Peter Joris wrote: >Hi, > >I use a Roland RD-150 stage piano, I like it very much, it is not the same >as the real thing, but to make it portable it is one of the closest to a >piano and affordable options to get a piano on stage in comparison to a real >piano. The sounds are very usable and 64 notes polyphony is enough for me > > > Hi, I agree with you on the RD-150,as being a very usable instrument.I own a music store,and I'm a dealer for Roland, Kurzweil, Alesis,and Yamaha keyboards.The Roland has the most realistic piano sound ( for me ),over the other ones.It has a 9' Steinway sampled in it,which for what it is,it works. I teach jazz piano at Clemson University, and am a working jazz pianist,as well as a technician. The biggest problem I see for the acoustic market, is the price.Keyboards are getting better and less expensive,and pianos are out of sight, comparatively. For 1500.00 you can get a great sounding keyboard,and comparatively a very used older piano.( maybe worn out)The biggest plus being,you can put on a set of headphones,and it makes practicing a lot more convenient,especially for someone in a smaller home,or apartment.The good thing is with more practice,the better the player,and hopefully later on, a new piano,instead of getting discouraged on a first time worn out spinet.I would much prefer a piano over a keyboard, and for a concert, its a must!,( if I don't have to bring it).In my home however,I have a Roland home keyboard,as my wife and I (she's a musician at our church),usually can pratice around 10:30 or later,after the kids are in bed,and the headphones are great.I do have a Steinway A in my shop. Best, Hazen Bannister
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