@@stevec.1802 Definitely agree with you. I love the cp piano sounds. I do like the presets over the Numa. I just couldn't let pass the key action and also the midi implementation. Is very good if you want to use an external device like an iPad. The cp88 offers same thing but is not as good and easy as the Numa for that scenario. The cp88 is more like stage piano and it does sound amazing.

@@ispianist2.4.1 current software update now in january 2025? numa x piano gt.

@@stevec.1802 I tried the TP100 but no the TP110 yet. It is a huge difference between the TP100 and the TP400W

@@ispianist for what it’s worth- and it’s not necessarily a deal breaker- but, the CP series doesn’t have ac piano sympathetic resonance like the numa x piano or gt does. In a band situation no one is going to notice. 🙃

@@stevec.1802 I honestly don't care about string resonance. I am very picky about the tone of the piano. If it has great velocity and also a good tone I am all for it. The ravenscroft 275 on the iOS has great velocity and also very good string resonance but the tone is not the greatest. Is sounds like almost like an acoustic guitar.

@@reobertocianciolo I honestly never thought about it. But is a good suggestion. Maybe next time will do more presets . Thanks !

@@Pavlu6a Yes you are right and you can definitely feel the premium action on the Numa. I still do prefer the modeling acoustic piano on the Roland.

@@ispianist When I was buying fp30 almost 10 years ago I liked it keyboard feel, it's juicy bass and velvet middle sound. Since then I keep returning to that same sound. There's almost no other out here. What's your story?

@@Pavlu6a I never said the key action was bad. I actually really enjoyed the fp30x. I did kept it for a year. But playing the Numa is in a different level. Feels more organic and smooth for playing scales and classical music. The internal presets in the Numa are just ok. Fatar makes incredible hardware but I think they still need to work on their software and sounds.

@@ispianist I'm eager to compare them! As a pro pianist, played hundreds of Steinways, Yamahas and Bosendorfers I'm sure I will have my say about Numa. I want something as close as possible to the real keyboard for myself.

@@ispianist so you recommend Numa over Roland? I need portable piano with midi out for connecting it to my maschine mk3 (and I think fp30 doesn't has it). So I need to decide between RD-08/RD-88 or Studiologic. Thanks!

@@DavideRuggerini Numa x piano GT

@ispianist i mean the piano preset

@@jG-jd8wg Yes and yes !!! I am very happy with the mechanical key action. This is the best keyboard on the market for key action. (Kawai might be better) But just to remain that kawai MP11SE or VPC1 are lot heavier and also cost more. This is a very compact design. Even though still weights 50 lbs but is not as heavy as the other 2. I did try the Roland rd2000. It feels very similar on key action but the Roland still heavier action. Also the pivot are longer too. I feel like the Numa keys are very similar in length and weight as the Steinway pianos. Also the midi implementation is very good for playing live. You can assign the 4 knobs in different channels. I also love the idea that is built in audio interface. So you don't have to bring a DAW with you. Just bring a USB cable and plug it in straight to the iPad air and you are good to go. It is a very good piano. Hardware wise. I wasn't too sure about the internal sounds. But seems like Studiologic is listening to its customers. They just launched not that long ago an update for the Rhodes and sound amazing. Also few days ago they launched the sample "Stage D" and sounds amazing. This is the sample I was waiting for studiologic to release. Is not the perfect piano but is perfect for my needs. Also can't beat the price. Very affordable compared to other stage pianos.

@@ispianist You have helped me decide, thank you very much!

@@homestudioproductiontutorials I honestly think studiologic needs to work better sampling these pianos. Lacks of realism and detail. But yeah next time I will not use any reverb at all. I did use some reverb on the Numa. I been trying to get a good sound of the Numa but is hard. The Nord sounds great out of the box.

⁠@@ispianisti can’t hear any reverb on the numa ! Only on the nord , you are saying the opposite ! Or maybe it is too low or something, but it doesn’t seem like a fair test , I have seen some reviews where they have a great sound coming out of the numa !! Bit strange that you don’t seem to like it , anyway thanks for the videos , I will see when I get one -)

@@homestudioproductiontutorials Sound is very subjective. I have played many grand acoustic pianos. I feel like the Numa does sound fake. It does have many mimics. I am not the only one who complains about it. The key action I have not complains. I think this is one of the best key actions in any digital pianos. Also I do really like the midi implementation and also the compact design. The material that Studiologic uses to make these keyboards are not joke. Seems very high quality but again I am not very fan of their internal sounds.

