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

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This MIDI keyboard is usually priced at around €359/£331/$366 and offers a 73-key TP/100LR keyboard with hammer action and aftertouch function. This means that they have real pressure sensitivity, giving a greater realism than those without this function.

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

Studiologic SL73 Studio

Studiologic SL88 Grand

  • 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 pedal connections
  • 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
  • 88-key keyboard with hammer mechanism TP40Wood with Aftertouch
  • Wood-core keys with Ivory Touch surface
  • New 6-way control joystick
  • 3 function buttons
  • 4 programmable zones
  • 4 programmable pedal connections
  • 3 programmable joystick controllers
  • 320 x 240 px TFT colour graphic display
  • Editable and programmable software
  • New user-programmable key balance function
  • 6 editable speed curves
  • Magnetic rail system to adapt a lectern or laptop holder (lectern and holder not included)
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 1260 x 310 x 110 mm
  • Weight: 20.8 kg
  • Includes 9V DC 1A power supply, VFP1/10 sustain pedal and virtual instrument collection (after registration of the hardware)

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

Studiologic SL73 Studio

Novation Impulse 61

  • 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 pedal connections
  • 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
  • 61 semi-heavy keys and Aftertouch
  • Full DAW and Plug-in control
  • 8 Backlit Drum Pads
  • 9 Fader of 55mm
  • 9 assignable buttons
  • 8 rotation regulators
  • 6 Transport keys
  • Modulation-pitch wheels
  • 2-octave buttons
  • Arpeggiator
  • Beat-Roll and Clip-Launch buttons
  • LCD screen
  • USB connection
  • Connections for expression and sustain pedals
  • MIDI in/out
  • Automap-Control-Software
  • Includes Xcite+ Software Pack, Ableton Live Lite
  • Size: 1022 x 332 x 100 mm
  • Weight: 6.5 kg

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

Studiologic SL73 Studio

Roland A-800 Pro

  • 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 pedal connections
  • 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
  • 61 sensitive keys with Aftertouch
  • 8 pads
  • 9 rotary controllers
  • 9 Fader and 13 buttons all programmable
  • Transport Control Section
  • Active Control Technology (ACT)
  • Space-saving side connections
  • Powered also by USB
  • Pitch Bend/Modulation wheel and lever with rubber coating
  • Connections for optional expression and sustain pedals
  • MIDI In/Out with Low Latency FPT support
  • Size: 1002 x 251 x 91 mmWeight: 4.5 kg

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

Studiologic SL73 Studio

Studiologic SL88 Studio

  • 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 pedal connections
  • 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
  • 88 keys
  • TP/100LR hammer action keyboard
  • 3 contacts per key + aftertouch
  • Innovative 6-position control knob (4-way switch + 1 rotary encoder + push button)
  • 3 function buttons
  • 4 programmable zones
  • 4 programmable pedal connections
  • 3 programmable joystick controllers
  • TFT colour graphic display (320 x 240)
  • Editing and programming software (SL Editor)
  • User-programmable key balance
  • 6 editable speed curves
  • Magnetic rail system to adapt a music stand or plate for sheet music, etc. (music stand and plate as optional equipment)
  • Dimensions: 1260 x 310 x 125 mm
  • Weight: 13.7 kg
  • Includes 9V DC 1A power supply, PS 100 sustain pedal and a collection of virtual instruments after hardware registration

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

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  • Usually the Best price.
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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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