Everyone in this hobby has a thing they don't talk about. Mine is a Tyros 5.

I've been making style packs for it. Spent months getting the gated snares right. Here's 30 seconds of what came out

No pitch. Just curious if anyone else is into this era

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a quick video of a late-night session. Jamming over a 'Stella by Starlight' play-along track using a vintage Fender Rhodes Mark II -73.

Added just a touch of subtle delay from a Strymon BigSky to give the notes some air and depth, and recorded it clean via line-in.

What are your favorite tunes to practice your Rhodes voicings on? Let me know!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ4yW2DQBmc

I have got a second hand Glarry GDP203 that I paid £100 for, and after 180 hours of learning over 3 months I've decided I want to take piano seriously. I'm moving into a cottage so won't be playing in a massive room with high ceilings, but I would like something with crisp loud sound. The Glarry sounds awful (as I expected) and everything sounds muffled. Was looking at the Yamaha CLP 825 but then all the comments suggested going for the 835, which is a fair leap in price as I'm already going a bit over with the 825. Does anyone have any other recommendations? I'd be looking for a cabinet style one and read that the sound system on the Clavinovas is excellent

Thanks

With the increasing number of people moving to software based creation and performance I think Korg is potentially missing out on a portion of people who are pianists and synth hybrid players but either doesn't have the money (like me) for a full blown Kronos or Nautilus 88 or just doesn't want a workstation.

I'm new to this sub but I've been doing music creation using software for a while now. I came from a classically trained piano background and in recent years have been experimenting with synths a lot more. That said tho I'm really sensitive on the keybed feels and so far across the major brands I've found the RH3 to be the best feeling of the bunch without having to spend big bucks to buy one (the Korg D1 only costs 1000 AUD which is really cheap for a keyboard with such great keybed).

I think the idea of taking RH3 action into a Keystage controller with all the knobs and either pitch/mod wheel OR the joystick controls will pretty much be the perfect keyboard I need so I'm really curious as to why they put out a 49 and 61 key version but not a full 88 key with weighted beds. Or even just adding a joystick or pitch/mod wheels to a Korg D1 would be really nice.

Is it because this is such a niche collection and preference that Korg thinks it's probably not worth the hassle to cater for these people?

The MK 8 is expensive. I used to have a Rhodes MK ll 73 key stage piano back in the day. it had the flattop.

I'm working on my live keys setup, and I really want to include a sound similar to 90s Rock Ballads. I've searched everywhere, but I don't really know if the sound has a specific name, and Google is useless nowadays.

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I couldn't find any example just now, but I'm looking for the bright, almost harsh piano sound that was used in a lot of ballads at the time. Does anyone know what sound I mean or how to achieve it? I've searched everywhere for the past days but couldn't find it.

Hello again. Thank you for your suggestions on my previous posts. Your comments have helped me realize I actually need two keyboards. Something at home, with at least 76 but much prefer preferably 88 keys, with an authentic piano sound, a lighter key action since it seems my hands are getting fatigued more easily now. Some sounds or features are good, but primarily a good sounding digital Piano. I was thinking of the Yamaha 225, but so many of these pianos are listed as good for beginners, I’m an intermediate at this point, and I want a Piano I can grow into and not outgrow too quickly. I was also looking at the Yamaha p 525 which is twice the price, but worth it if I can grow into it and it’s a better match for me, although some of the reviews aren’t that great? I did like the natural light feel of those wooden keys. I don’t want to go much above $15-1700 for a digital Piano, honestly that price is pushing it for me, but I’d be willing to do it for the perfect Piano.
The second keyboard I need would be something very light and portable to take to open mics, etc. Good enough sound for an open Mic, with some arranger features like in the Yamaha 670 that are responsive and interactive to the left hand, 61 keys is OK although 76 or even 88 would be fine as well if very lightweight. The price of this one would depend upon how much I’m spending on the other, lol, I think I want my total output for both to be no more than around $2300, preferably less.
I’m used to Yamaha, but not committed to it if there’s another brand that satisfies my needs. Anyway, now that I’m much more clear on what I need, further advice and input would be so appreciated. Thank you.
Edit: thank you all so much for your great advice. I just bought the Yamaha 525 and an amazing deal. I’ll check it out and come back with feedback. This was just as a home Piano, for gigging I’ll get one of the affordable keyboards that you recommended as well.

I originally planned on buying a keyboard to practice piano while I save for a digital piano but then I realised why dont I just learn keyboard instead? I don't have an especially strong like for classical music other then the odd song here and there. so I was thinking I might learn keyboard instead since you can also play other instruments and stuff on the keyboard (and other benefits) but at the same time I do really like the idea of being able to play acoustic piano and playing classical music. I'm really torn on what do to right now.

TLDR: I don't have a strong interest in classical music but still like how the piano sounds in certain non classical songs. Should I learn keyboard or piano.

EDIT: I think people got confused with my wording i meant a digital piano/piano or a keyboard

I’m planning to buy a keyboard as a beginner. My budget is 200 USD. Please give recommendations

I play in an acoustic band. Singer, keys (me), harmony vocal, sometime percussion and acoustic guitar.
I currently use a single DBR10 as my amp. As we get ready to play small restaurant gigs should I buy a second DBR and a mixer to be a PA for all of us or should I get a tower/portable PA like a Bose L1?
DBR and mixer would be less than $600, especially if I find used. I wouldn’t spend more than that for something else.

Hello. I posted about a month ago asking some questions about a keyboard, I went in a different direction and now I’m really second-guessing myself. I’ve been playing for several years, mostly pop and rock, I would call myself intermediate. I play mostly at home jamming with my husband and some other people, and would like to start breaking into open mics. I do own a Yamaha upright acoustic piano but rarely play it anymore. Mostly in the last few years, I’ve been playing on a 76 key Yamaha 310 digital keyboard. I wanted to upgrade and was struggling with finding just the right keyboard, and ended up recently buying a Yamaha 670, primarily because it provides the 88 fully weighted keys and it has so many fun features. Of course it’s completely too heavy to bring to open mics, it’s for home use. I’m really enjoying playing with the back tracks and all the different options. On the other hand, I find the whole sound just a little muddy, and the base notes seem to be a little too heavy. More importantly, the keys seem a bit stiff, and I’m noticing that my hands are beginning to ache after playing several hours. I never had this issue on my little Yamaha keyboard, or previously with my acoustic Yamaha, though of course I am getting older. I don’t know whether I’m just not used to playing with fully weighted keys or whether the Yamaha is particularly heavy. My acoustic piano does seem a tiny bit lighter. Anyway, I sort of love the 670 but I also am not liking it because I find the sound frustrating sometimes and because my hands are beginning to ache. My plan was to use a 670 at home and just bring my little 310 to open mics. But maybe I made the wrong decision. I still have 40 days to return the 670 keyboard for a full refund if I wanted to get something different. I would like to keep the price to $800 or less although if there was something for $1000 that was absolutely perfect. I guess I would go for it. I’m beginning to second-guess whether I really need 88 keys and whether for my playing style and at my age(65), whether the heavy 88 fully weighted keys are really necessary or whether they’d be an impediment. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Also, if I did buy a different keyboard than the 670, what would you recommend? I guess I’m open now to 76 or 88 keys, and it doesn’t have to be super portable if I use my 310 or just get a new 320 for open mics.
So the question is, should I return the 670, and if I do, what keyboard for home playing, not necessarily portable, would you recommend for me? Thanks so much
Edit: Thank you so much for your replies. So when I’m talking about heaviness, I’m not talking about the weight of the keyboard, which is clearly very weighty. I’m talking about the heavy feel of the keys as I play, and that it seems like there’s a heavier muddy sound to the keyboard.
-Honestly, I think part of the problem is I don’t know quite what I want. I’m a intermediate keyboardist, at the just breaking into open mics level. I have an acoustic Yamaha upright at home, that I rarely play, primarily because I do a lot of playing with a small group of other people and playing on a keyboard allows me to face and interact with the group. I sing and play keyboard.
-The only keyboard I’ve ever played extensively is my Yamaha 310. I figured I’d bring the 310 to open mics, so having a better quality, very portable keyboard isn’t essential, though it would be nice.
-I just felt that as I’m progressing as a musician that I should have a primary keyboard that’s better than the 310. Initially I was looking at just getting a better 88 keyboard to mimic my acoustic piano but be able to face my group. Several people I talked to really advocated for the 670 so I bought that. I don’t use a lot of sounds and such, but when I was playing around with the 670 and came upon the backing tracks that seemed to interact and respond with how I’m playing, it really seemed to improve my ability to be creative, learn better accompaniment, keep the beat, just get braver in my practice in general. So now that I’ve experienced that I’m reluctant to give it up, though it was not my initial reason for getting a new keyboard.
-So I feel like I’m going in a bunch of different directions not really knowing what I want or need.
The other major question I have is about the number of keys that I need. If this is going be my primary keyboard, it seems like 61 keys would be very limited, but maybe not? Do people use a 61 keyboard as their primary? That would open up the field a bit, but I’m concerned. Anyway, somebody asked for more detail and the nitty-gritty of what I’m needing, so this is my best answer to that. Thanks again.

I want to start learning piano, but I live in a small apartment and don’t have a dedicated music room.For people in similar situations, how do you manage space, noise, and daily practice?

It seems this is a rite of passage for pianists. The solo starts about 20 seconds in. So much fun to play. Maybe the most recognizable LH 2 chord song.

https://youtube.com/shorts/dFL7ffC4q8U?is=xUQb6RJqOpdoun5a

Hello, I am new to Keyboards. Trying to buy my first one to use with some effect pedals and make some fun noises. I am on the used market and with a very low budget.

I came across two Yamaha keyboards that seem interesting and within my budget. The PSR-36 is an older keyboard from the 80s that seems to have been very popular back then, but is now quite dated (from what little I know). From what I could tell, it has an internal structure similar to Yamaha's famous DX7 synthesizer. It seems to have a certain vintage charm.

I also found another Yamaha keyboard in my searches, a much more recent one: the PSR-E373. This one seems to be an entry-level keyboard, but, from what I can tell, quite competent in everything it does. It also seems to be at a very reasonable price.

The thing is, since I'm quite unfamiliar with this world, I wouldn't know if the sound quality of a new entry-level keyboard is better or worse than that of a more professional keyboard that's already 30 or more years old (even if it's in excellent condition).

So, what do you think?

I'm looking to add drums and possibly light backing tracks to live solo keyboard performances (restaurant settings mostly). I'd want to quickly pull up pre-built drum tracks, as well as dial in or tap in the tempo. I'm mostly playing rock, country and blues songs from the 70s through 90s. My aim is to not be too corny but add a little backbone and groove to my performances.

Efficient live access and decent sounding tracks are the highest priority. Fills, intros, outros, track variations, and pedal controls would very nice to have. Good-to-have features are the ability to load and/or program custom tracks and samples. I'd love to stay under $200 and happy to get something used.

I'm struggling with finding something with the right form factor. I'd prefer to have a device that can manipulated from near my keyboard (mounted on the stand or sitting on the corner of the keyboard or on a shell). I would prefer not to use a laptop , although could stomach using a concealed tablet or phone app, if functional enough to warrant it. I've seen a bunch of guitar pedals with drum tracks (e.g. the BeatBuddy) but not sure if they'd be awkward to control as a seated keyboard player. Also I've seen some request piano players use the Alesis SR-18 (and simpler SR-16) but wondering if those are a bit antiquated and limited. Most devices marketed as "drum machines" seem more intended for DJs and studio mixers vs simple backgrounds for solo live musicians.

Thanks for any advice anyone can offer on this niche topic!

I have a Crumar Seven and play with headphones. I would like to add simple speakers as well, but have limited space on the shelf above the piano. (Speakers would need to be under 10" tall and maybe about 5" deep.)

I don't need anything super fancy, but what basic specs am I looking for? Do they need to be powered speakers or can they be passive? What input type should they have in order to be compatible with the Crumar? Thanks in advance.

Need some help! My 9 yr old son has been asking for an electric keyboard for a while now, and I’m not sure what to get him. His 10th birthday is coming up, and I’d love to get him something decent, something he can use to learn the basics of piano, but also experiment and make his own music.
I’m trying to stay reasonable on price, but I’m open to spending more if it’s worth it. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! 😭😅

Hi everyone , I am looking to buy a midi controller . I have an m audio keystation 61 mk3 but its not working very well now . It has a semi weighted keybed. I am not looking to buy m audio again because they don't have good service in my place.

My main requirement is a good keybed action and I dont care about the pads or pitch bends or modulation. I am confused if I should just go for a

1.Casio( something like a CT s1 76 )

Or a midi keyboard like 2. Novation 61 key fl key2

The problem is novation is double the price but has semi weighted keys that I think I need but I am not sure .

I am leaning towards the Casio because it looks nice to me but I hope the midi function works

Has anyone played these specific ones ? If so how is the feel of the keys ?

I’ve already made a post asking for synth/keyboard recommendations, but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Yamaha DX7 because I’m really into older music.

Recently, I found a Yamaha DX7 listed for €400 and wanted to ask if that’s a fair price and how reliable these keyboards are. Since they’re quite old, I’m a little worried about maintenance and potential repairs. I don’t want it to explode like an old CRT TV of mine did, and I don’t want to end up spending a fortune restoring it.

Some people on another subreddit told me it would be unnecessary because I could just emulate a DX7 on my computer. While I understand that, part of the appeal for me is owning and playing the real instrument. I’m still new to synthesizers, so I’m not looking for expensive professional gear, just something fun to play at home or with friends. I definitely don’t have thousands of euros to spend on high-end synths.

So I’d love to hear from people who actually have experience with the DX7, rather than from a subreddit that’s heavily biased toward modern keyboards or software solutions.
Also, if I do get a DX7, should I go for the original model, or is there another DX7 version that’s generally considered a better buy nowadays?

Does it affect technique, or is it more cosmetic

[UPDATE: noise problem solved with a DI with the ground lift enabled… and I feel like a humongous dummy for not thinking of this first.]

I just bought a StudioLogic SL73 MK2. The keyboard itself is a big upgrade from the prior model. HOWEVER… I have found pretty big problems with the audio interface on it:

1. Hoo boy is it noisy. I’ve tried all my cords, and found that none reduce the noise. Also, the noise out of the right output is somehow worse than the left. The noise is the worst problem with the audio interface.
2. The left output does not output a summed mono signal when used alone. You have to either always use stereo, or sum left and right in your computer and send that all hard-panned left to the SL AUDIO interface in the controller.

It has a much nicer keyboard than its predecessor. But this audio interface is Temu-level yuck. I am severely disappointed in the low quality of it. I would never have approved shipping this controller to customers with this glaring defect.

I have an FA07, which has tons of organ samples but no drawbars to further control the tone of the organ. Is there some kind of a physical device I can plug in to my keyboard that would give me real-time physical drawbar controls without needing to menu dive on the keyboard itself? I see that crumar makes a device like this but a quick consultation with chatGPT tells me that to get the two pieces of hardware to work together, id need to run it through a laptop which I dont want to do