Members sixstring-LYM Posted August 25, 2009 Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 All: I am some-what new to the Keyboard/Synth world, but not new to Piano. I am looking to purchase a new keyboard, but there are so many choices I don't really know where to begin! I was actually looking into the Yamaha M88. It seems to have quite a few features and the price isn't too bad either. I would like to keep my budget to around 1k....maybe a bit under or a bit over.... Anyone have any thoughts on the M88 or maybe another recommendation that is comparable? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted August 25, 2009 Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 do u mean the yamaha mm8? what kind of music are u into? do u want to learn about sound synthesis? do u need a sequencer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixstring-LYM Posted August 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 do u mean the yamaha mm8? what kind of music are u into? do u want to learn about sound synthesis? do u need a sequencer? I am definitely into progressive metal/rock....bands like Dream Theater...Everygrey.... I was referring to the yamaha mm8. I was also looking at the Korg M50 as well. I definitely want to be able to create/edit sounds and also do some sequencing. I know the Korg offers a 16 track sequencer. I plan to also us the board with a PC as well. Is it true also that Yamaha's are known for complex operating systems? I do like the fact that Korg does offer a touch screen. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted August 25, 2009 Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 Korg M50 is what I'd say if you want to do Evergrey type of stuff. Rikard loves to use Triton a lot! Besides, Korg has way better synths, pads and leads than Yamaha. It's great for atmospherics! DT is also using a lot of Korg now (OASYS), you can get similar stuff (but not all) on M50. If you don't need a sampler, that is. And, it's easier to use, because of the touchscreen. You would want 88 keys or what? Because M50-88 uses the same keybed as M3-88, which is very, very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixstring-LYM Posted August 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 Korg M50 is what I'd say if you want to do Evergrey type of stuff. Rikard loves to use Triton a lot! Besides, Korg has way better synths, pads and leads than Yamaha. It's great for atmospherics!DT is also using a lot of Korg now (OASYS), you can get similar stuff (but not all) on M50. If you don't need a sampler, that is.And, it's easier to use, because of the touchscreen. You would want 88 keys or what? Because M50-88 uses the same keybed as M3-88, which is very, very good. Thanks for the advise. I am really leaning towards one of the Korgs. The M50-88 would be nice, but that really jacks the price up. What is a huge benefit of having the same keybed as the M3-88? I can probably swing the M50-73 price wise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McHale Posted August 25, 2009 Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 The M50-88 would be nice, but that really jacks the price up. What is a huge benefit of having the same keybed as the M3-88? I can probably swing the M50-73 price wise.... Just depends if you need weighted keys or not. If so, the M50-88 has fantastic weighted keys. One of the best weighted keybeds I've ever played. If you don't, I'd go with the M50-73. I don't like weighted keybeds for anything but piano playing. The M50-88 keybed felt so good that I still wonder if I should have gotten it instead of the M50-73. Because I play a lot of organ stuff and fast leads, I needed the semi-weighted (synth action) and I'm very happy with it. So if you need weighted - M50-88Don't need weighted - M50-73. You should play them both though just to make sure... -Mc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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