Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Post-Namm Clarity! + V-Stage 1-Year Later, Native Instuments Drama + More! #KeysAndCoversations
Be sure to subscribe to My collaborators channels here:
Sheriden
youtube.com/@ShanwiMusicTech/featured
Kenny Matthews
instagram.com/theekennymatthews
Chapters:
00:00 - Post-NAMM reflections and initial impressions
11:22 - Importance of professionalism and customer service
14:24 - Endorsements vs collaborations with companies
32:19 - New gear impressions: Nord Electro 7 and Studio Logic
36:24 - Hammond XK7D organ realistic sound and feel
39:58 - Comparing Viscount organ and Leslie setups
43:00 - Price and value comparison of Nord, Viscount, Hammond
47:16 - Touring practicality: Nord vs Hammond organs
56:08 - Hardware keyboards vs software VSTs debate
01:19:08 - V-Stage one-year review and usability feedback
01:25:44 - V-Stage sound quality and layering capabilities
01:33:00 - Advantages of V-Stage hybrid capabilities and vocoder
01:37:33 - Desire for updated Roland stage piano with more features
02:12:10 - Roland synth lineup and Jupiter X discussion
02:17:49 - Roland USB-C and bus-powered synths advantages
02:23:18 - Nord brand perception and community demographics
02:29:48 - Native Instruments business struggles and piracy impact
02:35:53 - Software piracy's effect on music tech industry
02:42:32 - Native Instruments acquisition attempts and debt issues
02:50:02 - Future outlook for Native Instruments and software updates
02:58:44 - Closing remarks and social media promotion
Post-Namm Clarity! + V-Stage 1-Year Later, Native Instuments Drama + More! #KeysAndCoversations
Be sure to subscribe to My collaborators channels here:
Sheriden
youtube.com/@ShanwiMusicTech/featured
Kenny Matthews
instagram.com/theekennymatthews
Chapters:
00:00 - Post-NAMM reflections and initial impressions
11:22 - Importance of professionalism and customer service
14:24 - Endorsements vs collaborations with companies
32:19 - New gear impressions: Nord Electro 7 and Studio Logic
36:24 - Hammond XK7D organ realistic sound and feel
39:58 - Comparing Viscount organ and Leslie setups
43:00 - Price and value comparison of Nord, Viscount, Hammond
47:16 - Touring practicality: Nord vs Hammond organs
56:08 - Hardware keyboards vs software VSTs debate
01:19:08 - V-Stage one-year review and usability feedback
01:25:44 - V-Stage sound quality and layering capabilities
01:33:00 - Advantages of V-Stage hybrid capabilities and vocoder
01:37:33 - Desire for updated Roland stage piano with more features
02:12:10 - Roland synth lineup and Jupiter X discussion
02:17:49 - Roland USB-C and bus-powered synths advantages
02:23:18 - Nord brand perception and community demographics
02:29:48 - Native Instruments business struggles and piracy impact
02:35:53 - Software piracy's effect on music tech industry
02:42:32 - Native Instruments acquisition attempts and debt issues
02:50:02 - Future outlook for Native Instruments and software updates
02:58:44 - Closing remarks and social media promotion
