Is the Yamaha MM6 a good keyboard??

[diverse379]

I follow the wisdom I learned whenFIrst started playing
get the best instrument your money can buy
that may mean buying a used professional board
rather than a new cheap board.

cheap keys will come back to haunt you when you start gigging and practicing and playing hard.

you can get really good boards that are older generation and buy brains later for the latest sounds
but your keys and action are going to help your technique.s

[theLearner]

I appreciate the advice, thanks a lot
I know I'm going to be playing/practicing seriously from now on,
so for me, I'll go with something a little more expensive.

Buying a used board though...... lol
are there any key things to look out for on a board before purchasing one second hand?

(Its going to be hard not to profile to guess how well they took care of their stuff lol
It sure has helped me in the past though lol )

[Mysteryman]

I would buy new if I could. You've got to be patient though. I'm not sure I would buy used unless I tested it out. If you dint know much about keyboards I would buy new. There is the advantage of a warranty. You may want to check out American Musical Supply.  I believe they still let you make payments.

[berbie]

Right now the Roland Juno Stage can be bought for less than a thousand dollars new.  Musician's Friend is having a 15% off sale, and there is a $200.00 rebate on it. After those are deducted, about $985.00 is left. Not cheap but better than $1395.00.

[docjohn]

Learner,you need to find a big bro near you who can help you out.I think you need to prioritize What you want/need;
a budget,and go from there.


Sounds like you want/need 88 wtd keys;either get a 88 note controller like D mentions and a brain/module probably $800 for the keys,and a new XS rack for about $1100;

 a stage piano  Roland RD or Yamaha  $1500;


used boards-look/pray/hope!!!!


spend some time with a Musicians's friend catalog;spend some time pricing/playing!!  good luck

[jjjoe]

What do you want out of a board. Do you want a board for it to last for a few yrs or do you want a board that will be for a year? Do you want a board for production, or do you want a board for stage presence? There are many factors when choosing a board like the purpose of getting the board, the feel of the board, the sounds for a board, and etc. Now if you want a cheap board for like 4 to 500 dollars then get a casio Wk series keyboard they got good sounds on the low end and it is a reasonable keyboard. now you can go on craiglist and search for keyboards or ebay. Now if I was going to get a keyboard I would look for the sounds ( piano, organ, synth, etc), the features, and flexability of the keyboard like for the stage as well as music production. Like Yamaha motif series (not the MM8 or MM6 but the real thing) roland fanthom series or juno series. I would stay away from Krog to me their sound suck bad, however each of its own. You got to make the choice that is best for you from pocket standpoint as well as playing wise because we can't make that choice you got to make the choice.

[theLearner]

Thanks for the input. I'll keep all these things in mind.
I think I know what I'm going for now. (prob a motif or juno stage). I don't want to have to make another purchase in a year or two. I'll get something that will last for a few years.

[docjohn]

good grief,a musician who Listens!!!! lol   good luck

[theLearner]

good grief,a musician who Listens!!!! lol   good luck

  thanks docjohn
If it makes sense, I'll go for it (I've been watching bert smorenburg and other reviews lol)

I play other instruments too.
Ever pour your heart out and advise someone only for them to do the opposite of what you told them? 
When the complain to you, Its like "but bruh....I just told you last month!"
lol