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The mac book pro is 32 GB max, you need to ask yourself is that enough for you?
I guess for a live keyboardist mainstage setup, it will be more then enough..
But for a DAW and someon that uses 80 or 90 tracks for film music with large sample libraries? It could be an issue having only 32GB..
But then for a production DAW, i guess people will not use laptops...
For me personally the major issue with apple is their prices for extra memmory and SSDs... thats why i went for the new mac mini, that allows you to upgrade memmory.. combined with an external 2TB SSD...
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I'd just go with the Montage 8, if I were you!
As said, there are quite a lot formidable 88 keys that function well as a masterkeyboard..
Montage 8
Kronos
Forte
Are on top of my list..
And if you can live witouth aftertouch, but want superb piano action,
I would add the Roland RD2000 to that list..
And there is a much longer list that qualifies in some Extend but all miss aftertouch
(Modx, fa08, kawai mp7/11,etc etc etc)
If you want a super 88 masterkey, and definately want no sounds, look at the Physis EX4 i believe, it even has aftertouch and anice triplesensor action with real wooden keys).
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I dont know, but ispend more money on software then hardware..
And i never see a dime back, where selling unused hardware brings back much of the cost..
Like komplete ultimate, every 2 years a few 100 dollars for an update..
Software solutions are only cheap when you use hacked software
And that does not fit my book..
Where it comes to software, i moved to the ipad, there is enough great synths to keep me busy for years, at acceptable prices... but in general i stick to hardware.. mostly bought used..
The best 88 key controller?
I would say used : kronos, montage, modx, fa08..
all make great controllers and come with great onboard sounds
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In the last video there's an explanation of some of the design criteria, which I enjoyed.
I don't think this time around the Novation is going to turn many pretty heads, but it's interesting it uses an FPGA and tries to be it's own polysynth.
T.
Based on how well the Peak has sold, and a MAP of $1999.00 it could sell really well. A 5 Octave KB with assignable Split points, and dual 8 voice Peak engines? Lots of sound shaping, two Filters? We'll see how it takes off.
Mike T.
Direct competition for DSI rev2 and the DSI prophet 12..
Same price range, what do you ears tell you?
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There is one thing that allways bogs me and that is polyphony calculations..
So does every layer take 1 voice of polyphony/key struck/activation?
Even if the layer does not get triggered?
Or if the layer is added in cascade mode?
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I am aesthetically OCD, so having the bottom tier board be less wide than the top-tier board would bug me to no end.
Maybe it just requires a change of mindset...
Or just step back to how Yamaha used to do small keybeds, same width less depth.
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China, the 1,000 GP.
Bottas on pole, Hamilton, Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault, Haas make up the top 10. With the exception of Mercedes, in driver order.
Maybe a good race, amongst the 2nd tier teams, Ricciardo was only 0.028 of a second slower than Gasly.
But only because Gasly is under performing.
He needs to get his act together fast, or will be replaced
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Could someone who knows both VAST and MODX explain to me what Superknob does? On any of my Kurzweils I can have a single controller modify 8-10 parameters per layer, including oscillator DSP (though not the base waveform), pitches, filters, LFOs, envelopes, FUNs, and most effects parameters. So what am I missing by not having a superknob?
The above is not a criticism of Yamaha -- it's just an expression of my personal ignorance.
The superknob allows you to assign up to 128 parameters to a single knob
All other knobs, pedals, sliders.. only 1 parameter..
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Hmmm...yes...I know they are used there....but are these unseen Kurzweils going to help Kurzweil to sell a lot of units?
I constantly see all kinds of versions of the basically same synth....
Wouldn't´t it better to do something new? Something innovative?
If Kurzweil wants to sell more, the answer is Yamaha..
If they figure why Yamaha products of equall quallity sell so much better
Then they might have an answer
Sadly sales figures are not a direct reflection of a products quallity
Innovation is one thing..
But since most people prefer to buy what they allready know..
