I´m a hobbyist, and play mainly in church. Am looking for a keyboard which handles sequencing and well as live performance. Thinking of getting the Korg Triton LE... good sounds and sequencing and the price is right. But someone told me that the Yamaha Motif has better piano sounds and is 1 generation further on than the Triton. Also, the LE´s user interface is small and not easy to operate quickly. Prefer the Triton Studio´s big touch screen. Of course the Studio and Motif would mean more moolah but I might consider paying a bit more now to be able to use the keyboard for a few years. Seeking feedback from you keyboard experts.
Buying a keyboard
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parablue74
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Depending on your budget, i can recommend some keyboards to you which i´ve tested and sounded fantastic.
The NOVA Superstation or Bass station are greats synth/keyboards, very warm sound and used by many famous people. And lately, there was the Virus Invertigo, which was awesome when i touched it. But like i say, it all depends on your budget.
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The NOVA Superstation or Bass station are greats synth/keyboards, very warm sound and used by many famous people. And lately, there was the Virus Invertigo, which was awesome when i touched it. But like i say, it all depends on your budget.
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Cheez
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It depends on a few factors:
1. the type of sound you´re going for and the music you make. And as always, the preference for different sounds is subjective. Go for what sounds good to YOU. What kind of music are you playing/ making?
2. the touch. If you´re a classically trained pianist, then you may prefer a one with hammer-action - and again different keyboards have different grades of action. What keyboard part do you play in church? If you need to play the B3 for example, then you will want to stay clear of fully-weight hammer-action keys. Also, if you´re doing sequencing, weighted keys may not be good for certain instruments like strings.
Besides Korg and Yamaha, take a look at Roland.
1. the type of sound you´re going for and the music you make. And as always, the preference for different sounds is subjective. Go for what sounds good to YOU. What kind of music are you playing/ making?
2. the touch. If you´re a classically trained pianist, then you may prefer a one with hammer-action - and again different keyboards have different grades of action. What keyboard part do you play in church? If you need to play the B3 for example, then you will want to stay clear of fully-weight hammer-action keys. Also, if you´re doing sequencing, weighted keys may not be good for certain instruments like strings.
Besides Korg and Yamaha, take a look at Roland.
Thanks for your reply. I usually play a mixture of pop, soul and jazz-fusion. I would like authentic piano and strings sounds. I am not classically trained and play keyboard in church (synth). And dance/trance music is not my cup of tea.
Sequencing is a must. Which model of Roland do you suggest I take a look at...?
Thanks again.
Sequencing is a must. Which model of Roland do you suggest I take a look at...?
Thanks again.
Cheez
Moderator
What is your budget? Roland´s workstation is Fantom. Is it really necessary for your keyboard to have an integrated sequencer? If you have a laptop, that can serve as a sequencer. Then you´ll not limit yourself to getting a keyboard with a build-in sequencer; just need one with 16-channels multi-timbral capability.
headhunter
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I think NOVA is more towards analog style sounds so maybe not the 1st choice as he also needs a sequencer. Also, I´ve heard of Virus Indigo, but Invertigo? Is that a new model?
Btw, i have a Triton and it does indeed sound superb. The electronic sounds are good but can´t beat real or Virtual analog but the electric pianos, rhodes, hammond b3 , bass and drums are very suited to jazz, fusion and other non electronica based music genres.
parablue74
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Maybe it´s the Virus Indigo. Tested it once and luv it. Might have forgotten the spelling though. Anyway, i feel racks like these are very useful. Since they are seperate from the keyboard, any keyboard with MIDI connections can connect to them. Making them easy to carry around, especially when jamming in jamming studios. Though each MIDI keyboard has their own strength towards aftertouch. I have another synth i luv though, it´s dance style though, the Roland JX-305 groovesynth. :lol:
starbright
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May I know where to get Roland keyboards and the NOVA things u all are talking about in singapore?
championboxer
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Maricel said:
how much did ya get yr SP500... thinking of getting a 88key weighted keyboard....
and where can you view Roland stuff?
yamaha motif remains my favourite... from the multiple synthesis to the good sounds and touch, the usb midi, to the software sound editor. sequencer and remote is a bit crappy, but its quite a control monster.
of course, its a general purpose good sounding board, that doesn't seemed to have a class of the novastation.
of course, its a general purpose good sounding board, that doesn't seemed to have a class of the novastation.
stevearson
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creative keyboards
nowadays you can use your computer keyboards to play music.
Creative Tech just produce one not long ago.
nowadays you can use your computer keyboards to play music.
Creative Tech just produce one not long ago.
joel68
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amidala said:Thanks for your reply. I usually play a mixture of pop, soul and jazz-fusion. I would like authentic piano and strings sounds. I am not classically trained and play keyboard in church (synth). And dance/trance music is not my cup of tea.
Sequencing is a must. Which model of Roland do you suggest I take a look at...?
Thanks again.
Amidala,
If you are looking for a Keyboard with a Built in Sequencer. Take my words. Current models as listed below are avbl in the market
1. ROLAND : Fantom Series (Swee Lee & Co)
2. KORG : Triton Series (City Music)
3. Yamaha : Motif Series (Yamaha Singapore)
Only these come with on board sequencers. The price for a new one ranges from S$3k and above. May be you can check out Soft's buy and sell pages for a Second hand unit.
Alternatively you may look for old (discontinued) models like Korg O1W/FD, Yamaha SY77, Roland XP series..which have on board sequencers.
Cheers !
Elvin-Seraphim
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keyboards
anobody has any keyboards to recommend which are definitely worth the $$$...budget is abt $300 -$400
anobody has any keyboards to recommend which are definitely worth the $$$...budget is abt $300 -$400
bongman
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Date posted : 14 December 2004
korg X5 for sale. sustain pedal included. pls email your quote, thanks.
Email:bllurred@softhome.net
Date posted : 08 December 2004
Casio CPS-7 for sale, 5 voices, midi in and out, barely a year old, still very good condition, going for 250 (neg.) 76 keys. Interested please SMS or call me at 96588939
Email:ugmail544@yahoo.co.uk
Date posted : 06 December 2004
FS: I am selling away Yamaha B3NF organ at a steal price of just $100. It's in working condition and I am selling due to having new syth. Those interested please give me a call at 98801846.
Email:fauzo_86@hotmail.com
