Review MIDI keyboard Studiologic SL73 Studio. Where to buy it?
Studiologic is a manufacturer of digital musical instruments such as pianos, synthesizers, house organs and more. I’ll tell you how this post is built. First, I will list the features of this Studiologic SL88 Studio keyboard. I tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of this Studiologic SL73 Studio keyboard. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.
- 73 keys
- TP/100LR hammer action keyboard
- Three contacts per aftertouch key
- Six-way refresh control knob (four-way switch 1 rotary encoder ‘push’ button)
- 3 function buttons
- 4 programmable zones
- 4 pedalconnections
- 3 programmable joystick controllers
- TFT colour graphic display (320 x 240)
- Editing and programming software (S.L. Editor)
- User programmable key count
- 6 editable speed curves
- Magnetic rail system for mounting a music stand or sheet music plate, etc. (music stand and plate as optional equipment)
- Dimensions: 1040 x 310 x 125 mm
- Weight: 11.5 Kg
- Includes nine-V DC 1 A power supply, PS 100 sustain pedal and a virtual instrument compilation after hardware registration

It also offers 1 innovative 6-position control knob (4-way switch + 1 rotary encoder + ‘push’ button), 3 function buttons and 3 programmable joystick controllers.
In connections we have, USB connection, power supply input, input for 4 pedals, and one input and two MIDI outputs. It also includes an SL Editor license, an editing and programming software.
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Studiologic SL73 Studio vs Studiologic SL88 Grand
The Studiologic SL73 Studio MIDI Keyboard is priced at €359/£331/$366 when the Studiologic SL88 Grand is priced at €769/£699/$785. We will see your face to face:
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio provides a 73-key TP/100LR keyboard with hammer action and aftertouch function. And the Studiologic SL88 Grand offers an 88-key hammer action TP40Wood keyboard with Aftertouch, with wooden keys and ebony touch.
- Both offer 1 innovative 6-position control knob (4-way switch + 1 rotary encoder + ‘push’ button), 3 function buttons and 3 programmable joystick controllers.
- Both feature a USB connection, power supply input, input for 4 pedals, and one MIDI input and two outputs.
- Also included is an SL Editor license, editing and programming software.
Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare
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As we can notice in our first comparison we have two very similar models of MIDI controllers, which share the control functions of 1 innovative 6-position control knob (4-way switch + 1 rotary encoder + push button), 3 function buttons and 3 programmable joystick controllers.
And as the main difference are its keyboards, by the Studiologic SL73 Studio we have a TP/100LR keyboard with 73 keys with hammer action and aftertouch function. And from the Studiologic SL88 Grand, we have an 88-key hammer action TP40Wood keyboard with an aftertouch function. If you have a small space or you don’t want such an expensive controller, the Studiologic SL73 Studio would be a great option, now if you want to have a MIDI controller as close as possible to a digital piano you will go for the Studiologic SL88 Grand, of course paying its relevant difference in price.
And here is a video of the Studiologic SL88 Grand keyboard
If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Studiologic SL88 Grand review.
Studiologic SL73 Studio vs Novation Impulse 61
The Studiologic SL73 Studio MIDI Keyboard is priced at €359/£331/$366 when the Novation Impulse 61 is priced at €321/£295/$325. Let’s go head to head:
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio provides a 73-key TP/100LR keyboard with hammer action and aftertouch function. And the Novation Impulse 61 offers 61 semi-heavy keys and Aftertouch
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio offers 1 innovative 6-position control knob (4-way switch + 1 rotary encoder + ‘push’ button), 3 function buttons and 3 programmable joystick controllers. The Novation Impulse 61 offers 8 backlit Drum Pads, 9 assignable faders, 9 assignable buttons, 8 assignable knobs, 6 transport keys (rec, play, pause, rec, etc) and pitch bend and modulation wheels.
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio integrates a USB connection, power supply input, input for 4 pedals, and one input and two MIDI outputs. The Novation Impulse 61 has a USB connection and inputs for expression and sustain pedals
- The Studiologic SL73 includes an SL Editor license, an editing and programming software. The Novation Impulse 61 includes the Xcite+ Software Pack, Ableton Live Lite software licenses.
Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare
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In this comparison, we have two MIDI controllers with two different looks, on the one hand, the already analyzed Studiologic SL73 Studio and on the other hand the Novation Impulse 61 that offers 61 semi-weighted and Aftertouch keys, 8 backlit Drum-Pads, 9 assignable faders, 9 assignable buttons, 8 assignable knobs, 6 transport keys (rec, play, pause, rec, etc) and pitch bend and modulation wheels.
As an advantage of the Studiologic SL73 Studio, we can count on its TP/100LR keyboard with 73 keys, and its moderate control functions, and as an advantage of the Novation Impulse 61 we have more control functions, but we also lose a high-quality keyboard. If you are more interested in the whole keyboard in one controller you will go for the Studiologic SL73 Studio and if you are interested in the keyboard but also in the other control functions, go for the Novation Impulse 61.
Here’s a video of the Novation Impulse 61 keyboard
If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Novation Impulse 61 review.
Studiologic SL73 Studio vs Roland A-800 Pro
The Studiologic SL73 Studio MIDI Keyboard is priced at €359/£331/$366 while the Roland A-800 Pro is priced at €298/£259/$289. Let’s go head to head:
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio provides a 73-key TP/100LR keyboard with hammer action and aftertouch function. And the Roland A-800 Pro offers 61 sensitive keys and Aftertouch
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio offers 1 innovative 6-position control knob (4-way switch + 1 rotary encoder + ‘push’ button), 3 function buttons and 3 programmable joystick controllers. The Roland A-800 Pro offers 8 pads, 9 rotary controllers, 9 faders and 13 buttons all programmable, 8 transport keys (rec, play, pause, rec, etc), buttons for other functions and pitch bend and modulation wheels.
- The Studiologic SL73 Studio integrates a USB connection, power supply input, input for 4 pedals, and one input and two MIDI outputs. The Roland A-800 Pro has a USB connection, a power supply input, MIDI input and output, and inputs for expression and sustains pedals
- The Studiologic SL73 includes an SL Editor license, an editing and programming software.
Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare
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Studiologic SL73 Studio |
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In this comparison, we have on the one hand the already known and analyzed Studiologic SL73 Studio and on the other hand the Roland A-800 Pro that offers 61 sensitive keys with Aftertouch, 8 pads, 9 rotary controllers, 9 faders and 13 buttons all programmable, 8 transport keys (rec, play, pause, rec, etc), buttons for other functions and pitch bend and modulation wheels.
As in the last comparison as an advantage of the Studiologic SL73 Studio we can count on its TP/100LR keyboard with 73 keys, and its moderate control functions, and as an advantage of the Roland A-800 Pro, we have an active control technology. In general, the Studiologic SL73 is a better controller so if you allow yourself go for it.
And here’s a video of the Roland A-800 Pro
If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Roland A-800 Pro review
Studiologic SL73 Studio vs Studiologic SL88 Studio
The Studiologic SL73 Studio MIDI Keyboard is priced at €359/£331/$366 when the Studiologic SL88 Studio is priced at €379/£349/$385. As they are two such similar models we will not do a face-to-face.
Let’s put the features of these keyboards in a table so you can compare
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Studiologic SL73 Studio |
Studiologic SL88 Studio |
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As we can see, they are two very similar controllers with the main difference in the number of keys they offer. On the one hand, the Studiologic SL73 Studio offers 73 keys, which is great if you have little space to use one of the 88m keys. And on the other hand, the Studiologic SL88 Studio that offers 88 keys, really having so little difference in cash see by the Studiologic SL88 Studio.
And here is a video of the Studiologic SL88 Studio keyboard
If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Studiologic SL88 Studio review.
Where to buy the Studiologic SL73 Studio keyboard
Thomann
- Free Shipping.
- Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
- 100% reliable payment.
- A leader in trouble-free shipping.
- Usually the Best price.
- Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalog and information.
Amazon
- Free Shipping and the possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
- Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
- Sometimes a better price.
- He’s got worse stock than Thomann.
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