Modartt user forum - SL88 Grand vs Doepfer LMK2

Re: SL88 Grand vs Doepfer LMK2

null@example.com (Zumadale) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:50:28 +0000

Chopin87 wrote:

The Sl88 Grand will have a better action but it will be just as "noisy" as the Studio and Doepfer is still a Fatar's action under the hood, adjusted and customized to their likings. You might need to look somewhere else to reduce the noise, Kawai being the most obvious alternative for a similar but lighter touch with far less obvious noise.

I own a VPC1 ...so far its great. Two years now banging the keys doing lots of rock and roll stuff. The only weak point is the cheap sustain pedal. Kawai just points the finger at Fatar for making it cheap...rather than holding their feet to the fire and demanding quality

Re: SL88 Grand vs Doepfer LMK2

null@example.com (Chopin87) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:40:05 +0000

The Sl88 Grand will have a better action but it will be just as "noisy" as the Studio and Doepfer is still a Fatar's action under the hood, adjusted and customized to their likings. You might need to look somewhere else to reduce the noise, Kawai being the most obvious alternative for a similar but lighter touch with far less obvious noise.

Re: SL88 Grand vs Doepfer LMK2

null@example.com (Key Fumbler) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:49:13 +0000

I suggest the Doepfer is really aimed primarily at hardware synth guys.
It's not going to be manufactured in the same numbers. More a specialist product for hardware geek/enthusiasts.

Better in what regard?

The controversial VPC1 or the MP11se probably obvious improvements in the key action.
As you've already got a good keyboard you might want to get yourself to a physical shop to compare options .
Casio hybrid grand action could be on the list - if you have the space.

Re: SL88 Grand vs Doepfer LMK2

null@example.com (davidizquierdo82) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:58:46 +0000

I'd go the SL88 Grand, it has TP40W whereas the LMK2 has an "inferior" version of the TP40, not sure what's exactly but the TP40W is presumably the best FATAR can offer in terms of imitating a "grand feel" whatever that may mean.

SL88 Grand vs Doepfer LMK2

null@example.com (conevag) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:12:46 +0000

I wonder is there a difference between Sl88 Grand and Doepfer LMK2. They use the same fatar keys and they are both midi controllers. The Doepfer is double the price. I own an Sl88 studio. I am pleased for the amount of money I spent but I am looking to buy a better piano action controller not so noisy only for my studio.

Regards,