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VR-09 versus RD700NX #2037490 02/22/13 01:19 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 533 UK Z ZeroZero OP 500 Post Club Member
OP ZeroZero 500 Post Club Member Z Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 533 UK	I own a RD700NX and its a great keyboard, though I would like to see a better user interface, the actual keyboard and sounds are top quality. I now see its got a little brother the VR-09 I took a look at this in a shop. The build seems pretty similar, though its lighter to carry. I wonder what is missing under the hood? Seems an interesting keyboard for the budget conscious (and the weight conscious). what are people's opinions RD versus VR-09? Zero Last edited by ZeroZero; 02/22/13 01:19 PM.

Re: VR-09 versus RD700NX ZeroZero #2037519 02/22/13 02:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,237 Wales V voxpops 3000 Post Club Member
voxpops 3000 Post Club Member V Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,237 Wales	The comparison is a little "apples and oranges" in my opinion. The VR-09 is more of a challenge to the Nord Electro/Stage at the Rolls-Royce end, and the Casio XW-P1 at the Skoda, bargain basement end. I have one on order and will use it as a lightweight, second-tier board for organ and synth duties, mainly. The inclusion of "drawbars," easy switching between modes, and reasonable sound quality at a sensible price sealed the deal for me. It will also make a handy rehearsal board. The RD-700NX has SN piano and EP sounds, a top-quality weighted action and 88 keys. If I could manage its 55lbs, I'd love to have one. The VR-09 has SN organs (whatever that means), standard piano and EP samples, a "cheap" action and 61 keys. It weighs next to nothing. They are aimed at entirely different market segments. Since you've had a chance to play the VR-09, I'd love to hear your opinion of its sounds. "you don't need to have been a rabbit in order to become a veterinarian" mabraman, 2015

Re: VR-09 versus RD700NX ZeroZero #2039389 02/26/13 01:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,722 Hancock Park LA (not again) D Dr Popper 1000 Post Club Member
Dr Popper 1000 Post Club Member D Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,722 Hancock Park LA (not again)	Originally Posted by ZeroZero I own a RD700NX and its a great keyboard, though I would like to see a better user interface, the actual keyboard and sounds are top quality. I now see its got a little brother the VR-09 I took a look at this in a shop. The build seems pretty similar, though its lighter to carry. I wonder what is missing under the hood? Seems an interesting keyboard for the budget conscious (and the weight conscious). what are people's opinions RD versus VR-09? Zero One has a proper weighted action ...the other is a unweighted organ type thingo ... apples and oranges. "I'm still an idiot and I'm still in love" - Blue Sofa - The Plugz 1981 (Tito Larriva) Disclosure : I am professionally associated with Arturia but my sentiments are my own only.