The Electro has non-weighted action, but the Stage
88 is weighted.
The Stage 88 is basically a Nord Electro and Nord
Lead in one package with weighted keys. I agree that the ACOUSTIC piano sounds
leave much to be desired (assuming they are the same as on the Electro), but
they are sort of included as an afterthought. The keyboard was initially
intended to have "Electro-mechanical" keyboard sounds (thus the original name
"Electro") and the electric piano, hammond, and clavinet sounds are all really
good in my opinion.
If acoustic piano samples are a necessity I
would say pass on it. But if Wurly's and Rhodes' and Clavs are what you are
looking for, it is a really nice board.
Disclaimer: I have only ever played (and own) an
Electro, so, while I do know that the Stage 88 is fully weighted, I cannot
attest to its "feel", not that I would have much to say about it
anyway.
I use an Electro and a Lead for live stuff, and you
will need to pry them from my cold dead hands.
-brendan
----- Original Message -----From: lsf5275@aol.comSent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:44 AMSubject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Help needed
In a message dated 8/26/2008 9:02:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rick@rickblechta.com writes:Does anyone on the list have an knowledge/experience with the Clavia
Nord Stage 88 keyboard? A friend is thinking of buying one for the
university he teaches for and has asked my help? Is it worth the $3500
it will cost?
Thanks in advance!
RickTom Brislin used one live for about a year and ditched it. It is very light in weight but has no weighted keys and Tom did not like the feel of the instrument. He also said he didn't like the piano sound(s).That's all I know. You can email him at tom@spiraling.net and ask for more information.hope this helps,Frank
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