Has anyone had problems with keys being so stiff while having a "sticky" response. I'm new to keyboards, although am learning on a piano. Thanks!
186993
I have this keyboard and find the keys virtually identical to those on a high-end piano. Great sound too.
186994
No, I haven't had that problem and wish I could be of more help. I've really enjoyed the digital piano, and as a person who has only played a regular piano and who was afraid to try the digital version, I can say that I have been very pleased and don't notice a difference in key action.
186995
they may be somewhat stiffer not hardly at all but maybe the piano you are learning on is really broke in.
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Since you are using easy play I assume you may be a litle slow in playing. The melody keys are synchronized to a particular note. That's an automatic programming function. It could be that there is a lag between you striking the note and the"computer" processing it that makes it sound off. I'm not sure what you mean by easy touch. the keys are pretty responsive. The effort to get a sound is comparable to the pressure needed to use a computer keyboard pressure. But there is no way to play softer sound without the pedal.
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I'm sorry, I only have a PC, but, while it was a beautiful product, the key action was very stiff and sticky and cut my typing speed down to nothing. I had to send it back. To be fair, I suppose it may only have been that keyboard, but I ended up getting a different product at a nearby store instead.
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I have the same issue plus some extra issues as well. My keyboard never worked ok. I ended up without using it. Is still on the original box because i cannot work like that. Nice design but with too man problems. Not a good keyboard.
530494
Been using mine for a few weeks now and the only glitch was the backspace not responding. Lifted the key off, gently with a knife blade, and jiggled the little button and, presto, it worked! Put the key back on and so far, so good. Don't have any idea why it would just stop working if it had previously. Sorry, hope someone can help. Will be watching the reponses.
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It didn't occur to me to try but I would have thought that most of the issues would lie with Android i.e. they would be independant of the keyboard itself. Does android have a key assigning function? I haven't seen one so you migth need an app. Sorry.
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Eric, Thanks for a well thought out review. It's nice to hear from someone with playing experience who has lived with one of these keyboards over time.I have to ask, what did you think of the Korg? How did it compare with the other two?
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Frances,I'm glad you reported this. I watched the demo video on Ergotron's website and noticed the platform on which the keyboard rests does not provide the same level of solid surface area a regular desktop does. I would consider myself someone who types with normal pressure but any movement of the keyboard would take some adjustment.
554012
The keys are shorter than most controllers. Synths/controller keys in general are a little smaller than piano keys (including better digital pianos), and A-500 and A800 are even smaller. That's why I sold mine. Really disliked the short keys. Disappointing, is superb controller for my DAW (Sonar), very good keyboard bed / action and quality (in my limited experience)... just... shorty keys.
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Me too. Sometimes giving the offending key a quick jab works, sometimes GENTLY flexing the keyboard, sometimes flipping the on/off switch... but sometimes nothing works and then I just have to force my tablet off and on again :( Sorry. I hope someone else (like the manufacturer!) has a real answer.
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I am typing this answer on the keyboard. The keys are soft and type pretty well.You have to go back and correct some stuff but not any more than usual.
110903
I haven't had any problems. The top is secured on very well. I lift it by the top when I want to move it. I haven't had any problems with the keys but my toddler (grandson) is not rough with the overall piano. He does hit the keys hard though and it's been fine. The only drawback that I can see is that the letter board behind the keys is cardboard and if he discovers that, I am sure he will pull it off so I might tape it because I would like to keep the letters in tact.
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I have had my keyboard since the day it was released on amazon. So probably over a year and have yet to have any malfunctioning with it? Maybe shoot their customer service an email and see what they say.
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For me they are sticky. the space bar, shift and other keys have to be pressed fairly hard and sometimes stick.
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I'm not a pro typist or gamer that spends countless hours banging the keys and I haven't had the keyboard for that long so I don't think I'm qualified to answer that question with authority. That said, the keys so far look perfect and even if they fade or something in the future, they are all replaceable and I would just get new ones. Hope this helps!
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Kent...UPDATE to my Post under C. Watts - I was able to reinstall the keyboard and get the F5 key to work. While the quality of materials is lower on the current generation of keyboards, mine is working fine and the quality is acceptable. As far as spacebar issues and such, I think it's just a break-in period you have to go through. And truthfully, this is the best layout of a keyboard I've ever used. I use it every day, all day long and just would not want to be without the split design.
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The keys are very sensitive. I got this piano for a handicapped kid and the keys respond to her kicking then softly.