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  1. b3plyr
    Great idea on the drawbars. Could use GSI kit also.
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    I think you are looking at too small of a sample. I have had no problems with the GT, love the keybed and UI. I actually sold my Nord Grand but compared them while I had both. From my perspective, the Nord pianos really did not overshadow the GT. Some of the other sounds are far better than the Nord - they are multi samples. So be careful, some are unhappy with the keyboard, others love it. It happens this way every time with a new keyboard.
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    I agree with the organ comments. Here is my current solution. I run B-3X on my iPad and connect through the excellent USB Midi on the Numa. No, I don't have physical drawbars but can do ok with the touch versions on the iPad. But then again, I didn't get the Numa X for the organs. Note that Studiologic has been coming out with some good updates. I expect you can expect improvements across all areas - and most are really good already..
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    Congratulations on your new “toy”. I have both (88 and GT) but really enjoy playing my 88 (same keybed as you 73) at gigs.
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    First, I am sorry to hear of your poor experience with the Numa X GT. I have an 88 and a GT. Both arrived in excellent condition and have performed flawlessly. And for full disclosure, I really like the Numa X line. I have seen nothing but high quality. Having said that, obviously you received a bum product. However, I wonder if it was a bum product due to quality control or terrible mishandling in shipping. The scuffed screen may be a little harder to explain, but the rest of your problems could easily be from handling. And by handling that could be at the factory in packing or during transit. I once shipped a heavy amplifier that arrived with a heavily dented metal chassis. Your package was still good, but that does not rule out damage due to mishandling. I think your full disclosure is good for all to see - you have presented a lot of useful information. But I hope it doesn’t discourage others too much. I use the 88 for gigging. Some advantages - light weight, TP110 keybed is really nice, the built in 4 channel mixer means I no longer carry a separate mixer for my duo, And for me, the sounds are really good. Tweaking is simple yet flexible. As I have said in previous posts, the GT is in my studio and after getting it, I sold my Nord Grand that had a Kawai keybed. I, for one, really like the TP400 that is in the GT. Again, thanks for your honest and personal assessment of a sad experience. In spite of it, you did objectively provide some comparisons and due credit to good features.
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    Congrats on your purchase-I think you will be pleased. BTW - the keyboard sensitivity release is an additional feature. It is not a fix for supposedly noisy keys. Hence, not a widespread problem.
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    I have two Numa Xs, an 88 and the GT, both from when you could first get them. The GT is in my studio, I gig with the 88. I have had no problems with either. I would take a serious look at the number of people that have had problems. I don’t think there are very many, but you have to quantify that. And in spite of what a few others say, the sounds are really good, if not great in some cases. FYI - after getting the Numa Xs, I sold my Nord Grand. It was a great keyboard, but I like both of the actions on the 88 and GT better. This is strange because the Nord is a Kawai action, albeit with escapement removed. The GT keybed is superb. Having said this, a lot of people really like the CP 88. It didn’t work for me.
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    I agree. The only explanation I can come up is that Studiologic is doing something so radically different than the standard types of compression that they do have a trade secret. I’m with you, though. I would love to be able to load my own samples.
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    Agree!
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    Yes, it would be great1 I asked Studiologic about this and the answer was they probably would not do it. Their concern is their proprietary compression technique. However, you would think they could do this without giving away any technical details on the compression.
  11. b3plyr
    Sorry I missed responding. I would say the 88 is more like the TP40. The GT is definitely a step up but I really like the 88. I use it for gigging.
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    Dave - Most enlightening! Thanks for sharing the fascinating details!
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    The Touchmix is definitely a stereo mixer. I use one all the time. And more generally, if a mixer has left and right outputs it is stereo capable. That’s why you have controls for pan - to send which instruments and what levels you want to send to each side, i.e., left and right. So, don’t let him tell you it is not stereo capable. Maybe as someone else mentioned, he is short input channels.
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    Yes, GT in the studio (I am one that is looking for lighter weights) and the 88 for gigs. Another reason is the GT is a bit heavier in touch than the 88. I need the heavier touch to help keep up my finger strength. As to keybed preferences, I just sold a Nord Grand because I like the GT and 88 keybed so well. The Nords are great, in the past I have had 4, but the new Numa Xs are too.
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    I have the GT and the keybed does not have any problems. I also have the 88 and think the TP110 is really good.
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    Very relevant to all of us. And I agree with timwat - great story and I will add well written. Thanks for your insight!
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    This just illustrates our differing (but worthwhile) opinions. I bought the Nord Grand over the EX110 and CP88. I sold my Nord Grand after getting my first Numa X 88 (I also have a GT). For me, in a duo with a vocalist, the Numas are the best purchases I’ve made in a long time. Although the APs are working for me, I think we will see improvement. As long as comments as valuable as those that are posted on this forum, we have a good vehicle to get feedback back to Gianni, et al. Keep it uP1
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    I've got 2 Numa - you will not be disappointed. Great boards!
  19. b3plyr
    Doesn't work of me. Skilled player, not so much for arrangement.
  20. b3plyr
    I did go to that performance at Blues Alley and even then, she was phenomenal. Not surprising that she is branching out.
  21. b3plyr
    How thoughtful to share this! Thanks Mitch.
  22. b3plyr
    Unbalanced.
  23. b3plyr
    I have requested this feature from Studiologic.
  24. b3plyr
    Excellent and accurate post. Stability is non-existent for me.
  25. b3plyr
    And as a satisfied user, I really like the feel. Definitely lighter.
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