analogika wrote:Then you should play a Motif or a Kronos.
Yes you’re right for the sound but I chose the Nord primarily for it’s portability and weighted keys. This is more important than differences in sound.
A Motif XF8 would be nice if I had a roady but possibly a bit large for some stages. MOXF8 I think would give me the piano sound I’m after plus it’s pretty light for an 88.
Or maybe get a Roland FA06 as a top board to replace my Triton Extreme and play it’s pianos from the Stage 2.
This is my first Nord and when trying it in the store, the piano’s were really good through their studio monitors.
It’s not a big problem and I hope to find a Nord piano sample that suits my playing and gigs. It’s just the time it’s taken to learn how to best amplify Nords. This info is really only acquired through experience and helpful user forums such as here.
I bought 2 DXR10’s from the same store soon after trying my the Stage 2 through my Roland KC350.
Big improvement but over time now learn that these are ok for Nord pianos but you need to spend a lot more to get them sounding their best on stage.
I use the same Silver Grand sample that’s being used here. Sounds great because it’s recorded directly.
https://youtu.be/p8cZiTgmY7E
Achieving that quality on stage I think requires In ear monitors or very high quality and very expensive sound reinforcement.
I didn’t do a huge amount of research before buying the Stage 2 but did check the spec and user reviews. The price and their popularity helped me decide too.
For pianos, I think a portable 76 weighted key rompler maybe more suitable if one existed.
Have gone off topic a bit but will load in the 3D to replace the Silver. I’ve read it’s good in mono too.