What weighted 88 key controller are people using?

[zai]

Love my RD-300SX, plus it has killer piano sounds when played stand-alone.

Zai

[ozinexile]

I'm using a Yamaha S80 which works really well. The action doesn't seem to have the same solidity as the motifs and p range pianos, but being a touch lighter helps with strings, drums etc.

If I was looking now I would be tempted by a CME UF8. I've read about a few teething problems but the weighted action feels good. Is it just me, or is there a yamaha-ness about them. Similar sliders, transport controls, breath control input and now mlan support. They even use the tried and tested yamaha model designation, two letters then a number. Hmmmm.

[matt_anthoney]

Went with the Yamaha P60 (finding a good deal doesn't hurt). Thanks for everyone's input.

[jplanet]

Cool! Welcome to the club, and happy playing!

[Squids]

Using a Yamaha P90 right now. It's quite decent I think, though not as good as my beloved Kawaii MP9500 that I had to sell . That thing felt better than my old upright...

Yamaha P90
http://www.harmony-central.com/Synth/Da ... 90-01.html

Kawaii MP9500
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Feb03/a ... mp9500.asp

There's a modern composer named "gorecki" that I like.

Yeah the Kawaii MP has amazing feel. Of course that is a real piano hammer mechanism in there! I wish there was a way to get one of those as a controller for less money. Oh well. I want one.

[Squids]

I'm using a Yamaha S80 which works really well. The action doesn't seem to have the same solidity as the motifs and p range pianos, but being a touch lighter helps with strings, drums etc.

If I was looking now I would be tempted by a CME UF8. I've read about a few teething problems but the weighted action feels good. Is it just me, or is there a yamaha-ness about them. Similar sliders, transport controls, breath control input and now mlan support. They even use the tried and tested yamaha model designation, two letters then a number. Hmmmm.

It is now also distributed by Yamaha at least in the US.

[DevonB]

Went with the Yamaha P60 (finding a good deal doesn't hurt). Thanks for everyone's input.

How much did you get it for out the door? Anyway, it's nice to have a keyboard that you can just turn on and play without having to boot up the whole studio too.

Devon

[matt_anthoney]

I was able to snag a new P60 and LP60W stand (it came as a kit) from B&H Photo/Video for a total of $675. I'm not sure why it was so cheap-- Guitar Center said they couldn't match the price because it was ~10 bucks over cost.

[DevonB]

I was able to snag a new P60 and LP60W stand (it came as a kit) from B&H Photo/Video for a total of $675. I'm not sure why it was so cheap-- Guitar Center said they couldn't match the price because it was ~10 bucks over cost.

I bought it at Guitar Center myself for $675. Not a bad deal at all! I already have multiple stands from my early keyboard days, so that wasn't a big deal to me. Congrats. Hope you love it!

Devon