Your reviews are the best. There are no outrageous antics, flashy "lookee me, I am the star," or watch my technique; just straightforward information regarding the product. I very much appreciate your playing the same piece or riff on each sound change. I come away from your reviews focused on the merits of the equipment, not distracted by glitz and glamour. I think I have found my next keyboard, too. Thank you for your down-to-earth and in-depth reviews.
@PianoManChuckАй бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that... and its good to know that these reviews have value!
@Avesim132 жыл бұрын
I am gobsmacked. This looks perfect. I've been looking for a nice, customizable piano that has a realistic action and isn't too large so that it can fit in the desk I built. This thing is perfect. The size is incredible. It sounds like the action is great. The free reign you get on sound customization is top of class. It looks nice. 3 pedals?? That polyphony! And the UX looks great too. I need it. I need it really badly. Thank you so much for your thorough review.
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the review useful!!
@angusbabb4913 Жыл бұрын
gotta love Chuck ,great review as usual 🙂
@warrenbeatty95822 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks! I have the X Piano 88 key arriving today. The seemingly ease of use and audio mixer are a huge plus! Looking forward to digging in.
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your new Numa X Piano 88 - they're finally starting to roll in to the USA now!
@jbluesb3southside2 жыл бұрын
Still don’t have that oh so important Wurlitzer that my nord produces and yes if it gets better the nord belongs faithfully in the dumpster. Good vid ✌️❤️😎
@aseomg3 жыл бұрын
Really like all the piano sounds. Great demo PMC
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@edrumsense Жыл бұрын
The only thing that this keyboard needs is Organ Drawbar control like they do in Kurzweil SP6, where the 4 knobs can control the drawbars, it's a slow workaround but it works, currently we are stuck with whatever they program into the organ
@PianoManChuck Жыл бұрын
Got that right!
@jamietopolski4019 Жыл бұрын
I think you can add the "SL Mixface" and use the 9 faders as drawbars.
@Zoco1013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another interesting review Chuck. The piano patches sound astoundingly different from one another. I'm very impressed by the features and connectivity on this stage piano and I'll listen to it again whenever I can. The 73-note version is particularly appealing to me because cars and bandstands are getting smaller and I ain't getting younger. I can scarcely believe all the features it offers for a little over 1000 euros. Keep 'em coming Chuck!
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
I can definitely agree about cars and bandstands getting smaller! Thanks for your feedback!
@fragu123 Жыл бұрын
@@PianoManChuck…do you still have your Numa X GT, Chuck? Are you still happy with it?
@queswer10 ай бұрын
@@fragu123Keşke bu soruya cevap gelseydi.
@esiegel22 жыл бұрын
i have a 73 coming my way to replace my studiologic controller and mainstage for gigging. So psyched! I think I found the last one in the US. Will be coming Friday,
@jamietopolski4019 Жыл бұрын
So how do you like it so far? You seem to be heading in the opposite direction of many keyboard players (abandoning a MIDI controller and Mainstage/VSTs for a "traditional" stage piano).
@esiegel2 Жыл бұрын
@@jamietopolski4019 it is light, sounds good, and easy to set up performance parameters. The piano sound takes some tweaking, but all the sounds are very usable for gigging. So far, its been robust.
@ajotech Жыл бұрын
Now I’m really confused, don’t know if I want to go with this one or the Yamaha CP 88 or wait for the newer Roland RD 2000 hopefully coming up at 2024 NAMM.
@lagathy2 жыл бұрын
great vid as alway.....how does the touch compare to the kawai mp11se btw???
@MichaelLauerDr2 жыл бұрын
This is something I‘d like to know as well. Chuck?
@cjc47653 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Chuck! It gets better and better! Love it! Have a Happy and Healthy holiday season and let’s pray for better days to come. Thanks for all the great vids throughout the years. Your hard work is appreciated! 👍❤️🙏
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
Thanks CJ! Happy Holidays to you & yours!!
@PianoMan-hx3ev2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, I have another great keyboard on my list. Excellent video 🌟
@collinpople10763 жыл бұрын
I really want to try that new tp/110, the 73 seems like the perfect stage piano for me. I tried the SL73 but it was too stiff and spongy feeling. Like I was expecting a digital piano feel based on reviews but it played like a sluggish midi controller to me, and couldn't really play my style on it. This new numa seems promising. Might just go with the numa compact 2 for now though since it's lighter in both weight, key action and price.
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
If you're considering the "Numa Compact" series, be aware that its keys are shorter than standard keys! Standard keys are 6" for white and 4" for black keys. The Numa Compact's keys are 5.5" and 3.5" respectively.
