Casio PX-100 Privia or Prokeys 88sx

[antispatula]

I need a simple stage piano. It's down to those two. I get the impression teh Casio PX-100 Privia has better action? And I've heard it only has a headphone out. I can convert it to 1/4" then run it through a pre then into a pa right? Is the prokeys 88sx action really that bad? People say it isnt that good.

I need some suggestions! Thanks!

[antispatula]

does anyone know the output ratings that come out of the privia's adapter?

[scrubs]

Originally Posted by antispatula

does anyone know the output ratings that come out of the privia's adapter?

I'll look at mine tonight. It's a standard wall-wart adapter.

I like the sound and action of the Privia, even recording from the headphone out.

[antispatula]

hey it's ok you don't have to do that, but thanks anyways! I went ahead and bought one off ebay for 300 bucks, thats including shipping and it came with everything!! I'm exited. I heard the privia was a little frail, so I went ahead with the prokeys.

[kojdogg]

Originally Posted by antispatula

hey it's ok you don't have to do that, but thanks anyways! I went ahead and bought one off ebay for 300 bucks, thats including shipping and it came with everything!! I'm exited. I heard the privia was a little frail, so I went ahead with the prokeys.

i've seen some of the ebay auctions-- make sure you're getting the prokeys and not the prokeys se or whatever it is-- the "semi-weighted one" that one usually goes new for about $300...

[cortexx]

i checked both out and hated the m-audio stuff , it just felt so crappy for a weighted keyboard . the casio did to my supprise have a decent weighted action.

[antispatula]

I think I'll be very happy with it, it's only for live shows, I record with an accoustic grand in my livingroom, and just wanted something nice, slim, portable, and decent for shows.

[cortexx]

Go check out one of these and marry it with a sampler rack that has good piano sounds , roland fantom xr for example.

http://www.novationmusic.com/product...bArchive=False

novation controllers outclass M-audio in every conceivable way

[cortexx]

ahh ignore me if you bought the casio just didnt want you to be another sucker for m-audio quality (or lack of it)

[carpaljets]

I own the Privia 300 and I find the keys to respond very much like my upright piano did. It also sounds very much like an acoustic piano.

[Krakit]

I've said this before, I'll say it again.

As much as I hate to admit it the Casio Privias have the best keyboard action of any digital I've ever played.

Yup, I know, it's a Casio.

It's also lighter than anything that even comes close to feeling as realisitc.

Carl

[antispatula]

The reason I got the prokeys over the privia is that

a.looks cooler!
b.and more importantly, it looks more durable......
I've heard the privia is a little frail. I remember checking one out at bestbuy once and thinking the same thing.

And again, this is strictly for live proformances.