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alternative to stage 2ex ha88?

Postby varignet » 23 Oct 2016, 19:32

speaking about the stage 2ex 88...
I like the compact form factor, piano keybed feel and ability to explore virtual analogue synths, pianos, intuitivite interface and ability to layer and split engines.
is just the price really 2900gbp is quite something, especially for amatorial use.

I'm just wondering could recommend a similar digital keyboard, perhaps a cheaper alternative?
I'm after a piano weighted action, good pianos and virtual analogue synths.

also how limiting is the synth section?
would it be possible for a beginner to explore 70-80 analogue sounds, think clockwork orange-stranger things.
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Re: alternative to stage 2ex ha88?

Postby Gustavo » 23 Oct 2016, 21:01

varignet wrote:speaking about the stage 2ex 88...
I like the compact form factor, piano keybed feel and ability to explore virtual analogue synths, pianos, intuitivite interface and ability to layer and split engines.
is just the price really 2900gbp is quite something, especially for amatorial use.

I'm just wondering could recommend a similar digital keyboard, perhaps a cheaper alternative?
I'm after a piano weighted action, good pianos and virtual analogue synths.

also how limiting is the synth section?
would it be possible for a beginner to explore 70-80 analogue sounds, think clockwork orange-stranger things.

Well you could always look for a used Nord Stage 2 88 (non ex version).

Other than that, it all depends what you want and what kinds of sound quality you want. There really is nothing that can compete in the mix of B3 /Piano /synth that the NS2 has.

BUT if the Organs are not that important and you only care for good piano and synth sounds with a decent 88 key weighted keybed. Some options are: Casio Privia PX-5S and PX-560; Roland RD800, Korg Krome/Kronos; Yamaha Mox/Motif XF/Montage.

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Re: alternative to stage 2ex ha88?

Postby varignet » 23 Oct 2016, 21:14

spot on, thank you, good keybed with good piano and synths ( both sampled and virtual analogue ).

73 76 88 jeys, smallish size would be a key factor. for instance the krome 88 could've been an option if only korg didn't place the pb mod controls to the side.

px-560 looks interesting but have heard negative things about quality, px-5s sounds interesting.

I'm not familiar with the Yamaha products will need to research.

edit:
in the end I decided to bite the bullet and went for the stage 2ex88
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