@micahvanderhill86303 жыл бұрын
LOVE the numa compact line. Definitely takes time to get used to the feel but I’m adding a leslie pedal this will be a killer street performing board. Impressive stuff from studiologic.
@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist3 жыл бұрын
I really noticed a difference in the way you played your little song that you always play the velocity the dynamics I noticed a big difference you enjoyed that a lot better on this keyboard I'm thinking about getting this one for Street Performer
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@germanshepherdlover26133 жыл бұрын
How does it compare with Roland Rd-88?
@adrielbote3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, how would you compare the keybed action of the Kawai VPC1 to the Numa X Piano GT? Also, have you tried any of the Casio Celviano GP hybrid pianos before? Thanks!
@musiconthepage9 ай бұрын
Very thorough, great review, Chuck, I appreciate it! I'm looking at this right now and highly considering a purchase. One thing that is still a bit unclear to me is storing presets for quick access. In a live setting if I'm playing on a tune where I need to switch quickly from keys to choir, besides the four zones that I know I can set up, mute and unmute, there has to be preset buttons, aren't there? I would assume there are even more presets than 4 we could store and recall quickly?
@pianobis7775 ай бұрын
Could you compare GT with Dexibell vivo S10? With one has the better key action?
@stevehofer34823 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the Studiologic Compact 2X in terms of sounds and features?
@qtipcore3 жыл бұрын
So how does the action on the numa x gt compare to Nord Piano 5 ?
@sheenalindsay45382 жыл бұрын
Hi Firstly thanks for the video, really well presented with so much covered. Having not owned a stage piano is it possible with this keyboard to get sound through the headphones as well as through external speakers. Enabling the headphone to be used as a monitor when playing with a band. And if you have other instruments/mics going through it can you adjust their volume levels coming through the headphones differently than the external speakers.
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
First question: yes. Second question: no (headphones & speakers are not separately controllable mix-wise).
@markkuo82 жыл бұрын
Great video, Chuck! How would you compare this key action with the Kawai MP7se? Which one is better? Thanks:)
@robinbendiksen3960 Жыл бұрын
X-gt has a better keybed than the MP7SE i think! Much more solid and very quiet. Feels like the real thing. I had a MP7SE before but have a X-gt now and will not change back!
@jimmyjamz7400 Жыл бұрын
Does it have seamless transitions on the patches???
@Master9754-x4b9 ай бұрын
Does it have an appegiator. Thanks for awesome review.
@madisonsinclair51232 жыл бұрын
Hey, Chuck, your videos are amazing. I've just discovered you on KZbin and have been diving through a lot of them. Here's a request: wondering if you could provide some discussion about Fatar keybeds. I saw you in a 2015 video saying how terrible they were. Now you're singing the Praises of the Fatar bed in the GT. I assume something has changed. Can you tell us what? Thanks!
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Fatar has been steadily improving since then!
@joshtackett Жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, would you recommend this over the Yamaha P-525 or Kawai ES920 as a daily home practice piano?
@PianoManChuck Жыл бұрын
Long term (over 10 years) very strict policy here to NEVER make personal recommendations! See kzbin.infoabout The goal of my channel is to educate viewers so they have the ammunition needed to make informed decisions! ALWAYS try out pianos at your local retailer, and NEVER rely on the opinions of others (including myself) for making decisions.
@greggreenhaw3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a more in depth look at external midi maybe using the keyboard to control mainstage?
@billsolomon13 жыл бұрын
I’m more interested in the 88 with the 110 keyboard. The GT is awesome but too much weight for me!
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
I hear you... and definitely agree! But the key action on the GT is so good, this would make for an excellent studio board.
@billsolomon13 жыл бұрын
@@PianoManChuckI agree with that! But for gigging, lighter is better! I have use the Casio PX560 for a while now. Love it and its action! But I do have my eyes on the Numa 88 X piano. When they get here to the USA!
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
PX560 is also my gigging board. Lighter is always better for gigging (every year that goes by it becomes more important)! PX-560 is now $1,299 and is 6 years old (still a bargain for what it does). Numa X Piano 88 is $1,499 (the non-GT version) and is brand new with some new features the PX-560 doesn't have. Its a win with either board, but in this case newer might be better for someone looking for a new board.
@billsolomon13 жыл бұрын
@@PianoManChuck yes I agree again! Newer is better. We hope? It looks great and by videos, it sounds great. Putting the Numa on gigs is the true test! My concern with the 560 is age. Every year, I swear it raddles more and more, the keybed. But still plays great. How is you 560 holding up? And by the way, thank you for the video on the Numa! The wooden keys are a great feature with the newer key bed and sound is really nice! How did you get your hands on one? Who has them in NY? Sweetwater hasn’t got there stock in yet?
