Artesia A-61 vs Roland LX-17
| Artesia A-61 | Roland LX-17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys) |
| Polyphony | 32 | 384 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 307 |
| Sound engine | — | SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling |
| Speakers | — | 74 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 87.3 kg |
| Released | — | 2013 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | — |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 87.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 384).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 307).
- Choose the Roland LX-17 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · Roland LX-17. Rows with a highlighted background differ.