OBERHEIM MC 1000 TASTIERA MUTA 88 TASTI

€ 650,00

Very easy to use in the main. Just plug it in and off you go, but the MC-1000 is a MIDI controller keyboard and so does not offer an internal soundset without the additional daughter board installed for tone generation. I use the MC as a controller only so I cannot offer a view on the sounds.
The manual is a little strange and tells you more about how to select a function rather than what that function actually does.

Features : 9
The MC-1000 features an 88-note balanced hammer action keyboard which is very heavy and solid. I can imagine some players shreading their fingers on this. It is a very expressive instrument and extremely good for playing convincing piano-style music. It also looks and feels remarkably professional. The keyboard responds to velocity and aftertouch.

Expressiveness/Sounds : No Opinion
The MC-1000 is velocity and aftertouch sensitive. I imagine that it can be used for any type of music, but the sound obviously depends on what device you are controlling.

Reliability : 10
The MC-1000 is built like a tank, which is the main reason I bought it. The majority of the weight is in the keyboard although the entire chassis is made of fairly heavy guage steel, and the end panels are solid block of hardwood that are about 30mm thick. The base of the unit has also been designed with a recess so that it will not bow under its own weight. The metal does not bend.