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
My PX560 is still going strong and exactly as you described yours (keys make a lot of rattling noise but it doesn't matter, our band is LOUD)! Numa X Pianos are not available in the USA yet (not sure they're available anywhere in the world yet).... we don't have an exact ETA on them yet either but I would assume at least February in the USA (don't quote me on that), but we are taking pre-orders which will secure your spot in the shipping queue. The unit I have is a loaner directly from Studiologic... for purposes of review and beta testing (they're improving it!).
@Senopatix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, how do you compare Studiologic NumaXPiano GT with Nord Grand, particularly in terms of the playability and key bed/key action feel? Which one do you prefer most and why?
@johnsalazar39033 жыл бұрын
How does the keybed compare to the Fatar TP/40Wood action (found in the SL88 grand)?
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
Its a big improvement.
@mariodaquino2954 Жыл бұрын
su riders on the storm potresti metterci almeno il basso però...non è cosi difficile
@greggreenhaw3 жыл бұрын
In organ mode can you assign the lower keys as presets like the b3?
@delirium_malta2 жыл бұрын
Does this allow u to switch sounds quickly? i need a piano where I can switch sounds on-stage in around a second - is this possible on this? I currently use a yamaha p-125 and a synth but id like to replace them with just this keyboard.
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@wrakowic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid Chuck. Would this be a good first piano if I am going to start learning it soon?
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. Not only would it be a good first piano, it will grow with you for many situations - live performance (whether solo or with a band), recitals, or just chilling on your own. This definitely fills many needs.
@wrakowic2 жыл бұрын
@@PianoManChuck thank you, really appreciate your reply. Please continue the good work on youtube.
@yoz2k253 жыл бұрын
I almost want to sell my korg grandstage for this thing. I like my grandstage but this thing is so beast
@savtal9792 жыл бұрын
Ha la possibilità di impostare i temperamenti?
@lifeismusic94112 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck. Do you know if the shipping data for the Numa X Piano GT was moved back further? I think you mentioned something about the end of February being possible in a previous video, but I just noticed a couple of sites changed their (shipping in a few weeks) to (shipping in a few months). Maybe you have some insight? Thanks for all you do.
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
The latest I have is that its been moved to end of March (2022).
@lifeismusic94112 жыл бұрын
@@PianoManChuck thanks for the quick reply :)
@jettsom2 жыл бұрын
I was told June 6 by a retailer here in Canada
@undercoverneunzehn3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck thanks for the great review, do you know if the keys have 3 sensors? Thanks in advance and best regards.
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
As stated in the video, yes - it has 3 sensors!
@kathymatossian2 жыл бұрын
Great video Chuck! I've been looking for something that had this midi capability. Is it as easy as setting a zone to a midi channel, so you can have up to 4 different midi? Or is there a master midi channel? Or both? Anyways, I may be contacting you. Looking forward to a better 2022!
@PianoManChuck2 жыл бұрын
I believe its as easy as setting a zone to a MIDI channel (I no longer have a review unit to test it out on.... waiting for my own that I ordered).
@troublesomecorsair3 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of audio input jacks! The display looks excellent on camera. I bet the new key actions feel great. Wish it had a few drum kits in it, or a timpani at least, but maybe it does.
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
It actually does have a couple of drum kits as part of the "Other" sound category, but I just didn't have enough time to get to everything.
@janntucek Жыл бұрын
Owner here: amazing keybed and great action. It weighs a ton (seriously) but if you're looking for feel it's hard to go past at the price point. Downsides: soundbanks, interface, no ability to sample or load your own, locked into the Numa manager (terrible), Studiologic releasing banks like "Movie Strings" - ridiculous. If it had the ability to wipe all the factory banks (keeping the pianos) and the ability to sample and create your own banks THEN it would be a Nord killer hands down. Studiologic have got lost in their own hype as far as sounds go (trust me - Kontakt will far out do the factory banks on this unit) but because it's FATAR well yeah, action is killer. Also, the FX do NOT apply to the inputs so forget about individual instruments. The master FX do relate however that's very restrictive. Again, this unit sells on its action and feel. If you are on stage then this may be of interest but if you're studio bound then stick to the same action on a MIDI machine. Realistically, a laptop will give you a lot more flexibility and a greater sound palette. Studiologic boffins: please read! You could wipe the market if you listened to your customers a little more. There is NO reason to limit this unit to a locked and antiquated system of seemingly narrow and unusable soundbanks based on someone at FATAR thinking they know what the musician wants - I mean PlectraXPluck and ClariXPack? C'mon that's just silly. You make great keys no question, but you have absolutely no idea what is needed sonically (ironically UVI is featured on the website but it's ignored as far as versatility goes). Just take a leaf from the Roland or Nord book and you will be on your way.
