John Salazar Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I know the Nord Piano 5 has a 73 key version with the Fatar TP40 action, but that’s the only one i’m aware of. I’m trying to find 73/76 key board with this action (that I like a lot) to pair with my Nord Stage 3 Compact. Anyone know of any other keyboards less than 88 keys with this action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 The original Stage 2 had one. Sweet action, if you can find one. Quote CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, Coker said: The original Stage 2 had one. Sweet action, if you can find one. Also Stage Classic and EX. I have a s/h classic 76 and am very happy with the action. Kurzweil Forte 7 has the TP40/L (Nords use TP40/M) I can't think of others at this point. Cheers, MIke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Kurzweil Forte 7 offers FATAR TP40L AFAIK, Nord uses the "M" variant. I dunno if that makes a big difference, but it might because NORD tweak their actions a bit. A.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Yep, I just picked up a used Forte 7 and it has an action close to what I remember from my old Studiologic controller. Might not be the exact same TP-40 (especially considering that was made in the 90s) but close. This is a perfect form factor for my needs, both for gigs and at home. I don't play any "real" piano that would require all the octaves, and this is big enough to do the splits I'd need. It also manages to be very compact, fitting into some 61-key cases apparently. There's less than an inch from the keyboard sides to the outer keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenheeter Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I have a Stage 76 EX with TP-40 and it's not for sale! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 hours ago, kenheeter said: I have a Stage 76 EX with TP-40 and it's not for sale! No - you've got a unicorn there, keep hold of it. Having said that, if you do want to sell, you'll get good $$$ for it. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBous Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I have a stage 2 HA 76 which has the TP 40. Haven't used it in a long time as I've replaced it with a Stage 3 88. Was bummed they don't produce a stage 3 76 with the TP 40. To me the 76 was the perfect size for on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan011 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I was choosing between Stage 76 EX and Forte 7 for this very reason. I could not come to terms with Electros TP100. Forte was avilable earlier via Reverb and I really like it. For me it really hits the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWizzle Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 The NP5 73 was what I was hoping Nord would do for a long, long time. Bought one two months ago, and I'm in love with it. Sold my NE6 HP to fund it and don't miss it a bit (and the new one fits perfectly in the hardshell and soft cases I already had). I had been on the hunt for a 73-76 with a better action than TP100, and if I had found a used NS2 76 at a reasonable price I probably would have pulled the trigger on that. Quote Nord: Piano 5 73, Electro 6D Casio: PX-5S Yamaha: P-121 Novation: MiniNova, BSII, Circuit DSI Mopho x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBous Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, TWizzle said: The NP5 73 was what I was hoping Nord would do for a long, long time. Bought one two months ago, and I'm in love with it. Sold my NE6 HP to fund it and don't miss it a bit (and the new one fits perfectly in the hardshell and soft cases I already had). I had been on the hunt for a 73-76 with a better action than TP100, and if I had found a used NS2 76 at a reasonable price I probably would have pulled the trigger on that. Maybe I should put mine up for sale. Didnt realize they would be in demand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFingers Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Kurzweil's K2700 also has the TP/40L keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonnor Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 18 hours ago, FatFingers said: Kurzweil's K2700 also has the TP/40L keyboard. The OP was asking about 73/76 key instruments. K2700 is currently only in 88-key (although that may change based on past Kurzweil behavior). ~ vonnor Quote Gear: Hardware: Nord Stage4, Korg Kronos 2, Novation Summit Software: Cantabile 3, Halion Sonic 3 and assorted VST plug-ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFingers Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, vonnor said: The OP was asking about 73/76 key instruments. K2700 is currently only in 88-key (although that may change based on past Kurzweil behavior). ~ vonnor Oops, my mistake. Too many distractions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconoclast Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 5:14 AM, Al Coda said: Kurzweil Forte 7 offers FATAR TP40L AFAIK, Nord uses the "M" variant. I dunno if that makes a big difference, but it might because NORD tweak their actions a bit. A.C. I own both and there is a not huge but noticeable difference. The Nord seems a little heavier and substantial and optimized for the piano experience. I actually wish it was backwards as I vastly prefer the Nord organ and slightly prefer the Kurz Pianos! However, I love them both and it's splitting hairs. Happily gig with either. Quote You want me to start this song too slow or too fast? Forte7, Nord Stage 3, XK3c, OB-6, Arturia Collection, Mainstage, MotionSound KBR3D. A bunch of MusicMan Guitars, Line6 stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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