Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Hey there, I am new to this group, being the proud owner of a new PEK 
that arrived a few weeks ago.  I'm a regular over at Dave Bryce's 
Keyboard Corner forum and just stumbled onto this group after getting 
the PEK.

Let me just say that I really dig the keyboard action on the PEK.  It 
is very robust and pummel-worthy.  It has a nice quick synth-like 
action, but it has a tad bit more resistance than the ubiquitous Motif 
and Triton-type synth action.  I think it is a better action.  The 
only semi-weighted action I prefer is that of my Nord Electro, which 
is a different beast anyways, being a waterfall/squared-off shape with 
heavier springs that create more resistance.

The PEK action is a Fatar TP-9, the very same action used in the 
Andromeda.  It was a selling point to me, as I was close to just 
getting the PE Rack.  If the PEK had some cheesy action, I would not 
have been interested.  The keyboard action makes it that much more of 
a bonafide performance instrument, in my opinion.

This is a cool forum.  I have searched through a number of threads and 
found good info.  Looking forward to participating some more.  I have 
already written quite a bit of content over at the Keyboard Corner 
forum based on my first few weeks with the PEK.

Regards,
Eric

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Carbon111" <carbon111@v...> wrote:
> Ok, I know this is *subjective* but can anybody comment on the feel 
of
> the keyboard of the Poly? I mean, it says "semi-weighted synth 
action"
> which could mean anything. The boards on my Roland JD-800 and my 
Kawai
> K5000 are excellent imho if that's any indication...
> The poly rack is sweet but I'm considering getting a "big brother" 
for
> it to play with ;)
> Thanks people!
> Best Regards, James
> --
> http://www.carbon111.com