Weighted Keyboard, not full size... But Amazing Sound

[shackrock]

Hey all.

I had a (classic) Kurzweil PC88MX for a few years. The thing has 88 weighted keys, is heavy and huge and industrial. I definitely liked it...

Anyway I just sold it. It's too big for my new room - and I'm hoping to find something that sounds better.



So as I'm looking for a replacement. Here's what I'm thinking...

* A bit Smaller! (Less than 88 keys please...) 40" (ish) would be ideal.
* Weighted Keys
* I don't need any other sounds besides an amazing classic piano sound. Seriously, the only built in sound I need is that of a realistic piano! (Again, I thought the PC88MX was "ok" in this department, but I've heard much better...). This is most important.
* Mini In/Out or USB or something to hook up to my recording gear/computer.


Any one have ideas? Price is secondary, although $400-$1000 is my range.

Thanks!

 

[dintymoore]

There was a thread pertaining to this (except for the less than 88 note bit) recently -
https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=306759

Most people will recommend getting a controller and using software for the sounds, that way you'll be able to upgrade in the future. But if the sounds are built into the keyboard it's simpler for gigs.

 

[shackrock]

yeah I was toying with the idea of using a contrller instead, but in the end... I do really only want to use 1 built in sound - that of a realistic piano. And then as long as there is a midi out for the occational times that I may use that, I'll be happy...

I'll take a look at that thread too.


but while I'm at it... is there a "BEST Piano VSTI" or similar? What are people's experience there?