From aschwartz@baaqmd.gov Wed Oct 17 12:42:34 2007
Subject:Re: Nord Stage experiences - Help me evaluate

I've been using a Stage Compact with a VMK-161plus. it's a pretty good
combo, but the connection between VMK action and piano sound is not
quite right. A wee bit too velocity-sensitive. It's good, it's very
useable, but something is lost as between that and the very finely-
tuned key response of the weighted stage. It wasn't a waste of money,
I do use it sometimes. The action of the VMK is really a pleasure.
But it might be best to use a weighted action controller where you can
adjust the velocity curve/sensitivity.

Adan

>
> --- In CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com, Papa J wrote:
> >
> > When I am feeling extremely lazy, I wonder whether I would have been
> > better off buying the Compact version for it's light weight, and
> > getting something like a Studiologic VMK-176 Plus controller for the
> > weighted action.
>
> Except you might lose that great linkage between the keybed and the
> sample engine you were praising. That's the main reason I thought if I
> ever get a Stage, I'd get the 76 for how the action connects with the
> electric pianos. I think it's easier to get a light-action controller
> for clav/organ that works well.
>