Keyboards

[outflames]

I'm looking to purchase a keyboard around 1700.00 no more than 2000.00. I was looking at the, MOX8 or maybe motif es7, a Roland or Krog. I play for New Zoin Holiness Church. I current play a Casio wk-1800. I don't know much about the top end keyboard except wish i could own one but they are expenses so i would appreciate any information that might help to narrow the margin down to maybe 2. Sometime i play with a bass player and sometime i don't. I like the keyboard to be an all around keyboard etc..pianos, organ, bases, strings, and recording and so on. I would appreciate any help.

Alfred

[timbass2882]

i have a motif es7, got it off e-bay for $1200 dollars. If you have an e-bay account keep checking them out for deals, or craigslist.

[under13]

Mox8 would be good, as it has weighted keys and great sounds. I'm not sure if you can record on it though. But you can on the es7.

[docjohn]

if you don't need wtd. keys-you can do better-I've seen the Xs 6+7(rarer)  for under 2 k.A lot more horsepower for the $$$

[berbie]

I have have had a Motif XS 7 for about five years and I recommend it fully.  If one is found in good shape(at the price noted which should be enough), it would be hard to beat.  For me, 76 keys hits a sweet spot;  small enough to port, less expensive than an 88, enough keys to be convenient to play.  Also, the Motif XS is built like a tank.

[CJKeyboardPlaya]

Yamaha MM8 MUSIC SYNTHESIZER has a great piano sound... (imo) ... 829.99 -999.99 price ... *Musicianfriend is my source*

[docjohn]

I was looking in the Sweetwater Sounds catalog-the new XF 6 is about 2400;@yrs end you might find one NEw(er)(demo) around 2k.

Or like Berbie said-I've seen XS 8as low as 14-1600.

I'd try to find one local-try before you buy.Might find one in a GC or Sam Ash-where you don't have to wonder if it's "hot"