those electronic keyboard thingys

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

yeah, i want one.
i want a cheap beginners one
what the hell do i look for?
what are some good ones?
yeah

[Fab]

You mean a synth? To make crazy noises that don't actually exist as opposed to piano/string sounds?

It depends on your budget, but you can pick up a Roland Juno series (I can specifically recommend the 106, but they're all supposed to be pretty good) pretty cheaply, they're very easy to use and many actual artists use them so you won't need to get a new better one if you decide you like it.

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

awesome, this may be a moronic question but i'd still be able to get a good ol' fashion keyboard sound out of it, right? maybe an organ if i'm lucky?

[(sniff)]

the casio ck-700 is nice....100 tones, 100 rhythms...we sell them for 99.99 at my store. anything cheaper is going to sound like crap. if you really want to get into something nice, a casio priva is a lower end digital...weighted keys and all. I have the Korg SP-300, which is amazing, but it lists at 1300 or so.

[Fab]

Originally posted by The Lazy Architect
awesome, this may be a moronic question but i'd still be able to get a good ol' fashion keyboard sound out of it, right? maybe an organ if i'm lucky? It depends really, I've managed to get pretty good organ sounds out of one of my synths (not the Juno, though I haven't tried), but you have to be prepared to do a fair bit of playing around with it if you're after very specific instrument sounds (organ sounds are quite easy to get though), and most intruments sounds would require several different synth voices working together, and if you're looking for a synth to do that with you'd be looking at spending a fair bit more. I'd advise a look on www.vintagesynth.com to get a good idea of what different synths you'd be able to get with the ammount you'd be willing to spend, or ask in its forums to see what they suggest.

I had a quick look at the ck 700 that the guy above suggested and you'd be able to get organ sounds out of that, but it's just a plain ol' keyboard really so you wouldn't be able to make your own sounds.

[(sniff)]

man, for organ sounds, nothing beats the Korg BX-3...it's the digital version of the Hammond B3 organ. They have everything...volume pedal, leslie speed pedal, etc. costs a pretty penny though....lists at $4500. Sale price generally around $3375

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

Originally posted by Fab
, and most intruments sounds would require several different synth voices working together,
sorry but what exactly does this mean? take instrument sound A and mix it with instrument sound B to get the sound you want? if that's it it shouldnt really be a problem, im just really looking for an organ sound and a piano sound, horn sounds would be nice, but not something that will make or break a purchase, any other sounds are really just icing on a cake

thanks by the way

also do you guys mean the casio ct-700?

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

Ok, ive done a taad bit o' research and I think i have stumbled on a keyboard, the Casio CTK-900. PLease warn me if it's complete shit, from what I've read it seems to suit my needs

[Fab]

If that's all you're after, the CTK-700 would do you fine.

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

Originally posted by Fab
If that's all you're after, the CTK-700 would do you fine.
why not just get the ctk-900 if i can afford it?

[Fab]

what does it do that the other doesn't that you'd use? by all means get it, but the difference is about $100 which I know I'd rather not spend if I could help it.

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

Originally posted by Fab
what does it do that the other doesn't that you'd use?
touch sensative keys, has bigger library of sounds,
i just feel it would take longer for me to outgrow this keyboard
plus who wants a 700 when you can have a 900!

edit to your edit: i should have said this before, but im getting it for christmas, why not get the most out of my parents love? :cool:

[Fab]

then run wild and free!

[Six Ways]

and naked!

[(sniff)]

the 900's nice

what about the Privia though?
thats nice too

[DrHibbert]

I have the 496 :cry: It is absolute shit :cry:

[Dressed for the H-Bomb]

Originally posted by (sniff)
the 900's nice

what about the Privia though?
thats nice too
parents dont love me that much

[Fab]

My friend got a most amazing workstation recently, with a D-beam and stuff! It cost a bomb though.

[Six Ways]

Who, Laurence?

[Fab]

you remember, he said he'd bough it.

[hurdy gurdy mann]

Originally posted by (sniff)
the 900's nice

what about the Privia though?
thats nice too

how much do they cost at your store?