Cliffdogg

The X8 is the best board, IMO, when considering every aspect, including the key action. However, it doesn't compare to a real piano. In fact, the old Roland fp3 action I feel was much closer to a real piano.

I use my X-8 without a sequencer during live performances. It's a bear to lug around, but definitely worth it once it is set up. For the music I play live (from top 40 to Yellowjackets), the X-8 works great, even without...

I'll give the Motif credit for some warm string patches and a few nice rhodes sounds, but as a complete package, you can't go wrong with the Fantom.

Played a gig tonight with the 4 Tops . . . their crew brought in a Triton (66-key) and a Motif (88-key). No comparison! My usual setup is anchored by the X-8, while supplementing it with my old 01/W. Key touch, ease of u...

The Beatles used a "flute" sound on the mellotron. Try using a flute patch, altering the attack/decay until you find the right sound. The original sound had a fairly slow attack.