I can understand both sides here. I can appreciate the the MS is designed to meet a particular market so I have no criticism of that. Weighted keyboards provide a keyboard action that is demanded by the professional player. There is no way you can avoid the weight that this sort of action demands. I'd always choose to play a weighted action in a studio environment or live gig where keyboard weight is not an issue.

On the other hand I play in a live band myself and carrying my own gear in my car limits the type of keyboard I carry to a 61 key non-weighted action ( ie Motif 6 ) so I can also identify with DonM's sentiment. Neither choice is right or wrong but is simply determined by practicality. When I'm playing piano parts I really miss the weighted action. Then on the other hand when I'm playing organ and synth parts I do love playing a non weighted action. If I have a road crew carry and set up my keyboard rig then I'd definately have both actions available. Unfortunately I have to choose just one keyboard that I use for all parts. It is always a compromise.



[This message has been edited by Nigel (edited 12-17-2006).]