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Do NW2 and Stage 3 Compact share the same keybeds

Postby StefVR » 25 Jun 2021, 12:12

Hi all,

See topic. I know the stage has some more keys but is the keybed (key size, touch etc the exact same oherwise).

I want to buy a Stage 3 Compact but can only physically test an NW2 in the store hence I am asking if these are equal feeling wise.
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Re: Do NW2 and Stage 3 Compact share the same keybeds

Postby FZiegler » 25 Jun 2021, 14:50

They both have waterfall keys, both have an aftertouch strip below, both are expected to feature a Fatar TP/8O. But that doesn't mean they need to feel the same: There might be softer/harder springs being used.

I'd say that the Stage 3 Compact has a rather fast, slightly stiff keybed. But have never played a Wave 2 for comparison.
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Re: Do NW2 and Stage 3 Compact share the same keybeds

Postby DJKeys » 25 Jun 2021, 16:37

I have both instruments. The Wave 2 keybed is the same model, but has a few millimeters less (2.8 to be exact) key travel and more depth into the aftertouch strip.

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Re: Do NW2 and Stage 3 Compact share the same keybeds

Postby StefVR » 25 Jun 2021, 23:00

Thank you DJKeys!
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Re: Do NW2 and Stage 3 Compact share the same keybeds

Postby RafalSC » 29 Jun 2021, 15:42

The NW2 has a "harder/stiff" keyboard.
Better than NE6 for me.
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Re: Do NW2 and Stage 3 Compact share the same keybeds

Postby taxman » 29 Jun 2021, 17:41

RafalSC wrote:The NW2 has a "harder/stiff" keyboard.
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I own both and I can confirm this ... and I like them both, there ist no one better or worse, just a little bit different
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