Semi weighted keys are generally better for playing organ and synth sounds where subtle expression is not quite as important.
Semi weighted keys vs fully weighted keys.
Also if you are only used to semi weighted keys then your fingers can get pretty tired after lengthy playing.
I wanted something that had a decent range of synth sounds and editing capabilities as well as realistic piano ep and organ sounds.
I guess my question is how much better is the full weighted compared to semi weighted.
The result is a key that has light to moderate resistance when you press it with a rebound to the up position that is a.
When dealing with semi weighted keys the noticeable difference is in the resistance of the keys.
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.
When a pianist depresses the key it will feel nearly effortless.
Generally speaking fully weighted keys are better for playing piano sounds.
A 88 key fully weighted keyboard is extremely heavy and definitely not portable.
A lighter strike will generate a softer sound while.
A fully weighted keyboard requires you to exercise a force similar to that of an acoustic piano to actuate a key.
Semi weighted and fully weighted keys might sound the same but they really aren t.
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.
A keyboard key type developed by synthesizer manufacturers.
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.
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.
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.
