NE3-73 ----vs---- Nord Stage Classic 88

[NORDelicious]

So I have a NE3-73 and I love it, but I have a chance to get a Nord Stage Classic 88 for around $1800 and was thinking about it. Wanted to hear some thoughts and opinions around it. Would it be a step back or a step forward. I know I would love the syths and pitch modulator for live shows of the Classic but would it lack anything that my NE3 has now? Thanks for you input in advance!

[titanium]

1.Yes,You would miss the sample compatibility,have far less piano memory and have a worse leslie sim.

but it would have synth that is great for synth leads and bass!(the synth on the EX is so good that the only problem is patch memory.However I save all my patches on computer and flash anyway.)

[jazzystu]

If you had both, you would have the best of all worlds. I gather the E3 organ is better by a nadge, the snag is that any forthcoming new Rhodes/Clav/Wurly sounds are likely to be BIG. When I say big I mean BIG. This will be the "sell your EX's and buy a 2EX" sort of business thinking.

The classic still is a hell of a tool. The synth is a serious bit of kit. The splits and things are great. As it is the Classic is still a very very good board.

[Gustavo]

I would keep the NE3. Sample playback and a very improved B3 + leslie beats it for me. The NS 88 is only better if you prefer playing pianos.