainly the following features in the keyboard:
1. Ability to tweak sounds
2. A good selection of acoustic sounds with 'passable' realism
3. A good selection of rhythm sounds so that I can edit my own cycles
4. Ability to record my own songs/orchestral arrangements
5. Easy means of storing/transmitting data
6. Manageable weight (10-12 kg)
7. Technology that is relatively recent
As a bonus, I would be very happy if there are some decent Indian sounds in the keyboard (Tabla and other Indian instruments). I understand that I need a sampler if I wanted to use my own sounds.
I have thought about the following keyboards. They are arranged in the order of my preference, albeit according to my limited knowledge.
Arrangers:
A) Korg PA-50 Professional Arranger ($1000)
B) Yamaha PSR1500 Arranger Workstation ($1000)
C) Yamaha PSR2100 Arranger Workstation ($1200)
Workstations:
D) Yamaha Motif 6 ($1500)
E) Korg Triton Le Workstation ($1000)
Would greatly appreciate if you could give your valuable thoughts on the above keyboards and help me in the selection procedure.
Thanks,
Niranjan
Have been reading the forum. Must congratulate all the people on the forum for being extremely helpful and decorous :-)
I have been learning Indian Classical music for some time and play the harmonium (a reed instrument frequently used in Indian music). I do possess the basic knowledge of playing a keyboard and chords.
I would like to start with a decent keyboard in the range of $1000 to $1500. I want mainly the following features in the keyboard:
1. Ability to tweak sounds
2. A good selection of acoustic sounds with 'passable' realism
3. A good selection of rhythm sounds so that I can edit my own cycles
4. Ability to record my own songs/orchestral arrangements
5. Easy means of storing/transmitting data
6. Manageable weight (10-12 kg)
7. Technology that is relatively recent
As a bonus, I would be very happy if there are some decent Indian sounds in the keyboard (Tabla and other Indian instruments). I understand that I need a sampler if I wanted to use my own sounds.
I have thought about the following keyboards. They are arranged in the order of my preference, albeit according to my limited knowledge.
Arrangers:
A) Korg PA-50 Professional Arranger ($1000)
B) Yamaha PSR1500 Arranger Workstation ($1000)
C) Yamaha PSR2100 Arranger Workstation ($1200)
Workstations:
D) Yamaha Motif 6 ($1500)
E) Korg Triton Le Workstation ($1000)
Would greatly appreciate if you could give your valuable thoughts on the above keyboards and help me in the selection procedure.
Thanks,
Niranjan