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zoooombiex

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  1. Out of curiosity, how do the built in sounds on the Nord Grand compare to the MP11SE? I'm familiar with Nord's piano libraries but not Kawai's.
  2. Personally, I've always liked the look of chrome legs, particularly when they are straight up and down, not angled. But they tend to be on the short side for me so I rarely use them.
  3. Can't tell if serious But it's not fact
  4. Just kidding. But not really. I came out the other way on the non-contest. Not trashing Mojo's EP's. But you say it like it's a thing.
  5. Gotta say I liked how that sounded a lot better than the prior demos (other than the 80s sounds, which are just not my thing). I had it on in the background and thought I heard a Hammond-style organ. I didn't remember that being in the Seven? Must have missed that.
  6. thanks! (another strike unfortunately...)
  7. Thanks for the detailed review! Do you mind clarifying the "weird bell like model" that you found in the top octave? Is that different from the "contact noise" thing I asked about earlier? (and btw, thanks for your quick response on that) Soundwise, your comments are interesting because at the top you said you much preferred Crumar's emulations to Nord. But I had a Mojo 61 and Nord together for quite a while and much preferred the Nord. And the demos so far have been consistent with what I recall. (Really love the Mojo organ though.) No beef with anyone preferring one or the other, but it kind of throws me off in terms of how your observations might translate to me. But the comparisons to the original units are a helpful reference point regardless. The comments on the action are obviously disappointing. And I agree with the catch-22 trying to make an appropriate action for a clav and EP's. I personally find it easier to play EP/piano on a lighter action than clav/organ on a heavy action. So this seems to further weigh against the Seven as a good fit for me. Wonder how long until they have something in Ohio I can try in person. Not sure I want to take a chance on a new one without trying it first.
  8. Interested to hear the VV comparison. I feel like there is a lot of "contact" noise in all the Rhodes demos so far. Is that adjustable? I'm not sure what the technical name for that "contact" noise is, but it's that high pitched tinkling sound that comes with the hammer strike. Some particular keys on certain of my Rhodes do this more than others, so I'm sure it's showing up here as an intentional effort to model that as part of the original sound. Perhaps it is the sound created by the damper lifting off the tine? But that sound seems very exaggerated to me in the demos so far, so I'm wondering if that can be dialed back? Also, can the dynamic range on the Wurlitzer be turned down pretty significantly? I feel like every Wurlitzer clone I've played/heard has a lot more phasing than I get on my actual Wurlitzer. By that I don't mean a "phaser" effect, but the phasing sound that happens when you strike a Wurlitzer very hard. Maybe it's my Wurlitzer, or the fact that I play softly, but when I hear these demos it sounds like someone is pounding on the keys even when they seem to be playing softly.
  9. The flat zone is 19,5 cm deep (7,7"). The Mojo 61 has the rubber feet very close to the edges, so I can put it on top of the Seven by leaving the edges outside, in a way that it sticks out just enough not to overlap the Seven's panel. It is safe, but you'd have to use some soft material (possibly a rubber pad) between the two instruments otherwise there will not be enough friction to keep the Mojo61 stable and also the screws underneath the Mojo61 will scratch the beautiful Seven hood Sounds feasible. For most of my non-mechanical boards, I take those long strips of thin foam padding that has a peel-off adhesive on one side, and then stick them to the bottom of the board. That keeps it from sliding and scratching, whether on a stand or another board. Sounds like that would do the trick here.
  10. I love pretty much everything about this except for the actual sounds themselves. I don't mean that as a slight. I wish more companies were thinking along these lines. It's evident they put a lot of thought into the practical needs of a stage piano, in ways that are right up my alley. The built-in case. Colored encoders for immediate visual feedback on settings. Flat top. Simple, intuitive layout. Even the accessory tray is a thoughtful addition. Cable connectors on the side - avoids the cascade of wires in front of your knees. (I couldn't tell from the photos/demo if the ends of the jacks are flush with the outer case - allowing you to use right-angle connectors? I personally prefer that setup so that the cables aren't sticking out 4-5" from the edge of the case and just drop straight down.) But I'm just not convinced that as of today the EP/clav modeling has surpassed the sampling. That's based on the demo and personal use of the Mojo 61, which I assume is the same modelling as the Seven. I haven't tried their acoustic piano modeling in person, but the demo - while perfectly serviceable - didn't really grab me either. That said, I'm sure the modelling is something that will continue to evolve.
  11. Ahh, that'd be great to get the damper simulated. I use that a lot... Eagerly awaiting this update
  12. I too am in a progressive rock band (tribute, to be specific), and many of our songs indeed call for the Mellotron sound. I guess if someone financed it for me... sure, I'd use it. It would be a nice little novel experience. I have the $$, it's just that it went toward something else my wife and I wanted (like our new swim-spa/hot-tub that gives me comfort and relaxation after a long night of gigging). Different people value different things, I guess. Weird world we seem to live in these days, where somebody thinks nothing of popping $2500-$3000 on a brief psychological novelty experience, while their neighbors are digging in the dumpster for a peach pit. There are some pretty astounding and pejorative assumptions embedded in your post. Hope you are at least aware of that.
  13. Thanks for that post. It's particularly helpful in light of the websites, as you noted. I lucked into a used M4KD & a Mini at reasonable prices a while back and really like them. I have seen the M2K but honestly never looked in great detail since I was already in with the other company. I think the different features you mentioned probably wouldn't benefit me too much for my particular uses, but I'd have to give them a hard look if I were a new buyer deciding between the companies. It's also worth noting that the Mellotrons have some features that aren't on the website. E.g., you can choose the overall character of the sound (new tapes, classic eq (worn tapes), MkII, or Chamberlin), adjust motor modulation, choose the range and ramp time for the high/low octave switch, etc. For anyone deciding between the M4K & the Mini, that's a close call. On the practical side, the M4K is a funny size and shape - essentially a square. So that may or may not fit in your setup. It's also a bit heavier. But the Mini is surprisingly heavy for its size - not that it's objectively heavy, just that it feels very solid and sturdy for such a small board. If that's not an issue, the action is very significantly different. The M4K is very fast, light, and shallow, and is a constant tactile reminder that you're not playing a piano or organ clone. The Mini's action is fine, but has a generic Fatar feel. Next I'd say is the aftertouch. Both keyboards have several settings for touch response. The Mini can be set to on/off or velocity sensitive, and then the M4K has two additional settings that respond to aftertouch. Personally, I appreciate the aftertouch when playing the M4K, but don't really notice its absence on the Mini. Beyond that, the M4K has additional XLR outs (which I can't say I've used, since I pretty much always run it through effects). And the Mini jacks may not be gold plated (website is unclear) if that matters. So IMO the M4K premium really comes down to the action and aftertouch as the main selling points. Otherwise, the Mini sounds the same (great) and is super compact.
  14. Seeing them Tuesday in Columbus - looking forward to it!
  15. I thought it was displayed during startup, but I could be wrong there...
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