Review: Studiologic Numa X Piano 88 – Stage Piano with Special Features

Designed for live performance, Studiologic’s Numa series has earned a solid reputation with its stage pianos and combo organs. In this lineup, the Numa X Piano 88 stands out not only for its features and intuitive operation but also for its live-ready sounds.

The Studiologic Numa X Piano immediately impresses with its powerful, crisp piano sounds—perfect for holding its own alongside drums, guitar, and bass in a live gig. With an intuitive operating concept, a built-in multi-channel audio interface, mobile device integration, and a wealth of great features and sounds, this stage piano is well worth exploring in detail.

Innovative User Interface

You don’t need to read the manual to start playing the Studiologic Numa X Piano right away, as its well-structured interface makes navigation effortless. The color-coded UX logic design (UX = User Experience) is a smart way to manage multiple layers in a single instrument. With four sound zones and their corresponding effects, you can dive right in and start playing.

The user interface isn’t just stylish, it’s also thoughtfully implemented on the hardware side. The illuminated controls for the sound zones and effects match the color coding of the sound groups on the display, making it easy to see which sounds are active and which effects you’re adjusting. Even with dim stage lighting, you’ll always have full control of your instrument.

Studiologic Numa X Piano 88 / GT / 73

Studiologic offers three versions of the Numa X Piano. While they share the same sound engine and functionality, they differ in keyboard type, case design, and price. The most affordable option, the Studiologic Numa X Piano 73, is available for around $1,000 (£900/€1,100), followed by the Numa X Piano 88.

While these two models both feature the Fatar TP/110 hammer action keyboard, they have different keyboard ranges. The flagship model, the Numa X Piano GT, comes with an 88-key wooden hammer action keyboard (Fatar TP/400 Wood) and is priced at approximately $1,700 (£1,500/€1,800).

What’s the Studiologic Numa X Piano Like to Play?

The Fatar TP/110 keybed in our 88-key model is exactly what you’d want in a stage piano for live performance: not too stiff, yet with a well-defined touch that provides a slight counterweight for excellent control over dynamics. The keyboard’s triple-sensor system precisely translates velocity nuances and note release. Even when playing with forceful accents or added intensity, there’s no excessive bounce. A standout feature for a stage piano: the Studiologic Numa X Piano supports aftertouch, which is particularly useful in combination with its master keyboard functions.

Play Powerful Piano Sounds

This is exactly what you need when playing in a band: The piano sounds are consistently vibrant and pack a real punch. If you’re looking for more delicate nuances, you may prefer a different instrument. But from piano accompaniment to soaring solos in rock, pop, and jazz, the Numa X Piano is a great choice.

You can choose from a variety of concert grands, including the German Grand and Italian Grand. Moreover, you can use the Numa Manager software to expand this already diverse palette of sounds even further.

For further customization, you can fine-tune key sound details. To achieve authentic piano sounds, the Numa X Piano employs a combination of numerous strategies, namely sampling, acoustic modeling, and electric modeling. The core sounds are sampled, while modeling enhances details such as damper resonance, sympathetic resonance, duplex scaling, and damper noise.

Special Feature: Vintage Pianos

Authentic vintage sounds like the classic Fender Rhodes are essential for any professional stage piano today. The Numa X Piano appears to rely primarily on physical modeling for its electric pianos, allowing for deep customization of parameters such as hammer, offset, tine, and damper. Whether you’re after soft, bell-like Rhodes tones or a punchy, biting rock piano, the flexibility is there.

In addition, the Numa X Piano offers a variety of FM pianos ranging from crystal clear to gritty and aggressive. And of course, a selection of authentic, high-quality effects are available, including tremolo, phaser, chorus, and cathedral reverb.

Polyphony and Additional Sounds

The Studiologic Numa X Piano offers a diverse selection of sound categories, including Bass & Guitars, Synthesizers, Keyboards, Orchestral Instruments, and Organs—everything you need for layering and splitting. With approximately 200 sounds on board and an impressive 300-voice polyphony, the Studiologic Numa X Piano allows you to create complex yet realistic layers with ease.

Keyboard Zones – Master Keyboard Functions Included

The Studiologic Numa X Piano features four freely assignable zones for layering and splitting sounds. Each zone can function as either an internal sound source or a MIDI zone for external devices. You can freely define key ranges, transpositions, effects, and pedal assignments.

All settings can be saved in up to 200 user programs for instant recall at the touch of a button. Of course, this also takes external MIDI devices into account—and here, the Numa X Piano has another ace up its sleeve.

Audio Inputs & USB Audio/MIDI Function

A standout feature: The Studiologic Numa X Piano doesn’t just have four audio inputs—each one can be fully configured and controlled via the built-in digital mixer. This allows you to seamlessly integrate other band members into your setup, such as two microphones and two guitars.

Alternatively, you can connect two external sound sources and configure the four audio inputs as two stereo inputs for seamless integration of external MIDI instruments into your stage piano setup.

The USB audio integration is another major advantage. You can route audio from mobile devices or computers directly into the Numa X Piano’s sound system. This is perfect for live performances or playing virtual instruments from iOS apps without the need for an external audio interface or lots of cables. The piano’s audio can also be sent to a DAW via USB—fantastic!

Conclusion: Professional Features & Outstanding Sound

The Studiologic Numa X Piano 88 immediately makes a strong impression, which is fully confirmed when exploring its extensive feature set. Thanks to its intuitive user interface, this stage piano is incredibly easy to use while offering a powerful, dynamic sound palette with around 200 high-quality tones.

With four configurable audio inputs and USB audio integration, the Numa X Piano is not only a state-of-the-art instrument but also a versatile powerhouse for live performance and home recording.

Studiologic Numa X Piano 88 – Overview

Keyboard: Fatar TP/110 graded hammer action, velocity sensitivity, channel aftertouch
Polyphony: 300 voices
Sound engine: Approx. 200 sounds, sampling, acoustic and electric modeling
Included accessories: Power supply, VFP1/10 sustain pedal
Software: Numa Manager
Manufacturer/Distributor: Studiologic / B4 Distribution