Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I just sold the DX7II I used to use as a master controller, and here's
why:  None of Yamaha's DX7-series generate the full velocity range.

This was a long-known bug.  You could jump off of a 3-story building
and land on the keys of your DX7 and you'd only get a MIDI velocity of
about 110.  I believe it's actually stuck between 16 and 109.

In addition, by today's standards the action is poor.  It's LOUD and
clunky.

While I can understand why people want to keep their Poly Evolvers
under the equivalent of plastic slipcovers, I think instruments were
designed to be PLAYED.  I believe the Evolvers use standard Fatar
actions, which are replaceable if you "wear it out".  I'm trying to
envision people who are playing so much the keys get little divots
worn into them, like marble steps.

Failing that, at least go get yourself a decent stand-alone
controller.  The CME series is supposed to be good, even if it's made
by Chinese orphans working in tough conditions.