From john.alongi@pomona.edu Sat Sep 11 11:39:38 2004
Subject:Re: KX-88 is RIP. Need controller recommendations.

A footnote to my previous endorsement of the Motif ES 8. The ES has improved sound
ROM from the original Motif (including the Motif Rack). The pianos on the ES are much
better in my opinion.

For Yamaha gear try Riks Music in Tennessee.

> My 15-year-old trusty KX-88 suddenly started oozing a viscous goo when the
> material that used to hold that counterweights in place started melting, or
> breaking down, the result being that all the keys stick, and Yamaha has no
> answers or replacements. It'll be buried in a proper ceremony under the oak
> tree out front. It was time for an upgrade anyway.
>
> I'm looking for a really good-feeling 88-key weighted controller that has
> decent midi controller functions -- mainly for stage but also for studio --
> as well
> as a collection of sounds good enough to be chosen quickly live on the fly
> and used for basic recording (up to the demo stage). A stellar acoustic
> piano
> is critical. I know I'm asking for a lot. At least I didn't say it had to be
> in a 22-
> pound package. I'm thinking Kurzweil PC1x (or PC2x?) or Yamaha S90, but
> wanted to get opinions from the group based on experience.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Neil
>
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