88 Key Action
What kind of digital piano/keyboard should I get?
What's the deal with MIDI controllers? I'm looking for a nice keyboard that does a whole lot recording-wise but also acts as a good piano (by that I mean at least piano style keys preferably weighted hammer action). I was looking at some keyboards/ MIDI controllers and I was wondering if they had a lot of voices and effects. I'm new to the world of music technology and I want to know the basics of what these things can do in plain english.
These are some in my price range
Studiologic VMK-188 Plus 88-Key Master Controller
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Studiologic-...
CME UF-80 88-Key Master Keyboard MIDI Controller
http://www.guitarcenter.com/CME-UF-80-88...
Yamaha YPG-535 88-Key Keyboard
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-YPG-5...
Casio Privia PX575R Digital Piano
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Casio-Privia...
Two are digital pianos and two are MIDI controllers. What is the difference (in simple terms please). Thank you, your help is much appreciated.
...Casio
I own one & it's really great
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