Sub $1000 keyboard recommendation

[jordanstreet]

I am looking for
- 88 keys
- as realistic as action as possible
- Only a few patches (piano and strings maily, maybe organ and synth lead)

My other option would be to get a midi controller and run a sampler. What are your recommendations.

Thanks,
Jordan

 

[Sargas]

It sounds to me like you're looking for a stage piano, but I don't know any stage piano with a synth lead patch, though...
My favorite stage piano, and the one I would recommend is the Yamaha CP33. The action is close to perfect, and the piano and string sounds are gorgeous. It does have a Jazz Organ as well, but I don't really like it that much, and it does lack a lead sound. But like I said, I don't know any stage piano with a lead sound.

There are quite a lot of stage pianos out there, though, you can try searching www.zzounds.com or www.thomann.de to find the one you're looking for. Atleast it's a starting point