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Jazzooo · 18th May 2009

I'm a piano player, and I've tried, bought and sold many keyboard controllers, searching for the perfect combination of responsiveness and touch.

I think a used Yamaha S80 is the overall winner--nothing feels as much like an acoustic to me as this. I do think the S90ES is very good too.

And while I've spent hundreds more, my Casio Privia PX575 has excellent touch.

I do have to suggest that if you intend to bring in amazing piano players, you might consider getting a demo of the new VPiano from Roland. I know you're not looking for sounds but if it sounds as great as when I heard it at NAMM, I'm not sure your IVory will trump it at all. From what I hear from those who have played it, and I'm including one world class jazz artist, it feels amazing.

18th May 2009	#10
Jazzooo Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 286	I'm a piano player, and I've tried, bought and sold many keyboard controllers, searching for the perfect combination of responsiveness and touch. I think a used Yamaha S80 is the overall winner--nothing feels as much like an acoustic to me as this. I do think the S90ES is very good too. And while I've spent hundreds more, my Casio Privia PX575 has excellent touch. I do have to suggest that if you intend to bring in amazing piano players, you might consider getting a demo of the new VPiano from Roland. I know you're not looking for sounds but if it sounds as great as when I heard it at NAMM, I'm not sure your IVory will trump it at all. From what I hear from those who have played it, and I'm including one world class jazz artist, it feels amazing.