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    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    I play a lot of blues as well and don't use much organ overdrive which is worse on the Compact 2x than on Nord 5d. I also don't use the Leslie sim much, using it mainly a little at the end of organ solos or holding background organ pads with my left hand while doing piano raindrops or comping piano with my right hand. If I played more hard or progressive rock, I'd be a lot more concerned about the Compact 2x's poor overdrive and Leslie sim.

     

    Hi, thanks for the reply! I have decidede to go for the Numa and sell my Nord. Thnaks for your answer, it really helped me.

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    The keys of the Numa are a little longer than the keys on the Nord (at least a quarter inch), but they also get stiffer to play toward the rear whereas the Nord keys are more consistent from front to back.

     

    Do you think of this as a drawback or an advantage? I'm used to the Nord keybed, it's good for synths,organs and piano, not too heavy.

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    THe only problem I see is one of budget: .

     

    HI, thanks for the reply! The whole idea of selling the Nord is to buy something around half the price and be able to use the other half in the rest of my studio. The keyboard action is something I am not willing to compromise. Now that I know the Numa is more less the same soundwise I think I am settled.

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    NC2X is a great value... in many ways, nothing at its price can touch it... but that Nord is still a great board even if it is 15 years old.

     

    I also think that selling my Nord Classic and for half the price buying a Numa 2X seems good enough for me. The most important thing to me is getting good sounds and not compromising action. thanks again

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    On the downside, the largely plastic build quality of the Compact 2x is not in the same league as the Nord's. But if you're not on the road and carefully handling your own load in /out this shouldn't matter as much. The Compact 2x's internal leslie sim is not nearly as good as the Nord 5D's but it's OK for gigging with a loud band if the C/V is on. Also, when I'm playing organ on the Compact 2x, I sometimes miss the shallow trigger that's present on the Nord 5d. Having said the above, given your critieria and budget constraints, IMHO I don't think you will go wrong if you pick up a Numa Compact 2x for around $600.

     

    HI, thanks for the repply! I am willing to compromise built quality and some sound quality in the organ area and some capabilities on the synths. I'm not willing to compromise on action and feel, that's why I discard the phantom like ketboards, plusI wan't to keep it simple. Now that you say the action is more less the same or better I am more inclined to get the Numa. Nothing can beat Nord's interface and built quality but I am in a position where I know I am making compromises. I am only willing to sell the Nord because I need money. If you say soundwise I am not compromising a whole lot going from the Nord Classic to the Numa then it is almost settled for me, I don´t think I could tell them apart in the mix or live. My organ needs are mainly for slow blues or even little intros but nothing more sophiticated where you could appreciate the difference from my Nord, I'm guessing.

     

    Are the keys of the Numa smaller? Do they feel strange coming from the Nord?

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    HI Scott, I'm sorry if things get confusing with 2 simultaneous posts, I'll erase the other one. That's correct, I don't care about any orchestral sounds at all. Just a a good grand piano, upright, rhodes, synths (classic 80's like "Fields of Gold" "Echoes" "Blade Runner's soundtrack" and organ. 1400 is about the price I can sell it here. I know this Nord is the best option for my needs it is just I can use the money to complete my recoding and live rig for my guitar. It seems the Numa is the only thing that comes close. I'll have to think about it then.

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    HI, thanks for the reply! I'm not looking for an improvement soundwise, I'm okay with how the Nord sounds, just not blown away with it. I want to sell it here in Chile cause I can get a lot more. The main reason I'm considering selling it is because with the extra money I can buy the guitar rig I need to complete my home studio. If there's a cheaper good option I will sell it, otherwise I'll keep it.

    Replacing my Nord Stage Classic Compact

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    Hi

     

    Due to COVID I've decided to sell my Nord Classic Compact and replace it for with similar keyboard for about 600 dollars. I'm wasn't impressed by the sound of my Nord Classic at all, I liked them but many times found it was lacking clarity. I'm looking something with at least 73 keys, similar keybed to this Nord and good sounds, don´t care if it's plastic. I've been looking at the Numa Compact 2x, which I can´t find available online at any store. Any other recommendations? I want something with built-in sounds.

