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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby Jo Osantos1 » 09 Feb 2018, 14:07

ADSRLFO wrote:I might be wrong, but that was one of the most critical point from NS3C users (ok Half them).




Totaly agree...!

it seems they changed the keyboard touch but don't adapt the velocity curve to it ....[/quote]


:thumbup: I agree!!!!!!
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby analogika » 09 Feb 2018, 20:02

anotherscott wrote:
aureliopenna wrote:well, looks like velocity on compact models was totally ignored...

Maybe I missed something, but I thought the velocity response of the action in the Compact model was one of the things that folks are particularly happy about.


Yep. There’s a small but extremely vocal minority who consistently complain about the improved velocity response.

Maybe Clavia will release an update to appease them, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t.
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby stringtapper » 09 Feb 2018, 20:21

analogika wrote:There’s a small but extremely vocal minority who consistently complain about the improved velocity response.


What exactly is it that people are complaining about?

I'm curious because I just switched to using only my NS3 Compact on my weekly gig and I have noticed that piano playing on the SW keys requires a different kind of technique than playing weighted keys. If I'm not careful I'll get individual notes that stick out and sound like they've been hit too hard.

Is that what people are talking about? I haven't tried messing with velocity settings yet.
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby analogika » 09 Feb 2018, 20:28

That is exactly what is much more easily controllable on the Stage 3, in my opinion.

I think that people are complaining about the fact that the Stage 2 compact was weighed in favour of softer velocities, while the Stage 3 is balanced towards brighter velocities.

I find the phenomenon you describe happening on the Stage 3 compact far less than it did on the Stage 2 compact.
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby stringtapper » 09 Feb 2018, 20:59

So it's a difference in the physical keybed itself then?
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby smcelyea » 09 Feb 2018, 22:03

My velocity issue is this: Low “G” (note #11) is softer than ALL the other notes on my NS3 88. Now that I updated to OS 1.36 it seems even more noticeable. Very annoying. Has anyone else had/have a similar issue? I hope it’s some sort of software issue and not hardware. I do not have a Nord tech anywhere close here in Arkansas (USA).


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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby analogika » 09 Feb 2018, 22:33

stringtapper wrote:So it's a difference in the physical keybed itself then?

I’m not sure whether the keybed is identically specced — the Stage 3 compact is far quieter and less clacky— but it certainly is mostly a question of how the chip/software translates the force of your playing into the control velocity for the playback of sounds.
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby solmaster » 09 Feb 2018, 22:52

smcelyea wrote:My velocity issue is this: Low “G” (note #11) is softer than ALL the other notes on my NS3 88. Now that I updated to OS 1.36 it seems even more noticeable. Very annoying. Has anyone else had/have a similar issue? I hope it’s some sort of software issue and not hardware. I do not have a Nord tech anywhere close here in Arkansas (USA).


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I have a Stage 3 88, updated to OS 1.36. Just has a look at this using the Royal Grand sound. I can't hear any noticeable difference between the low G and the notes around it. Sorry.
Or maybe perhaps, I'm going deaf after all these years gigging with loud drummers and guitarists!

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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby cgrafx » 09 Feb 2018, 23:13

smcelyea wrote:My velocity issue is this: Low “G” (note #11) is softer than ALL the other notes on my NS3 88. Now that I updated to OS 1.36 it seems even more noticeable. Very annoying. Has anyone else had/have a similar issue? I hope it’s some sort of software issue and not hardware. I do not have a Nord tech anywhere close here in Arkansas (USA).


There are only two possible reasons this would be happening and neither of them are OS related.

1. the sample used for the "G" note is softer than the other notes
2. the physical key bed/sensor is defective

Nobody else is reporting on this anomaly so number one is highly unlikely (but still possible), leaving you with option two which is a defective keyboard. As unpleasant as it is, you will need to be sent your stage back to Nord or other authorized repair facility to be fixed.
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Re: Nord Stage 3 - Updates

Postby DanielD71 » 09 Feb 2018, 23:40

smcelyea wrote:My velocity issue is this: Low “G” (note #11) is softer than ALL the other notes on my NS3 88. Now that I updated to OS 1.36 it seems even more noticeable. Very annoying. Has anyone else had/have a similar issue? I hope it’s some sort of software issue and not hardware. I do not have a Nord tech anywhere close here in Arkansas (USA).


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Same thing here with royal grand xl but no issue with grand imperial xl.

Edit : I tried all other pianos (grand and upright) and no issues
The low G is softer but it doesn’t really bother me , I’m not the best pianist so I just play a bit and did not feel the difference. If I hit the keys one by one, I will notice the difference but not if I just play, I do not notice it.

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