Members Tomkeen Posted June 16, 2009 Members Share Posted June 16, 2009 good idea ! Lets see a baseball game , too Damn, that's beautiful... I really need to visit the US soon, maybe next year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted June 16, 2009 Members Share Posted June 16, 2009 This thread is now about how awesome Fresno is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Son of HuHefner Posted June 16, 2009 Members Share Posted June 16, 2009 This thread is now about how awesome Fresno is. http://www.fresno.gov/default.htm It's my pleasure to welcome you to the official website for the City of Fresno. I'm extremely proud to be Mayor of California's fifth largest city, home to strong neighborhoods, good schools, beautiful parks, vibrant culture, and a rich entrepreneurial spirit. And, let's not forget that Fresno boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sad Darwin Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 I think you have to be Iranian to not consider this torturous. Are you {censored}ing insane! That was awesome. Eh, to each his own. I love middle eastern music, modes, technique, approach. It's just different, not inferior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Diametro Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 Got to play one today at the local GC ... $6k ... ??? Whew !!! Hard to judge the sound since it was hooked up to a PA (??? ... didn't really look but should have ... ) that did not seem worthy of the V's pricetage or abilities, I guess ... As for the feel ... I'm just weird ... I prefer synth action for playing da grand ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members girevik Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 Are you {censored}ing insane! That was awesome. Eh, to each his own. I love middle eastern music, modes, technique, approach. It's just different, not inferior.Glad to not be alone on this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sad Darwin Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 So how long before we will see the same thing happening to violin or guitar modelling? Line 6 Variax. I own one, it pwns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sad Darwin Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 I can tell you that I did not get it for that cheap, but did for a significant amount less than $5995. Please, no one ask me for how much...you're on your own there. What a dick. What's the point in being coy, let alone snooty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sad Darwin Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Oh, and Greg, if you do just happen to, ooooh saaaay, buy a V-Piano at any point, Stacey and I would love to take your RD700GX off your hands......... probably around tax return time though, hehe. (That MEK capped my GAS for at least a few months......... in fact she'd probably kill me for saying the above, but she knows the RD700GX pwns ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pianoman1976 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I finally played the V-Piano. It was connected to 4 Genelec powered monitors and was set to the full ambience mode (the "best" sounding mode). I was so hoping to love this thing. I thought I'd be blown away, yet I wasn't. I do like the PHA-III keys. It's not as different from the PHA-II as I was expecting. I was expecting a completely reworked, more piano-like feel. While it might not be all that different, it's still IMO the best feeling piano available. It had a lighter touch than expected. It was the sound that really didn't do it for me. It sounds good, just not fantastic. It sounds much better than Pianoteq. It does sound real, yet even with adjustments to the onboard EQ, it seems to be missing that "holy crap" element that I would expect from a piano that costs this much. While the modeling aspects, and dynamics might be unparalleled - I don't think it sounds as good as NI or Synthogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Wu Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 While i think that Ivory sounds pretty decent when you listen to single notes the NI Akoustik sounds like total crap in every aspect to me.So much for opinions......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pianoman1976 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm curious to know what you all think of Reason Pianos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Son of HuHefner Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I finally played the V-Piano. It was connected to 4 Genelec powered monitors and was set to the full ambience mode (the "best" sounding mode). I was so hoping to love this thing. I thought I'd be blown away, yet I wasn't. I do like the PHA-III keys. It's not as different from the PHA-II as I was expecting. I was expecting a completely reworked, more piano-like feel. While it might not be all that different, it's still IMO the best feeling piano available. It had a lighter touch than expected. It was the sound that really didn't do it for me. It sounds good, just not fantastic. It sounds much better than Pianoteq. It does sound real, yet even with adjustments to the onboard EQ, it seems to be missing that "holy crap" element that I would expect from a piano that costs this much. While the modeling aspects, and dynamics might be unparalleled - I don't think it sounds as good as NI or Synthogy. "Quote:Originally Posted by Pianoman1976 Yes, that is exactly what will happen.Roland Product Support has confirmed the V-Piano retail as $5995, and the release date sometime this May.Full Compass will be selling it for $4199, but won't advertise this price until the release. "Aw dyam, so you are not able to buy it for $4199 from Full Compass this summer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 "Quote: Originally Posted by Pianoman1976 Yes, that is exactly what will happen. Roland Product Support has confirmed the V-Piano retail as $5995, and the release date sometime this May. Full Compass will be selling it for $4199, but won't advertise this price until the release. " Aw dyam, so you are not able to buy it for $4199 from Full Compass this summer ? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomkeen Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I think the V-piano might just be over-hyped. Everyone thought it would be the end-all-be-all of D-piano's, but it dissapoints when you actually play it. I still think it's just way overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I think the V-piano might just be over-hyped. Everyone thought it would be the end-all-be-all of D-piano's, but it dissapoints when you actually play it. I still think it's just way overpriced.Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Son of HuHefner Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I think the V-piano might just be over-hyped. Everyone thought it would be the end-all-be-all of D-piano's, but it dissapoints when you actually play it. I still think it's just way overpriced.Roland over hype ?NEVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Roland over hype ? NEVER Do you work for Yamaha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pianoman1976 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Aw dyam, so you are not able to buy it for $4199 from Full Compass this summer ? $4200 is dealer cost, so I would aim for $4300-$4500.I'm going to pass on the V-Piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Son of HuHefner Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 $4200 is dealer cost, so I would aim for $4300-$4500.I'm going to pass on the V-Piano. Quote:Originally Posted by Pianoman1976 Yes, that is exactly what will happen. Roland Product Support has confirmed the V-Piano retail as $5995, and the release date sometime this May. Full Compass will be selling it for $4199, but won't advertise this price until the release. "============================================= oh, so now you are aiming ?( ducking ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Son of HuHefner Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Do you work for Yamaha? no, I am an unemployed beach bumI wish I had a job- but not to work, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 no, I am an unemployed beach bum I wish I had a job- but not to work, of course Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Wu Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 $4200 is dealer cost, so I would aim for $4300-$4500. I'm going to pass on the V-Piano. any dealer that sells something for a margin of less than 10% would go out of biz within a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pianoman1976 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 any dealer that sells something for a margin of less than 10% would go out of biz within a year. Don't car dealers sell vehicles at $100 over invoice?My experience is that I can absoltuley get this kind of deal. Retailers don't exactly love doing it, but they will to keep me from taking my business elsewhere. I pay 30% off retail on every piece of equipment I have ever purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Wu Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 i guess what i meant to say was if everyone would try to get their stuff at less than 10% profit the dealers would go out of biz-there is a certain amount of cost involved in running a biz and a 10% profit simply doesnt cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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