Weighted keys fall into three main categories.
Semi weighted keys piano.
The weighted keys of a piano are just what i use it for in my all hardware keyboard synth set up.
The alesis recital 88 key beginner digital piano keyboard is my choice for best keyboard with weighted keys for beginners as well as for best weighted keyboard under 300.
Not only that most mid to high level semi weighted boards include a usb to midi interface so you can hook up your weighted board using a standard midi cable for extra convenience.
They can also be assigned to.
Acoustic piano electric piano organ synth and bass.
Semi weighted and fully weighted keys might sound the same but they really aren t.
The alesis recital is a full featured digital piano with 88 full sized semi weighted keys with adjustable touch response.
I did ask my teacher the importance of a fully weighted key board vs semi weighted and she did say the fully weighted is allot better for your playing.
It make sense to cover all bases if you re playing different styles particularly piano and ep work.
Having fewer drum pads should only be a problem if you re a serious finger drummer.
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.
First it mimics the keyboard of an acoustic piano with its 88 full sized semi weighted keys.
Customize the voices by combining any two at once in layer mode for a full rich tone.
When dealing with semi weighted keys the noticeable difference is in the resistance of the keys.
Semi weighted hammer action keyboards and graded weighting.
Although if you are more about synths and organs you ll love the feel of the keys.
The recital features 5 realistic built in voices.
The types of weighted keys.
Why is this the perfect weighted keyboard for beginners.
Semi weighted uses a spring mechanism in combination with weights that are attached to each key.
For serious players have one weighted and one semi weighted board.
If you want the realistic piano feel then you might be disappointed with the semi weighted keys.
Two inbuilt stereo speakers support 24watt of sound loud enough to perform with confidence.
88 keys that are full sized semi weighted and velocity sensitive to sound and feel like a classic piano.
For triggering clips eight is plenty.
The keys are made more resistant by springs and don t feel enough like real piano keys to earn our approval.
We don t recommend semi weighted keyboards for piano practice.
I am no expert but i think you should be fine on semi for a good 6 months then switch over.