[sdiy] Synth Keybards and Number of Keys

[Tom Wiltshire]

Perhaps I can summarise the responses so far:

1) Cost. 88 note wooden piano keyboards aren't cheap. Neither are two 
61 note waterfall organ keyboards.

2) Technology. If you're playing a monosynth, why do you need room for 
two hands? Even with a 5 or 8 note polysynth, 5 octaves is enough space 
to thoroughly run out of notes. With increasing polyphony, larger 
keyboards have returned (Clavia C1 combo organ, for example)

3) Demand. Who wants to lug a piano to the gig? My Fatar 88 note 
weighted master keyboard requires a forklift truck to move it. Many 
people appreciate a lighter instrument, even with a longer keyboard 
(Clavia Electro 73).





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