Marganjou

Thanks, I often have splits so I think Multis would probably work better. The life of a theater musician -- sometimes spend more time changing programs than playing. I don't own a Mac and I find setting up a computer to be a hassle (I'll do it if the patches are rented) so I prefer an all-in-one setup. Appreciate the advice!

Thanks for this detailed reply! I would want to put a whole set of sounds in order, preferably up to 200 on some occasions. I've skimmed through the Kurzweil manual and it looks like I would do that in the Multi setting, and set a switch pedal to Multi Increment so I could advance through the list. Do you know if that sounds right? That's how I do it on my M50 in Combi mode, but it only takes 127 user slots. Time to go read the other manuals . . .

I don't need deep editing capabilities. Just basic stuff like EQ, adjusting sustain, etc. I'd love a machine where I can just use some buttons instead of going through a bunch of menus on a touchscreen as on my M50 now. Action - I know at a mid price point, I'm not getting anything spectacular. I think "good enough" is reasonable. I almost never practice on my keyboard anyway - I just use my piano and bust out the keyboard for rehearsals and performances.

Thanks for the advice. The Korg Nautilus is probably more than I'd want to spend, and heavier - I have to be able to load in and out by myself using a hard case.

Hi, I am looking for recommendations to replace my Korg M50, which I’ve had for 13 years and is having some problems. I am very much a pianist and kind of a dummy when it comes to keyboards/synths (sorry). I use a keyboard primarily to play musical theater. The M50 is the first and only keyboard I’ve owned, so I don’t know much about different keyboards, and I’ve only ever used a fraction of the functions. I’m looking for a mid-range instrument with good sounds built in. I’ve done the setup with a keyboard plus a computer and generally don’t like it. Requirements: 88 keys Good orchestral sounds that can be edited easily. Easily arrange (many many) patches in order and change patches without the sound cutting out. Not too heavy Not important: Synthesis Recording The keyboards I’m considering are Kurzweil PC4, Roland RD2000, and Yamaha MODX8. I think I can look at the Roland and Yamaha at Guitar Center but not sure where I would get jy hands on a Kurzweil. I would appreciate any insight and advice. Thanks!