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.....which is where modeling comes in (in the V-Piano and V-Piano Grand) - the sound is generated from scratch from the moment the key goes down. The computer models the interaction between various resonances - undamped and damped strings, soundboard and so on, all dependant on what have been played before that note, and is still sounding, and what is presently being played and with what force and manner. And the result is uncannily realistic. Quite unlike that from sampled digitals, which to my ears sound sterile.

I've got both, and use them both. If you have a big grand, it is just rude to be playing it all the time, particularly for those times when some piece needs to be beaten to a bloody pulp. For those times, and for exercise, and for weekday evenings when people have to work in the morning, the digital piano is great! Not only the neighbors are being spared, but the action on your nice grand is being spared. Of course some things can only be learned on the grand. And the neighbors don't complain if I play finished or near-finished pieces on it, on weekend afternoons or when they're not home.

So in my view, the question of whether one can replace the other is not that important. They're both very valuable. And this doesn't even touch the question of recording, or playing on stage.

Actually I'm truly pleased to learn that you have found a wonderful digital that meets your current musical needs. Of course, if it's your only option given your current situation, then the extra expense is worth it - particularly if you can swing it without going to the poor house.

Even though we have a 7 foot grand in our living room (which I bought at age 60), my wife is going to retire in a few months (I'm already there) and I need to find a reasonably priced digital that will allow me to practice (silently) during the day without driving the poor woman bonkers. The Korg SP-100 that I bought on Craigslist a couple of years ago just doesn't cut it. I'm sure that someday you'll be able to buy a Bosie - or something close to it. In the meantime, enjoy your Roland !!

Just an observation fwiw. Looking at the home page of PW and the viewers per thread, in the past, the Piano forum always had the most numbers hands down.

Over the last year or so I've noticed a shift, often the DP section has more viewers. Lately, practically every time I go to the home page, the DP section always has more traffic. A sign of the times I guess.

Back on topic--if it weren't for gigs I probably wouldn't own an electronic keyboard. I do know however know how fortunate I am to have to great instrument and a space to play whenever and whatever I want without bothering anyone.

I don't travel that much these days but if I did, and was doing it by car, the DP would be nice to have in the room for practice.