IS THE FIRST IMPRESSION OF A PRODUCT TO BE TRUSTWORTHY ?

[♔Chello]

IS THE FIRST IMPRESSION OF A PRODUCT TO BE TRUSTWORTHY ?

I have always maintained that the first impression is decisive for the final assessment, but this opinion should perhaps be changed.

The only thing I think is immediately valid is the assessment of the keybed, because I always do some critical runs with different sounds as one of the first things - if the test does not pass, the keybed is not good enough no matter what changes are made.

The assessment of sounds is more difficult, because these depend to a large and varying extent on various settings and effects - this often requires several hours of effective editing and playing to assess, but sometimes a fairly credible picture is given immediately.

How it is to make the necessary edits is a chapter in itself, and is very critical for the final decision.
If basic edits are easy and logical to make, this will contribute greatly to the product surviving the test.

I find it sobering that the Korg Grandstage X, which is Korg's premium piano with 7 sound engines, does not have a grand piano or electric piano that meets my expectations, and in fact lacks many basic sounds.

In general, I consider the Tyros 4 to be the best of all when it comes to sounds - it is the only one that fulfills all.
So for anyone who wants a cheap and really good arranger, this is my absolute recommendation.

[⚖whitecolin1]

Its difficult sometimes especially when watching Utube, its been said before the sponsers use the best equipment mixers etc 
and on some cases dubious Usbs.
The keyboard i dismissed to quickly was the Ketron Event i found everything confusing and uninspiring.
Yet when i went online the quality of styles were amazing.
Similar with the Wersi oax600 looks  like a space ship but sounded no better than the Korg Pa5x.
Regarding key beds people have different views on what they like.
Some think a piano keyboard too difficult, but a piano player wouldn`t thank you for most arranger keyboards

[⚅Graham UK]

IS THE FIRST IMPRESSION OF A PRODUCT TO BE TRUSTWORTHY ?

I have always maintained that the first impression is decisive for the final assessment, but this opinion should perhaps be changed.

The only thing I think is immediately valid is the assessment of the keybed, because I always do some critical runs with different sounds as one of the first things - if the test does not pass, the keybed is not good enough no matter what changes are made.

The assessment of sounds is more difficult, because these depend to a large and varying extent on various settings and effects - this often requires several hours of effective editing and playing to assess, but sometimes a fairly credible picture is given immediately.

How it is to make the necessary edits is a chapter in itself, and is very critical for the final decision.
If basic edits are easy and logical to make, this will contribute greatly to the product surviving the test.

I find it sobering that the Korg Grandstage X, which is Korg's premium piano with 7 sound engines, does not have a grand piano or electric piano that meets my expectations, and in fact lacks many basic sounds.

In general, I consider the Tyros 4 to be the best of all when it comes to sounds - it is the only one that fulfills all.
So for anyone who wants a cheap and really good arranger, this is my absolute recommendation.

(Chello wrote...The only thing I think is immediately valid is the assessment of the keybed)
For me Key Bed quality & feel has always been a N01 requirement. 
This started with the excellent Key Bed of Yamaha 9000 Pro followed by Tyros Keys.
My first and now DGX weighted I would find difficulty being without a weighted action.
Graham UK.