[A6] modern analogs/what gear do you use to complement your

[Marzzz at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/14/03 12:58:29 PM, leary at msfi.com writes:

>> But still ensoniq KBs are the only ones that send poly pressure..
>
>Almost.  Add in the Kurzweil MidiBoard and Roland A-80.

The MidiBoard is great. The A-80 has a fantastic piano touch keyboard, but 
you need hands of steel to play aftertouch.

>Add in the CS-80 if you don't care about *sending* MIDI!
>These are all monstrously huge.  If you need a lightweight poly pressure
>board, AFAIK you need an Ensoniq.

Another poly aftertouch option is a GeneralMusic S2 (61 key) or S3 (76 key) 
keyboard. It has a nice synthweighted feel, is fairly sturdy, and has 7 
assignable sliders- an excellent midi controller. They come up on eBay ever 
now and then and are very inexpensive, and fairly compact.

-Marshall