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jojo · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:54 pm Post subject: RH3 KEYBED

I'll tell you this much, people:

It looks like an amazing beast, but I just can't stand that RH3 keybed. The 88-key bed especially feels quite "fake" to me.

Just a matter of opinion. Loyal Korgie, love the products.. Just yearn for that old RH2 feel.
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EvilDragon · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:12 pm Post subject:

Disagree here.

Hedegaard · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:15 pm Post subject:

What are the differences between RH3 and RH2?
I have the RH2 on the Oasys and it feels quite good.
(The heavy bass notes contra the lighter treble notes - I don't feel so much of a difference)

Akos Janca · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:04 pm Post subject:

I like the RH2 weighted keys of my O88, they are very good. I've tried the SV-1 several times and longer in a calm shop - it was so enjoyable I couldn't stop playing! According to the specs Kronos 73 and 88 has the same RH3 keybed.

For me both RH2 and RH3 are very good but RH3 is even better.

But let me add something:

It's very important how the keys trigger the sound. So it's simply not enough to ask: which keybed is better. We have to ask also: in which instrument?

My advice: your taste might differ so please try it for yourself - the instrument with own keybed. I mean it's not enough to try SV-1 now. Even if you may find it good, you still don't know how Kronos will react when you play on her own keys. You can decide only then if it's good for you.
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hermanmusic · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject:

The Triton Extreme had an RH3 key bed that I just loved.
When I first got my Oasys 88 it almost felt almost unweighted - or semi-weighted in comparison.
Honestly, I prefer the RH3, but of course that's just my preference.
It also occurs to me that I've become so used to the RH2 that it might take some re-getting used to if I were to find myself in front of a Kronos with RH3.
Regretfully, I was forced to throw my TEX 88 into the bay (eBay) to help fund my O back in '08, but I did manage to acquire an unweighted 61 key TEX about a year ago.
Lots of good sounds that seem to grow even bigger when piped through my O's inputs!
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Akos Janca · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject:

jojo · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject:

MartinHines · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject:

CfNorENa · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:33 pm Post subject:

M50-88 also uses RH3. All very subjective, I know, but for what it's worth, it's BY FAR the nicest weighted keyboard I've played...
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Hedegaard · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject:

Great feedback on this topic.

I really enjoy the O88 RH2 keybed, except sometimes it makes slight "key" or "plastic" noises. No its not a fault, its just how its manufactured.

But if the RH3 is an improvement, rather than just something different, then that gives something to look forward to on the Kronos.

Akos, I think it shouldn't matter what synth the keybed is on, the triggering is all the same yes?

Link · Junior Member Joined: 07 Nov 2009 Posts: 60

I don't like RH3 either, based on M50. BUT, does anybody know if there are any differences in feel between, say M50, and other keyboards with RH3? I know there are aftertouch in some models, but how about the feel. I love M3's synthaction though! I'm struggling to make a choice between 61 and 73 models, for I'd like to get weighted keys too, and 73 -model would be perfect opportunity to get it, if only I didn't dislike it.

Akos Janca · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:45 pm Post subject:

robinkle · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:24 pm Post subject:

I sort of wish synths in general gave customers more freedom when it comes to customizing the products. Choose keybed type and size, colours on led's, buttons, layout and chassis. Like computers, pick the components you like and put it together. Smile

UKSimon · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:33 pm Post subject:

That would be great but it ain't gonna happen. I would love an 88 note synth action keyboard.
As I would be using it as a controller as well, so many of the latest software samplers like Kontakt have keyswitches in the lower octave of the 88 note controller. The problem though is weighted keys are great for playing piano parts, but everything else such as drums and orchestral parts a synth action is much better. Unfortunately for me no 88 note synth action or controllers exist

Oh well

Cheers

robinkle · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:48 pm Post subject: