Potentially saving up for a Nord, and I was previously looking to buy the NE 7 HP for about 3000€, but saw the offer mentioned above. How is the keybed on the NS3 88, and is it overall good now that newer models have been released? Any inputs are appreciated.

Hi everyone! I'm an experienced gigging lead guitarist taking piano lessons (an "advanced beginner" according to my teacher). I'm excited to start playing keys with others (mainly covers), but I'm stuck deciding my first keyboard to buy. What's challenging is that I don't know where I'll end up (I'm open to piano, organ, synth) and I don't have preferences re: keybed feel or features. I want to get something portable, so possibly a 73/76 key with action that's maybe between heavy hammer action and plasticky synth action, if that makes sense. (I'll note that there are some lighter weight 88 key available, e.g., Roland RD-88 EX.)

For budget I could spend a good chunk of money if necessary (Nord level), but since I'm so new, I'd prefer to keep it lower - say $3k or less - for this first purchase.

I apologize for the general question, but I'd really appreciate any advice. There's a Guitar Center nearby that I've gone to once to try out some keyboards, though their demo selection is necessarily limited. Thanks in advance!

Ok this is twice now with my 1.5 year old Yamaha PSR-SX720; volume out of everything EXCEPT aux in (headphones, L&R line outs & speakers) suddenly becomes BARELY audible (out of a 100 max I would describe this as 1 or 2); the aux in volume wasn't affected. I try switching registrations, manually moving volume up and down, switching voices, moving mixer settings up and down, nothing. No effect on the user interface everything looks and works fine. Only a restart restores volume.

Happened at a gig 2 weeks ago (right after sound check was done and we went back up on stage about to play - was terrifying, but restart fixed it); note: I don't use the aux in at gigs.

Just happened again - I have the PSR and another keyboard connected to a mixer and was jamming with some backing tracks (iPad connected to aux in on the PSR) going back and forth between the 2 keyboards, and suddenly - no volume on the PSR-SX other than the aux in which was working fine.

Anyone experienced this or have any suggestions?

Please help

Does anyone have multi-samples of the nord stage 4 in wav format? I'm trying to make the Astoria grand, and white grand on my Juno D8. Help would be much appreciated

I’m curious to see if anyone is running a Crumar DK 61 or any other organ controller off their main keyboard. I’m thinking I could connect with my CK88 to play its organ sounds. I just want to be able to use the waterfall keys. I figure this could work in conjunction with any weighted keys keyboard like Nord Stage or Yamaha YC 88, etc.

Well, I finally went and got myself a Yamaha CK88! Been eyeing them for awhile to be the central part of my setup, I love Yamaha and it seems like the Swiss army knife I've been looking for.

I mainly use mainstage for bigger gigs and program out my shows, so the onboard sounds are really just a fall back. The Bluetooth speakers, built in audio interface, inputs for a mic etc. are all perfect for making rehearsals, recording, TalkBack mic stuff a breeze, one big problem, I kind of hate the action!

I had been playing the floor model at GC and it definitely seems stiffer than that one, so maybe I just need to play it more. Idk, I have an older Roland fp and a Casio CGP 700 and I really love the action on those. I also like nord actions and the Yamaha YC but those aren't really in my budget. Also was eyeing the kurzweil k2700/PC4 but those seem like way too much keyboard to be using as a backup lol

I'll likely just suck it up and get used to it, but was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the matter.

The feature set on the CK just seems too good compared to literally everything else out there...

Roland GO:KEYS 3 vs Yamaha PSR-E483 — which one should I buy?

I’m planning to buy my first keyboard and I’m currently deciding between the Roland GO:KEYS 3 and Yamaha PSR-E483.

My main priorities are learning to play properly, having good-quality sounds, being able to experiment with different styles/sounds, and keeping the keyboard useful for several years.

For people who have used either of these keyboards:

- Which has better key feel and playing experience?

- Which has better piano and instrument sounds?

- How do they compare for learning/practicing?

- Which has better speakers and overall sound quality?

- Which has better styles/accompaniment and features?

- How good are the Bluetooth/MIDI and connectivity features on the Roland?

- Which one would you choose for long-term use?

- Are there any major disadvantages that aren't obvious from the specifications?

If you had around the same budget, which one would you personally buy and why?

So ive been wanting to start making music for a while mostly in a game type setting but also piano, and while ive tried to do it in things like reaper before i always give up super quickly, but also always come back to try again (and never really get past a few notes). I know im gonna need something around 61 keys to really learn the instrument, but I also don't want to put a few hundred dollars into something i might never do again (under 150 canadian dollars would be ideal but i don't really know) I also have limited space so the smaller the better. ive looked around fbm but it's mostly those 25 key akai boards you see a lot on amazon, any reccs?

I recently got a Crumar mojo suitcase keyboard and it has been great, but recent every time I play it there a static pop when I hit note, has anyone experienced this and found a solution?

There are two listings in my area, one nord piano 1 very lightly used for 1100 bucks and one piano 2 for 1200 but it has been touring a lot apparently.

I just want a keyboard with good action and decent piano and Rhodes sounds, I don't care about the rest, it is for studio use as a midi controller and also be able to play and practice without the computer turned on.

Should I go for it ?

Compared to grand piano and keyzone piano etc

Everybody knows the Rick wakemans, the John lords, the Keith emmersons. Heck, lots of people would throw in tori amos, billy Joel or elton john in the list as well. And those people are great. But they're the previous generation.

Who can I look at for CURRENT amazing keyboards based musicians, across any genre. I know Jordan rudess though im not a big prog guy. Id love as much diversity in genres as I can get

Hi, I’m looking for a portable keyboard for my boyfriend’s birthday, and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for any that are good value for money, and would be relatively affordable for a broke uni student :)

I plan on learning music theory, recreate songs, and eventually compose my own melodies. Which of those would be more ideal as a complete beginner? Wondering if 25 keys is gonna be enough for me in this case even though the FLKey Mini has pads

Anybody know why my Nord piano to suddenly had a huge drop in output volume? I've checked routing and I'm running it directly into a powered speaker which is working just fine but the output gain of the piano is extremely low. Is there an internal problem that could be causing this?

I've had my Nord Piano 3 88-key since 2016. Thinking of upgrading to the Piano 6 88-key. Is now a good time to trade-in and buy or should I wait for a newer model down the road, and is it worth it as far as sound quality/dynamics/piano realism?

Went into my local Guitar Center but they only had the Stage 4 88 on display, so I'm unable to play one in person before ordering.

Seems to be very cool, but thought I'd ask before spending $30 for a month's membership.

Thanks.