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Subject: Re: [AN1x] Key Action (was: Obvious AN1x use)

From: "jondl_2000" <jondl_2000@...>
Date: 2002-06-19

--- In AN1x-list@y..., Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote:
> Ed,
>
> >I liked the piece. I also think any keyboard action would be
superior to the
> >Yamaha XXXx series, so for that reason alone I also vote for
the OB-12 without
> >having even ever heard it.
>
> I've heard complaints on the list about the AN1x keyboard many
times. Specifically, what don't you like about it?

Speculation on my part, but perhaps its the width of the keys?

Having now met Ed in person I can attest he has very large
hands - the width of the AN1x keys is narrow compared to other
keyboards. I have small hands with narrow fingers and find the
touch of the AN1x very nice - but I prefer the weight of the keys on
the old Korgs (Wavestation to be specific.)

>Personally, it's one of my favorite keyboards for leads and such;
I like it way more than the one on my old D-50.

The D50 had a real organ like feel, IMO. The D10 and D20 had
even worse keyboards if memory serves.

Jon