don't get all the positivity re the va-76. 3 yrs ago I was
itchy to get me a 76-key, read all the specs and promo
and owner raves on va-76, couldn't find one to demo--
decided to go on ebay to cop one, decided $1750 was my top... got outbid twice, once at $2100, once at $1850. was very frustrated, but turns out i didn't know how lucky i was to be a loser.Next one came up w/low starting bid $1000, and it was near me and I rushed up to try it at the seller's studio--
thought it was just awful, stiffest rhythms, corniest styles imaginable, sounds and OS not suitable for a pro..a tricked-out amateur's playtoy, in my opinion. Nice keybed? so what?
ps..it sold at $1000 opener..if I liked it, what a steal..

don't get all the positivity re the va-76. 3 yrs ago I was
itchy to get me a 76-key, read all the specs and promo
and owner raves on va-76, couldn't find one to demo--
decided to go on ebay to cop one, decided $1750 was my top... got outbid twice, once at $2100, once at $1850. was very frustrated, but turns out i didn't know how lucky i was to be a loser.Next one came up w/low starting bid $1000, and it was near me and I rushed up to try it at the seller's studio--
thought it was just awful, stiffest rhythms, corniest styles imaginable, sounds and OS not suitable for a pro..a tricked-out amateur's playtoy, in my opinion. Nice keybed? so what?
ps..it sold at $1000 opener..if I liked it, what a steal..

Funny how individual ears respsond. My VA76 internal styles have everything I need. I have every other boards' internal styles to choose from and find only a FEW suitable to use. I find other board styles boring or goofy, with the exception of the more simplifed Yamaha. Glad there are VA76 scoffers to keep the used pricing down.

zuki

Zuki,
Any chance of hearing something played by you on your va?
Something utilising the great styles?
Jim

Hi Jim,

I'd like to, but don't have the necessary equipment to do so. Hopeful to one day be able to.

zuki