I won't to buy a keyboard, and I don't know what to buy. I play piano(ok). My plans are to buy a keyboard to play in group. We are not proffecionals, but we would like to get somewhere there. I don't want to buy something cheap that I would have to soon buy a new one, but I think that maybe I don't need the best one too. Also what brand should I buy, which one is the best.
sounds, drumbeat, and so I could record stuff in many layers, and also play live.(maybe both). I would like to record music and sing at church with it(plus to group). I don't even know what price I'm looking at. Right now we have a piano, and two guitars, and we sing in church, but we're thinking to buy keyboard, electric and bass guitars, and everything else.(but I don't know how it will go, it's kindof tuff(need money and know how to play it(its kindof different) Is there a cheap store. I looked over internet and found that if I buy keyboard in Europe it would be cheaper. I looked over keyboards and i liked a triton, but it is kind of expencive.maybe if it is a good keyboard I could spend more than 2. (i was planning for less than two). Also i think if I need a buildin speakers, if I would be using keyboard at home, or somewere else. Whats your suggestion. WHy does Korg trition costs more than other keyboards you listed. What exactrly is the stuff that is better in it. And what should I consider when buying a keyboard. I'm kind of afraid to buy lots of things that I will not use, but I also want a keyboard where I could write good songs. what do you think about new KOrg pe-80, i don't know,just asking. Is there A site where I could compare features of different keyboards. Thank you for help. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


[This message has been edited by springwood (edited 11-03-2000).]

Go play it a couple of times before you buy it. Your own ears are the best. Go to all your local stores play new and used equipment. Go home and sleep on it for about a week before making a decision. Compare, compare, compare...If your looking for a set of keys to play and don't think you'll ever program your own sounds then save and get a newer sampler. Make sure you get a case...to protect our investment (real! not a nylon suitcase ).

Church group...you probably want a sampler.

When your convinced you know what you want..go to EBAY. Look for at least 40 days...have patience...sooner or later someone will put it up for auction.

Electronics are a funny thing...I have always had the attitude of buying it brand new (an investment) ...however there are some keyboards that have a history of standing up against the test of time. Remember there are a lot of wanna-be musicians out there selling their first-and-last keyboard for a fraction of what they paid for it. If you're young, find the newest set of keys that really turns you on....for your first investment.

I recommend you rob a bank and buy a new Kurweil 2600 for the first .

CHeap...korg M-1, Korg T-series (T-2EX,T-3EX), there's about 3,000 M-1 patches(programs) you can download for free on the web that'll work on all of these keys.

You'll find that there are a lot of 'ol sets of keys that have unique qualities. There is a whole sub-culture of keyboard this-in-and-that. Remember your own set of ears will know what is best for you. Trust them. Go try 'em out. Don't get talked into the special "on-the-floor". Always leave your walllet at home. You're not looking for a bargain...you're lookin' for the corner piece of your new collection... a good first investment.




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