Ketron XD8

I bought a Keytron XD8 to use primarily for stage. I was looking for an 88-key controller that feels good, with at least decent piano sounds, without paying for other bells and whistles I didn't need (sequencers, audio recording features, etc). The Keytron XD8 fits the bill very well.
Most importantly, it feels really good. As a lifelong keyboard player, I'll say that I'm very comfortable playing it. The acoustic pianos are good and responsive, and with the velocity curve set to 2/3, they perform smoothly and predictably. Smooth sound, not canned or pinched like a lot of these types of keyboards are. I don't spend much time with the electric pianos, so I don't have much to say about them, except to say that the wurli is only fair. It's usable, but not so good, really. Indeed, a wurli sound was a prerequisite for me in buying this keyboard, so I'm glad there's one at all. Also glad I've got a 200A in my studio.
As for gigging, the SP250 fits into a 'slim' case very well, and in general it's reasonably compact. But it's not what I'd call 'light'. It's not nearly as heavy as some other behemoth controllers I've used in the past from Yamaha and Kurzweil, but I suppose that's the tradeoff for good piano action.

UTILIZATION

Editing or manipulation the sounds are very easy, a beginner could catch on really fast with this keyboard. They made sure there was nothing to hard to understand when creating it. There really is no set up required just turn it on and start playing!


OVERALL OPINION

I like the built in speakers. They sound good, and having them makes it so that I can set it up in the house between gigs, and always have a 'piano' to hop to quickly when the mood strikes. Im happy with choosing to go with this for my band, we all enjoy it and I take it home and play for the kids with it and try to teach them some stuff as well.

What type of keyboard (synth, piano ...)? Keyboard Accordion
How many octaves? 4
What connections (audio, MIDI ...)? Headphone, Out R / L, South, PC
He has an effects section? YES
How many sounds and styles available? over 200
Are they edited? I did not

What are the characteristics of the sequencer? there is no
Ability to record the midi to Direct Hard Disk

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple? YES

Editing sounds and effects is it easy? Yes

The manual is clear and sufficient? Not clear

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? 8 years

Have you tried many other models before buying it? YES

What is so special that you love the most, ALL
the least? I do not see

How would you rate the quality / price? Good

With experience, you do again this choice? YES

Dsol I too would fulfill not seen that I did in my possession.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use and multiple possibilities of changing its current chip thanks the use of registers.

OVERALL OPINION

I've used for 3 or 4 years as deuxime keyboard in a band baloche. I had previously used the Solton MS5 keyboard with a mute, then Solton MS40. He was so perfectly adapted to the use that I had.
What I will appreciate the most is made of brass. The worst bit is the sound of accordion available.
I took the module in hacking the vote that allowed for the choirs. C'tait not bad but difficult to use in dance.
I would have sold if I did not not stop to make balls.
This product is gnial.