Members Robpm9995 Posted June 18, 2017 Members Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hey everyone, I'm new to HC and new to the world of synths. My goal is to create original music reminiscent of music from the late 70s and 80s (Prince, Spandau Ballet, Tears For Fears, etc.). I need something that has a lot of patches that would include Pianos, E. Pianos, saws, sines, just something to cover the bases. Unfortunately, my local shop doesnt carry a lot of inventory. I have researched a couple keyboards including the Korg MicroKorg, Roland Jdxi, Yamaha Mx, and Roland Juno DS. I need something durable and suitable for live use, too. I'm trying to stay under $650-$700 and I don't mind secondhand gear. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In The Mix Posted June 19, 2017 Members Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hi there, If you're a guitarist, you should totally consider an Arranger Keyboard as oppose to a workstation type of keyboard. Arranger keyboards come with tons of sounds as well as preset based rhythm/accompaniment Styles. They're perfect for song writing as well especially if keyboard is not your primarily instrument. Look up Korg's Pa series as well as Yamaha PSR series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Winry Ember Posted July 16, 2017 Members Share Posted July 16, 2017 If you have a laptop, you could use a DAW (I love MainStage, it's very user friendly) and get a simple MIDI controller like an M-Audio keystation. I find that creating, saving and organizing patches digitally is much easier, though. Before I went digital though, I used a microkorg, and I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members workstation M.I Posted October 10, 2017 Members Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hey everyone' date=' I'm new to HC and new to the world of synths. My goal is to create original music reminiscent of music from the late 70s and 80s (Prince, Spandau Ballet, Tears For Fears, etc.). I need something that has a lot of patches that would include Pianos, E. Pianos, saws, sines, just something to cover the bases. Unfortunately, my local shop doesnt carry a lot of inventory. I have researched a couple keyboards including the Korg MicroKorg, Roland Jdxi, Yamaha Mx, and Roland Juno DS. I need something durable and suitable for live use, too. I'm trying to stay under $650-$700 and I don't mind secondhand gear. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance![/quote'] Go with the Juno DS61. It IS available to YOU right NOW and as everyone knows ROLAND keyboards basically RULED late 70's and most of 80's popular music. If you haven't done any serious research, let me help you: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/JunoDS61 https://www.roland.com/us/products/juno-ds61/specifications/ However, if the above seems a bit complicated, you might want to try your luck in locating THIS keyboard, which is also loaded with sounds and would be a WHOLE lot less expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bill5 Posted May 21, 2018 Members Share Posted May 21, 2018 Go with the Juno DS61. That is a good suggestion but only if he doesn't mind the cheapie lightweight "synth action" keys. He might be able to find a DS 88 used in his range. However I agree that an arranger is probably a better idea for what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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