@PianoManChuck Жыл бұрын
Excellent @janntucek. Thank you for your in-depth thoughts about this board.
@DavideRuggerini Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Great feel and good interface for me but apart pianos, soundbank is very poor and the piano needs some extra (Motf rack, Roland Boutique module) to complete the palette. I asked studiologic to put a killer sampler in it...
@thomaspaul3113 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I learned from it what I spent nearly two hours researching. Oh, well. One quick question. How would you rate the Fatar 400W action compared to the 40W? And the 100 vs. the 10? Liked and subscribed.
@PianoManChuck3 жыл бұрын
400w is a great improvement. As stated in the video I've not tried the TP110 action.
@WayneMusicianUK2 жыл бұрын
Pianos and electric pianos sound great, all the other sounds suck 😂 it’s like sounds from a 20 year old board inside it
@musicbycandlelightmbc3225 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, I know this is old video but I am in the market for a new keyboard. Two come to mind. The Numa X - GT88 used for $2,445 and the Roland RD 2000 for $2,869. Each is used or a demo. The RD 2000 looks really used though with finger prints that shine in places most touched. I have a Korg workstation but it is older and I also do a lot of recording as a composer using a DAW. I need a far better key action, internal sounds in case the computer dies for whatever reason, and good acoustic grand piano sound for studio work and outdoor parties. Which of the two would you say would be the better overall keyboard?
@PianoManChuck Жыл бұрын
Please refer to kzbin.infoabout
@ispianist Жыл бұрын
Both are great keyboards. I own the cp88 and this numa x piano GT. My music local store owns the Roland Rd2000. It is a great action. Very similar like the numa GT. But after playing for 5 min my fingers started to get tired 😅. I believe the numa GT is Slightly lighter than the rd2000.
@PianoManChuck Жыл бұрын
@@ispianist Thanks for your comment. Just a reminder that virtually all keyboards have a key 'touch' adjustment where you can make the action heavier or lighter to accommodate the action that's more suited to your needs.
@musicbycandlelightmbc3225 Жыл бұрын
@@ispianist Thank you so much for your thoughts on this. An acquaintance of mine owns an RD-2000 but is always busy and hard to get a hold of to try his. A day after I wrote my first comment here, the Numa GT at the music store was sold...ugh. One thing you did mention that does worry me and that is playing for a while and fingers/hand getting tired. That is the last thing I want which is why I love people's feedback that have tried it.
@ispianist Жыл бұрын
@musicbycandlelightmbc3225 Yes I do play jazz with my current band. Also some salsa music. I do practice daily on my numa and I don't get that sensation because my fingers are used to that weight. When I tried the Rd2000 was putting my effort When pressing the keys. I am sure your fingers will adjust to that weight if you buy the roland. To be honest is better practicing with heavier action. Your fingers get stronger. I have been playing piano since I was 13 years old. Now I am 36. I had played many different brands of grand pianos. The action of the studiologic feels closer to a steinway piano. I am not very convinced of the piano tone. But I use vst most of the time. I use it mostly as a midi controller.
@harveyweizman2 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the RD-2000?
@damonbrown72812 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about getting the rd 2000 and really would like to see how this keyboard stacks up against it
@harveyweizman2 жыл бұрын
@@damonbrown7281 rd2k is great. I have no other digital piano/synth/organ to compare it to. I know that to me it feels as realistic as it’s going to get. And it sounds better the a nord stage/piano and the korg… (My opinion only) . There are drawbacks. I with that there was a large high resolution touchscreen display, I wish that there would be a way to import wav samples directly to the keyboard. I wish it had a built in ssd or ssd slot. I wish it was made out of carbon fiber.. there’s no reason to make it heavy! I want something light and easily transported.. !
@damonbrown72812 жыл бұрын
@@harveyweizman thanks for the info. Going to look at 1 this weekend!
@damonbrown72812 жыл бұрын
@@harveyweizman one more question for you. What amp/ speakers do you use to power it?
@harveyweizman2 жыл бұрын
@@damonbrown7281 for live events i use 8 ev zxa5 speakers, 4 ev plasma p1 speakers, 4 ev plasma p2 sub-woofers, 2 ev sxa760 sub woofers. for studio/home use.. i use a mixer with component output, and old studio monitors that have component input..