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Peter Conz Connelly
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Roland A90EX + VERD-1 Piano Expansion
#987533 - 15/05/12 10:13 AM

Hi Guys,

Does anyone rate the A90 piano feel? I have read on here it is good but need more info, particularly how it compares to a Fantom G, for example. It is, after all, from 1996.

How close to the real deal are either of these? I am currently borrowing a RD300NX and it's nice but I would prefer something a little lighter, it doesn't have the loose feel I remember of a beautiful Yamaha piano I played at Abbey Road many years ago. The action was so sweet it sound like my playing improved, hugely, overnight. Now a master controller like this would be perfect

Oh, and how much would a A90EX + VERD-1 Piano Expansion be worth? There's one on eBay for £700 or best offer but I feel that is too much. I was thinking more around £400 - £500 for a perfect example.

Cheers,
Peter

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Edited by Peter Conz Connelly (15/05/12 10:28 AM)

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Re: Roland A90EX + VERD-1 Piano Expansion new

[Re: Peter Conz Connelly]
#987556 - 15/05/12 12:04 PM

Erm ... feel is very subjective. I'd rate the A90 as probably the best that Roland produced (barring the old RD1000) and is a nice action. But 'nice' for me..? Could be nasty for you ...

Price-wise, yes - I agree that 4-500 is closer to what I'd be prepared to pay.

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Re: Roland A90EX + VERD-1 Piano Expansion new

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#987558 - 15/05/12 12:13 PM

Quote Dave B:

Erm ... feel is very subjective. I'd rate the A90 as probably the best that Roland produced (barring the old RD1000) and is a nice action. But 'nice' for me..? Could be nasty for you ...

Yeah, I understand so I'd be looking at something like the RD (which, accorindg to the Roland website, has a Ivory Feel-G keyboard with Escapement) but with a softer feel. Then there's the Fantom G, which has a weighted PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard, I haven't yet tried this.

Quote Dave B:

Price-wise, yes - I agree that 4-500 is closer to what I'd be prepared to pay.

I am tempted to make another offer on the A90EX but, until I know how the action compares to the RD and Fantom, it's too much of a punt, especially if I'm to make a better offer than I initially planned.

Cheers,
Peter

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Edited by Peter Conz Connelly (15/05/12 12:15 PM)

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Peter Conz Connelly
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Re: Roland A90EX + VERD-1 Piano Expansion new

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#987770 - 16/05/12 11:03 AM

Oh, if I'm reading correctly... the A90 and A90EX are exactly the same other than the EX offers sounds (from the VERD1 board)... the non EX is just a controller with no sounds? That would be better for my needs!!!

P

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Re: Roland A90EX + VERD-1 Piano Expansion new

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#987872 - 16/05/12 07:53 PM

Yep

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