Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🔥 Roland V-Stage Full Breakdown + Live Demo! 🔥
What’s up fam! In this livestream, I take a deep dive into the Roland V-Stage — showing you exactly how it performs in real-world situations, from organ and piano tones to synth layering, MIDI routing, and DAW integration. If you're thinking about picking one up (or just curious if it's a Nord killer), this is the video for you.
Get My Roland V-Stage Signature Pack here:
johnmike.net/products/roland-v-stage-signature-pack
Affiliate links:
76-key:
Amazon: amzn.to/3Er35Xn
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/vPELYA
Zzounds: zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--ROLVSTAGE76
88-key:
Amazon: amzn.to/3RyflIr
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/6yVamN
Zzounds: zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--ROLVSTAGE88?siid=366669
Stuff i use to create videos:
youtube.com/shopcollection/SCUCJ-FWxT0W5BkClVE2-rFt9Ncv-35vQkNDg?si=xM771zH7GZTKl6P_
Join my patreon here:
patreon.com/c/johnmikefam
👇 Timestamps/Chapters Below! 👇
I walk through sounds, functionality, price comparisons, and live use cases for church, gigging, and streaming. Plus, we talk about pros/cons, pedal setup, multi-keyboard routing, and why this board is more than just another stage piano — it’s a central command center.
✅ Covered in this stream:
V-Stage vs Nord Stage 4
V-Stage vs Phantom EX
Organ, EP, and felt piano demos
Live routing into Logic Pro
Multi-keyboard MIDI control
How to run your ENTIRE rig from one board
Talkback mic integration
How to use it for church or touring
Honest thoughts on what it does better than Nord — and where it falls short
💬 Drop your questions in the comments and let me know what you think about the V-Stage!
0:00 – Intro Playing V-Stage
6:38 – Connecting Multiple Keyboards to V-Stage
7:27 – How V-Stage Compares to Nord
10:03 – Why This Is NOT a Paid Review
10:46 – What We’re Covering Today (Use Cases, Price, MIDI, Scenes)
12:00 – 76-Key vs. 88-Key Version Debate
13:54 – Playing V-Stage Organ, Sound & Playability
16:25 – Playing Aux & Synths on V-Stage
17:20 – Playing Piano on V-stage
19:07 – V-Stage vs. Fantom EX Comparison
23:41 – Is V-Stage Organ Better Than Nord? Honest Comparison
28:02 – V-Stage vs Yamaha Key Action Feel
29:38 – Key Touch Settings Explained (Light, Hybrid, Hard)
31:55 – Where V-Stage Truly Wins (Gamechanger Segment)
38:00 – Outputs Breakdown: 6 Audio Outs + Mic Input
38:34 – Using the Mic Input for Talkback Mic In A Live Setting
40:49 – USBC Audio Routing into DAWs
41:48 – V-Stage as MIDI Controller (Internal/External Toggle)
45:05 – Piano Sounds Demo (V-Stage Grand, German, Bold, Upright, Felt, etc.)
52:32 – Why Programmers Will Love V-Stage
58:12 – The Real Value: Central Station, Not Just a Piano
1:00:05 – Recording Multitrack Audio into Logic (Full Demo)
1:08:51 – Custom Sounds & Patches I Created For V-Stage
1:11:46 – IKEA Board Metaphor: "Some Assembly May Be Required"
1:17:05 – Various Live Questions Answered
1:57:00 – Final Take: Get It for Functionality, Not Just Sounds
2:03:00 – Jam Session Outro & Farewell
🔥 Roland V-Stage Full Breakdown + Live Demo! 🔥
What’s up fam! In this livestream, I take a deep dive into the Roland V-Stage — showing you exactly how it performs in real-world situations, from organ and piano tones to synth layering, MIDI routing, and DAW integration. If you're thinking about picking one up (or just curious if it's a Nord killer), this is the video for you.
Get My Roland V-Stage Signature Pack here:
johnmike.net/products/roland-v-stage-signature-pack
Affiliate links:
76-key:
Amazon: amzn.to/3Er35Xn
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/vPELYA
Zzounds: zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--ROLVSTAGE76
88-key:
Amazon: amzn.to/3RyflIr
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/6yVamN
Zzounds: zzounds.com/a--3980668/item--ROLVSTAGE88?siid=366669
Stuff i use to create videos:
youtube.com/shopcollection/SCUCJ-FWxT0W5BkClVE2-rFt9Ncv-35vQkNDg?si=xM771zH7GZTKl6P_
Join my patreon here:
patreon.com/c/johnmikefam
👇 Timestamps/Chapters Below! 👇
I walk through sounds, functionality, price comparisons, and live use cases for church, gigging, and streaming. Plus, we talk about pros/cons, pedal setup, multi-keyboard routing, and why this board is more than just another stage piano — it’s a central command center.
✅ Covered in this stream:
V-Stage vs Nord Stage 4
V-Stage vs Phantom EX
Organ, EP, and felt piano demos
Live routing into Logic Pro
Multi-keyboard MIDI control
How to run your ENTIRE rig from one board
Talkback mic integration
How to use it for church or touring
Honest thoughts on what it does better than Nord — and where it falls short
💬 Drop your questions in the comments and let me know what you think about the V-Stage!
0:00 – Intro Playing V-Stage
6:38 – Connecting Multiple Keyboards to V-Stage
7:27 – How V-Stage Compares to Nord
10:03 – Why This Is NOT a Paid Review
10:46 – What We’re Covering Today (Use Cases, Price, MIDI, Scenes)
12:00 – 76-Key vs. 88-Key Version Debate
13:54 – Playing V-Stage Organ, Sound & Playability
16:25 – Playing Aux & Synths on V-Stage
17:20 – Playing Piano on V-stage
19:07 – V-Stage vs. Fantom EX Comparison
23:41 – Is V-Stage Organ Better Than Nord? Honest Comparison
28:02 – V-Stage vs Yamaha Key Action Feel
29:38 – Key Touch Settings Explained (Light, Hybrid, Hard)
31:55 – Where V-Stage Truly Wins (Gamechanger Segment)
38:00 – Outputs Breakdown: 6 Audio Outs + Mic Input
38:34 – Using the Mic Input for Talkback Mic In A Live Setting
40:49 – USBC Audio Routing into DAWs
41:48 – V-Stage as MIDI Controller (Internal/External Toggle)
45:05 – Piano Sounds Demo (V-Stage Grand, German, Bold, Upright, Felt, etc.)
52:32 – Why Programmers Will Love V-Stage
58:12 – The Real Value: Central Station, Not Just a Piano
1:00:05 – Recording Multitrack Audio into Logic (Full Demo)
1:08:51 – Custom Sounds & Patches I Created For V-Stage
1:11:46 – IKEA Board Metaphor: "Some Assembly May Be Required"
1:17:05 – Various Live Questions Answered
1:57:00 – Final Take: Get It for Functionality, Not Just Sounds
2:03:00 – Jam Session Outro & Farewell
