From aevett1@yahoo.com Sun Nov 14 11:56:17 2010
Subject:Re:OT Privia P3 vs Motif 8 pianos

The P95/Motif Rack combination could work; but, as I recall, the P95 doesn't
have controller features ( pitch and/or mod, etc.). If this is important to
the OP in playing the sounds of a Motif Rack, it would be an issue. One of my
friends uses a Privia PX-300 with a Motif ES Rack; he often plays the piano
tones from the ES. The PX-330 does offer a pitch/mod paddle, but if control
features aren't an issue it's a lot of extra $$$ for a keyboard on which the
pianos/ep's are not liked, and thus not being used.

I've been using a Roland FP-4 for pianos lately; that's a solid, pro keyboard -
functionally a bit above the P95 or PX-330; though sonically, the P95 is in the
same league, IMO. If a deal could be found on an FP-4, then combined with a
Motif Rack (The XS Rack might be a good choice), that could be a great sounding
setup. Though, the FP-4 doesn't have front panel controller features....

An 'all in one keyboard' for this situation would be a Roland RD-700 GX: Great
pianos, lots of additional sounds, and a VK organ sound engine. With the advent
of the new RD-700NX, RD-700GX's (and GXF's) are being sold at great prices right
now - if one looks around for deals, especially demo/lightly used units. Of
course in that price range, if Yamaha is still the brand of choice, a used S90ES
or S90XS would also work very nicely. Having used both, my preference is for
the pianos in the S90ES (the newer S700 soundblock), but YMMV; some folks dig
the S6 pianos in the S90XS.

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From: AnotherScott2
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 1:12:51 PM
Subject: [CWSG] Re:OT Privia P3 vs Motif 8 pianos



--- In CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck" wrote:
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> I only need to replace the Motif 8 because it's damn heavy but sounds great.