You wrote that you use a lot of splits.
In this case, the Nord Electro 6 is probably not the answer for you, since its split capabilities are quite limited, and you cannot use two "Piano Bank" sounds on the 2 sides of a split - this means you cannot use an Acoustic Piano and EP sound at the same time. The Nord Electro also lacks a pitch bend control.
The Nord Stage 3 has a lot more split flexibility than the Nord Electro, including the ability to use an Acoustic Piano and EP sound at the same time, but even the Nord Stage 3 has less split flexibility than many other boards. (I know from direct experience that certain Roland boards are much better at splits, but I also own a Nord Electro because its Organ and EP sounds are much better than what my Roland FA-07 can produce).
Have you decided whether you want a weighted keybed or a semi-weighted keybed?
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Re: I want to change my keyboards
harmonizer wrote:You wrote that you use a lot of splits.
In this case, the Nord Electro 6 is probably not the answer for you, since its split capabilities are quite limited, and you cannot use two "Piano Bank" sounds on the 2 sides of a split - this means you cannot use an Acoustic Piano and EP sound at the same time. The Nord Electro also lacks a pitch bend control.
The Nord Stage 3 has a lot more split flexibility than the Nord Electro, including the ability to use an Acoustic Piano and EP sound at the same time, but even the Nord Stage 3 has less split flexibility than many other boards. (I know from direct experience that certain Roland boards are much better at splits, but I also own a Nord Electro because its Organ and EP sounds are much better than what my Roland FA-07 can produce).
Have you decided whether you want a weighted keybed or a semi-weighted keybed?
I know OP said "no computer" but this is something that a product like Gig Performer on a laptop handles really well.
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Re: I want to change my keyboards
Hello
that's it, I ordered the NordStage 3 HP 76, I can't wait to receive it !!!
for now I will keep the Montage and I will see later
thank you all for your advice and I feel that I will soon ask you (I am starting in the North architecture) things even if I have already browsed the forum: a mine of information !!!
that's it, I ordered the NordStage 3 HP 76, I can't wait to receive it !!!
for now I will keep the Montage and I will see later
thank you all for your advice and I feel that I will soon ask you (I am starting in the North architecture) things even if I have already browsed the forum: a mine of information !!!
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Congrats and lots of fun exploring it. And in case of questions don‘t hesitate to come back to all the specialists here. Cheers
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Roty34 wrote:Hello
that's it, I ordered the NordStage 3 HP 76, I can't wait to receive it !!!
Good choice with Nord Stage 3 - But I hope you have testet the HP action before you ordered. Have have 3 different nords with all 3 actions, and HP action is not my favorite. Its OK for piano, but much worse than the others for organ and synth...
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NoDirection wrote:Good choice with Nord Stage 3 - But I hope you have testet the HP action before you ordered. Have have 3 different nords with all 3 actions, and HP action is not my favorite. Its OK for piano, but much worse than the others for organ and synth...
yes i tried it
I imagine that it must be simple to send the organ sounds to the Montage to benefit from a more suitable touch
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Roty34 wrote:NoDirection wrote:Good choice with Nord Stage 3 - But I hope you have testet the HP action before you ordered. Have have 3 different nords with all 3 actions, and HP action is not my favorite. Its OK for piano, but much worse than the others for organ and synth...
yes i tried it
I imagine that it must be simple to send the organ sounds to the Montage to benefit from a more suitable touch
You don't/can't '"send sounds to the Montage", MIDI is about execution data not audio, so what you actually can do is "use Montage as a MIDI master keyboard for" the NS3 (Organ Section or any other or a whole Panel, see DualKeyb chapter on NS3 manual and take a look also at The Nord Stage MIDI Tutorial )
PS: of course you need to setup the Montage to act as a master i.e. define the part that will transmit on the appropriate MIDI Channel, etc.
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that's it, I received my Nord Stage 3 HP
wow, I regret not having bought it before.
it is quickly taken in hand, everything seems simple and effective
I have a job ahead of me to redo my repertoire but I'm having fun like crazy !!!
wow, I regret not having bought it before.
it is quickly taken in hand, everything seems simple and effective
I have a job ahead of me to redo my repertoire but I'm having fun like crazy !!!
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I cannot recommend enough the extremely lightweight and polyvalence of my beloved Roland FA07 (I used FA06 for years, upgraded a few months ago). 16 parts, can be changed on the fly with the pad buttons, good sound (more than 50 gigs and counting) and boot in 10''or so. The keyboard of the 07 version is way better than the 06. Using exactly for the same purpose: rock, pop, soul covers.
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Roty34 wrote:that's it, I received my Nord Stage 3 HP
wow, I regret not having bought it before.
it is quickly taken in hand, everything seems simple and effective
I have a job ahead of me to redo my repertoire but I'm having fun like crazy !!!
Bonjour, bien joue ! Welcome to the club ! you will love it.
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