Anne Beetem wrote: > He longs for a compact MIDI keyboard with far better touch and sound > though. I'll take suggestions of people's favorites if they are willing. Anne, List, I've been using Elka MK 76 and MK88 since the early 90s. They are only MIDI master controllers, no built in sounds. I went to these when I was doing road work based on Keith Emerson's recommendation. The Elka has a very realistic action, complete with aftertouch. My only complaint, as with all electronic keyboards is that you can not feel letoff. This is not a problem when playing loud stuff, but I can't be consistant in soft playing when I can't fell the "bump." Also, Fatar builds an excellent feeling controller. I've no doccumentation, but I've been told that Fatar actually builds the action for the Elka controllers. Sound modules are a matter of personal preference. Everybody from Alesis to Roland is makaing nice MIDI modules with lots of multi-samples. Get the one that best fits your needs. I normally play in 5 to 9 piece bands. I use an Emu Proformance Plus because it cuts through a mix well. PERSONAL OPINION: Nothing sounds like or feels like the genuine article. Even with the new physical modeling techniques, it will not be possible to sample every possible nuance of a concert grand. In my particual case, the 950 pound weight savings is worth the trade-off. Happy Shopping Danny Moore http://www.setexas.com/danmoore/
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