zoolake Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I did some research on it, but is the big benefit of a digital piano essentially stability and ease of use compared to a midi controller with good vst's? I am currently using vsts in the studio, but I am concerned with the concept of using them in a live setting due to complexity and stability. On the other hand, buying a decent controller looks significantly cheaper than buying a digital piano. Any advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The benefit of the digital stage piano is there are no good controller being built anymore. So you might as well get a digtal piano that supports multi zone control. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoolake Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 When you say they aren't good, what is their big downfall compared to the digital pianos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 They just suck. The Roland A-80 and the one that Peavey made for a while were the last good controllers I have played. I liked the KX-88 a lot but I might be tought to find one with the top panel buttons still intact. The cost of providing a digital sound engine is so low and polyphony capabilities has come so far it just makes economic sense to install the sound engine for a few dollars more and use it as a selling point. The controller market is just dead. If I new wanted a controller I would be really tempted to pull the trigger on a Kurz PC3K8. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoolake Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hmm ok, thanks for the advise....in that case, could you suggest a versatile digital piano for $700-1000? I will be using it predominantly for acoustic piano sounds, but also for some synth work here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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