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#72899 - 04/03/00 05:52 AM
Yamaha DJX vs Casio CTK-631
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Registered: 04/03/00
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Loc: UK
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Hi,
I'm thinking of buying a keyboard, but I'm very split between the Yamaha DJX and the Casio CTK-631 (both about the same price). I will be using it mainly for MIDI composition, by itself and plugged to my soundcard.
From what I read, the DJX has more controllers (like the ribbon, assign wheel) that will allow me to send, for example, modulate messages - something that the casio sadly lacks... 1-0
On the other hand, I will not be playing anything remotely dance/trance. I'm looking for a keyboard to create more progressive metal, epic/classical sounding pieces. If you know the bands Dream Theater or Rhapsody, you know what I'm aiming for. I hear that the DJX only has 1 Mb for the GM samples, which leads me to believe that the CTK-631 sounds better for these voices... 1-1
On the other hand, I might be able to salvage some of the Yamaha's sounds for what I want (cool strings and such)... 2-1
But maybe I can create soaring strings and such with the CTK631 synthetiser? 2-2
So you can see my dilema... maybe those of you that know both models can help:
a) If you wanted to do prog keyboards, stuff with strings, violins and hapsichords would you still go with the DJX (and never use any of the styles etc) or the CTK631 (and lose modulation control)?
b) Is the Casio synthetiser any good?
c) Which sequencer is better? The one on the casio or on the yamaha?
Please help... thanks a lot in advance!
------------------ -- Miguel "I have vague plans for World domination"
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#72903 - 04/04/00 07:17 AM
Re: Yamaha DJX vs Casio CTK-631
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Registered: 04/03/00
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Loc: UK
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I have had a look at the specs for the PSR-540 and they seem to be quite good (no modulation wheel, though). Unfortunately it does appear to be way out of my intended budget. I'm mainly a guitar player (and crap at that) who wants to play around with some backing keys...
I could look at the 340, but then I lose the XG support (which would be a selling point) and still pay for the floppy drive (which I could do without, to be honest).
The budget constraint is the reason I was up for either the DJX or the Casio CTK631. I know you're all rabid Yamaha fans, but I read somewhere that they actually have improved the wave synthesis on this casio model compared with older models, and increased, for example, the amount of sample space for the piano threefold.
Can this particular casio model be that bad, or is it just lack of street credit (which I can live with, to be honest)?
And, quite honestly, is the DJX any good for anything NOT dance/trance/goa/rave?
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#72906 - 04/07/00 09:06 AM
Re: Yamaha DJX vs Casio CTK-631
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#72908 - 04/10/00 08:32 PM
Re: Yamaha DJX vs Casio CTK-631
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Registered: 12/01/99
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Oooooh! DMC - Your reply was pretty nasty, as well as UN-informed! There are plenty of "REAL" music stores that carry lower priced, automatic keyboards such as the VERY popular DJX. A "REAL" music store would have to be "REAL" stupid to ignore the obvious place that a keyboard like the DJX has in the hands of a budding hip-hop artist or interactive DJ. It's not for everyone, but it sure isn't for YOU to tell them who wants one and who doesn't. And, for the record, the more mature readers can do without the swearing, OK ? A lot of people read these postings for information. Please don't bring the level down to the gutter. Musicians have a bad enough "rep" to overcome as it is. Let's keep the respect level high, and the opinions constructive. Now, for $250 bucks, what would YOU suggest for the reader?
------------------ Uncle Dave
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