76 or 61? I cannot decide - help!

pax-eterna.1 · Post by **pax-eterna.1** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:56 pm

I will be using the PA on top of a weighted controller so I am not sure if I should go the 76 (for "fail-safe" as it is a longer keybed and can in emergencies cover piano gigs)

or the 61, as in a dual rig it is smaller and easier to fit onto to stands, cartage etc etc....and in arranger mode could JUST make it as a solo keyboard...

It is so hard to choose hahaha!

Bachus · Post by **Bachus** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:56 pm

If you go for 76 keys, you also have 61 keys
If you go for 61 keys, you will never get 76 keys

For weight and transportissues, i don’t see or feel a huge difference between them..

If you wanna use more then one split..
Or play piano style sometimes
You have no other option then 76

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:33 pm

Pops · Post by **Pops** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:36 am

76 ! No question in my mind at all. I only wish they made an 88, lol.

pax-eterna.1 · Post by **pax-eterna.1** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:18 am

hahaha, ok thx folks

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:05 am

I've never owned any ARRANGER keyboard bigger than 61, because portability was an issue for me and arranger keyboards never been my main instrument, so I could really care less about the size. I'd definitely get a 76 if that was going to be my primary instrument. Gosh I haven't even touched my arrangers for over 2 years now.

Biggles · Post by **Biggles** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:54 am

pa4x_user · Post by **pa4x_user** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:16 am

My two cents…..

I think it depends how old and fit you are. I used to have a piano-action Yamaha synth (71 keys) which I loved , but as the years went by, it got strangely heavier. About 35kg including hard case.

I sold it, and bought the 61-key Pa4X to get the weight down.

But after about 5 years, it seems to be getting heavier as well? Will soon swap out the terrific SKB hard case for a lighter soft case.

Phil
A moderately fit 70 year old.

Bescki · Post by **Bescki** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:32 pm

I cannot go back to 61 anymore, but 76 is heavy and big for transport. Often I have problem putting to my car

pax-eterna.1 · Post by **pax-eterna.1** » Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:44 pm

Just to close out the thread, I decided to cancel it at this stage...it's a major purchase and (with a Korg Kronos in my studio) I want to make sure it's what I want to do.

Thank you to everyone who were kind enough to pass on thoughts.