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kiedysktos
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Joined 08-10-2009 status: Newcomer |
I’ve heard many about breaking keys in Motif 8 (classic), especially when you use slides across the keyboard. (the key breaks where you don’t see it, on the bottom/base) So my question is: Is that problem solved in Motf ES8 keyboards? And, is it solved in MO8 keyboards? I want to use organ sounds, and it is essential to use slide technique using this type of voice :) Also, in rock’n’roll music and in some specific moments in other genres I need to slide across the keyboard - fast. |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
If you are asking is it possible to break keys doing an organ smear on a keyboard ... yes, sure on any keyboard, if you do it improperly. How will you know you are doing it improperly? - you will break keys. Under normal use and abuse you will not break keys… If you are an extraordinary brute… you will get what you deserve. |
BradWeber
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Joined 07-26-2002 status: Legend |
... as to your specific question, I believe the keybed for the Motif ES8 is the same as the Motif8 (classic), while the MO8 is different. Brad |
kiedysktos
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Joined 08-10-2009 status: Newcomer |
MO8 has Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard - same model name as in Motif ES8 and Motif 8, but without aftertouch. Even if there is such a sight difference, I believe there is the same construction; though I’m not sure - I’m asking.
Suggesting, that every musician with Yamaha keyboard problem is a brutal is not a proper excuse. Most musician use their instruments as a tool for epression, and keyboard should be solid enough to handle typical slides - they are present even in classical music, but there they are often slower.
I consider buying it, but I know in music it’s about emotions and freedom - I don’t want to have problems with keyboard and then learn that I was too brutal because I made a few slides every concert. EDIT: I have a roland instrument from 90’s and it’s impossible to break the key by playing, even slightly harder than it’s necessary (real grand piano sometimes players do such things...). |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
Well, “normal use and abuse” (perhaps you did not understand what I’m saying… any keyboard can be broken - I simply believe you are exaggerating (or are deluded if you think not)… any keyboard can be broken. Under normal use and abuse that includes your most intense rock n roll, you should get years of good use… I’ve seen B3’s with broken keys… mostly broken by someone unaccustomed to HOW to execute a smear without brutalizing the keyboard - there is a correct way and an incorrect way to do this (not unique to rock and roll) performance gesture… Yamaha has been building keyboards for more years than any manufacturer you want to name… Maybe you know this but are simply not realizing that fact. Yamaha also builds their own keyboards. I’ll stand by the record - ask around. OK. |
kiedysktos
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Joined 08-10-2009 status: Newcomer |
Thanks for reply - I didn’t understand you correctly :] |