Bren Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hello all I realise I may be starting somewhat of a war with the topic name but I'd like to ask you, the community your opinion(s) on what you feel is the best keyboard currently (or soon to be) on the market in the following areas and most importantly why. Performance Progamming / Editing Sounds Best overall individual sound (violin sounds like a violin etc) Connectivity with computer If you can think of other relevant areas, please by all means add them and post. P.S I apologise if there are other posts relating to this topic. I'll admit I haven't searched the forum. Thank you for your time and I appreciate your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Korg guys will say Korg. The Yamaha Guys will say Yamaha. The Roland Guys will say Roland. And the Kurzweil guys will laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Performance--Depends on the player. I've heard monster players kill (play well) on a Casio and hacks murder (play bad) a [insert top dollar board name here]. Programming/Editing Sounds--This really depends on the user. Some cats come from the days of a programming a single oscillator patch job to multi-element, MIT level stuff. Programming today's boards is child's play to them. OTOH, for those who refuse to RTFM, turning on the board, changing patches and finding the MIDI port can be a challenge. Best overall individual sound--The samples are getting better every day. Software seems to have the edge in this department. However, in a dedicated board, it really depends on the user. I've heard cats program and edit sounds making them to sound better (realistic is subjective) than the stock instruments and/or the real deal, at least for a few minutes. Connectivity with computer--This feature is becoming more standard in all boards to the detriment of some. Fred, I appreciate your politeness and honesty in putting a new *ahem* twist on an old question. Otherwise, I believe your first post will fall down the ranks pretty fast. My comment has probably sustained it long enough for cats to see that you are...new. Stick around. This is a great group of folks. Good luck in your search for the best keyboard. Welcome to the forum. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthdogg Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 oooohhhhh.....ooohh.....oooohhhh! I know! I know! .......it's the one you like the best, right? The best keyboard on the market is the one you like the.... ....yeah I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Korg guys will say Korg. The Yamaha Guys will say Yamaha. The Roland Guys will say Roland. And the Kurzweil guys will laugh. Casio guys will say Casio... so the rest can laugh too ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 oooohhhhh.....ooohh.....oooohhhh! I know! I know! .......it's the one you like the best, right? The best keyboard on the market is the one you like the.... ....yeah I know. Thanks. The reason I've asked is because I've been out of the loop now for about a decade and have absolutely no idea of what is currently available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Fred, definately check out the new Yamaha Motif XS. In the areas you identified, it would have to be at the top of ones list. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 My (lack of) experience is vastly out of date which is why I'm asking the community. First of all thank you ProfD. Performance--Depends on the player. I've heard monster players kill (play well) on a Casio and hacks murder (play bad) a [insert top dollar board name here]. I'm referring to best overall sound in a performance environment. Best presets and all that. Ignore the player. As you've said, a brilliant player can make it regardless. Programming/Editing Sounds--This really depends on the user. Some cats come from the days of a programming a single oscillator patch job to multi-element, MIT level stuff. Programming today's boards is child's play to them. If you wouldn't mind could you elaborate from beginner to advanced please? As I've been our of action for a hell of a long time, I'm back to a beginner. OTOH, for those who refuse to RTFM, turning on the board, changing patches and finding the MIDI port can be a challenge. Righto. Enough said then. RTFM! Best overall individual sound--The samples are getting better every day. Software seems to have the edge in this department. However, in a dedicated board, it really depends on the user. I've heard cats program and edit sounds making them to sound better (realistic is subjective) than the stock instruments and/or the real deal, at least for a few minutes. I suppose this question was a bit redundant. I was hoping to find out if there was a type of keyboard that had presets that were considered to have the overall best individual instrument sound. Editing in what you want and editing out what you don't want is the way to go. Thanks. Connectivity with computer--This feature is becoming more standard in all boards to the detriment of some. I figured as much. The question also relates to whether there is a specific type of keyboard that best deals with cetrain program's / computers. Another silly question I suppose, but for example the last time I used computer's with a keyboard it was an Ensoniq on an Atari (This was 1994). Fred, I appreciate your politeness and honesty in putting a new *ahem* twist on an old question. Otherwise, I believe your first post will fall down the ranks pretty fast. My comment has probably sustained it long enough for cats to see that you are...new. Stick around. This is a great group of folks. Good luck in your search for the best keyboard. Welcome to the forum. Thank you. The last keyboard I had was a Yamaha, I no longer have it but it was bought in approximately 1990. I'm very much out of the loop and would like opinions so I can try and get my bearings back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Seriously, hit the closest music store and check out the offerings. Keyboards have advanced over the past 17 years but the major players (manufacturers) remain the same. There are bit players in the game too. Ensoniq produced the swiss army knives of keyboards in terms of synth, sampler, sequencing, etc. Nowadays, every workstation encompasses that feature set which is a great deal. For starters, spend some time with the Yamaha Motif, Roland Fantom and Korg Triton. Dependent upon keyboard size and budget, decide which one feels right underneath your fingers and sounds good to your ears. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I have limited experience with what is out there today. I own a Korg Triton Extreme. It is easy to program. The touch screen interface is very good. Its good both live and studio. My MEK should be arriving anyday now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Fred is now Bren. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Bren, The good news is that keyboards have advanced to where most of the major manufacturers have advanced to where there offerings are more than good enough for live play in most departments. So your question is like asking what PC is the most powerful? Well, unless you are doing abstract math problems or video editing, they are all good enough. Kinda. Once you have identified boards that are more to your taste than others, we can help you pinpont further. Go play! Jerry PS: Welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Fred is now Bren. Busch. I noticed that costume change, er, wardrobe malfunction or whatever. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 We've never been asked this question before, let me write it down before I forget it .......... too late. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I am not sure... Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 The best keyboard on the market is the one I bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 what market? :grin: http://www.magiccarpetjournals.com/Israel.htg/market%20jerusalem%20old%20city.jpg ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 tough crowd No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 In all seriousness the best keyboard on the market is the one that works best for you. You need to listen for yourself and decide what sounds you like best since that is the criteria your using. Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Roland digital pianos are the best for live: RD-700SX FP4 Harry was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 800 of Harry's solo piano arrangements and tutorials at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas These arrangements are for teaching solo piano chording using Harry's 2+2 harmony method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/d/d7/Taiwan_keyboard_bopomofo.JPG A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 this one is better... http://www.surfersam.com/funny-pictures/smokes.jpg ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I can only imagine how your musical keyboards look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 and there is no doubt of the fingering technique on this forum Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNZ Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!! Michael Kurzweil PC1X user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 come on, it looks much better... http://www.nossral.org/img/piano2_500px.jpg ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 The best keyboard on the market is the high-powered 88-note wood key graded-hammer action Muse Receptor Stage Piano. What a lovely beast. Too bad it hasn't been invented yet but when it is I'm going to be very hard to live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3_john Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 If you can think of other relevant areas, please by all means add them and post. http://www.keyboardexchange.com/inventory/011007-5.jpg GP sacred cow of the year: Jimmy Vaughan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thank you to those who responded with sincerity. To the others, I've been kicked enough, time to stop. It was a stupid set of questions, won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thank you to those who responded with sincerity. To the others, I've been kicked enough, time to stop. It was a stupid set of questions, won't happen again. there are no stupid questions, only answers. And we gave you a few :grin: take it easy ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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