buy a new keyboard

[probert]

Hi, I need to buy an 88 keys stage keyboard weight keys. I just want basic sounds, but I need it not too heavy (i have a heavy roland fp8!) since I'll carry it quite often.

Could someone advise me some models?

Thanks in advance.

[delirium]

RD300GX would be perfect for you.

[SilverDragonSoun]

The Casio Privia Series has a few options to choose from and they will be easier on your wallet but lack some of the higher end features of the RD300GX. If you just want some basic sounds and 88 keys, the RD300GX may be more than you want to spend.

[timwat]

Probert:

 

Welcome to the forum. Lots of helpful folks here, but some clarification might be useful first. What does "basic sounds" mean to you, and what is a target weight? The more info you provide, the narrower set of suggestions you'll get.

[delirium]

The Casio Privia Series has a few options to choose from and they will be easier on your wallet but lack some of the higher end features of the RD300GX.

 

right, but money is not real...

[bhodaway10]

Welcome to the forum! You're going to have to define "basic keyboard sounds" like Tim mentioned. There are plus/minuses to each board.

 

Everybody has their own opinions but here are mine :

 

Nord Stage : Light board (40lbs), heavy price tag, great organ and ep's, piano is good but to me not what I needed for what I play (jazz)

 

Yamaha CP30 - pretty good piano, light weight (39 lbs), realistic piano touch IMHO, middle of the road EP, and an organ I wouldn't use

 

Roland FP4 - light weight (33 lbs), nice piano samples, a touch that was for me, a little light, speakers (where is Jazz+ BTW?)

 

Roland RD300gx - 36 lbs, the touch was a little "harder" than the FP4, nice board....

 

I haven't tried the Kurzweil SP2x but I keep hearing that Kurzweil's pianos are top notch.

 

I would say try them all if you can @ a local store!! Good luck!

 

B.