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  1. Just talked to my rep at Sweetwater. These items are backordered with K&M and it could be months before I receive them! Glad I have an X stand I can use in the meantime.
  2. Interesting- kind of a Spider Pro, but for lighter weight keyboards. Looks like it's available through Amazon for $274. Depending on where I look, I'm seeing different numbers for the weight of the stand -anywhere from 3.7 kg (8lbs) to 8 kg (18 lbs). Which do you think is more accurate?
  3. Here's what I need: 2 tier stand that can be assembled/disassembled in 10 minutes or less for gigging Heavy duty stand not needed: I'm using 2 midi controllers which weigh around 18 lbs each. Open floor space- in other words, not an X stand. Prefer that height of top tier is adjustable Overall heigh adjustment suitable for standing or sitting (I'm 5' 10") I've owned the K&M Spider Pro in the past. Too heavy and like I said my keyboards and lightweight. Also X stands- I want more leg/foot room. I've been looking at the Rockville Z45w- https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-Z45W-Z-Style-Keyboard-Adjustable/dp/B0BR8Q5215/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rockville%2Bkeyboard%2Bstand&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1 Liquid Stands- https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Stands-Piano-Keyboard-Stand/dp/B0C7WM9GSH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=rockville+keyboard+stand&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1#customerReviews and this Griffin model- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004THB8OW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&s=home-garden&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM#customerReviews Thoughts?
  4. i understand this is available in kit form. Has anyone purchased and assembled the kit? Difficulty level? I can't find any source online for purchasing the kit version, or pricing information. I live in the U.S.
  5. I usually use a Studio Logic 73 with Pianoteq IOS. I recently purchased a Nektar GXP88 (semi-weighted key bed). I've tweaked the velocity curve using the GXP options as well as the curve withing Pianoteq. The result is not bad, certainly not like a fully weighted keyboard, but it's OK. One thing that continues to happen is that even though I've tweaked the curve for a faster keyboard, I still get occasional velocity spikes on individual notes, even though I THINK I'm playing all notes at the same velocity (of course I'm not). This type of thing has happened on other brands of semi-weighted keyboard I've previously owned. Yesterday I downloaded Genuine Sounds sampled CFX piano. The quality of the sound is very good, but more to my point, when playing it on the GXP (and using the same velocity curve as with Pianoteq, I did not experience any random velocity spikes on individual notes. I wonder about this- is a sampled piano more "forgiving" than a physically modeled piano when played on a semi-weighted keyboard? Thoughts?
  6. I agree Tom. I ended up buying the 88. I was unsure how I would like the key bed for acoustic piano, but honestly, after playing it a while and further tweaking the curve within Pianoteq, I think it works about as well as any semi-weighted keyboard can. The unit seems very well built yet lightweight. Haven't played out with it yet, but I have a jam session coming up with friends this weekend and I think I'll take it. My usual gigging setup includes an SL73 on the bottom and a Roland A49 on the top tier; I'm considering replacing the Roland with a GXP61 to give me more keys and allow more key range with splits. We'll see.
  7. from Nektar support: The Impact GXP series and the Impact LX88+ use the same keybed, so there would be no difference in that regard. The main differences are the number of controls and the positioning of the pitch/mod wheels.
  8. Looking for a midi keyboard with a semi-weighted touch which I can pack easily for local gigging. DAW controls would be nice but not essential. Does anyone know if there is any difference in the key beds for these two models (i.e., keyboard "feel")? Thanks
  9. Decided to try the Samson Graphite. Purchased it from Amazon with no-shipping-charge returns
  10. My rig: iPad Pro (2022); plug USB type c Adapter (with charging slot and type B slot) into iPad Type C charging port. Powered USB hub type B cable is plugged into Adapter type B slot. Gear plugged into powered USB hub: Roland A49, StudioLogic SL73, Audiobox Go audio interface. Left and right outs from the audiobox go into the PA system. I use Keystage 2.1 app to manage and organize all my iPad instrument apps for live playing. Virtual volume sliders for each instrument are easy to use within Keystage. With this setup I don't need an external mixer or keyboard dedicated amp.
  11. Looking for a 49 key midi controller with aftertouch. There are lots out there but it seems that few have this feature. Using it as a top rack keyboard for live performance. Don't need a lot of dials, sliders and pads. Suggestions?
  12. On the off chance that any members have played a Studiologic SL73, I would appreciate your comments about the keybed. I've read everything from "love how it plays" to "returned the keyboard because the action was so stiff". I'm thinking about downsizing my Casio Pxs1000 to a smaller keyboard (ok, I know the SL73 weighs a little more). I own a Roland A88 which has a stiffer action that my Casio. It has gradually become slightly easier over time. So frustrating as a keyboard player not to be able to find a large selection of keyboards in storefronts, even larger stores in my area.
  13. Soooo... now that you have that expression pedal input, wanna sell your MidiExpression device? LOL, heck no. I use it for CC64 for all my keyboards, among other things.
  14. Just set it up. Nice little board. Perfect synth action for synth and organ. Glad I returned the gx49.
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