gigging keyboard

[spdam]

I'm thinking of upgrading. Right now I have a Juno di and a Yamaha sy 85. I really don't like the juno's touch and wanted a keyboard with semi-weighted keys. I find my hands hurt from not having keys that don't have a bit of depth or give.

Our band plays mostly blues/classic/jam rock from the 60's 70's. I'm thinking of a board with descent organ, electric and acoustic pianos, clav and some strings.

Can this be found in one Keyboard? I've played a nord electro 3 73 and liked that, but found the acoustic piano wasn't that impressive. The Korg m-50 88 felt pretty good but a little to heavy to carry. Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[bwhli]

Look into the http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003YJ9JME - Yamaha Motif XF7!

Great sounds for the stuff you need. If you would like some samples, you can send me some MIDI files, and I'll run them through my XF8 which has the same sounds.

 

[spdam]

Thanks for your reply and help bwhli,

The Motif looks like a great keyboard but I was looking for something under $2000 at most. The weight of the Motif would be a problem also. I'm looking for something under 30lbs or so. The Mox8 may be an option or maybe something used. I don't know if they make a Mox7.

 

[bwhli]

Unfortunately, Yamaha does not have a MOX7 for whatever reason. A MOX6 might be too small for your needs. I was never a fan of 61 key boards myself. Would you be interested in Roland keyboards?

 

[spdam]

No I wouldn't get another 61 key keyboard. My Juno Di is a Roland. I might consider a Roland, but I'm not to happy with some the sounds this one has. It is their cheapest synth (for 61 keys) and for what it is, it's pretty good overall. I think the Fantom and Jupiter are really nice, but way out of my reach. I don't know much about the Juno Stage, but from what I've heard it sounds interesting.