brady_dup1 Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 I tour extensively and am looking for a keyboard I can easily carry around and up to the hotel room instead of lugging the 88weighted keys from the truck and break my back. I need full-size keys, and something small. 49 keys seems about right to me. Also, as the subject says, I dont need a bunch of knobs, wheels, and extra stuff. I also dont need a library of sounds. A piano sound will do fine. If its cheap, that will help too...but not if it sacrifices quality. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 What do you want it for? If it'd just something to plink on, you might wanna go to Best Buy and get a Yamaha PSR-type thing...they're actually not bad at all... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 The Kurzweil KME-61, which I reviewed in this September's issue of Keyboard, sounds like it would fit the bill. It's 61 keys, but it's so small and lightweight. It has great pianos, and a whole lot of useful preset sounds. I don't know if built-in speakers is something you want in a hotel-room board, but if you do, a lot of touring pros keep some kind of Yamaha PSR around. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Of course, with the Kurz you'd either need headphones or a small set of powered speakers. The Yamaha would have the sound system built right in. And cost less. Once again, what is the application? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 NOT KNOWING YOUR STYLE OR APPLICATION, I CAN TAKE A GUESS THAT THIS ONE MIGHT WORK FOR YOU, IF YOU WANT SMALL AND INEXPENSIVE: Casio If you have an amp or headphones, you might consider a perpetual favorite, the Nord Lead. They are selling fairly inexpensive. You may also want to look at Best Buy or Circuit City at Yamaha PSR or Casio all-in-one keyboards. Steve F's recommendation of the Kurzweil is strong as well. Give us more info and I'm sure someone can help. Regards, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guestuserguestuser.com Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: What do you want it for? If it'd just something to plink on, you might wanna go to Best Buy and get a Yamaha PSR-type thing...they're actually not bad at all... dBFunny you should mention that - I had this gig last weekend where I was supposed to play piano and a bit of synth for a party. So I took my synth rig, but somehow I forgot my rack of modules. This gig was out of town, so when I realized my mistake it was too late to go back. I went to a music store to rent something, and all they had was a low-end PSR (PSR 300, something like that) worth about $300. So I rented it, and was surprised by how good it was. For the money, I mean. It got me through the gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Originally posted by GuestUser: I went to a music store to rent something, and all they had was a low-end PSR (PSR 300, something like that) worth about $300. So I rented it, and was surprised by how good it was. For the money, I mean. It got me through the gig.Yeah, but how was the velocity switching? (ducking and running) dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 http://www.evolution.co.uk/moreinfo/hardware/pro49c.htm I have the 25 note monster. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by GuestUser: I went to a music store to rent something, and all they had was a low-end PSR (PSR 300, something like that) worth about $300. So I rented it, and was surprised by how good it was. For the money, I mean. It got me through the gig.Yeah, but how was the velocity switching? (ducking and running) dBI suspect it was flawless...as are all single velocity patches. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guestuserguestuser.com Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by GuestUser: I went to a music store to rent something, and all they had was a low-end PSR (PSR 300, something like that) worth about $300. So I rented it, and was surprised by how good it was. For the money, I mean. It got me through the gig.Yeah, but how was the velocity switching? (ducking and running) dBNo need to duck and run, it's a fair question for any sample-based synth. Busch is right - single layers only, as far as I could tell - no switching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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