New Yamaha ReFace Synths

Yamaha recently announced their new ReFace lineup of synths.

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/reface/concept/

I wasn't into them at first, but after watching some demos I might have to go an play with them. They sound great. And the controls aren't as bad as they appear at a glance. The DX model seems much easier to program than the DX7 from which it's inspired. I think the only thing that might keep me from getting one is the price – $799 is a hefty tag, considering you can pick up a DX7 for around $250.

What do you guys think?

Here's a video demo of the DX:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR47UZNwxlM

The DX model seems much easier to program than the DX7 from which it's inspired. I think the only thing that might keep me from getting one is the price – $799 is a hefty tag, considering you can pick up a DX7 for around $250.

What do you guys think?

I haven't seen a DX7 in good working order for $250 in years... but 800 clams is a lot! The interface better be really intuitive.

Also, that keyboard is pitiful looking! I would expect that an upgrade to the 80s DX7 would be a great Yamaha P-85 style keyboard with realistically weighted keys, good velocity and aftertouch... I want bigger and better, not smaller and more portable.... a bigger keyboard would give more real estate for buttons, sliders, knobs, a nice diplay and jog shuttle... c'mon Yamaha, that looks like a toy.

I haven't seen a DX7 in good working order for $250 in years... but 800 clams is a lot! The interface better be really intuitive.

Yeah, the price is really off-putting. $250 would be a great price on a DX7. I've seen them in recent years, though usually snapped up before I can get to them. It's not uncommon to see them sit on craigslist for a while around the $300 to $350 range though. I suspect it's people who pick them up, can't figure it out, then sell them off.

Also, that keyboard is pitiful looking! I would expect that an upgrade to the 80s DX7 would be a great Yamaha P-85 style keyboard with realistically weighted keys, good velocity and aftertouch... I want bigger and better, not smaller and more portable.... a bigger keyboard would give more real estate for buttons, sliders, knobs, a nice diplay and jog shuttle... c'mon Yamaha, that looks like a toy.

I'm not a keyboardist, so mini-keys don't bother me much. I understand how they could be a showstopper for someone who plays though.

fair enough... I am not a great pianist, but I play well enough to want the option