Studiologic SL88 Grand 88-Note USB/MIDI Keyboard
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0017-9128 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Keyboard controllers are now more popular than ever. 88-key versions, however, frequently lag behind their smaller sized counterparts. Studiologic's SL88 Grand USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 88 keys is about to change all that though. Just ask any pianist and they'll tell you that more keys offer a number of advantages. In recording situations for example, a full range of keys is much better when playing parts for pianos, organs, harps, strings, brass sections, choirs and even drums.
Properties of the Studiologic SL88 Grand
One of the most striking features on this controller has to be the 320x240 pixel colour display which is not a feature you normally see on master keyboards like this. You can use it set MIDI zones together with the controller knob. The control panel is well laid out with an innovate system known as Magnetic Rail allowing to easily add an extension plate to hold a laptop or tablet. On the left hand side are three stick controllers that can be used during performances as well as for direct control and manipulation of any desired sound parameter. The first stick is spring loaded in two directions which means that it will automatically return to the middle when released making it perfect for pitch and modulation control. The second stick is spring loaded in the horizontal position only, while the third stick is completely free making it most suitable for panning, cross fading and parameter control.
Other features
A top-end keyboard like this deserves top-quality keys too, and the SL88 doesn't disappoint. It features the best-graded hammer action keybed with Ivory Touch and wooden keys. Another feature you might not expect on a keyboard such as this is Aftertouch, but of course, the SL88 has it. This feature might not be so important when playing piano parts but for playing virtual synthesizers, it's worth its weight in gold. The keyboard, made by Fater, is extremely accurate and highly configurable allowing you to adjust the dynamics of individual keys or the dynamic balance between the black and white keys for instance. All in all, the SL88 is a master keyboard that's destined to become a real winner in the studio world.
Specifications
Product features
| Number of pads | O |
|---|---|
| Number of keys | 88 |
| Aftertouch | yes, monophonic |
| Display | graphic |
| Sustainable product | not specified |
| Functions | footswitch port, sustain pedal port, expression pedal port, other |
| Included software | none |
| MIDI & other | MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB |
| Fits inside backpack | no |
| Software included | yes, download |
| Type of keys | hammer action |
| Type of USB port | not applicable |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 18,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 136,0 x 45,0 x 25,0 cm |
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Wrote the following about Studiologic SL88 Grand 88-Note USB/MIDI Keyboard
De knop met vier windrichtingen, draaifunctie en drukfunctie is wat wiebelig, niet echt een heel handig ding om mee te werken op de bühne.
De Korg Kronos (61) kan de SL88 Grand voeden via USB en daarover direct ook de MIDI signalen sturen. Met 1 snoertje (zonder voeding) ben je dus klaar!
Dat laatste kwam goed uit, want mijn B-stock exemplaar kwam ZONDER VOEDING. Dat was mij volledig ontgaan in de advertentie. Ook wilde de vijf-richtingenknop aanvankelijk niet naar beneden. Na enige druk 'klikte' er iets los en ging hij ineens wel.
Er is wat raars met de gewone MIDI poort, lijkt het. Er lijkt geen data uit te komen, maar aangezien ik 'm via USB gebruik en dat wel prima werkt, geloof ik 't wel.
O ja, de joysticks zijn leuk, maar niet echt bruikbaar voor mij.
Wrote the following about Studiologic SL88 Grand 88-Note USB/MIDI Keyboard
Hoewel de SL88 grand geleverd wordt met de VFP1 sustain pedaal (dit staat niet bij de specificaties), is de speciaal voor de SL88 serie controllers ontwikkelde SLP3-D voor de bediening van zowel de "soft", "sostenuto" als "half damper" functie een echte aanrader.
Ben je op zoek naar een kwalitatief goed piano klavier waarmee je via MIDI en/of USB een geluidsmodule wilt aansturen, dan is de SL88 grand zeker een goede optie.
Studiologic Presents the SL73 Studio USB/MIDI Keyboard
Friday 26 January 2018 By Richard | Bax MusicStudiologic's SL88 Studio keyboard has proved to be extremely popular since it was launched back in the summer of 2016. It received rave reviews from just about everyone and now, there's a more compact version in the form of the SL73 Studio.
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