I received my keyboard today YAY

[AlanPerkins]

Today I received my CME UF70 keyboard I picked up on ebay. It was $425 Australian and is new. The regular price here in Australia for these is $800AUD.

All keyboards are so much cheaper in America.

It all seems good.

Hopefully I can be much more productive now instead of using a mouse.

[Jaybee]

Good for you, Alan. There's no feeling to compare with having a new toy to aid us in our creative endeavors. )(~)(~)(~

[LFO]

Congrats on the purchase Alan!
I've been using a UF70 for almost 2 years now and I really like the board. Just make sure you have version 2 of the firmware installed. (I think you should as it came out in late 2008.) I have a sustain pedal, expression pedal and breath controller all hooked up to it and each one works like a charm. If you are going to purchase an expression pedal, I highly recommend you get the VP-26/U Universal pedal. I have tried several pedals with the UF70 and the VP-26 was by far the best. (You have to get a pedal that is compatible with your board. Otherwise it will either a) not work or b) not work well.)

Enjoy the board!

-Kevin

[rbowser-]

Great, Alan! - Now that is one totally Stylin' keyboard!

http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/UF70-b771b17e5eee3721cd64a99c32940bce.jpg

Randy

[rpearl]

Now, that's one large jpg.....:p

[rbowser-]

Now, that's one large jpg.....:p
hehe--ain't it though? Look at the control that thing has. Control your recording software's transport control and mixer, patch parameters etc--all right there above the keys. And wireless MIDI!

Hope you have a super time with, Alan - don't see how this thing could disappoint. I've looked online, it is Happening!

Randy

[Tony Monaghan]

I have the same keyboard, got it last year new for £99.95 when the local music shop went bust and sold everything off. Still sells here for over £300.

As Kevin said make sure you update the firmware.

[Jon Bryson]

I showed this picture to my wife to prove to her that I need a new larger monitor :n:

I don't think it worked. :)

Jon

[Hippie]

Very Nice Alan.)(~


I think we should all go to Alan's and break in his new toy for him. :D

[AlanPerkins]

Thanks everyne for your interest. Thanks especially to Kevin for the tip on the expression pedal! I had been wondering about that since I heard that few were compatible. Ihave just ordered one. I had to get it sent to an American address - they don;'t appear to be available in Australia and the freight would have been $150!! My company has a Carlsbad office so I will get them to ship it here.

Hippie, you are most welcome to pay me a visit!

Thanks also to Randy for the almost-lifesize image.

Jon, I have three 20" (1600x1200) and 1 17" screen at home, but at the office I have two 20" (1600 x 1200) screens and one 30" (2560x1600). That helps provide serious productivity - in any domain.

[Jon Bryson]

jon, i have three 20" (1600x1200) and 1 17" screen at home, but at the office i have two 20" (1600 x 1200) screens and one 30" (2560x1600). That helps provide serious productivity - in any domain.

<drool> *()

[reberclark]

I have three 20" (1600x1200) and 1 17" screen at home, but at the office I have two 20" (1600 x 1200) screens and one 30" (2560x1600). That helps provide serious productivity - in any domain.

<double drool!>

[electone2007]

Alan, did you have to shell out for customs duties?