I fully innovative new product might chase away most of the customers..
If you want to innovate smart, build a new instrument based on what people know
And add innovation on top of that..
For example integrating software and hardware?
If kurzweil created a VST host like Akais VIP
With full controll from the Forte2 which also would function as an audio interface..
Now that would give people everything they love from 2 worlds..
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Something the Nord has over a CP88 or MP11SE is diversity... it has the widest range of different piano sample sets, and the widest range of non-piano sounds.
Well, the diversity on the Kawais (both mp7 as well as mp11) comes from the fact that they are very very versatile master controllers (much more then the cp88)
I know its not everyones cup of Tea, but for me the future is in combining hardware with software sounds on my macbook and ipad. And thats where the Nord stage is far from diverse...
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Now they have me wondering,
Will there ever be a grand-stage?
Seems many people love the formfactor for an 88 key, withcontrolls on the front, espescially when used as a lower key.. or just as a controller for a DAW...
I personally think the action might be a GF-C from the description..
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Just wondering, are those (drum)pads on the left?
Or just look alike push buttons?
If they would be real touch and pressure sensitive pads, it would open some really nice options for the future...
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I have done a quick run down of several of Kurzweils 88 key boards, focussing on four areas: Keyboard Action, Piano Samples, Outputs and Power Supply.
Looking through these, I am confused as to why anyone would buy a Kurzweil Artis as it still seems to hold a pretty high price. (Around £1600 UK) If you want an internal power supply and Fatar TP100LR at that pricepoint, surely you would go for the Forte SE.
Kurzweil Forte 8
- Fatar TP40L
- Japanese C7, German D and Triple Strike
- Main and Aux outputs
- Internal power supply
Kurzweil Forte SE
- Fatar TP100LR
- Japanese C7, German D and Triple Strike
- Main outputs only
- Internal power supply
Kurzweil PC3a8
- Fatar TP40L
- German D and Triple Strike only
- Main and Aux outputs
- Internal power supply
Kurzweil PC4
- Medeli Action
- Japanese C7, German D and Triple Strike
- Main and Aux outputs
- EXTERNAL power supply
Kurzweil Artis
- Fatar TP100LR
- German D and Triple Strike only
- Main outputs only
- Internal power supply
Kurzweil Artis SE
- Fatar TP100LR
- German D and Triple Strike only
- Main outputs only
- EXTERNAL power supply
Kurzweil SP6
- Medeli Action
- Japanese C7, German D and Triple Strike
- Main outputs only
- EXTERNAL power supply
Strange things, Kurzweil moving to Medelli
While Nord moves to Kawaii
I know what i prefer...
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This is not the K3000...
It's the only K3000 we're ever going to get, and it's close enough for me.
I do wish Kurzweil would give us one "Flagship" keyboard with the best of everything they have to offer like Yamaha Roland and Korg usually do. Why not at least make the larger Pianos and Flashplay memory capacity from the Forte an option for the PC4?
What world do you live in?
To get the best yamaha has to offer, you need a cp88, montage, genosand a stagea..
Also Roland been spreading their tech over many instruments, only serving the low end and middle markets
The only instrument offering the best a company ha(d)s to offer is the Korg Kronos..
And just behind that is the Kurzweil Forte..
And maybe the Nord stage 3..
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Looks interesting, hoping the knobs are encoders
The ribbon input is there
Looks like drumpads on the left..
Only downfall from the Forte is the 2GB + 2GB memmory
But it has double the polyphony
Also hoping the keybed is tripple sensor ..
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Any MODX8 owners whove had their boards for 6 months care to report on the durability (moving for gigs) and action (key clacking)?
Ive heard not so good things on the Yamaha Forums but am interested in hearing from guys here.
Ill probably end up with a CP73 as a secondary board,but want to do my due diligence for all possibilties.
No keyclacking here.. i dont gig much with it... but play a few hours a day in rehearsals..
