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good but issue with pedals
I bought this to be used with a DAW. the issue is the mult-function pedal doesn't work with all plugins, perhaps it's an issue with the DAW I am using? The piano itself feels nice, and has heavy keys.
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Great keybed and connectivity. I am a little disappointed with the display which went cloudy after a few months.
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A Midi Keyboard for Almost Anything
This midi keyboard feels 80% like a real Piano and it is perfect for studio recording etc. But if you need it for a live too with a laptop and a sound inteface device it does the job pretty well .
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SL88 Studio review
I did a preorder, and Thomann sent it the same day as they got it in.
I use this in my studio for piano, strings and synth. I'm a heavy Kontakt user, but do not like the Komplete Kontrol software (nice for browsing, but not for my use). I like the features of the SL88 better than the NI S88, and it's quite cheaper too. I use an Akai mpd226 to control my daw and pads.
Four zones on different midi channels - great for splits, 3 sticks, onboard editing possibilities and software (on the second midi input so you can use it at the same time as your DAW), aftertouch, USB-buspowered (you do not need to use the powersupply), true halfpedaling (with the slp3).
Keybed: tp100lr - same as in NI S88(a version of it), Arturia Keylab88, several Kurzweil, several Nord and more..
The keybed feels great, but A0 got some low rattling noise when struck hard - maybe the hammer is loose or something. Keybednoise is slightly different from middle c and up (a sharper noise) then below. Still the keybed is fairly quiet (I did expect more noise after seeing the Arturia Keylab88 video. Triple sensors works great, I can retrigger without the keys go all the way back up. Aftertouch is heavy and need some force.
Pros:
The price
Weight
Great keybed
USB-powered
Aftertouch
Editor
3 XY sticks
Cons:
Some keybed noise
Keys could be faster (triple sensor counter this)
Can't be beaten at this price point. Recommended!
I use this in my studio for piano, strings and synth. I'm a heavy Kontakt user, but do not like the Komplete Kontrol software (nice for browsing, but not for my use). I like the features of the SL88 better than the NI S88, and it's quite cheaper too. I use an Akai mpd226 to control my daw and pads.
Four zones on different midi channels - great for splits, 3 sticks, onboard editing possibilities and software (on the second midi input so you can use it at the same time as your DAW), aftertouch, USB-buspowered (you do not need to use the powersupply), true halfpedaling (with the slp3).
Keybed: tp100lr - same as in NI S88(a version of it), Arturia Keylab88, several Kurzweil, several Nord and more..
The keybed feels great, but A0 got some low rattling noise when struck hard - maybe the hammer is loose or something. Keybednoise is slightly different from middle c and up (a sharper noise) then below. Still the keybed is fairly quiet (I did expect more noise after seeing the Arturia Keylab88 video. Triple sensors works great, I can retrigger without the keys go all the way back up. Aftertouch is heavy and need some force.
Pros:
The price
Weight
Great keybed
USB-powered
Aftertouch
Editor
3 XY sticks
Cons:
Some keybed noise
Keys could be faster (triple sensor counter this)
Can't be beaten at this price point. Recommended!
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Extensive Review
I first want to point out that Thomann customer service is one of the best international services I have ever seen. You can actually feel that they care about you getting quality service. Props to you guys for that
Now to the keyboard.
I had difficulty when I was first decided buying this keyboard because the only reviews I found were 5 word reviews that were immensely hyped up, and there literally weren't ANY demos on youtube that extensively covered what this keyboard is capable of.
The keybed feels a bit stiff at first but I have been playing with this keyboard for the last 3 hours non-stop and once you get used to it, it feels amazing. Studiologic knows what they are doing.
The menu feels a bit wonky at first so you really need to read the manual, and the editor is kind of counter-intuitive.
TL;DR, if you want a keyboard with a fantastic keybed and without many features, this is amazing for its price range, once you learn to use the menu.
Thank you StudioLogic.
Now to the keyboard.
I had difficulty when I was first decided buying this keyboard because the only reviews I found were 5 word reviews that were immensely hyped up, and there literally weren't ANY demos on youtube that extensively covered what this keyboard is capable of.
The keybed feels a bit stiff at first but I have been playing with this keyboard for the last 3 hours non-stop and once you get used to it, it feels amazing. Studiologic knows what they are doing.
The menu feels a bit wonky at first so you really need to read the manual, and the editor is kind of counter-intuitive.
TL;DR, if you want a keyboard with a fantastic keybed and without many features, this is amazing for its price range, once you learn to use the menu.
Thank you StudioLogic.
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Great Value for Money
Using as a master controller for scoring films with software.
Really nice size, and it's minimal design fits really well.
I am not a piano player per se, but the feel of the keys is great, not too heavy or sticky, but feels organic and piano-like.
Beautiful screen and simple to navigate menus.
The x/y and modulation levers are a little strange at first, and I do miss the traditional wheels, but ultimately they can lead to more expressive playing, particularly when adding articulations to strings etc.
Really nice size, and it's minimal design fits really well.
I am not a piano player per se, but the feel of the keys is great, not too heavy or sticky, but feels organic and piano-like.
Beautiful screen and simple to navigate menus.
The x/y and modulation levers are a little strange at first, and I do miss the traditional wheels, but ultimately they can lead to more expressive playing, particularly when adding articulations to strings etc.
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It's really heavy peace of hardware.
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