Try to find a used one or a store that has one on the floor for demo that they'd like to get shed of.

Don't be afraid to make an offer. Nothing is etched in stone. I like to find out who the manager of the dept. is because they are more likely to have the power to wheel and deal.

*Don't overlook *ANY* 88 key instrument, most of 'em that contain their own sounds or soundbank can also be used as a controller as well. This is actually a better situation as if you ever go out to play live, all you need is that MIDI piano and an amp. There is a sleeper out there, now available only as used, the Kurzweil SP88. Great set of sounds inside (sampling was done by none other than Jennifer Hruska and won awards at the time), but no full GM bank, works excellently as a controller as well. Light weight with aluminum chassis and housing, nearly indestructible. I still have and use mine all the time. Have spotted these used in both 88 and 76 versions for around the 200 dollar mark. When the seller is asking 200, I offer 150. Of course.


--Mac

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