Fatar Studiologic SL-990 Pro

 Studiologic SL-990 Pro
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Features

  • 88 Note Weighted Piano Hammer Action Keyboard
  • Velocity Sensitivity
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Modulation wheel
  • Program change
  • Bank change
  • Transpose           

WEIGHTED PIANO HAMMER ACTION KEYBOARD

THE AUTHENTIC PIANO FEEL - AND LOOK

As a result of many years of Research and Development, FATAR, srl, (one of the world's largest and longest established keyboard companies and the only dedicated manufacturer of master keyboards) offers a "real piano" feel in their latest keyboard action design. Even the littlest details haven't gone unnoticed. By applying just the right coloration to the key material Fatar has produced a keyboard that not only feels like a piano but looks like one also.

STAB, MASSAGE AND BOUNCE

The secret lies in the patented hammer mechanism. Most "Piano Action" instruments rely on weighted keys with a sluggish action and little in the way of dynamic range. FATAR's hammer, on the other hand, is thrown up and forward on its' pivot as the key is depressed, mimicking exactly the mechanism of a traditional acoustic piano. The combination of more mass moving through a greater arc means greater acceleration of the key and a remarkably increased dynamic range.

And now, Fatar has added an even more piano-like feel by developing the "Contoured Strike Force" keybed. CSF applies slightly more force to notes played in the bass register while reducing, slightly, the force applied in the treble region - thus more closely reproducing the physics of a "regulated" acoustic piano.

You'll find that you can put huge power into chord stabs and loud passages while the natural inertia of the hammer mechanism provides exactly the right kind of dynamic counterbalance that lets you massage real piano keys for expressive pianissimo. Equally important is the tiny bounce that a hammer gives to the key as it comes to rest. It's this bounce that lets you play those two handed paradiddles, and gives you the accurate, expressive control you're looking for over all your playing, whether it's piano, string, horn or percussion parts.

HARSH REALITIES - EASED

Separating the keyboard from the synthesizer has been the logical path since the advent of MIDI, but up until now, the cost has been prohibitive. Now, FATAR's amazing value for the money means you can have the great piano feel and comprehensive features of Studio Logic Master Controller Keyboards along with your favorite MIDI sound modules at a price that won't break the bank.

Great Value

Iain Surgey
January 27, 2008

Rating: 8/10

I was a little aprehensive after first ordering this keyboard as it looked too good to be true (for the price). Most 88 note MIDI controllers with fully weighted keys I\'ve seen have been considerably more expensive. Therefore I was delighted when I recieved the keyboard to discover that the key action is actually very good. Okay so it\'s not exactly like playing a grand piano and is perhaps a little on the heavy side. No doubt you would get a slightly better key action paying £100 more, but for this price you really can\'t do better. With a good piano sampler and a nice amplifier and speaker set this can become a worthy alternative to buying an acoustic piano for those on a budget.

A word of caution to those considering this for gigs - it is very heavy, probably due to the hammer weights. For gigging I\'d go with something lighter.

Michael Rendall
June 8, 2005

Rating: 10/10

Unbelievably realistic. Decided to get one of these as I began to improve, just using a standard tacky plastic MIDI keyboard. The SL990 enables me to play, properly. My keys in my production now sound entirely authentic, thanks to this thing. It's funny how something that doesn't make a sound (apart from that promising clunk of the hammers) makes such an improvement to the budding producer, or full time instrumentalist.

Michael Rendall
June 8, 2005

Rating: 8/10

Unbelievably realistic. Decided to get one of these as I began to improve, just using a standard tacky plastic MIDI keyboard. The SL990 enables me to play, properly. My keys in my production now sound entirely authentic, thanks to this thing. It's funny how something that doesn't make a sound (apart from that promising clunk of the hammers) makes such an improvement to the budding producer, or full time instrumentalist.

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