After much hand wringing over whether to purchase the Stage 2 HA76, I decided to get the lighter Stage 2 EX HP76 and I'm really happy with the purchase. At first I was a bit deflated with the feel of the keys. They felt a bit sluggish and not as responsive as I would have liked, and I was worried that I might have to return it. But after a few days logging in many hours playing, my mind has changed and I'm really enjoying playing on this instrument! The Fazioli (Italian Grand) is a joy to play and sounds equally great for classical or jazz, and of course any kind of rock, etc will sounds great as well.
The rest of the keyboard is essentially the same as the previous Stage 2 (not EX) models with few noticeable differences. The one big factor for me with the HP76 is the expanded piano memory, and the reduced weight. This is the best all around gigging keyboardist's instrument for someone living in a city using public transportation, although still a bit bulky and not a paperweight at 28 lbs. Still, it's a great all around keyboard!
Even though the stock patches for the synths are not amazing in and of themselves, there are a lot of things you can do with them, and with layering/split options, and multiple effects available, all adjustable in real time, it's a pretty inspiring instrument to play on. So if you're looking for an all around solution for a cover band or something that has more factory presets and patches, you might want to look at something a bit less expensive and more oriented towards those types of gigs. But for the overall package of sounds, feel, features, weight, and inspiration, I would highly recommend this instrument if you can swing the price. I found mine online for almost $1k cheaper, so look around and you'll probably be able to find a more affordable price.
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