Which inexpensive digital piano?

Randolph Fay

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Jul 6, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/6/98

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I am just starting the piano and am taking a dual approach. I bought a
decent acoustic piano and am starting private instruction. However, in
addition to private lessons, I just ordered some intriguing software: The
Pianist and Musicware Piano (both volumes 1) and now would like to get a
fairly inexpensive midi type piano.

Do you have a recommendation for an inexpensive digital piano?

Bob Sutherland

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Jul 7, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/7/98

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You have to define inexpensive. THere are a number of slab and digital
pianos which sell for less than $2000. IMHO anything less
than $1000 (new) is not worth having except as a toy. If it doesn't
"feel" like a piano, it isn't much fun to play and it'll start
collecting dust.

Bob Sutherland

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L1231P

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Jul 9, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/9/98

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The least expensive digital I know of that is worth playing (ie. sound, feel,
polyphony, etc.) is the Technics SX P30 ($1100). It truly is bare bones.
Absolute minimum MIDI control, no internal amplification (headphones only),
only two sounds (good mind you). Designed to be used with a stereo system or
some kind of instrument amplifier. 37.5 pounds.

Bruce Pennington

Randolph Fay

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Jul 9, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/9/98

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What about a Roland EP-9? They listed for $1695 but some store in Chicago
was selling them recently for $695? Could this one be the bare minimum
acceptable?

Randy

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SEMarcus

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Jul 10, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/10/98

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Suzuki's new "Keyman," model KM-88, is an 88-note piano with 7 patches
(sounds), layering, keyboard split, 2-track sequencer, adjustable touch
sensitivity, metronome, transposer, full MIDI capability, built-in handle,
etc., that retails for $895 or less.

Kindest regards,
Steve Marcus (SEMa...@aol.com)
Director of Sales, THE BEAUTIFUL SOUND, INC.
(630) 325-9999
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pTooner

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Jul 10, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/10/98

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Hi Steve, I must admit that I have never taken Suzuki seriously. Does this
thing have a real keyboard or is it one of those spring things? I need a good
keyboard controller and I have been looking at the Roland RD600 and similar
including the Kurzweil RG200 and they are all quite a bit more expensive than
Suzuki.

Gerry
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SEMarcus

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Jul 11, 1998, 3:00:00 AM7/11/98

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Gerry wrote:

<<Hi Steve, I must admit that I have never taken Suzuki seriously. Does this
thing have a real keyboard or is it one of those spring things?

At $895 or less, the Suzuki KM-88 Keyman is an excellent value for someone who
is looking for a fairly basic, good sounding 88-note digital piano with
practical features in a rugged, light, portable package. While the keys are
full size and the touch sensitivity is adjustable, higher priced models from
Suzuki and other brands have more sophisticated action than the KM-88. If
you're looking primarily for a pro MIDI controller with hammer-type touch
without regard to on-board patches, features, etc. (other than flexible MIDI
capability), the KM-88 would not be an appropriate choice.