Having bought and sold new set-ups twice this year, I have come to the conclusion that the 76-key keyboard should be available on all mid to upper level keyboards. No doubt you can buy 76 versions of Fantom, Motif, Triton and others, but arrangers are left out. There's no reason for that. The keyboard I miss most from the past two set-ups is the G70. The 76 notes and smooth keyfeel made playing it a constant pleasure.

I have given up the 76 keys for a setup that is more versatile for me, but I sure do wish there were more 76 arranger choices; I'd love it if my PSR 3000 had 76 keys.

Pa2x

Hi Cassp
http://www.zzounds.com/item--YAMNP30

Wouldn't this be the ideal solution for you? It also comes in silver and has piano and other sounds for other uses. Weighing in at 12 lbs along with your 24 lbs 3000 certainly sounds a lot better than lugging around any of the 40+ lbs 76 note arrangers out there. It would take seconds to hook it up.

Or maybe you would prefer an 88 note board.

Maybe you'd like the M Audio 88es or 88sx.
http://www.zzounds.com/prodsearch?q=m+audio+88&button=%3CIMG+src%3D%22%2F%2Fcachepe.zzounds.com%2Flayout%2Fzzounds%2Fpageheader%2FactionButton.gif%22%3E&form=search

It would just be a matter of finding one that you are satisfied with the keyfeel and weight.

What do you think? Have you tried this approach yet?

Best
Scott

http://www.yamahapkowner.com/

You'll find pics of this kind of set up on this forum. In order to see the pics you'll need to register.

I just think this is the best solution for those that feel they need 76 or 88 keys.

Hi Scott

Can you give us some more directions on how to find these pics, please.

Graham

Here you go Graham:
http://www.yamahapkowner.com/forum/index.php?topic=8123.0

There could be more. A search for NP30 or NP-30 could bring more results.

There is a page 2 to this thread, which can easily missed, with pics of a Yamaha artist using a bass pedalboard.

The perfect Yamaha (non)response!

Don't give your customers what they actually ask for...

Make them buy another keyboard AS WELL....!

Bravo, Yamaha, bravo....

Cassp,

I have several clients using the NP30 with the S900 and/or PSR-3000...they are quite happy with the combination.

Personally, I don't like semi-weighted actions, preferring either a really light touch or a weighted hammer action.

A proper stand for the above setup is essential.

Ian

Either I don't communicate well, or you guys don't pay any attention to me (which is probably a good idea ). I was hoping to get your feelings about 76-key arrangers, not try to outfit me with another board.

BTW, I now have the 3K and a Hammond XK-1 of which I am both happy with. I got me some nice vintage Crumar pedals too. I was just bemoaning the fact that I missed the 76 keys of the G70 (and the VR760 I owned previously). I hoped you would chime in and we could all bitch about the same thing at the same time. But, oh well.

I'm not planning to purchase another keyboard just yet.