so I'm planning to buy a Nord Keyboard soon, and I'm totally amazed of what quality of sound they are able to produce. But I don't know yet what model I'll go for. Until a few days ago, I was quite sure I'd go for an Electro 5 73 (Not sure yet if HP) but now I found a used Stage 2 76 (not EX) online for 500€ more including Pedal and original Nord carrying case (I would have bought those seperately (to be exact, probably not the official case but whatever)). I am really into Keyboards and am willing to use the features of the Stage, but the thing is that I'm quite unsure which model I like better. I thought I'd share my preferences of both models with you guys, it would be great if you could help me out with the decision!
- I like the manual organ drawer bars on the electro, I don't know how the digital ones on the Stage are... But that's kind of a minor issue
- Since I was planning to play also lead synth on the Keyboard, I love the Pitch and Mod wheels on the stage, with the Electro I would have connected a MIDI Pitch Bend
- The thing that concerns me most about the Stage is that it only has 512MB of piano sample memory, but as a newbie to Nord keyboards I can't tell how much of a difference this makes
- Does the Stage 2 have the possibility to connect the half-moon switch? and are there any downsides apart from the memory to the Electro?
- How do the Keys differ? I have played just once on a Stage 2, but I have no idea what to expect from the waterfall keys...
Please share your experiences with both of these Keyboards with me, I'd be really happy if you guys can help me
Thanks in advance!