[New Roland A-88MKII MIDI 2.0 88-key controller]

I"m thinking a $200 price difference (actually only $100 over here) is peanuts for everything the RD-88 adds to the A-88MKII.

 

But the RD-88 weighs less and is probably not as sturdy if it's lighter (and potentially more plasticcy)? For those using in studio and not transporting it after installing in (home) studio, the weight doesn't matter but the sturdiness does. Why is the 'weighs less' a plus point if it's only going to be installed once or every time you do another studio setup?

[Roland RD-88]

I'm very interested in the rd as a controller for my computer setup, and Bonus that is has its own sounds and speakers!

 

But I listen to the demos of the rotary with the organ sounds and I just wonder, how does it even get into production with that sound?!! I know its not supposed to be a clone, but I cant imagine using that rotary sound, EVER! In a pinch, i'd just leave off the rotary effect and live with slow or stopped! People have said it before, but come on this is 2020!!! Forget flying cars, i'd just like manufacturers to actually listen to a real rotary speaker and get 70% there!! Its like they've never actually heard the real thing!!

 

Sorry, rant over!

 

Just out of interest, why not go for the A-88mkII then if it's for a computer setup? Keys should be the same I think?