Hi, all. This is my first post here.
I'm a songwriter. My primary instrument is acoustic guitar, then electric guitar and bass. So I'm by no means a pianist, though I enjoy writing on piano. At present I use a simple 61-key midi controller to play virtual instrument parts into a DAW multitrack recording system.
I intend to buy either a PX-360 or PX-560 for standalone composing. In most cases I won't rely on the PX sound set for the actual recording, but I will rely on them for "inspiration." I intend to transfer the midi composition from PX keyboard to my computer harddrive, and then work within the DAW. I assume Pitch Bend and Mod Wheel information will be recorded as midi data and can then be transferred to the computer... Please tell me if that's not correct.
My issue concerns COST. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only substantial difference I see between the PX-360 (street price $900) and the PX-560 ($1200) is that the PX-560 includes a MOD WHEEL. If there are subtle enhancements in the 560's on-board sounds I probably won't notice them.
If there are other important differences that justify the $300 higher price of the PX-560, please advise.
If YOU think the Mod Wheel (and other enhancements?) is worth the additional $300, please clue me in.
Thanks,
Tom