Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Whatever model you choose, do get a keyboard with a weighted action. They are just so much more pleasant to play.


I have to disagree with you on this one Track. As one who played synth keys and then bought a weighted keyboard, it was like lifting weights for me to play those heavy keys. You are a piano player. You know weighted keys. So to YOU, a pianoi player, playing those light touch synth keys doesn't feel right. Leilani isn't a piano player like you. She is going to be learning keyboards. And note that in my mind at least, "piano" and "keyboard" are not synonymous. A piano is a piano. A synth is a keyboard. I personally would never move an instrument to a gig that plays one sound when I can move one instrument that offers 128. Particularly in the duo situation that they are in. She may need organ, strings, brass.... Sitting at a piano playing Chopin is not the same animal as being at a live gig playing in a band. The subtleties of touch just don't come into play when the piano is not the solo instrument.

I bought an Ensoniq KS32 with weighted keys used from someone. I set it up, played it for a week, and hated it so bad I immediately sold it for a loss. My hands actually hurt from playing those heavy keys. And for ME to be willing to lose money.... you know it's serious.

Situations are different. Solo pianist on s stage or someone playing keyboards in a band where it is a supporting instrument. Horses for courses.