I was going through the SoundsOnline.com forums and found a thread on "88key Controllers" and the debate came up about the Numa Nero. Studiologics newest MIDI Controller based on the Fatar keyboard. Everybody was talking about it, Yet nobody had ever played one. Soooo, I decided to see if i could order one in and try it out. My initial reaction was "Damn this things heavy" but once I got it set up, I couldn't help but stare at the stunning finish and feel the amazing weighted keys. It's everything I thought it would be. I'm not one to fiddle with all the touch screen settings so I just leave it on default settings and do the rest in EastWest QL Pianos or Synthogy Ivory & Pro Tools. I'm not a piano player per se but I do use controllers to make all my music. Lately all my compositions were done on the Axiom Pro 49 or the Yamaha Motif XS. So switching to the heavier keys did pose a serious challenge but with in an hour of playing on it, I don't think i could go back to the plastic keys on a keyboard anymore. The Solid wood keys on the Numa make the weight and balance feel so natural to a concert grand that most people could switch between both with very little problems. My Rating is an 8.5/10 My only downside I found is the keys response time to reach back to the top position is a little too slow. So that will take some getting used to. Pros: - Amazing weighted keys, - Stunning finish - USB Powered or AC Power Adapter (included) - Aluminum Top that slides out to form a ...
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