dalpozlead Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Decided to substitute my current Controller (CP33, using to play VSTs and other hardware synths through USB/MIDI), as the lack of joystick and keyboard action is preventing me to be happy when playing synth patches…) Have my eyes on good deals on a Juno Stage and a Krome (76 and 73 notes respectively). Im not buying for the sounds but for the keyboard action, +70 keys and joystick… I know Juno’s action is better compared to Krome’s and construction is sturdier… On the other side Krome is potentially more reliable and has the “6 complete octaves” instead of the Juno with keys beginning in E (wich Im not a fan of). Ohh God! What should I do?!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 don't know why anyone would believe one of these keyboards is "potentially more reliable" than the other. Maybe you could share where you got this information? As for me, I prefer the low "E" being the bottom key, having grown up playing a Rhodes 73. Different strokes for different folks, right? Flip a coin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalpozlead Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Good point… as “more reliable” I mean that Krome apparently should have easier tech support compred to the Juno Stage (right?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 50 minutes ago, dalpozlead said: Good point… as “more reliable” I mean that Krome apparently should have easier tech support compred to the Juno Stage (right?). Are you still in Brazil? Korg support is abismal with Pride Music (Korg Representative). Roland is present here (no rep) and offers much better tech support from my experience. Quote Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 You use a CP33 for its action I presume… and you intend to keep it for playing acoustic and electric pianos, yes? You want a synth or controller that has a nice semi weight synth action, pitch and mod to play VST/AU? any desire for after touch? Maybe something like the Nektar Panorama P6. Roland used to put some nice actions on some of their sub $2k synths. So, yeah something like an XP-80 or even the D-50 I remember having a nice feeling action. Roland made controllers too, like the A70. These are getting older now. So you can probably find some in good condition for under $800. Just be sure to give it a good test that every key is behaving well. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalpozlead Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Rod S said: Are you still in Brazil? Korg support is abismal with Pride Music (Korg Representative). Roland is present here (no rep) and offers much better tech support from my experience. Yeap, in Sao Paulo-Brazil... you are right about Korg's support around here..., My experience with Roland was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalpozlead Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, ElmerJFudd said: You use a CP33 for its action I presume… and you intend to keep it for playing acoustic and electric pianos, yes? You want a synth or controller that has a nice semi weight synth action, pitch and mod to play VST/AU? any desire for after touch? Maybe something like the Nektar Panorama P6. Roland used to put some nice actions on some of their sub $2k synths. So, yeah something like an XP-80 or even the D-50 I remember having a nice feeling action. Roland made controllers too, like the A70. These are getting older now. So you can probably find some in good condition for under $800. Just be sure to give it a good test that every key is behaving well. I'm willing to sell my CP33 (to hard action for me), my plan is to focus on synth solutions now and save money for a more robust and enduring gear to cover the 8 note spectrum (like a CP88 or Roland's board). My dream solution here would be a Roland A50... very hard to find, but covers all of my needs with 76 note, synth action, and both wheels and stick.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Ya. Hunting down an A50 in good shape sounds right up your ally. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 If action is important, that rules out the Krome immediately. Juno Stage action is OK. How about an Alesis QS7/QS7.1 (if you can tolerate the low E)? Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalpozlead Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, stoken6 said: If action is important, that rules out the Krome immediately. Juno Stage action is OK. How about an Alesis QS7/QS7.1 (if you can tolerate the low E)? Cheers, Mike. yeah... I'm really leaning towards the Juno Stage.... Unfortunately Alesis have the wheels on top of the keys, which I don't like much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 IMO, the Juno Stage would be the best buy. While the sounds may not be needed, they could come in handy at some point too. 😎 Quote 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...
ElmerJFudd Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I haven’t touched a Roland Juno Stage in a very long time does anyone remember what the street price was at release and what kind of action Roland put in it? Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthizen2 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 My biggest GAS wish... Please bring the price back down to $3.25 a gallon. Oops... that's Gas. Not GAS. Quote Kurzweil PC3, Yamaha MOX8, Alesis Ion, Kawai K3M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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