Yamaha CK series?

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sonics wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:09 pm I'm not sure what you're after anymore :)

Well.... original spec was...

My thought is to replace the Berry with a compact synth keyboard, that can also act as a controller for the computer, it needs to transmit knob data, I don’t have a dedicated full size hardware keyboard that has sounds on board, and I really miss it, I like to work that way if possible.

So I’m trying to combine a hardware synth, 5 octaves, but hopefully fairly compact, with a controller source, I’ve thought of a couple of things, I need basics like Rhodes, samples etc, and some sort of synthesis ability.
I don’t want to spend too much

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sonics wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:09 pm I'm not sure what you're after anymore :)
Was it weighted keyboard, full 88 notes, on-board sounds? Or something else?

It strikes me that there is so much choice in the market now that there must be something to suit you. I agree about the keyboard quality going down, however. Most keyboards used to be sold to keyboard players. Now they are sold to everyone who makes music using a keyboard, which is quite another thing.

Years ago I used my DX7 as a master keyboard, as did a lot of people, because of its excellent feeling keyboard, it was also my main sound source, and I had a little Korg Nano Control for Midi stuff, all perfect.
I’m looking for a similar set-up, but with a controller included on the keyboard, but, thinking about it, that’s not essential, I could use a separate box.
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In that case…

Here’s the very thing for you :thumbup:

(FWIW, I agree about the DX7 keybed, it was ‘just right’ That and the D50 put pretty much everything on the market today to shame)
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MarkOne wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:05 am In that case…

Here’s the very thing for you :thumbup:

(FWIW, I agree about the DX7 keybed, it was ‘just right’ That and the D50 put pretty much everything on the market today to shame)

He’s fibbing, or it’s a genuine mistake who knows, but it’s not a DX7, it’s a DX21, completely different thing.
I don’t want another DX7, I tried that, they are getting old now, parts etc, I had terrible trouble with my last one.
There’s always a catch, I’d like that Roland Jupiter X, but it’s way too big, and too complicated, the MO-DX is sort of close, but the build puts me off, I’ll get something, just have to take my time.
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Arturia KeyLab 61 MkII would probably fit the bill.
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I'm going to say 'Kurzweil' then walk away from this thread... :beamup:
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Wonks wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:17 am90s ROMpler demo track stuff. Hopefully it sounds better in reality.

Not to divert or derail but I have a lot of time for 90s romplers as instruments. The demos were often undeniably cheesy though :-)

There were exceptions. I consider a Korg Trinity demo by Stephen Kay (in 1995) called The Sorcerer to be one of the best factory demos of all time.
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The Elf wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:06 pm I'm going to say 'Kurzweil' then walk away from this thread... :beamup:

I'd be completely on board with you when it comes to the capability but when it comes to the usability I think they need to work on that aspect.

I love the sounds in my K2700 but I'd struggle to recommend it to anyone wanting a workstation because the user interface is terrible... to the point I've written its sequencer off altogether. I speak as a fan of workstation sequencers :lol:
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The Elf wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:06 pm I'm going to say 'Kurzweil' then walk away from this thread... :beamup:

Well, I’m looking at the PC3-K6 right now, it’s on my short list.
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Your short list seems to be getting longer by the day... :lol,:
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Hugh Robjohns wrote: Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:22 am Your short list seems to be getting longer by the day... :lol,:

It’s a toilet roll.

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