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You reminded me that I shortly updated my rig and sold DX7 and MKS-20 for a Korg SG-1d. I liked the MKS-20 but missed having a weighted action. Yes, it was heavier but still not as heavy as Rhodes, which I was dragging around for many years.

Found a pic of my rig from late 80's. <We had a drummer, but no guitar player. I was responsible for important guitar parts in addition to keys. Those two, kicked butt singing and bass playing.>

I live in Salem. A few years ago I took this picture of a real wedding on Halloween. This is a church courtyard across from the Hawthorn Hotel in Salem.

I've been binging Live at the Club recently, and Sack of Woe come to mind. That album has such a Vibe.

When DX7 came out I said goodbye to lugging my Rhodes around. Then I added the MKS-20, triggered by DX7. Then the Roland D-50 came out to complete my keyboard set up during the late 80s.

I can't choose "best," but this song has the pads I like.

Besides Kurzweil videos, I only found videos outside of U.S. Do low cost DPs get overlooked cause the video will not get as many views? BTW I also dig the metal legs. Even if I don't buy it, I would like to try it and GC might carry it. Later: I checked out specs and sadly no mention of effects. I get gas for DPs with built-in speakers; a flat shelf would really make it perfect (for me.)

Yeah, I didn't research the weight. My allure was I've always liked their piano samples and that small shelf could probably hold a Hydrasynth Explorer, which my ES520 is no bueno.

I had the x-ray glasses <of course>

This video brought back a period of my youth, before piano, that I was obsessed with. Anyone else ever own one of these? Not just the sub, you need to watch video.

Just curious? Total weight without keys?

Thinking and discussing aliens, IMO probably should include believing in religion, but since we can't have that discussion here, I'll stick to green beings from space. Even though it can't be proved <yet> the vastness of the universe might have life but they like us are probably, living in our bubbles, which doesn't include Warp drive or Transporters. It would be naive to say if there is life that they are any smarter than us and can travel any further than us into the vastness of space. Staring at the sky, telescopes, rocket ships, etc. gives humans tools that we can grab onto and expand our knowledge of the universe but not being immortal, us and any other form of life could not live long enough to reach far enough out there that we find or witness each other. I guess IMHO, thinking about aliens is a way for me to expand my thinking, my hopes and if true, answer questions that so far can't be proven. 🖖For now, let us live long and prosper as musicians.

I had 110, great action but with off/on effects I was searching for better Rhodes sound but when 920/520 came out I immediately upgraded. Didn't consider 920 because it was heavier, read negative comments about the fake escapement and the price. I got a 520, (I did wish that Kawai offered 520 action with 920 sounds,) but in the end it's fine. It sounds and plays great and I love how the speakers and interface of both models are the same. BTW for a case, the company Kases makes one that fits 920/520 perfectly and it adds very little weight.

I've posted this before. I've watched this movie a few times and think it is great. Never did it make me sleepy like 80% of every movie I watch on Netflix.