A 88 key fully weighted keyboard is extremely heavy and definitely not portable.
Semi weighted keys vs fully weighted keys.
Weighted vs unweighted vs semi weighted a few years ago when i was looking to buy my first proper performance keyboard i was almost completely focused on sonic capability and sound quality.
A fully weighted keyboard requires you to exercise a force similar to that of an acoustic piano to actuate a key.
When dealing with semi weighted keys the noticeable difference is in the resistance of the keys.
Semi weighted uses a spring mechanism in combination with weights that are attached to each key.
A keyboard key type developed by synthesizer manufacturers.
Semi weighted keys even 88 keys are very portable and perfect for travelling gigs.
Also if you are only used to semi weighted keys then your fingers can get pretty tired after lengthy playing.
Semi weighted keys are generally better for playing organ and synth sounds where subtle expression is not quite as important.
I guess my question is how much better is the full weighted compared to semi weighted.
Semi weighted and fully weighted keys might sound the same but they really aren t.
I can t really get to a shop to try out the difference between a semi weighted and fully weighted keyboard so was wondering if any of you chaps have tried them and could provide some advice.
Generally speaking fully weighted keys are better for playing piano sounds.
They allow you to be far more expressive and articulate in your playing.
As long as your keyboard or digital piano has at least 49 keys and is a midi instrument meaning it has midi connectivity then it is fully compatible for use with musiah.
A lighter strike will generate a softer sound while.
Better as in the feel the enjoyablility of playing it etc.
From my and the musiah application s point of view it makes no difference whether you choose weighted or unweighted keys.
Semi weighted keyboards combine the spring loaded mechanism of synth actions with the addition of light weights attached to each key similar to those found in weighted action or hammer action keyboards.
When a pianist depresses the key it will feel nearly effortless.
