http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/kx/index.html

Dennis,

I've only had the KX8 for a short while...not even sure if it's available to the public yet.

I'm presently using it to control the Tyros3 and the S900...mainly for solo piano because I need/want 88 weighted graded hammer action.

I love the action...it seems much like my old P85 although I must say it feels a bit smoother, and it also seems a bit heavier/stiffer(perhaps 'cause it's still new)...it's got a heavier feel than the 88 key Rolands I've played, but I prefer a heavy action....it is also very responsive.

At first I wasn't fond about where the pitch/mod wheels are located, but they do keep the instrument from being excessively wide and as I get used to them, they seem to be a wise choice for Yamaha...I can grip the side of the keyboard and use them like like the ones on the S900/Tyros3.

A lot of it's features are wasted on me as I use no VSTs or recording software, preferring to record on the S900 or Tyros3 using the onboard Song Creator and ultimately the audio to USB recorder.

I'll probably get into it more next month when it will be used in a studio.

It's well built and not too heavy...a little heavier than the P85 it replaced.

Did I mention I really love the action.

Ian