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Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:03:40 PM »
Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2010, 04:07:09 PM »
Depends;for a cheap board,a 2nd, a starter maybe.For what it costs;you could pick up a classic ,maybe even ES for the same money(used).The benefits of a pro board,expandable,better sounds ,I could go on + on.

I was really tempted to get an ES,glad I got my XS 6;paid 1600.00 used but like new.
Even the MO6,for the money is not up to snuff;heard there's key issues/breakage,etc.

Good luck/good hunting.
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2010, 04:21:00 PM »
The keys are very cheap. I had one but sold it as 2 keys were broken, and I didnt think it was worth fixing.

Other things I didnt like were the limited polyphony, which means you can not layer more than 2 or 3 sounds with out notes dropping out. Also many of the sounds of the motif were left out.

Its a good board, but a motif ES6 would be a lot better

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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2010, 08:47:18 PM »
As one starting out, I'm looking at this thread thinking that this could be a good keyboard for me  ;D
 but if one starting out wanted weighted keys with a board of similar caliber, is there anything that would fit this description? (or would i have to look to the older classic boards ie roland)

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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2010, 10:49:40 PM »
I fiddle with one this week. The keys are not that bad as far as feel you will just need to get a gig bag and be careful. If you want weighted keys you will have to buy used or get like a casio privia. I wouldn't mind having a light weight portable 76-88 key.
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2010, 06:23:52 AM »
i would get a es6
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2010, 01:07:42 PM »
hey I got the roland jono stage. it is a great keyboard to get
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2010, 03:52:04 PM »
the casio previa px-330 looks good.....

the Juno stage is a bit expensive for a first board ......im guessing that was directed to the one who asked about the MM6 lol
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2010, 09:31:07 PM »
Question for all....

Has anyone here purchased a lower end board (when coming up) Only to
regret it months later??? (after getting better) lol

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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2010, 02:24:52 AM »
I bought the Roland xp10 years ago and wish I had waited and got the xp80 only because it had more keys and more polyphony which fit my style at the time. I used to run out of polyphony when I layered because I would play arpeggios. The xp80 had 64 I believe and the xp10 was like 28 I believe. It is still a great board though. If I understood more back then I would have gotten a keyboard with better polyphony and more sliders.

I used to have a yamaha psr series keyboard that I loved.  I wouldn't mind getting one of those yamaha 88 keys portables now for the house. Yamaha portable keys sound good enough to play live
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2010, 07:07:48 AM »
Learner;YEP---that's still a constant lesson,do it Right the 1 st time!!!! I wouldn't drop 20 big on a new Hammond without playing a few yrs,but the dif btwn 600-1,0000  for an "entry"  vs 2-3 k for the whole ball of wax;well it's almost a "foolish"economy.

Buy a Yamaha ES seris for say 600,use it few years,and turn and sell it for close to what you paid-since it is still upgradeable vs. an entry board;which will usually NOT be upgradeable.Few years down road,"entry" level boards might have MORE stuff and cheaper!
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2010, 01:53:02 PM »
When I wrote my reply I thought you were talking about the MO6. As for the MM6, I wouldnt even consider buying one. if you can, get a pro quality board, even if its used. You wont regret it.
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2010, 11:25:50 AM »

Docjohn, you mean like the S90es? That one looks good for me


Quote from: Mysteryman on June 28, 2010, 02:24:52 AM
I bought the Roland xp10 years ago and wish I had waited and got the xp80 only because it had more keys and more polyphony which fit my style at the time. I used to run out of polyphony when I layered because I would play arpeggios. The xp80 had 64 I believe and the xp10 was like 28 I believe. It is still a great board though. If I understood more back then I would have gotten a keyboard with better polyphony and more sliders.

I used to have a yamaha psr series keyboard that I loved.  I wouldn't mind getting one of those yamaha 88 keys portables now for the house. Yamaha portable keys sound good enough to play live


Yah,
I'm kinda hesitant to get a board with NO sliders LOL
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(or One slider.....for the master volume lol)
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2010, 02:39:08 PM »
Quote from: theLearner on June 29, 2010, 11:25:50 AM
Docjohn, you mean like the S90es? That one looks good for me


Yah,
I'm kinda hesitant to get a board with NO sliders LOL
lol
(or One slider.....for the master volume lol)
I hope they fixed that key issue the keys can get stuck at times on the s90. The entire keyboard keys were replace on our s90 at church.
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2010, 03:14:03 PM »
It would be best if you tell us what you're looking for in a keyboard, first....

People could be suggesting keyboards that might have a whole bunch of "extras" that you won't even use...(made that mistake, before)
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2010, 04:02:29 PM »
No,Learner,Yamaha started with the Motif,then the Motif ES 61;76,or 88 keys now the Motif XS.The mo 6;8,MM seris are a few years old.The one you referenced is more of a stage piano,again not a bad choice-but still not as upgradeble.

Best bet stay with the Motif ES 6,7,8 depending on # keys you need.After couple years,better understanding of what you really need
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2010, 07:16:58 PM »
Doc john, What do you mean by upgradeable? Your saying the keyboard itself it can be upgraded?



Quote from: Tiptip357 on June 29, 2010, 03:14:03 PM
It would be best if you tell us what you're looking for in a keyboard, first....

People could be suggesting keyboards that might have a whole bunch of "extras" that you won't even use...(made that mistake, before)

I'm looking for a board that has a good number of synths. After using FL studio for a few years and using synths, i fell in love wit using them to create.  ;D

also, I grew up with a piano in my house so I got to have the weighted keys 


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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2010, 07:06:02 AM »
Yamaha allows you to add memory,program(s),and other 2nd+3rd party products.Check www.motifator.com for some of their "goodies".You will see why the Motif is the better choice(imo).

The fact you want an 88 wtd board is a factor,look for a classic Motif 88 keys,I've seen them from 7-1000.
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2010, 01:46:01 PM »
I was at a church last night and this guy was playing four layers on the motif 6. He had slap ex, evolve, fact sect, and rock brite. The first two were set mostly on the left hand and the other two were set for the whole board. The sound was sweet. He did some other layers. I think it's time I revisited layers in the s90 at church.  :)
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Re: Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??
« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2010, 04:30:18 PM »
that's what sold me
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