Dexibell Vivo S10 & S10L - Overview Review and what's new since S9

Dexibell Vivo S10 & S10L - Overview Review and what's new since S9
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** CLICKABLE VIDEO INDEX **
00:00 - Start
00:12 - Opening Piano Piece “Forgotten” Copyright © Charles Gilmore, 2013, 2023, All Rights Reserved
00:56 - Opening Dialog / Platinum Pianos
02:15 - SoundFont 2 Files (SF2)
02:45 - Differences between S10 and S10L
03:03 - Key Actions
05:30 - Quick Access Buttons
06:17 - Freeze Function
07:09 - Enhancer Function
08:07 - More Differences
10:04 - Pitch Bend & Modulation Wheels
11:25 - Unlimited Polyphony
12:00 - Polyphony Explained
15:56 - Long Sample lengths
16:53 - S10 can act as a Host for MIDI over USB
17:45 - Specifications
19:37 - Differences between S9 & S10 / What’s new in S10
23:00 - No price change from S9
23:50 - Improvements at a glance
24:50 - Warranty
25:26 - USB MIDI / Audio
26:11 - Dexibell’s Top Keyboards are built in!
27:38 - Motorized Faders & functions (more detail at 56:02)
30:05 - Playback Files compatibility
30:19 - What’s Included
32:42 - 8 Zones (4 internal, 4 external)
33:41 - Back Panel / IO
35:53 - SOUND DEMO’s START HERE
36:01 - Piano Demo’s
40:37 - Sound Categories & Choosing Sounds
41:30 - Other Sounds Demo’d
47:07 - “Memory” section SOUND SAMPLES
49:03 - DIALOG CONTINUED
49:29 - Morphing
51:06 - Organ Functions
51:59 - 4 Internal Zones & Nomenclature
52:38 - Layering
54:21 - Split / Split Point
56:02 - Using / Interacting with the Faders (detailed)
58:07 - T2L example
58:35 - Key Touch / Velocity Map
1:00:24 - FX
1:01:06 - Record
1:01:38 - Summary
1:02:09 - Awesome Pricing!

[@seiph80]

Chuck, i just want you to know that because of you, I purchased years ago my Privia PX-560 and I couldn't be happier. Thank you for all you do, Chuck!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks!!

[@mrdavies7894]

Really great overview as always, @PianoManChuck! Thanks so much for being there and giving us your perspective! It’s really helpful and valuable. ❤

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timoteiirimia571]

Congratulations for this video and your awesome pianos!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks!

[@sonnotas1812]

The pitch-bender and modulation controllers are well positioned.

[@TimE_5150]

Very nice comprehensive review Chuck, and I will say it again Chuck, you are a treasure!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you kindly for your continued support Tim, its very much appreciated!

[@TimE_5150]

@@PianoManChuck You are welcome Chuck, people say I have a keen sense for quality!

[@PianoManChuck]

@@TimE_5150 That is definitely obvious 🙂

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Oops. Can not understand either why they are make the two looks alike but with quite a substance difference. Agree with you, Chuck on your thought with the 76 keys instead of same 88 keys instead of the confusing same 88 keys.

[@mrdavies7894]

“Coupled” == Layer in normal synth parlance. “Lower” and “Upper” are similarly Splits in normal parlance, though all of the above may be split and balanced in completely customiseable ways. The names of these sections come from classical pipe organ terminology.

[@PianoManChuck]

That's correct, but many keyboard players are not versed in that verbiage. My reviews make it such that everyone can understand what I'm talking about, therefore simply renaming it (or making it analogous) to A, B, C, D instantly clicks with most keyboard players out there who are not versed in organ terminology. After all, this is a stage piano and not a dedicated organ keyboard.

[@baydeevee]

How is does the pivot length and acoustic action feel compared to a kawaii MP11SE. Still trying to find a slab that can compete for acoustic action feel.

[@pianist554]

There is none that compares to that action for piano

[@mrdavies7894]

As satisfied as I am with the Numa X GT action, it is true that nobody else has managed to do better than the MP11SE. Except, perhaps Raven. Which is a re-branded MP11SE. 😂

[@masonjahncke7844]

​@@mrdavies7894well.. a re-branded Kawai Vpc 1, but yes really awesome!!

[@brunociclistinha1281]

@@pianist554it’s better kkk

[@mrdavies7894]

I’m considering between the two similarly, @PianoManChuck, but for one additional reason: For reasons that I may never truly fathom (and yes, I’ve confirmed this directly with Dexibell), it’s _not_ the same TP-400W in the S10 that Studiologic use in their Numa X GT! The latter uses the TP-400WEs, the Fatar model of the same keyboard that _also_ adds escapement (simulation) which the S10 does _not_ have! Don’t get me wrong, I love my Numa X GT with my Dexibell SX8 sound module! But it would be really nice to be able to have the features and sound of the Dexibell but only have to cart one (much lighter weight!) instrument around! Nonetheless, it drives me nuts that Dexibell use the TP-400WEs on their higher-end H-series home pianos (the H7 and the various H10 models) but continue to not even have a version of their stage pianos that include it! I was hoping they might do that for the new S8 but alas, yet again, I’m left with my current rig.

[@mrdavies7894]

BTW, great to see you in action again! ❤

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for your input. In reality since there are no hammers to be considered, there's no actual need for escapement in a stage piano. Some classical pianists might prefer to have it for a more authentic feel even though its a simulated feel. Personally, escapement in a digital piano is unimportant for my own needs.

[@mrdavies7894]

Oh, I get that; I’m assuming that’s why Dexibell won’t offer it! 😉 If I _just_ needed a gigging piano, I’d be super happy with just the S3Pro or S10 or Numa X 73 or Korg SV2 or… But I need a stage piano and a studio controller and a good studio digital piano (in addition to the real ones!) and so far the Numa X GT has fit that bill great, with the SX8 helping with the piano and orchestral sounds. I’m also extremely pleased with my K2700 as a controller and a great sounding instrument, but man do I hate lugging that thing around to gigs!

[@longaker]

@@mrdavies7894have the same dilemma. Did you go with the SL Numa X GT? Think the simulated escapement could be great, or a flow interruption.., thanks PianoManChuck always following your great videos. 🙏🏻

[@mrdavies7894]

@@longaker Yes, I’ve been using the Numa X GT with the SX8 for about the past year and it’s been great. I personally prefer the feel of the GT to any of the Roland/Yamaha/Korg offerings, just as I prefer the sound of the Dexibell. I’ve not been able to try the Kawai MP or ES series, yet, nor the Nord Grand, but from what I’ve seen and read, those are currently the only contenders for my needs. The problem with all of the above (except perhaps for the ES) is that the GT + SX8 is the only really _portable_ solution I’ve yet found!

[@TorBruheim]

Can anyone tip me of an triple-pedal solution for this piano.