New or Secondhand First Keyboard Max. £1k.

[JOHN CLARK]

Hi everyone, first thread here.

I came seeking advice on what I hope will be a longterm process of learning.... I am a guitarist and yet somewhat inspired by Sherinian, Johansen and others I decided I wanted to get into Keys for some different sounds, but equally I am enticed by all the other aspects of a board that makes it a great compositional tool... so I am going to take the plunge and buy one.


Ok Here goes:
I am looking for a pro level instrument.
I have listened to a lot of sounds and really like the Korg sounds.
I have a budget of no more than £800 unless really pushed. (which to be frank for all the technology in comparison to other pro instruments it is not bad....)

1] So do I go secondhand for a higher level instrument or new for new tech?
I have been looking at secondhand Triton LEs... and a new on free finance Korg Krome. I guess the tech moves on at a pace and new engines come out... opinions older machine, cheaper, or newer tech?

2] So I am open to any other keyboard suggestions, You Tube links of demos appreciated.

Cheers for you help.

 

[The Y_man]

Not a recomendation as such but things to keep in mind:

• In comparison to top end guitars or amps, any keyboard (top end included) depreciates viciously
• There are lots of things that can break on a keyboard unless you are a fan of electrical circuits (I guess that's why they do depreciate)
• Parts and support aren't available forever...in fact significantly shorter than forever

Are you looking for a synth (making your own sounds) or a "workstation" types (one man band) thing?
The Y-man

 

[JOHN CLARK]

Ah that is interesting Y. I did not really think too much on the electronics side of it... or the depreciation for that matter either....

I am definitely looking for a workstation as I am going to spend a lot more time on creating everything as I am coming out of a band situation where I usually take riffs and vocal ideas to others.

 

[delaware dave]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kurzweil-PC...7749354?pt=Keyboards_MIDI&hash=item3a7b5c4b6a

 

[JOHN CLARK]

What an amazing range of sounds! I loved Donald Fagan 145...