The title pretty much sums up the question. I’ve been playing a bit more piano style stuff recently and I’m thinking of getting something with a hammer action keybed. Obviously timed it perfectly with lockdown about to start so trying out a few in store is a non starter. It’s ages since I played anything new with a hammer action and new instruments come Along.
I’ve got a Hydrasynth KB and I’m happy with the Medeli keybed. I’m wondering if their hammer action piano keybeds are of a similar quality?
I’ve got a few vintage electronic piano’s (and I’d love a Rhodes Mk1) but they are big and bulky, much more than the Nords etc and are strictly limited in terms of sound and connectivity (sans Midi etc)
As I say, I’m really just weighing up options at the mo… there are plenty of options in the £1500 - £2k stage piano bracket from Nord, Korg, Yamaha etc or go for a much cheaper keybed and use midi for the sounds?
I had a chance to test Kurzweil pianos with Medeli keybeds and I didn’t like it.Even Casio pianos were better.Sadly under £1000 a nice keybed is not possible for a digital piano.
If you are not looking for a spesific piano sound (Roland, Korg or Yamaha) , Fatar SL88 grand has a nice keybed with wooden keys under £1000.
If you are looking for a cheap potable digital, Roland FP10/30, Kawai ES110 is ok for the price.
I don’t think they measure up to their competition if you want the most piano-like experience possible. If you like playing their synth action and it’s for synths, though, why not?