[HazelGirl]

Just wondering..does such a thing exist? I would think this would be great for those interested in classical music...they could get garageband and the new jam pack 4 for orchestral arrangements and really take advantage of the new grand piano that they put in there...

[Spheric Harlot]

most of the 88-key master keyboards have piano keys - weighted and with nice mechanics.

This means that they are NOT CHEAP.

Looking around, they start at about €500 ($600 excl. tax) new.

As with everything, in weighted keyboards, you get what you pay for.

If you want something pretty decent, the Yamaha KX-88 or Doepfer LMK-2 go for around €900 or so.

-s*

[HazelGirl]

wow...typing this on an emac in France at an apple reseller.....i love macs!!!!!!

anyway....wow didnt know they would be that ewpensive. thanks for the rec. I would love to get one of those keyboards though since i know i will never be able to afford a grand piano!

[krove]

Try these:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...88es-main.html ($299)
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...ro88-main.html ($599)

[Spheric Harlot]

Originally posted by krove:
Try these:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...88es-main.html ($299)

That one's "semi-weighted", which means it's a synth keyboard, NOT a piano-like keyboard.

The second one is $600, so you're back in the price range I mentioned above.

-s*

[HazelGirl]

Thanks....they are expensive but I recko they are worth it....at least til I am rich enough to get me a shiny, black grand piano

Thanks a bunch.