AlgoTrdr

Thanks, Mike. I have a feeling SL will come out with a TP110-based SL73 controller soon, since the old model has been in short supply lately. I'll definitely try out the CP73 and YC73 when I can find them in South Florida.

I've been playing the Numa X Piano 73 (firmware 2.3.1) for about 3 weeks now, and deciding whether to keep it (I have another week to go.) Reason for looking around is I'd like to have a weighted action to take on gigs. My original thought was to buy a Nord Stage 3 or Electro 6 with either HA or HP keybeds but the HA73s seem too heavy to gig with and the HPs seem to be universally panned on most forums. So here are some thoughts: I'm coming from a MODX7 with synth action for gigs, and I practice on a Yamaha C7 grand daily. It took about a week of daily practicing on the Numa X before it started to feel natural but now I like it, and can see using it on a gig. It's not the C7 but it's more than acceptable. The TP110 keybed is light years ahead of the TP100, at least the one that ships with the SL88 (which I returned immediately.) I've recently played a Casio PX-560 which is lighter action than Numa X but the Casio feels kind of cheap, wobbly, etc., in comparison. I have not been able to replicate the "unintended triggering" problem experienced by others with older firmware. Seems like its been fixed, or maybe was unique to that one instrument. Sounds: In a nutshell, the pianos are very good, not quite as good as the Nord pianos, but more than good enough for live performance. I'd call them a toss-up with the MODX7 pianos. The Numa organ sounds leave a lot to be desired--even once you get the hang of working with them. For example, if you layer an organ with anything else, the rotary effect becomes a horrible vibrato-ish warble. And you can't change the drawbar settings, although Studiologic support has been super good, asking me to tell them what settings I'd like and they'll consider adding new sounds. Could I get by with it on a gig? Maybe, depending on how much organ I need but I can see getting frustrated with the lack of sound customization. The strings, brass and pads are all fine, pretty much in line with the MODX7. So will I return it? Not 100% sure yet but probably yes. Why? It's a lot of keyboard for the money--far more than a Nord. And it's a lot lighter than a Nord. And their support is excellent. But it seems to just fall a little bit short in some categories. Like if Nord comes out with an Electro 7 with the TP110 that would be perfect, or if Studologic added drawbars or some other way to customize organ sounds, either would work for me. Hope this helps others facing this choice.

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