Recommendation for keyboard

Nu Mixer · 15th June 2006, 10:17 PM

Any recommendations for an 88-key keyboard with weighted keys? (This is not for the studio, but for a home situation.) The player just wants a good piano sound and a good feeling set of keys. Budget is a concern, so please nothing that breaks the bank. Thanks!

bugsstar · 15th June 2006, 10:42 PM

CME UF has a 88 weighted keyboard.
You can add a soundcard i believe.

I bought a viscount/oberheim masterkeyboard which i find ok. That one can also be mounted with a soundcard.
The reason why i got the oberheim ?
it is not as wide as the CME because the pitch bender en mod wheel are not besides the keys but above. And i had to keep in mind the space it took.
The CME was a bit cheaper and not as blue as the viscount/oberheim, i think they have the white versions also.

CME has better support.

Surfkat · 16th June 2006, 05:57 AM

For what i would call "budget" check out the Casio Privia. Get the one in the middle, not the cheapest or most expensive. If you want real pro quality get a Roland RD-700.

Nu Mixer · 16th June 2006, 07:39 AM

Thanks for the recommendations. The Roland looks good. I think she may need one with speakers though. This is for home use.

natpub · 16th June 2006, 07:49 AM

I use the Studiologic by Fatar SL990PRO, and am very happy. However, the Kurzweil PC2XO Controller Keyboards are indeed the best--expensive and have some useless parts, but feel superior.

For price and just plain keys, the SL990 is ideal. Also, the 990 has a slim profile, and I needed a slim fit.

cheers

Punchmo · 16th June 2006, 08:01 AM

Does it have to be electronic? Schools, colleges and universities routinely sell their student pianos via auction and good deals can be had. I have a used student spinet in my home. I paid $35.00

If electronic is what she is after, the Yamaha P series offers built in amplification and speakers and would be worthy of a look. The P120 model has about a dozen sounds and a 2 track sequencer. I think it sold new for about $1,000.

kingneeraj · 16th June 2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nu Mixer

Any recommendations for an 88-key keyboard with weighted keys? (This is not for the studio, but for a home situation.) The player just wants a good piano sound and a good feeling set of keys. Budget is a concern, so please nothing that breaks the bank. Thanks!

Yamaha P90 if you can get your hands on one... it sounds amazing.. only have like 4 or 5 sounds, but they all sound VERY good!

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15th June 2006, 10:17 PM	#1
Nu Mixer Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 286	Recommendation for keyboard Any recommendations for an 88-key keyboard with weighted keys? (This is not for the studio, but for a home situation.) The player just wants a good piano sound and a good feeling set of keys. Budget is a concern, so please nothing that breaks the bank. Thanks!

16th June 2006, 05:57 AM	#3
Surfkat Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Va / NJ Posts: 306	For what i would call "budget" check out the Casio Privia. Get the one in the middle, not the cheapest or most expensive. If you want real pro quality get a Roland RD-700. __________________ "After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." - Aldous Huxley

16th June 2006, 07:49 AM	#5
natpub More cowbell! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,710	I use the Studiologic by Fatar SL990PRO, and am very happy. However, the Kurzweil PC2XO Controller Keyboards are indeed the best--expensive and have some useless parts, but feel superior. For price and just plain keys, the SL990 is ideal. Also, the 990 has a slim profile, and I needed a slim fit. cheers __________________ Vibrational Arts, Inc. Blue Sky Way Sonic Sorcery Studios Austin, Texas/Columbus, Ohio

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15th June 2006, 10:42 PM	#2
bugsstar Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 157	CME UF has a 88 weighted keyboard. You can add a soundcard i believe. I bought a viscount/oberheim masterkeyboard which i find ok. That one can also be mounted with a soundcard. The reason why i got the oberheim ? it is not as wide as the CME because the pitch bender en mod wheel are not besides the keys but above. And i had to keep in mind the space it took. The CME was a bit cheaper and not as blue as the viscount/oberheim, i think they have the white versions also. CME has better support.

16th June 2006, 07:39 AM	#4
Nu Mixer Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 286	Thanks for the recommendations. The Roland looks good. I think she may need one with speakers though. This is for home use.

16th June 2006, 08:01 AM	#6
Punchmo Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: PA Posts: 153	Does it have to be electronic? Schools, colleges and universities routinely sell their student pianos via auction and good deals can be had. I have a used student spinet in my home. I paid $35.00 If electronic is what she is after, the Yamaha P series offers built in amplification and speakers and would be worthy of a look. The P120 model has about a dozen sounds and a 2 track sequencer. I think it sold new for about $1,000.