     

    Thanks

    Is the Nord Stage Classic enough for my needs?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    I really think it's no comparison. In a new keyboard, the Numa gives you an awful lot for the money, but overall, it's not in the same league as the Stage. Even some of the few advantages it does have over the Nord (like samples of orchestral instruments) aren't even things you care about. The Numa is a new Hyundai, the Nord is an older BMW.

     

    Ok will try and buy the COmpact Stage I found.

     

    Last thing, Scott, On other forum I was told that it's not good for recording, in term of sound quality. I think that it sounds great and people get overpicky with current technology, the same happens with guitar amp modelers. Is that so? I really want to spend as less as possible, without compromising sound quality, keybed action and versatility for studio and live situations.

     

    I'm sorry if I sound repetitive, it is just that I am a bit nervous. I started looking at midi keyboard for 150 dollars and now my top bar is 1000, after all I am just a beginner looking for the best deal and sound for my songs. It's an old desire of mine to learn to play piano/keys.

     

    Thank you again

     

    Is the Nord Stage Classic enough for my needs?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    Hi,

     

    I am a guitarplayer/producer / songwriter determined to learn to play keys/piano to write rock songs. I've been adviced to buy the Classic Compact Stage keyboard as I want a good sounding keyboard with good action and keybed for piano, organs and synths.

    I found a good offer below the usd1000 bar but I am not sure this still stands out after all this years. I want to play athmospheric synths (Vangelis,Pink FLoyd), classic organs (Bob Dylan, Dire Straits, Peter Tosh) and have decent pianos.

     

    Will it be enough?

     

    I am between this one and the Numa Compact 2x, I use Ableton live and will also use its midi fuctions.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Need keyboard recommendations for studio/stage

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    Thanks for the reply!. I will follow your advice and bet for one of your options waiting a good offer for a Nord Stage Classic or Ex. How is the sound editing in those models?

     

    I will also look into the Kurzweil PC3/PC3LE.

     

     

    I've been looking up the Numa Compact 2x but it seems that the action is not very good compared to the other options you mentioned, is there an option to add and edit sound for the Numa in the PC?

    Need keyboard recommendations for studio/stage

    in The Keyboard Corner

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I am a guitar player and songwrite/producer looking to seriously learn to play keys/piano. I use Ableton Live and want a keyboard to expand my knowledge and options when composing. I want to buy a good keyboard for the next 5-10 years as I am fully committed student. My plan is to dedicate 1-2 hours daily to learn the piano/ keys and get a tool to help me for a long time.

     

    I have done some research during the past week and been unable to decide on weather I want a stage or workstation. As I use Ableton I don´t want to pay for technology I won't use.

     

    Mi objective sounds: organs, synths and piano of artists like Pink Floyd, Peter Tosh, , Leonard Cohen's The Future , Vangelis's Blade Runner and R&B, Jazz/Blues. Not interested in great orchestal samples or identical classical piano samples.

     

    I want a keyboard with the following characteristics:

     

    - 61/76 keys keyboard (due to space and transport preferences)

    - portable

    -Good action, velocity sensible and quality, semi weighted keys

    - Good soundbank related to the references above.

    - For live use: a keyboard able to store and easily use presets during live performances.

    - For studio use: Posibillity of editing sounds and combining them to create a preset and record basic structures.

    - MIDI controller usability

    - Without speakers, drum machines

    - Good effects

    - Split keyboard capabilities

     

    BUDGET: USD 1000 aprox

     

    I've been looking at the following models but I don't know if there are some cheaper options that meet my requeriments. Somehow I ended reviwing just workstation, mainly because those are popular on the internet. I want to buy usedadn don't mind buying an older model. My option at the moment are:

     

    KOrg KRoss 2 61

     

    KOrg Krome 61/73

     

    ROland XPS30

     

    ROland Juno DS 61/73

     

    Yamaha MX6

     

    ROLAND FANTOM X7

     

    Older NORD STage model ( which I haven't fpund yet below the 1000 bar)

     

     

    I am willing to invest in a more expensive keyboard if you think that the sound quality and features could be found in keyboard cheaper that the ones I mentioned.

     

    Thank YOU!

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