edhamilton
Active Member
Looking for a digital piano.
Need to have samples onboard to avoid the resistance that arises from computer boot times/software etc.
Been using a Kronos 88 for a couple years as my main controller and lately just for piano practice and that's where the annoyances of not quite subtle enough velocity switching and sample stretching come into play.
I want to set up a digital piano off to the side, with a large full score sized music stand on it (I'll build that).
Instant on. Always ready to just play. No resistance.
And while on great headphones - I just want to get lost in music. Noticing poor velocity switching and sample stretching just pulls me out of the vibe.
Nord Grand looks interesting. Not convinced about it having enough samples onboard?
Might even go with a seperate mac mini that auto boots into MainStage if that's what it takes to get a huge sample set.
(no DAW, no email, no nothing. Just loading one piano sample quickly).
If that's the path, than what controller do you love and what piano Lib would you pick. (I own so damn many already but happily look at others).
Definitely want more of a Steinway, Bosydooser, more depth, more mids instead of the Yamaha sound (which I used to love and now seem allergic to. I think Yamaha motif and later workstations ruined it for me).
As to action - the lighter the better. Tired hands.
Appreciate your input.
Need to have samples onboard to avoid the resistance that arises from computer boot times/software etc.
Been using a Kronos 88 for a couple years as my main controller and lately just for piano practice and that's where the annoyances of not quite subtle enough velocity switching and sample stretching come into play.
I want to set up a digital piano off to the side, with a large full score sized music stand on it (I'll build that).
Instant on. Always ready to just play. No resistance.
And while on great headphones - I just want to get lost in music. Noticing poor velocity switching and sample stretching just pulls me out of the vibe.
Nord Grand looks interesting. Not convinced about it having enough samples onboard?
Might even go with a seperate mac mini that auto boots into MainStage if that's what it takes to get a huge sample set.
(no DAW, no email, no nothing. Just loading one piano sample quickly).
If that's the path, than what controller do you love and what piano Lib would you pick. (I own so damn many already but happily look at others).
Definitely want more of a Steinway, Bosydooser, more depth, more mids instead of the Yamaha sound (which I used to love and now seem allergic to. I think Yamaha motif and later workstations ruined it for me).
As to action - the lighter the better. Tired hands.
Appreciate your input.