Stage pianos tend to lurch from being simplistic like the Roland RD-300, complex like the Nord Stage or achingly cool like the Korg SV-1. If you are a decent pianist, you will be happy with the action on the keys with SV-2. The keyboard is … Quote: Originally Posted by Quantum7. 14th August 2017 #31. zahush76 ️. Clavia may not be as well known as the big names, but their Nord instruments easily match up with the likes of Yamaha and Korg. This is a preference and just happens to be mine. What’s more, their stage pianos, synthesizers, performance keyboards, and even organs are arguably the best in the business.. Personally, I like the key-bed more on the SV-2 than on the Nord. Although I believe CP88 is not the ulimate SP depending anyone's need, CP73 is the step forward for the compact 73/76 hammer-action stage pianos! MPN GearLab In The Lab: Yamaha CP73 and CP88 Stage Pianos: Forums Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Page 2 of 2 : 1: 2: Re: In The Lab: Yamaha CP73 and CP88 Stage Pianos. Learn more Page 2 of 2 < 1 2 Reply OPTIONS. I don't see something basic missing here. Nord Stage 3 88-Key Digital Stage Piano It is *doable* to set a split point on the fly (which is pretty impressive), maybe about 4 button clicks away, but then finding the right lead synth from the synth section, instead of stored in a "main patch" is hard enough that I can't really attempt anything like that. The Nord Stage delivers with great acoustic instruments and so does the Korg SV-2. Nord Stage 3 vs Yamaha Montage 8 vs Korg Kronos 2 88 When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Innovation powered by tradition. The Nord Stage 2 was released 8 full years ago and alongside its successor, the Stage 2 EX, it has become a favorite among performing … The CP73 is a truly fantastic keyboard and a worthy entry into the ‘stage piano’ marketplace. OK, but 141cm on 21.7kgs (RD2000) vs 130cm on 18.6kgs (CP88) makes a big difference. LewTheKeysGuy wrote:it's basically a cheaper CP88 / CP73 which was teased as the Stage 3 killer. LewTheKeysGuy wrote: ... Gear: Nord Stage 3, Nord Lead A1, Yamaha Motif 6, Ensoniq TS12, Roland D50, Korg BX3, Hammond A100, Hammond M100, Yamaha GT2. CP doesn't have a real organ engine. It’s wonderfully light, and yet solid and sturdy. The hardware on it feels pro, and gives some great subtle nods to the lovely pedigree of Yamaha synths of old. My Studio. Yamaha is having a stab at the middle ground with the CP73 and CP88 stage pianos. … Posts: 2,828. Powered by over 100 years of piano craftsmanship and 45 years of synthesizer innovation, the CP73 and CP88 stage pianos boast authentic acoustic and electric piano sound, realistic piano touch and an intuitive one-to-one user interface. Lives for gear . Joined: Jan 2001. Stephen Fortner #3029851 02/19/20 09:13 PM. Likes: 37.