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Freslanta
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 Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject: Difficult Decisions |
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Hello all,
I'm getting ready to buy a digital keyboard. I already own an acoustic piano and a Hammond Organ. I have kids in the house, so I can't play the piano when someone's sleeping. This is often. I need an 88 key weighted keyboard I can plug into an amp and/or headphones during those quiet times. At a minimum I want good piano sound and feel, plus alot of accompaniment options and midi capabilities.
I was considering the Yamaha YPG 625 or 635, but then I figured it might be kind of limiting and since I'm investing in a digital keyboard, I might as well get something that has synth and recording capabilities plus more of the latest tech advances to get acquainted with. I'm looking in the $1500 or less range.
I've been considering the Korg TR-88 and every review I've read on it is very positive. My question is this:
Can anyone fill me in one the negative aspects of this keyboard? Do you have any other recommendations for my uses and price range?
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Daz
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | plus alot of accompaniment options |
The TR-88 probably isn't the keyboard you want, it doesn't have those options. You need to look at things like the PA series arranger keyboards, such as the PA50, PA80, PA800 etc. That's not my area so I'll move this conversation into an area where the guys/gals that know about those boards reside.
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Daz
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Freslanta via PM wrote: |
It doesn't have which options?
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"alot of accompaniment options" |
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Freslanta
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: Difficult Decisions |
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I appreciate the advice, But the PA-50, 80, 800 do not have 88 weighted keys.
What else might fit the bill? |
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Daz
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Only the PA588 has 88 keys and that is outside your quoted budget, its about $2500 IIRC.
Arrangers/autoaccompaniment really isn't my area, so I'll ask the good folks here to share their wisdom ...
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