Studiologic SL88 Studio

I did a preorder, and Thomann sent it the same day as they got it in.

I use this in my studio for piano, strings and synth. I'm a heavy Kontakt user, but do not like the Komplete Kontrol software (nice for browsing, but not for my use). I like the features of the SL88 better than the NI S88, and it's quite cheaper too. I use an Akai mpd226 to control my daw and pads.

Four zones on different midi channels - great for splits, 3 sticks, onboard editing possibilities and software (on the second midi input so you can use it at the same time as your DAW), aftertouch, USB-buspowered (you do not need to use the powersupply), true halfpedaling (with the slp3).


Keybed: tp100lr - same as in NI S88(a version of it), Arturia Keylab88, several Kurzweil, several Nord and more..

The keybed feels great, but A0 got some low rattling noise when struck hard - maybe the hammer is loose or something. Keybednoise is slightly different from middle c and up (a sharper noise) then below. Still the keybed is fairly quiet (I did expect more noise after seeing the Arturia Keylab88 video. Triple sensors works great, I can retrigger without the keys go all the way back up. Aftertouch is heavy and need some force.

Pros:
The price
Weight
Great keybed
USB-powered
Aftertouch
Editor
3 XY sticks

Cons:
Some keybed noise
Keys could be faster (triple sensor counter this)

Can't be beaten at this price point. Recommended!

I first want to point out that Thomann customer service is one of the best international services I have ever seen. You can actually feel that they care about you getting quality service. Props to you guys for that

Now to the keyboard.

I had difficulty when I was first decided buying this keyboard because the only reviews I found were 5 word reviews that were immensely hyped up, and there literally weren't ANY demos on youtube that extensively covered what this keyboard is capable of.

The keybed feels a bit stiff at first but I have been playing with this keyboard for the last 3 hours non-stop and once you get used to it, it feels amazing. Studiologic knows what they are doing.

The menu feels a bit wonky at first so you really need to read the manual, and the editor is kind of counter-intuitive.

TL;DR, if you want a keyboard with a fantastic keybed and without many features, this is amazing for its price range, once you learn to use the menu.

Thank you StudioLogic.