New EP, "Stockholm"

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Re: New EP, "Stockholm"

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Nordine wrote:
So strange, how the EP9 sounds brighter on NS4 but better on NS3, I don't have access to a NS3 here, but frankly, the EP9 on my NP5 sounds really warm and so clean. Have you tried with different speakers/headphones?
Do you tweak it with EQ or ampsim?
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Nordine wrote:
docbop wrote:
So strange, how the EP9 sounds brighter on NS4 but better on NS3, I don't have access to a NS3 here, but frankly, the EP9 on my NP5 sounds really warm and so clean. Have you tried with different speakers/headphones?
Not strange the DAC changed on the Stage 4 and Nord has made DAC changes in the past and they change the sound. No I haven't tried other headphones of speakers I have good ones already. It's about understanding what you're listening to so you can tweak if you feel necessary.
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daniel70 wrote:
Nordine wrote:
So strange, how the EP9 sounds brighter on NS4 but better on NS3, I don't have access to a NS3 here, but frankly, the EP9 on my NP5 sounds really warm and so clean. Have you tried with different speakers/headphones?
Do you tweak it with EQ or ampsim?
Yes and no, I mean sometimes with EQ only sometimes with both EQ and Amp.
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docbop wrote:
Nordine wrote:
Not strange the DAC changed on the Stage 4 and Nord has made DAC changes in the past and they change the sound. No I haven't tried other headphones of speakers I have good ones already. It's about understanding what you're listening to so you can tweak if you feel necessary.
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At first I was very enthusiastic about the new Stockholm Sample, but after three weeks of testing, including a gig, where I certainly didn't think it was bad, I have to say: I'll stick with the Nefertiti for now, because it just sounds fatter, more authentic and warmer to me.
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I'm also torn between these two. The Stockholm is clearer and more nuanced for sure, but as you say and for the reasons you state, the Nefertiti remains a strong competitor when you are after something warm and 'authentic'. I also keep coming back to the EP1 Mk1 low-deep...
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maurus wrote:I'm also torn between these two. The Stockholm is clearer and more nuanced for sure, but as you say and for the reasons you state, the Nefertiti remains a strong competitor when you are after something warm and 'authentic'. I also keep coming back to the EP1 Mk1 low-deep...
Exactly the same with me: I go back and forth from one day to the next… With a little eq tweaking (a tad of treble boost, a tad of high mid boost at 2 kHz, a little bass roll of), the Stockholm EP sounds and plays really good! Another EQ-setting, which sounds very good to me, is: Treble: Flat; Mids (at 4,0 kHz) +10 or less, depending on your taste; Bass: -4. Perhaps a little bit of drive, compression, vibe and panning - done! 8-)
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For a more belly, airy sound i suggest treble about +9 and mids at 6,8 kHz +5. Sounds great to my ears. I find it important to set the velocity sensitivy not to light, otherwise it jumps from mellow to full quite abruptly.
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Hello
Long time no write. On my Electro 6 the Stockholm seems to go softer beginning with A5 for about an octave. Does anyone else have that? Or maybe it is only my PA... :)
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zacier wrote:Hello
Long time no write. On my Electro 6 the Stockholm seems to go softer beginning with A5 for about an octave. Does anyone else have that? Or maybe it is only my PA... :)
I feel similarly, but find it less noticeable than with the EP2 suitcase, for example. I continue to experiment with the i internal equalizer and have found that the highest mid band at 8 KHz gives a very nice bell-like sound.
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