I do slightly object to music which never was 'performed' at any stage, yet still manages to be on a recording. Pre-programmed stuff is potentially a good idea for a backing track so a musician can advance a skill such as improvisation but I don't value pre-programming for music performance (generally speaking). I regularly use computer software for practicing music (band in a box) and also some software synths, recording and score writing software.
There is nothing wrong with digital synths. They are just as much a valid instrument as anything else and one of the most exciting, in my opinion. Providing they are played with a keyboard (or a guitar?), they remain a real instrument. There is a huge difference between the top of the range pro keyboards, available today and what was available 10 years a go.
As for the thing about a Grand Piano verses Synthesised one. I think you will find that to get a decent grand piano you are going to have to fork out many £10,000's or even £100,000's for the very best concert grands. However companies such as Roland do some extremely realistic digital pianos starting at around £600. Also far more practical in a band situation as they can be amplified without use of microphones and also can be played through headphones for home practice. You have to pay many times as much money for a decent acoustic piano vs great digital piano. Anyway, that is highly off thread now.
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