For a lightweight plastick key, it feels very durable, no complaints there...modern day plasticks are some of the strongest builds, they keep strong while still being flexible..
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I recommend you try the S1000 and S3000 next to a Yamaha P-515 , at Guitar Center, before you jump in. I think I know which I would chose. Casio has upped their product and has surpassed all the Yamahas pianos for under $1200.
Well, the P-515 isn't under $1200. ;-)
But they are an icredible stage piano for the money... same as kawai mp7 and roland fp-9 in that price range... spending a liitle more could give you so much more
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Currently considering an analogue desktop model..
Either the DM12 or the Novation peak..
Both are quite different, so maybe both
They will be a great addition to my modx8
Any advice is welcome tough..
Maybe a DM12 as 2nd keybed, controlling the peak?
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Man, really hoping for a summer sale on Komplete upgrades this year....then again, I picked up a couple u-he synths during that rare sale so it's not like I don't have enough to keep me busy!
Diving deep in Diva?
So much fun... its my main goto now for all things analogue sounding..
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At the current price, is there any reason not to own a modx?
Its the perfect base of your setup..
Just add some modules (gemini, integra7, peak)
And some vsts (mainstage, komplete, omnisphere, keyscape, pianoteq, diva, v-collection)....
My current mini setup consists out of the modx8, a small self buid rack with these modules, a mac mini 2018 with huge external drive, an ipad as the screen, and 2 korg nano 2 (controll and pad) .... and yes, there is lots of room on the modx8 surface for the korg nanos and my apple trackpad..
I think your opening question there is asking whether there is anything else at its price that could be a better MIDI controller, right? I might make a case for the Numa Compact 2/2X, because you get aftertouch. All the other stuff you lose I think can effectively be replaced by everything else you have in that rig.
Almost everthing, except the arps of the modx, which i use a lot for many different thing, next to its great sound, it is the major sales point for me on the modx..
Aftertouch however is a nice touch, and probably the only thing missing on modx..
I alsoont think the numa 2x has the ease of use of the modx, which is another huge advantage of my modx.. the main reason i replaced my kronos with the modx.. the workflow is incredible
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At the current price, is there any reason not to own a modx?
Its the perfect base of your setup..
Just add some modules (gemini, integra7, peak)
And some vsts (mainstage, komplete, omnisphere, keyscape, pianoteq, diva, v-collection)....
My current mini setup consists out of the modx8, a small self buid rack with these modules, a mac mini 2018 with huge external drive, an ipad as the screen, and 2 korg nano 2 (controll and pad) .... and yes, there is lots of room on the modx8 surface for the korg nanos and my apple trackpad..
But then, for most a modx7 stand alone will work just as well
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" This keyboard does not feel like my Kawaii or Roland stage piano. I don't like it "
I don't think anyone is talking about those types of things.
The complaints are from actual owners complaining about the keybeds having loose keys, noisy keys, uneven keys, etc.
Most owners dont have any complaints at all about the keybed..
I guess those who have a faulty keybed are better off contacting Yamaha, from my experience they are pretty good at handling warranty calls..
My modx 8 keybed is what it is, its simple straightforward and good to play
If i wanted a stage piano, i would have bought a kawai or a nord..
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Parsonally i think the analogue solo sounds dont cut it.
Analog synth and tonewheel organ sounds are always second rate in a straight sample-based system.
Thats probably true...
but then its not a fully sample based instrumemt...
Altough the FM part does not add much in this case...
I am pretty much convinced the Next iteration of Montage will also have a VA engine
I doubt yamahas moddeling technollogies will ever find their way into the Montage/modx..
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As an allaround keyboard..
What types of sounds in modx/montage could use some improvement?
Parsonally i think the analogue solo sounds dont cut it.
But thats about it for the modx as a live instrument..
The montage as a studio instrument might be a different storry..
Best all time Trio
in The Keyboard Corner
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Can i add Aphrodites child to that?
Vangellis with Demis Rousos most of their lifespan was a trio..