Expert: Cleggsan - 7/25/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi:

Are there any companies that make customized MIDI keyboards from scratch? If so, how much would they cost?

I asked because I would like a new SY99 keyboard. I like AFM [Advanced Frequency Modulation] synthesis and SY99 is the most advanced keyboard that uses it.

I've checked throughout the internet for sale of SY99, all of them are "used". I don't trust used products. I prefer that they be "not used". Pretty much all keyboards using AFM synthesis are available as "used" only.

Is there anyone out there who I can hire to build me an SY99 keyboard from the bottom-up?


Thanks a bunch,

Green

ANSWER: http://homepage.mac.com/synth_seal/html/sy99a.html

http://www.sy99.com/17.html

http://www.google.com/products?q=sy99&hl=en&aq=f

The Yamaha is the only one I know of; it has very recently been discontinued, I think, but you may still be able to find a few new ones around.

Try google/shopping; I saw one there.

Hope this helps.

C



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QUESTION: Really, you saw a "non-used" SY99?

Answer
Here is Yamaha listing:

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetail.html?CNTID=1

I am led to believe it may be available in other countries, if not at some stores who still have stock.  Have you tried Sam Ash and similar music stores?

C