what 88 key controller and sound module can i get to replace my triton's piano sounds

[Kyle]

hey everyone..

I currently have a Korg Triton 61-key that I bought as my first high end keyboard a few years ago. I've gotten to the point where the only thing i use it for is piano/organ/e-piano sounds just because my synths do just about everything else I need.

From the recommendation of a friend, I have decided to sell it and invest in some items for my recording rig. Thats a completely different thread though

My question to everyone is, I want to step up to 88keys of weighted action in a controller (i'm a piano player) and don't know which one to get. Second, I need a good sound module with solid piano sounds that won't break the bank.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks a lot

[Krakit]

For weighted 88 key action, you could get a few different digital pianos (most weighted controllers pretty much suck).

Since you'll prolly end up with a digital piano anyway, you might as well get one with a great internal piano sound too. The Yamaha S series pianos sound top drawer.

Korg makes some digital pianos as well and perhaps one of them uses the same engine and samples as the Triton.

Personally, I use a Roland RD-100. I bought that because in the 1990's it was the best action for my taste. I didn't really care for the tone, but I layered it with my Alesis QSR and that worked wonders for it.

Hope that helps you.

Carl

[TexRoadkill]

The Yamaha P and S series have a good action and aren't too expensive.

[In Tune Audio]

If your a piano player, and have the money, check out the Kawai MP9500.

I have the MP9000, and have used it on a number of albums, from classical to Jazz. It sounds natural. But the best part is the action. They use a hammer action, and have actual wooden keys, feels great to play. It's big, but its portable too, I use it for gigging, and love it. It won digital piano of the year a couple of years back at the German music show.

[warble]

Triton for piano? Yikes! I used to own one and thought the pianos were useless - maybe good for dance music or whatever. Loved the sonic textures though.

I now own a Yamaha S80 and love the thing. Nice weighted action and pretty darn decent piano sounds. Unfortunately, they can't be had anymore and were replaced by the S90. I've played an S90 as well, and like the piano samples even more. Also great for Rhodes, 60's/70's keys, etc.

I'm guessing S90's will run you about $1700 new (roughly). You might find a used S80 on eBay (there are a couple on there now). I wouldn't pay more than $900 for one - unless the thing is brand new. I can't say enough good things about Yamaha - been using their synths all that way back to the DX7 days.

Good Luck!

Warren

[salsamac]

why would a s90 need a piano plugin board?

[warble]

Originally posted by salsamac
why would a s90 need a piano plugin board?

Who mentioned anything here about a plugin board?

Oh, nevermind just saw the title to your post!


Warren

[salsamac]

Originally posted by warble
Who mentioned anything here about a plugin board?

Oh, nevermind just saw the title to your post!


Warren

lol .....I went to the site and saw yamaha offering a plugin/expansion for the s90

[Anthony]

Kyle,

The best made no compromise masterkeyboard you can buy is Peavey DMP C8.

I use the same, two actually (both Red), however, it was so expensive to built that Peavey made a smaller version X. (Also no longer in production)

DPMC8 has the most powerful MIDI implementation ever in master keyboard,…8 zones (ranges) that are fully programmable. 2 CV pedal inserts, 4 sliders, 64 *patch* memory+ disk drive.

Peavey used heavily modified special order version of Fatar keys and results are simply exquisite, one of the finest keys ever built.

However, there is no getting away from the fact, after that nr.1 hammer mechanics and keys went after DMPC8 to Kawai MP9000/9500.

Kawai made this one step further and no serious player would dispute the same.

However, reason I never went for the same is mediocre Midi implementation compared to my DMPC8.

MP9000/9500 is really built more like world class stage piano rather then master keyboard.

So it is really up to your choice , to choose what do you need.

Masterkeyboard or Stage piano keyboard? (used as masterkeyboard)

You might go with Pevey and Kurzweil Micro Piano or PC2R and path bliss.

Or you could enjoy very,very good MP9000/9500 Piano.

Or best combination…very good keyboard and simply breathtaking piano grand sounds + over 1000 sounds in Roland RD700.

Reviews all around the world praised the same as source of breathtaking realistic sounds. Only penalty is (like most others) only one outputs pair, where in Kawai case, outputs are fully balanced (XLR)

Roland A-80 if only looking for master keyboard is one class up from new Roland A90, one grade better keys + midi & display without match even by today standards.

Yamaha also has very good range, but like Korg I never liked samples of Piano they are using. Truth be told, Yamaha recently is using better piano samples then before.

I think you should listen Roland RD700 for beginning, I think once you do,like many other players, RD700 is going to stay with you.

Grand Piano samples are unbelievable.

Elton John bought 5 !