What is the difference betw Keyboard and Polar?

[TOTAL]

apart from the look, of course.

[Timo]

Just the form factor and aesthetics.

I think the keybed on the 37-note Polar is a general synth-action, so it's slightly different to the semi-weighted 61-note TI. - However, both still transmit velocity and aftertouch.

That's all there is to it.

[aisling]

I am doing the same research........ I want/need the most flexible studio/live hardware......

[TOTAL]

So they just want to access some of nordlead clients.

I mean attract.

[Mister Orange]

Err... more keys. :lol: And you get this really neat bit of 'blank space' on the keyboard version, which is a handy place to put your computer keyboard. Otherwise, no difference in the synth engine, operating system etc.

Mr O

[TOTAL]

Meaning Polar is less (since keyboard is the standard)

[Onkel Dunkel]

Keyboard: Lots of keys and room for coffe and breakfast on the side.
P?lar: Portable, you won?t break your back when taking it to a gig.

[MADSTATION]

I own the Polar and while it looks amazing + fits just perfect in my small home studio, I have to admit that more than 1 time I wished I had 1 more octave to play with ;)

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

The TI 61 key version uses a really high quality nice semi weighted action. The Polar uses more of a 'synth' action....spongier....plasticy......

The TI 61 key version is significantly larger and has more presence and wow factor - resale value is likely to be higher as people just wont want to spend the same kinda money on a 37 key version.

Thats the only real difference. Both have identicial synth engines

DS

[Timo]

I would luuuuuurve a 49-note Polar Virus TI 2.

The extra keys will also make room for a ribbon controller/XY-pad and a proper joystick. :) Access, you know ya wanna! :D

[aisling]

The TI 61 key version uses a really high quality nice semi weighted action. The Polar uses more of a 'synth' action....spongier....plasticy......

The TI 61 key version is significantly larger and has more presence and wow factor - resale value is likely to be higher as people just wont want to spend the same kinda money on a 37 key version.

Thats the only real difference. Both have identicial synth engines

DS

Good point, That's why I ended up with the keyboard model. I was confused at first because the reviews gave the polar a slightly higher rating, but my gut wanted a few more octaves to span some colorful pads, etc...

[TOTAL]

and ads suggest polar has "something" special, without being specific. Is's a bluff, then.

[aisling]

and ads suggest polar has "something" special, without being specific. Is's a bluff, then.

Being from NJ (USA) where we tend to think everythting and everybody has a hustle/scam of some sort, I was feeling like maybe access had a huge inventory of polar modules and created some marketing campaign to try to sell them off......in my humble opinion unless you want the desktop, go for the keyboard.....even if you don't/can't play (I know plenty of programmer/producers who make great music and can't play) youll appreciate the extra octaves.....

[Timo]

....unless you have another master keyboard to control the Virus, but still want the occasional portability of a keyboard, then go Polar. :)

[Guzzy]

The TI 61 key version uses a really high quality nice semi weighted action. The Polar uses more of a 'synth' action....spongier....plasticy......
Do You guess, or do You know this? The P?lar keys are great!, I bet that the Ti61 also have plastick keys with "sprongs"


The TI 61 key version is significantly larger and has more presence and wow factor
Do You say that the P?lar version not have a wow factor? 8O


- resale value is likely to be higher as people just wont want to spend the same kinda money on a 37 key version.

Wrong, we do!!


Thats the only real difference. Both have identicial synth engines
real difference? ...hmmm

[ben crosland]

The TI 61 key version uses a really high quality nice semi weighted action. The Polar uses more of a 'synth' action....spongier....plasticy......
Do You guess, or do You know this? The P?lar keys are great!, I bet that the Ti61 also have plastick keys with "sprongs"


The TI K has a superior action to the Polar, definitely - not to say that the Polar's isn't any good, just that 61-note keyboard is fantastic.

[EnjoyRC]

The TI K has a superior action to the Polar, definitely - not to say that the Polar's isn't any good, just that 61-note keyboard is fantastic.
Well said. Of the many keyboards I've used over the past 25 years, the TI K has the best feel for a synth.

FYI: Yamaha has the best Piano feeling keyboard. Gradient weighted, hammer action, etc...

[Mister Orange]

The first thing that attracted me to the Virus was the feel of the 61 key keyboard. I fiddled with one in a shop one day - without switching it on - and knew this was the keyboard action I was looking for.

The second thing that attracted me to it was... (sorry, you're going to have to bear with me here) that bit of blank space above the keys. Dunno, maybe its a Zen thing, but I like empty space. You'll soon find a neat use for it.

Oh yeah, and the third thing was when I finally plugged some phones in... :D

Mr O

[aisling]

that bit of blank space above the keys. Dunno, maybe its a Zen thing, but I like empty space. You'll soon find a neat use for it.

Mr O

I draw my inspiration from my emptyness 8)
I agree that empty space is quite sexy.....