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Studiologic GT MK2

Montreal_MusicMontreal_Music
in Hardware

Have any of you tried this MIDI controller? Some people describe it as a solid competitor to the Kawai VPC1. It doesn’t have escapement, which for me is actually a good thing, since I find repeated notes easier without it. I used to have a Roland with escapement and, while it gives a nice feel, it’s not great for tremolos.

The GT MK2 is very hard to find in Canada.

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  • otterfactorotterfactor

    I have a hard time finding almost any Studiologic model close by, which is a pity.

    This one seems to use the TP/400W keybed which is the same used in Numa X GT, maybe you can find one of those to test in your area?

    I haven’t been able to put my hand on any weighted Studiologic, just the Numa Compact, but some people compared the keybed of the X GT to the Yamaha P-525, which I personally like very much.

  • Montreal_MusicMontreal_Music

    The Yamaha P‑525 is $2,249.99 in Canada. The GT MK2 is $1,399.99.

    850$ difference

    I don’t need the Yamaha’s speakers or sounds.

    Also, if I understood correctly, the keys on the GT MK2 are longer than those on the Yamaha, which for me is an excellent thing (it makes playing easier when you play higher up on the key, or in other words, farther from the edge). Some chords are easier to play when you can play higher on the key.

    If I understand correctly, the Yamaha P‑525 has escapement (let‑off), which the Studiologic does not. As I mentioned earlier, let‑off adds realism, but it’s not as good for fast repetitions.

  • Montreal_MusicMontreal_Music
    edited February 9

    @otterfactor said:

    This one seems to use the TP/400W keybed which is the same used in Numa X GT, maybe you can find one of those to test in your area?

    Similar, but different.
    The Studiologic GT MK2 has a new TP/400W ( no escapement and no ivory feel that was not aging well if I understand correctly).

    In theory, it's the best keybed to date from Fatar.

  • Montreal_MusicMontreal_Music

    I wanted to share a quick update on my gear journey. I was originally set on picking up the Studiologic SL88 MK2, but after doing some deep diving into user reviews and forums, I started having second thoughts; a few recurring issues kept popping up in the community.

    Build Consistency: Several reports of the "wood" keys not being perfectly level or having uneven spacing right out of the box.

    Velocity Issues: Users frequently mentioned inconsistent velocity curves, specifically some keys jumping to MIDI 127 too easily or requiring heavy calibration software tweaks to feel "right."

    I ended up pulling the trigger on the Yamaha P-525 instead, and I’m honestly thrilled.

    The Action: The GrandTouch-S (with wooden keys) is incredible. It feels like a real instrument, not just a controller.

    The Sounds: To be honest? The internal sounds are just "okay" (a bit meh), but that doesn’t matter for my workflow.

    It connects via USB-C directly to my iPad, and the built-in audio interface works flawlessly.

    If anyone is considering the P-525, AMA

    @LinearLineman Do you still play with your Kawai? I think it was a Kawai..




  • jwmmakerofmusicjwmmakerofmusic

    I checked out the P-525, and holy shit. That sticker shock! I will say congrats on your new purchase. :) I hope to get me something similar in the future.

  • Montreal_MusicMontreal_Music

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    I checked out the P-525, and holy shit. That sticker shock! I will say congrats on your new purchase. :) I hope to get me something similar in the future.

    Maybe my setup is not optimal, but why the sounds coming from AUX In is always bad? It's not just the P-525, but every devices I own. Always a kind of hiss noise.

  • justaglovejustaglove
    edited March 12

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    I checked out the P-525, and holy shit. That sticker shock! I will say congrats on your new purchase. :) I hope to get me something similar in the future.

    Maybe my setup is not optimal, but why the sounds coming from AUX In is always bad? It's not just the P-525, but every devices I own. Always a kind of hiss noise.

    Is this hiss coming at the end of a signal chain or the start? Start there, find where it is. Start with just the ipad and a 3.5mm to USB adapter.
    It might just be bad gain staging or a shite cable. I only get hiss in my headphones when my gain balance is off somewhere, something turned up too high and something else not liking it.

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