Keyboard recommendations
Hi. I’ve been doing a lot of research and can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. I play modern worship (Elevation, Wickam, Tomlin, etc). I want to easily edit EQ, filters, and layer volumes on the fly, want smooth transitions (often a 3-layer/split sound to another 3-layered sound) without any noticeable cutoffs, I want to easily concentrate on God without having to adjust too many different knobs/faders/buttons on the fly. So simple controls is important to me for worshipping. I’d like something that will serve as my Sunday Keys (or Mainstage) midi controller and also be good for other situations.
I‘d like to use it for a worship team setting with a sound system (likely as a midi controller), to lead the prayer team (10-20 people) in worship during their prayer meetings, occasionally at small group, occasionally at retreats, and special events like a Christmas party.
I’m open to the used market. I need something fully weighted, I’m not too fussy on the key bed. I’m not a big organ player and I find devices (computers/ipads) distracting.
I want a Nord Stage 3 or 4 that isn’t red and way cheaper. I think a Yamaha CK88 is almost perfect but doesn’t have smooth transitions between ”livesets“ and that’s important for me since transitions is usually my role. I want a Roland RD-2000 that is easier to move around, has onboard speakers, and is cheaper.
Am I just trying to find something that doesn’t exist?
Any recommendations or advice is appreciated! Thanks!