Hi,
I'm about to buy a Nord Electro 6D 73, didn't try it yet at the store but i'm wondering how a waterfall keyboard (Nord Electro especially so) feels in term of noise (key press). Is a waterfall Nord keyboard more noisy than a standard semi-weighted keyboard (non waterfall) or the opposite ? I guess it depends on the keybed brand, building ?
Right now i have a Novation Sl61 mk3 midi controller. It feels good but i'm looking for a 2nd keyboard in the same league (noise level), it is really important for me because of my medical condition. Got hyperacusis and tinnitus and for example i can't play on a full weighted keyboard because of keys / hammers noise which lead me to increase volume too much (and damaging my ears). Thanks.
Semi-weighted waterfall compared to non waterfall (noise)
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Re: Semi-weighted waterfall compared to non waterfall (noise
I did a quick voice memo recording for you from my iPhone - it’s not super scientific but may help. I used the same “riff” and tried to make consistent in pressure and speed.
The Rev2 has a synth keybed (TP/9S I believe)
The NS3C and NW2 have the waterfall TP/8O.
The Nord Piano 4 has a fully weighted hammer keyboard.
The Rev2 has a synth keybed (TP/9S I believe)
The NS3C and NW2 have the waterfall TP/8O.
The Nord Piano 4 has a fully weighted hammer keyboard.
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Re: Semi-weighted waterfall compared to non waterfall (noise
Yes, it depends on the particular action. The only inherent difference between waterfall and non-waterfall semi-weighted keys is the physical shape of the front of the keys, which doesn't affect keypress noise.nideto wrote:I guess it depends on the keybed brand, building ?
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Re: Semi-weighted waterfall compared to non waterfall (noise
Alright, wasn't sure if the waterfall shape could affect that noise.
And thank you so much for you time MarkJames, for recording this ! Not a lot of differences between those semi-weighted keyboard, maybe the prophet is a little quieter ?
Rev2 must be a great synth ! (love prophet 5 sounds)
And thank you so much for you time MarkJames, for recording this ! Not a lot of differences between those semi-weighted keyboard, maybe the prophet is a little quieter ?
Rev2 must be a great synth ! (love prophet 5 sounds)
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Re: Semi-weighted waterfall compared to non waterfall (noise
The Rev2 is a bit quieter but the waterfall isn’t bad at all.nideto wrote:Alright, wasn't sure if the waterfall shape could affect that noise.
And thank you so much for you time MarkJames, for recording this ! Not a lot of differences between those semi-weighted keyboard, maybe the prophet is a little quieter ?
Rev2 must be a great synth ! (love prophet 5 sounds)
I bought the module version originally but then got a good deal on the keyboard version and will be selling the module. While I have the Wave 2 there is enough difference.
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