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So, I recently sold my S90XS because it was just too darn heavy anymore. I'm not getting any younger.
Anyway, I replaced it with a used Yamaha MOX8, thinking I would be getting an upgraded keyboard at half the weight. Unfortunately, I was wrong because of a couple of deal-killers I didn't know about and it never occurred to me to ask. Further research has proved fruitless, so, I thought I would lay out my wish list here and see if anyone has ideas.
Thanks, Rob
Anyway, I replaced it with a used Yamaha MOX8, thinking I would be getting an upgraded keyboard at half the weight. Unfortunately, I was wrong because of a couple of deal-killers I didn't know about and it never occurred to me to ask. Further research has proved fruitless, so, I thought I would lay out my wish list here and see if anyone has ideas.
- Must be able to create quick-loads of my most-used patches. Right now I have to page through three screens on the MOX8 just to get to a piano. The S90 could save the patches on the initial screen for single button access.
- Must be able to layer sounds and then have independent volume control of those layers. How is it possible a keyboard as advanced as the MOX8 does not have this feature?
- Must be less than 30 lbs.
- I need to find it used for >$1000.
- When polyphony runs out, voice stealing must be first on, first off. Even my S90 would often steal brand new notes, leading to an awkward choking effect of the sounds.
- Prefer Yamaha but am definitely open to other brands (Roland, Korg, etc.). Because of my purchase history I am most familiar with the Yamaha line, and like their pianos for live use, but would explore other options for sure.
- Prefer that when I change the patch, if I have sustaining notes, they continue sustaining (or naturally releasing), rather than abruptly cutting off. The S90 did this and it makes for awkward patch changes mid-song.
- 76 keys okay, prefer 88.
- Fully weighted keys preferred, semi-weighted an option.
Thanks, Rob