Dana. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 That is kind of a biggie. LOL. The S90 is way too light in the bass. It's a biggie for some but not for others. The CP5 isn't graded either -- didn't seem to be a deal-breaker for our resident piano purist, Dave Ferris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Okay, I found an S90XS to play. Spent about an hour with it. Good sounds. Didn't like it. Keybed felt almost same, to me, as MOX. I don't know how you can say that they're almost the same. They're not. Fact. The pivot points and key-up are totally different. I'm with Dbon. You are completely wrong. I have an MOX8. And Saturday, I went to Sam Ash, and ended up sitting at the S90xs for an easy hour. From the very first chord, it was apparent this was a completely different keybed and action, and felt SO much better than the MOX8. Its funny, because Ive been toying with the idea of adding the MX61 to my rig, and as I talked about on another thread, found it seriously lacking compared to the MOX8, and was figuring on trying to integrate the MOX8 and then based on my happiness, popping for an MOX6. (I dont need 2 88weighteds onstage.) And while playing the S90xs, I just found it so much more enjoyable to play, that I really had just come to the conclusion (again), that it doesnt matter how light a keyboard is, if you dont enjoy playing it, youre not going to get as much satisfaction out of it, and that will translate to your playing. You may find the S90xs uninspiring to play (completely opposite of my reaction), but it is definitely not the same keyboard as the MOX8. In fact, Id be inclined to bite the bullet and add an S90xs instead of the MOX6 keyboard, because it IS so enjoyable to play. It really did feel great to play, unlike the MOX8. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 It occurs to me that we have it rough. Every decent guitarist I know has a minimum of 3 or 4 (different) electrics to choose from, and we have to force ourselves to buy one or 2 keyboards, and LIVE with them. Now, I dont advise having 3 or 4 keyboards onstage, but man, it would be nice to have options. You want an S90xs? You get to have 88 weighteds. You like the sounds, but you want a semiweighted? Too bad. It gets back to my rack rig: stack the rack with the sounds you like, and spend the money on a controller (or 2) that you love. But then you suffer from limited access/control compared to the everything is right there on the keyboard control surface. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm with Dbon. On this, the last day of 2012, we actually agree on something? Heaven only knows what 2013 will bring! Did you know that Brooklyn Vegan now has a Chicago blog? http://www.brooklynvegan.com/chicago/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Trust me....I checked the Mayan calendar just in case this was the missing sign of the Epoch-collapse. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t453/BillM1961/MyanTwinkies.jpg "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Okay, I found an S90XS to play. Spent about an hour with it. Good sounds. Didn't like it. Keybed felt almost same, to me, as MOX. I don't know how you can say that they're almost the same. They're not. Fact. The pivot points and key-up are totally different. Yeah true, totally different feel? "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Yeah true, totally different feel? What about the posts in this thread are you not understanding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Understand all of it I was agreeing with you I have an S-90 XS and know someone with an MOX. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Oh, the question mark made me think you were asking a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Well, I'm not sure if is lack of sleep, just getting over a cold, or being kind of agitated at some thing yesterday, but I was definitely suffering from cranial-rectal impaction regarding the keys I was auditioning. I just got back from the store where I spent another 45 minutes with the S90XS. I moved it to a stand at the height I'd play it, and I took my IEMs and a1/4" adapter with me. I was wrong, and not afraid to admit it. I played the S6 and the concert grand pianos mostly. I also recreated some of the programs/layers I use on the MOX. (big plus, despite the smaller screen, everything was where it was supposed to be...no learning curve to navigate). It was excellent, and quite a step up from my MOX. The pianos were fantastic, and with some tweaking of the real time eq, the low end was not an issue. I will miss not having the A/D l&R inputs, but I can adjust my rig. I do really like the part volume sliders. I use FC-7s live, but it's nice to have the sliders right there. So, I was wrong about the S90XS. It's great board, and feels just fine. I pushed it hard with layers and sustain, and never once felt it pushing back like what's been happening on my MOX. I played some Billy Joel (Root Beer Rag, and Prelude-Angry Young Man) to test the key bed. No issues. One last thing, my librarian software works with the S90XS. I researched that. So, I am buying one. Going to pick it up Wednesday. Solved my GAS and saved some serious $$$$. Again, not sure what was up yesterday. I appreciate those of you who called me out on it, as it prompted me to go back and to a "real world" test this morning. David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Dave how much did they charge if you don't mind us asking? I go mine right when it was released in the first batch sold from Sweetwater. I think the rep said I was one of the only ones that bought it sight unseen. Anyway I got a few hundred dollars off but that was 2009. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I appreciate those of you who called me out on it, as it prompted me to go back and to a "real world" test this morning. KC: helping you help yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I am using the S700 pianos tonight. I setup yesterday and S700 Grand and S700 Brite sounded the best in the hall I am playing. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Enjoy David...I'm really thinking about how to acquire one myself! I just HATE that little screen though. That was a serious f'up on their part. I would have bought one last year. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Tony the screen is a little bit of an adjustment but the board is great. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Dave how much did they charge if you don't mind us asking? I go mine right when it was released in the first batch sold from Sweetwater. I think the rep said I was one of the only ones that bought it sight unseen. Anyway I got a few hundred dollars off but that was 2009. I prefer not to say as I have a deal with my local store's manager for gear well below MAP pricing. I did not walk away unhappy. David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Enjoy! I love my S70XS. It's a very versatile board and it'll fit in great with what your needs seem to be. Live: Korg Kronos 2 88, Nord Electro 5d Nord Lead A1 Toys: Roland FA08, Novation Ultranova, Moog LP, Roland SP-404SX, Roland JX10,Emu MK6 www.bksband.com www.echoesrocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Dave how much did they charge if you don't mind us asking? I go mine right when it was released in the first batch sold from Sweetwater. I think the rep said I was one of the only ones that bought it sight unseen. Anyway I got a few hundred dollars off but that was 2009. I prefer not to say as I have a deal with my local store's manager for gear well below MAP pricing. I did not walk away unhappy. Totally understand. I get deals here and there and have to keep it quiet sometimes. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecorbett Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am using the S700 pianos tonight. I setup yesterday and S700 Grand and S700 Brite sounded the best in the hall I am playing. I dont understand, S700 pianos? Like did they put new sample data in there with an OS update? We are all slave's to our brain chemistry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Bump "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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