Getting a keyboard?

[ericms]

I just started looking around for a keyboard but I'm kinda lost. What I really want is a keyboard that can sound (as close as possible) like a grand piano. I'm not sure if you would commonly just get a sampler for that sort of thing though. I'm getting this to help me learn theory, as with my guitar sometimes some things are harder to envision. I still want a piano for playing though. Thanks.

 

[NeptuneUK]

i guess if you get a cheap one it wont sound as great as you want it to.

my suggestion is to get a midi keyboard for your PC with some good bundled software then soundwise, the sky is your limit!

 

[DreamThrall]

What I did was I went and bought a very decent professional midi controller - 88 full size weighted keys, aftertouch, etc. Then I bought a sound module, and I hooked the whole rig up to my computer (I have the Audigy 2 zs platinum with the interface box). Its nice - that way I have a good keyboard, and if I'm not satisfied with the sound, I only have to worry about finding another sound module.

Think of it as buying a component stereo system - first, the individual pieces are going to be better quality than what you'd get in a boom box. Also, if you aren't satisfied with one part, or you want to upgrade it, it is very easily swapped out. Same theory.

 

[NeptuneUK]

go neptunes idea! ^

 

[the_wolf27]

Go the Korg Triton. Full size keyboard with weighted keys. Or the new oasis. Best keyboar in the world. If you have $15,000 to spare.

 

[TheSomeone]

Definetly go for weighted keys. Clavinovas are good in the $1000 price range.