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Hello, Has anyone experienced a pitch bend wheel that's sluggish snapping back to the center position, and might anyone have a suggestion on how to remedy? It's been like this since I bought it, but I've only now ventured into music where I could use it and it's really a drag. I've compared it to other Privia's in the stores mine is noticeably slower. Thank you for any help you might offer. Ron

Apologies up front if this is posted improperly, I've hardly participated in forums before and I'm figuring them out as I go. But to PDrew57: For what it's worth, even though I really miss the expression function, I have not regretted for one second getting this, and the biggest reason is the action. It might be the best I've ever tried on synth. And I think there's a big factor involved that I haven't noticed being discussed, (except in the review of the PX350). The PX5 senses and SENDS high def MIDI. Aside from the internal sounds, if you've got virtual instruments that receive hi def MIDI, it means that instead of 128 steps or gradations, you get 128 squared, or 16,000+ steps. The VI that I use most is Pianoteq and the difference playing it with the PX5 has made this choice completely worth it. So just in case you have yet to play one, I'm posting this to let you know that when I brought my laptop to Sam Ash and plugged it in, I was hooked. best regards, Ron

I am enthralled with the feel of the keyboard, i.e. the finger to sound experience. I love it. I know some of it has to do with the textured surface. Besides the traction, which is very confidence building, when I touch it I feel as though I'm connecting to something organic. I think the hi definition MIDI makes a difference in the perceived response. This is just a hunch but I think it also feels more solid for not having aftertouch. The weight is a HUGE plus. On the wishlist side: Having one of the pedals support an expression function. To be able to raise and lower volume in a particular zone(s) is a big part of my playing, and sorely missed. I know about the envelope 'switch' that's available and I've yet to try it, but a pre timed fade in or out, is not expression. Please make that part of an upgrade or new model. A half pedal function for Virtual instruments that can receive it like Pianoteq and Ivory is also very important.