There are just some things I prefer a synth keybed and a joystick for (i.e. Is the Montage really that common to where it’s the become the default backline board? It is just so enormous, but if it could actually cover everything without needing a 2nd tier I might consider it. Thanks! I’m pretty familiar with the Motif soundset so I’m leaning MX88 but I’m starting to see those sounds referred to as “dated” in some reviews, however that maybe isn’t a bad thing when it comes to doing covers But it’s quite big and heavy and expensive, and for the Classic analog synth type tones, I think the Prophet 6 sounds better, and the CP40 will provide a similar effect as the Montage for most other “bread and butter” sounds. I almost recommended the 88 key Yamaha Montage, a great overall keyboard which you could do a whole gig with. You’ll just need the sustain pedal for the CP40 and two cables to plug into the band PA, and you’re ready for the show. They both have decent enough built in effects, so you won’t need external effects if you don’t want to haul additional gear to the gig and complicate the setup. I made my own sounds, but something like these Luke Neptune patches would do the job superbly:įrom gigging experience, I can report that both these instruments are reliable, sound totally professional, and are easy to transport. Only drawback: the factory presets are mostly disappointing and unusable for gigs (in my humble option), and do not begin to show the P6’s capabilities. The Prophet 6 can do 80’s synth sounds perfectly. It’s light, reliable (amazing for an all-analog synth), and most importantly has fabulous sound quality, the soundmen love it. 49 keys will be perfect on the upper level. I’ve had mine for a couple years now, and it is a gig machine. Relatively compact and light for an 88 weighted key digital piano, and has very nice piano sounds, as well as serviceable electric pianos, strings, pads, etc.ĭave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet 6 synthesizer Unless you are on a tight budget, a very practical setup for you that would cover just about anything would be a (Last summer I visited Sweetwater and played every single keyboard, and still came away with the notion that the Yamaha weighted action is the most piano like) I’m also a classical pianist, and agree with you that the Yamaha action is great.
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These gigs require good sounds, plus keyboards that work perfectly every time. if that helps.Īny input much appreciated!I play professionally on the Oldies circuit around the country doing theatre gigs, plus miscellaneous local gigs which definitely include top 40 music. Song list includes hits from Toto, The Cure, The Cars, Bruno Mars, Killers, Walk The Moon, Wild Cherry, Coldplay etc. I used to play a Kurzweil PC88 back in the day and loved the action, but can’t find any current ones to play in town and also not seeing Kurzweil’s in any rigs on youtube.
For the 88 key I come from a classical piano background and prefer the action on Yamaha->Nord->Roland and not a fan at all of Korg action (played a bunch at GC today). Looking at cover bands on YouTube I’m seeing a lot of Nords, some guys are getting away with just a single board but I’m envisioning a 2-tier setup, a compact 88 key piano controller and a 61 key synth. Would love any recommendations on what combo of keyboards could cover Top 40 sounds from 80’s to current really well, budget not an issue. I’m building a live rig from scratch for a cover band gig, getting back into the game after about a decade away.
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