@@ispianistok thanks for your input -)

@@jotaltas both are pretty solid. But seems like the Numa does have more authentic piano feel.

@@ispianist So Numa's action is heavier? Thanks for your reply!

@@jonos138 Yes definitely the Yamaha has greater dinamic range and I do prefer the pianos over the Numa. Yamaha does have better sampling and feels more connected with the beybed when playing. I did ended selling the Yamaha CP88. I do prefer the mechanical action on the Numa and the midi integration . I just wished they had better piano samples.

It is literally the same CP88 and YC88 but YC does have an organ engine. Both models 88 keys use exact same keybed.

The CP88 is way louder.

@@ispianistthx brother!

Yeah I was on the same boat with my Yamaha CP88. I went through configurations and used 2 of my favorite pianos. I did split 2 patches in one. I am using the patch S700 starting on the lowest key (A0 to B3) then the patch C7 starting on the key of (C4 all the way to the key of C8). To me the CFX sounds too bright to my taste. I will upload a new video with my favorite pianos on both keyboards and the configuration I use. I did use factory pianos when I recorded this video.

@@ispianist I have tried your idea. However, I try back to back my YC88 and my Yamaha CVP505 and the sound difference is VERY noticeable. Which makes me sad for the CVP is nearly 15 years old. I really don't know what to do. I need a piano to perform, but being so used to that sound (505) which to me is utterly superior, makes me feel uncomfortable when playing the YC88.

@@ispianist would be nais to see a comparison with the patched values and sounds used. Also what made you change your mind on not selling the CP88, im sort of in a same boat as many trying to find a next gud piano. Sound is one of the most important to me with the right feel of key action. Was looking towards the Numa X GT and the CP88 and E920 and even the Nord Grand because of sound+action all together. I wonder if the CP88 would best choice action + sound wise, but ofc hard to answer because of everyone has a favorite keybed feel + sound taste. Right now I have to deal with my current Dexibell H1 while the sounds sound prety great, the key action is so bad it makes not even want to touch the piano haha. Other problem is there are no close by stores at all so need to rely on just tons of videos and forums to get to know each piano and its sound + action. Gud luck with all

@@mr-_-cat7381 Yes I will definitely record one video pretty soon. Stay tuned. I actually getting rid of the CP88. I do love the sound but I love the Numa GT action even more. Also I just got the iPad with the M2 chip. I do have tons of vst that complements with my numa.

@@ispianist Yo, thanks for your quick response man I appreciate it. Thats sounds awesome would love to watch that ofc no rush, your videos where very clear put together so thumbs up for that! I prob should test out the Numa X GT was in my mind for a long bit as well, and yeah for the price diff should be easy to buy an iPad with it with indeed gud chip for VST's and buy some on it. Its just to bad I can't connect my Samsung S9 Ultra with it, but then the chip of iPad is ofc way stronger in the M2/M3 line range stuff. I heard a lot of people really like the Pianoteq 8 gonna check of thoose pricings haha. Gud luck with the sell hope all goes well!

He explains all the settings that he tweaked on the vintage grand sound at 1:30!

I honestly didn't like the action for piano purposes on the Nord electro. I sold it due the action. You can't really do Pianissimos on that keyboard. Is good for rock and other stuff but for playing soft piano and vocal is not good. You mean the CP88 ??? I do not own the CK88. But the piano CP88 does have a very good action. I will keep that one as my main piano.

​@@ispianist yes I agree but to transport it regularly and play on stage the weight counts enormously.

@@georgesfromsouth2991 Yes that's what I loved about the Nord electro. So easy to transport and didn't sacrifice sound quality. If you are a piano player and want to use it as "piano" I would not recommend it. The CP88 still light weight. Only weights 40lbs and is very easy to carry it with the CP bag.

Connect the piano to your phone using the USB

Yes it does.

@@ispianist what kind of drum kit patches does it have?

@@oluwanifemiogundeko7132 Both Yamaha MONTAGE model 🎹s have fabulous selection of global drum/percussion kits, awesome 🎹🎶! 😎