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| 858.1 | Go for sampled sound | WARHED::GILLILAND | | Tue Jun 18 1991 09:42 | 16 |
| I don't know enough about what's on the market to recommend a specific
model, but for the best sound you definitely want one of the newer
generation of electronic pianos that use sampled sounds. I have heard
these being played in a piano shop, and the sound is virtually
indistinguishable from that of a `real' piano. Manufacturers have also
greatly improved the keyboard `action' these days as well, so if your
wife has been used to a `real' piano, she should feel quite at home
with one of these. Prices start at around 1500 pounds for anything
decent, and rise according to how many different sounds you want, e.g.
harpsichord, honky tonk, etc. No electronic piano is ever quite as good
as the real thing, in my opinion, but these things are the closest
imitation, certainly better than what was available only a few years
ago.
Phil>
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| 858.2 | Two more notesfile for you | WARNUT::KAYD | WORM-mode noter | Tue Jun 18 1991 10:07 | 12 |
| Martin,
You could ask this question in SUBURB::MUSICIANS_UK as well - there are
quite a few knowledgeable people in there who might be able to help
you (I'm not one of them !!).
NOVA::COMMUSIC has lots of info in it on this topic, although some of
the products mentioned may not be available over here yet.
Cheers,
Derek.
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| 858.3 | | CHEFS::BRIGGSR | They use computers don't they? | Tue Jun 18 1991 10:32 | 16 |
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Well I wouldn't agree that prices start at �1500. Depends on whether
your after pro quality etc.
You can get a number of digital pianos in the shops for �500-�700.
These would be touch sensitive (essential), full size keys and a
reasonable octave spread. At this level they do lack 'gizmos' that is
definitely no drums, synth etc etc. They generally just have piano,
electric piano, organ, vibes and harpsichord. That's your lot.
Generally the build quality is not up to say a Clavinova or other �1000
plus models. That is cheaper looking plastic etc. There's probably a
trade-off for sound quality as well but you pays your money as they
say.
Richard
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| 858.4 | Magic Box ? | TRUCKS::LITTEN | | Thu Jun 20 1991 09:59 | 30 |
| Folks,
I'm guessing here, but in a recent (GUITARIST ?)magazine, I thought
I saw a small box that used a sampled sound and the blurb said this is THE
closest to a concert grand piano you can get.
Like the base note, I am not into all the poly/midi stuff but I seem to recall
this device had a midi interface. This suggests that it will interface with
any cheap midi keyboard ( Or does it ??).
The price was around a few hundred pounds.
I also suggest that you cross post this note, why not try the GUITAR
conference, this is subscribed to by hundreds of US guitarists, many of which
have their own studio's or are multi instrumentalists. They are also gigging
musicians and generally well up on their keyboard players kit and the market.
I would bet you get some really good advice.
BTW, Yamaha do some great sampled piano's. Check them out.
Also BTW, get out and visit a few music shops and try/listen. In these tight
times, you will get demo's with pleasure and some great deals for cash if you
push it. This will help balance/decide on the advice you get from NOTES.
Good luck,
Dave
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