Looking for a starter keyboard ? please help?

[182crazy]

I'm Looking for a starter keyboard(not to expensive) but im not sure one what to get I was thinking to get this : (hope amazon links are allowed )
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YPG-235-76-Key-Portable-Premium/dp/B003FRMRC4/ref=lh_ni_t

but i want to be able to do stuff like this :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O2aH4XLbto&feature=relmfu
And
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFZgQCzxkz0

But im not sure if the keyboard i am thinking to get can do that

Anyone that can help me with this?

[jimbo320]

Good choice!
I'm a big fan of Yamaha. I've got a PSR with the same features and yes you can get all those sounds you want, except for the synth in the first video. I have a Alesis Micron for that.
My PSR has the same grand piano button as the YPG and that's the feature I use most.
Good luck shopping and learning...

[182crazy]

Thank you for the reply , Is there a keyboard that is better then that ? and is 76 keys good or do you think a full 88 would be better ?

[jimbo320]

Well, if you really want the full set of octaves I would go for 88 keys.
As far as better there's a lot out there. The three 88's I have are DGX640, P95 and CP50.
All are nice but the DGX640 is the only one with built in speakers and the CP50 is a stage piano. The DGX640 I think would be my choice for you.
F.Y.I.   I recreated the sounds of the first video using a Motif with an Alesis Micron on top and for the second video I used my DGX640. 
I don't mean to sound like a commercial for Yamaha but that's what I like...

[mcrosbie]

One thing you really need to be aware of is that a lot of "keyboards" do not have weighted keys.  If you want to control the dynamics while playing (loudness and softness of individual notes) you must have weighted keys.  I think paying more money to get 88 weighted keys is worth it.  Not being able to control the loudness and softness of individual notes limits your musical expression.