I just bought a Studiologic Numa Compact 2x. I don't know why, I don't need it. I just can't resist anything (that's not an out and out toy) under a grand (699.95 free shipping). I'll probably use it mostly as a controller. 88keys, on-board speakers, internal sounds, 9 drawbars for use on Numa (built-in)organ or to control effects on non-organ patches, USB midi (2 way), and aftertouch....oh, and did I mention, 17lbs. Boy, hoarding is fun.....now to find some space to set it up.

A short demo of some possible uses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=OcdEh0X6uyk

chas

I still don't know what that emoji means? But I knew that statement would get Donny's attention . Donny, you're too easy .

chas

I placed an order for an NC2x with Kraft Music, then I saw a new one on eBay. I bought it on eBay and cancelled the pre-order only to hear from the eBay vendor that it is a Numa Compact 2 not 2x. I placed an order with Kraft again. Now the same eBay vendor, who sells a lot of keyboards, has listed another NC2x. I guess I will wait until Kraft Music ships me one.

I think it would not be suited for a controller, the way i use them..
But i would think the onboard sounds are quite good and flexible..

That key click on every attack drives me NUTS!!!!!!!!!! Very UNhammond-ish.

Dave, frankly I didn't even notice it BUT according to the manual, KEY CLICK (and percussion) volume is adjustable. 1 gig of user RAM (for samples) at that price point is pretty good too. Not for everybody, of course (maybe not even for me) but I'm sort of a 'don't knock it 'till you've tried it' kind of guy.

chas

Factory Demo Sounds

I find them quite good. Can't wait for mine to arrive.

I'd suggest you try setting it to "first" attack only (if available) ... that's more correct. It allows for more attitude, or personality in your playing.

Dave, to be honest, I probably wouldn't use the organ in the NC2X (for recording) since I have both a Nord C2D and a KeyB MKII. The built-in Numa organ is good, probably better than the organs in most synths and workstations, but not in the same league as the KeyB (why would it be; one cost 700.00, the other 4000.00 and is a dedicated organ). The NC2X would be perfectly suitable to cover organ parts in a band setting, same with it's piano which I find quite good for the price. Turning off the internal speakers and playing through a good PA (or in my case, good 8" studio monitors) makes a huge (positive) difference in the sound.

Overall, I'm very happy with it and think it does what it was designed for very well. The piano is actually better than expected, the weight is fantastic, and the build quality is pretty much what you'd expect at this price point. Anyone considering this board (a heck of a bargin) should definitely get a sustain pedal for the piano and an expression pedal for the organ. I wouldn't buy this for the STUDIO if I already had a decent arsenal of sounds available, but for (remote) rehearsals, traveling companion, and light gigging, this would be a super contender if budget is a consideration.

chas

Some years back I made up a Youtube slideshow for a friends original song "Buried Alive". I played in a band with her in Australia in the 70s. She is such a talented singer/song writer.

In the category of more junk...

I just signed up to a kickstarter of Haken continuum mini...
Dont ask me why,...





Where the haken continuum fingerboard is 4k and the full board almost 7k
This one as a kickstarter is €500

That she is, but those images are utterly depressing. I'm not a hoarder, more of a 'collector' of music and music-related 'toys', much like the guys that own 5,10,15 guitars and assorted guitar accessories.

Seriously though, true 'hoarding' is a VERY serious psychiatric condition that needs to be addressed in therapy. I don't think us gadget freaks rise to that level......yet .

chas

Not really, since most of us need to sell some stuff when they want something new...

Yeah, but the trouble is that as soon as you sell something, it seems you need it.

Signed,
Maybe a Small Hoarder

I am not asking you why but rather telling you why; you are a musician! I did see the Continuum Mini after I bought a sample player on Kickstarter. It looks really cool, and as you mentioned the big Continuum is four grand and this one is only 500 Euros. I might have jumped on it had I not bought the sampler player, but it seems that you have to learn a new skill to play it. When I tried out the Seaboards by Roli at NAMM, I could just play them like a standard keyboard though they feel very different.