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I am looking for a midi keyboard/workstation in the $1K price range. I am very fond of the Yamaha PSR Series, since owning a Tyros. I am open to any suggestions though.
What is the best keyboard bang-for-buck in this price range? I will be ordering it in a few days, so I welcome any advice.
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Casio PX5S. If you are looking for weighted keys. Nothing from the other manufacturers come close
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Thanks for the recommendation. I was also looking at the Korg PA600 as well. Anyone here own one?
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+1 for the Casio PX5s. Compare here with a Nord costing three times as much: https://www.keyboardforums.com/threads/casio-px-5s-vs-nord-stage-2-blind-piano-sound-test.25959/At $999.95, it's a good buy and weighs 24 lbs. I've had mine for about 1 1/2 years now and have used it for jazz, wedding etc gigs. Very happy with it.
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I was also looking at the Korg PA600 as well. Anyone here own one? I own an older Korg N5 synth and the sounds are really good quality. You may want to hit a Guitar Center or some other music store where you can demo keyboards in person too before cutting loose on one. You also want to decide if you want 61, 76, or 88 keys, weighted action or not. There's a lot of factors you want to think about. Good luck in your selection.
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HI TRAX
Well as you are familiar with the Yamaha OS from your tyros (do you still have it)
You would be happy with the Yamaha PSR range the 770 is in your price range the 970 is just above but shop around .
Both of these are full arranger keyboards and the voicing will be very compatible with previous midi files from the tyros re Bank change and voice numbers MSB LSB program / patch.
3 intro and endings 4 style variations for each style onboard audio record to wav file on USB.
If you feel you would like a nice 88 key Piano full size weighted keys then the Yamaha DGX 660
Is a very good buy this is a very good price right in you range.
Still has on board styles and a full set of XG lite voices + some nice panel voices like sweet and live .
Only 2 intro / ending and 2 style variations on these but the most useful 2 out of the 4 on other models.
Be aware the DGX range does not have any standard mid 5 pin din sockets only mid via usb to host. But this is fine for connecting your pc and BIAB / DAWS etc.
Just my thoughts any questions please come back.
Mike
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HI TRAX
Well as you are familiar with the Yamaha OS from your tyros (do you still have it)
You would be happy with the Yamaha PSR range the 770 is in your price range the 970 is just above but shop around .
Both of these are full arranger keyboards and the voicing will be very compatible with previous midi files from the tyros re Bank change and voice numbers MSB LSB program / patch.
3 intro and endings 4 style variations for each style onboard audio record to wav file on USB.
If you feel you would like a nice 88 key Piano full size weighted keys then the Yamaha DGX 660
Is a very good buy this is a very good price right in you range.
Still has on board styles and a full set of XG lite voices + some nice panel voices like sweet and live .
Only 2 intro / ending and 2 style variations on these but the most useful 2 out of the 4 on other models.
Be aware the DGX range does not have any standard mid 5 pin din sockets only mid via usb to host. But this is fine for connecting your pc and BIAB / DAWS etc.
Just my thoughts any questions please come back.
Mike
I also like the fact that the Yamaha keyboards have vocal harmonies. That is an extra incentive to me. I don't have my Tyros anymore and regret selling it to this day. I think the 970 is my 1st choice, if i can find one close to my price range. Thanks again everyone for the information. Trax
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