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Lou Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 1305 Location: DE. USA
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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MidnightPackage wrote: | I think in your case, wanting just a single keyboard, there is another reason to consider the 73 or the 88. The extra octave will make splits and combi playing much better. However, if this will be your one and only keyboard, I highly recommend spending some time at a weighted keyboard and see how it feels for you. It does take more strength, and some things are more difficult, such as fast leads and organ playing. I would just hate to see you disappointed or frustrated with the action once you get it. |
One thing about the extra finger strength, is that I'm not out playing for a few straight hours at a gig. Just writing, recording passes and vocals..
yes for hours at at time but, you know, record this, adjust that, bounce this, do a vocal .. etc.. That's what made me wonder about the benefits if any of the 73 in this setting. _________________ Lou |
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drchris Full Member
Joined: 21 May 2011 Posts: 178 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 12:11 am Post subject: |
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So the way I landed on the Kronos (88 on order) is that I was shopping mainly for an 88 key weighted instrument. I was looking at stage pianos (like Nord) and considered an M3 before deciding to wait on the Kronos.
I have a smaller semi weighted AKAI MPK 49 which I can use for the semi weighted feel as well. (I've been playing mostly via Ableton Live, so the move to a workstation is different for me.)
The 73 vs 88 decision was not hard, the 88 is $300 more and just at 4 lbs more than the 73. It seems that the potential regret is if I got the 73 since I don't currently own and 88 key instrument.
It's really interesting hearing how different people's needs affect which Kronos they are buying.
Chris |
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Synthesizedclapping Junior Member
Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 91 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 12:35 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I've been playing weighted all my life and I still find it much more hard than synth keys. The difference is substantial. I'm going with 73 solely fOr the extra octave but I am a pianist at heart so I will be happy with weighted. I find adjusting the velocity curve so you don't have to play hard to trigger notes a good way to play synth on weighted good too. So I assure you you will be fine with 73. Plus you will be thankful you get used to weighted keys because they add to your performance in that it is more expressive. Go with weighted. _________________ Listening to Music too loud is like reading with the text an inch away from your face. |
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donjuancarlos Full Member
Joined: 21 May 2011 Posts: 105
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 2:34 am Post subject: |
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I'm going with the 73 instead of the 88 because of width. With the 73, I can just throw it in my car's back seat; the 88 is too wide. Kinda wishing the 73 was semi-weighted, though. |
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rderderian Full Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 4:05 am Post subject: |
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I grew up on a baby grand piano, had the Yamaha ES8 and then the Korg M3 88, so I always had the weighted 88. Do go smaller now for any reason would kill it for me. Losing those other 15-27 keys is too limiting to me. Also for multi part split keyboard combinations would be difficult on a smaller board. So of course I ordered the Kronos 88. |
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Lou Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 1305 Location: DE. USA
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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MidnightPackage wrote: | I highly recommend spending some time at a weighted keyboard and see how it feels for you. It does take more strength, and some things are more difficult, such as fast leads and organ playing. I would just hate to see you disappointed or frustrated with the action once you get it. |
Thanks, Good point.. I will get my butt to a store a play some weighted keys. _________________ Lou |
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MidnightPackage Full Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Posts: 171
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Lou wrote: | Thanks, Good point.. I will get my butt to a store a play some weighted keys. |
Have fun exploring! And if you find the weighted action isn't too difficult for your style of playing, I really do recommend the 73. The extra octave will be nice, and your piano playing will be much more expressive. Either way, I don't think you will be unhappy ... you are getting a Kronos after all _________________ Korg Kronos 61, Yamaha P120 88, Roland Alpha Juno 2 61, Boss RC-300 Loopstation, Roland SC55, M-Audio Axiom 61, Novation ReMOTE 25, Boss ME-6, Electro-Voice Raven, Alesis Multimix 8 |
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ScoobyDoo555 Platinum Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 840 Location: Herefordshire, UK
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Lots of good advice here Lou - I'm only getting a 61 as I've already got 2 88-note boards...... and a few MIDI cables
You'll love it, no matter what you end up with. _________________ Yamaha SY77 & KX88, SSL Nucleus, Korg Kronos 61, Wavestation A/D, Access Virus B, Roland XP30, DeepMind12D, System 1m, V-Synth XT, Focusrite Red16Line, Unitor 8, Akai S3000 XL, Alesis Quadraverb+, Focal Shape Twins, Full fat iMac, Logic Pro X, ProTools 2021, loadsa plugins.
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Lou Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 1305 Location: DE. USA
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Many thanks to everyone for the all the comment, suggestions and opinions.
Much appreciated.. _________________ Lou |
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keywhiz61 Full Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 103
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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How is playing organ on the weighted keys? |
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