

The display on the PX-560 is far better than that of the RD-88 - an approx. The pianos are Steinway-based samples, so it has a different vibe.

The PX-560 is of similar sound quality, with a wide variety of solid synth tones as well. About three weeks in, I almost sent the RD-88 back and replaced it with a Casio PX-560. Eventually I sold the FP, then ordered the RD. Seemed a good idea, as the lack of control features often got in my way. When the RD-88 was first announced, I tentatively planned on selling my Roland FP-50.

It's a fairly bright, clear sound that carries well in a band mix, but also seems to work okay for solo playing. I also did a single Tone concert grand Scene with some EQ and filter tweaks, plus a slightly lengthened decay on the amp envelope. He came up with a piano Scene that combined one of the concert grands and a pop piano that sound 'carries through' better. aellison62 - another RD-88 owner here - noticed the same thing. Plus, several of the piano variations had slightly shortened decay portions, which put me off at first. The interface threw me for a loop, as well.
