40 lbs for yc88 vs. 30 for yc73

If you love the action of the 88 I suggest you test the action of the 73 yourself before deciding. You will definitely notice the difference but whether that difference matters is a personal decision only you can make.

The keybed of the 88 is pretty similar to the modx8 but, again, the keybed is different - you need to check it.

CAVEAT: sometimes people rib me about it but one thing I always suggest to people planning a switch is to carefully measure some key things that are very often different between makes and between models of the same make:

1. actual key width - smaller keyboards sometimes use smaller keys and even 1/64" can make a difference if you are trying to fit fat fingers between two black keys to play a white key

2. actual visible key length - smaller keyboards also sometimes have less key length exposed

3. actual physical key length - if the keyboard is narrower (fewer keys) it is often not as deep and, again, the total key length may be shorter. This can mean it takes more pressure on the back of a key to depress it than it does on the front of the key because the 'pivot' point is farther. Ever played on a seesaw as a kid? If a light kid and a heavy kid both sit on the seats it won't work right. The heave kid needs to sit closer to the fulcrum.

Test the keybed yourself before making a decision. Press a white key on the tip and then, using the SAME pressure press the key as far back as possible. Does it take more effort on the back of the key? With smaller keyboards it often does.

There is no 'standard' for: key width (black or white), key finish (smooth or textured), total key length or exposed key length (black or white).

I've talked to people that complain about the 'action' on a smaller or cheaper keyboard when the response they were getting was really due to the difference in the physical dimensions and material of the keys.