Keyboards anyone?
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Topic: Keyboards anyone?
Posted By: BardsGarden
Subject: Keyboards anyone?
Date Posted: November 19 2006 at 01:26
| I wondered if any keyboardists were out there and what kind of gear do you have? |
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Posted By: R o V e R
Date Posted: November 19 2006 at 01:40
| Xylophone |
Posted By: Jaydubz
Date Posted: November 19 2006 at 20:03
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Keyboards -
Master studio keyboard: Nord Electro 2/76
Secondary keyboard: Korg Karma
Racks -
Akai S2000
Alesis QSR
Boss DR-5
Emu Proteus 2000
Emu Vintage Pro
Emu Proteus 1
Korg EM-1
Korg MS2000R
Roland XV 5050 Yamaha FSR/1 Yamaha Motif Rack
Yamaha VL70-m MIDI controllers -
Roland HPD-15
Yamaha WX-11
Yamaha WX-5
Soft-synths -
Arturia ARP 2600, CS-80V, Prophet V
BFD
Dimension
East/West Gold Orchestral
Giga-Sampler GVI
G-Media M-Tron
Jamstix
Korg Legacy M1/Wavestation
Synthogy Ivory
StormDrum
Software -
Ableton Live 6
Cakewalk Sonar 6
Cakewalk Project 5
Melodyne
Reason 3
Notion
+ audio, D/A, MIDI gear and assorted acoustic intruments ------------- "Music is the best." ~ FZ |
Posted By: BardsGarden
Date Posted: November 20 2006 at 00:16
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Any comments on playing the xylophone vs. marimba or glockenspiel? Actually, MalletKat makes a xylophone midi controller which would be interesting to hear. |
Posted By: BardsGarden
Date Posted: November 20 2006 at 00:21
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Holy list, Batman. Sounds like you would have to really try to use everything on one album. (if indeed you are making albums)
1. Why both Cakewalk and Ableton? Which is better? 2. Do you sequence the softsynths via Cakewalk or Ableton? |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 20 2006 at 03:43
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1971 Hammond L122 + Leslie 145 ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: November 20 2006 at 03:52
*Drowns in jealousy* |
Jim Garten wrote:Posted By: Jaydubz
Date Posted: November 20 2006 at 11:03
I actually use them for different types of writing:
- For straight-ahead prog, fusion, pop, etc. - I'll use Sonar Producer Ed. 6
- For electronica, I'll use either Project 5 (if I want to use external softsynths) or Reason 3 (just to approach it from a different "completely self-contained" angle)
- For orchestral music or Zappa-esque dense theory-driven stuff, I'll use Notion - it forces me to look at every note and its place in the grand scheme of things
- For doing remix stuff and precise beat matching, nothing beats Live 6! I'm just learning Live, barely scratching the surface - but geting some cool results...
------------- "Music is the best." ~ FZ |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: November 20 2006 at 11:47
I can't really play anything, but I've got Casiotone MT-46: Feel free to laugh, I only paid 2€ for it. |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 08:47
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I have a cheap Yamaha PSR-170 keyboard that I got for christmas several years ago. I rarely play on it it anymore though, since I really are a drummer. ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Neil
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 08:50
Used to have a 1969 Hammond L102 and a Leslie 145, also a Hammond T102 and a Leslie 715. I can play a bit and could make most of the appropriate prog noises with them but realisation that I wasn't Keith Emerson and a house move meant that they are no more. The L102 and 145 went to France.  ------------- When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory. |
Posted By: N Ellingworth
Date Posted: November 27 2006 at 09:14
I've got a Roland HP-20 Piano Plus from the early 80s, only has 2 sounds and no midi or anything but a decent sounding piano with a 5 octave keyboard isn't to bad for £30  Pity I can't play very well. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 07:47
My problem, too - I can make the necessary noises on thr L122/145 & even had lessons for a couple of years (at least I can now read music to an extent), but unless you're actually playing with other people (an experience I only had the once), there's precious little incentive to play the cheese my tutor used in my lessons. I've not played for some time now - partly due to other interests, partly everyday "stuff" & partly (I admit it) due to the idiot box in the corner - but I cannot bear to think of selling the beast (also, Vicky keeps reminding me she bought the Leslie, so it's not mine to sell  )...
One day, I hope to get back into it... -------------
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: November 28 2006 at 10:59
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As you don't play it, perhaps you could give your Hammond to me as a Christmas gift?
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 03:34
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I did try to send it to you, but it wouldn't fit in the envelope... -------------
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: November 30 2006 at 04:57
I will try to find you a bigger envelope then! 
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Posted By: Rosescar
Date Posted: December 03 2006 at 15:56
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Yamaha PSR-1100. You can make your own sounds with it!!!11 And we have a Steinway Grand Piano at home. ------------- http://www.soundclick.com/rosescar/ - My music! "THE AUDIENCE WERE generally drugged. (In Holland, always)." - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: December 11 2006 at 20:02
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I have: Vox Continental 1969, Korg Micro-Preset M500SP 1976, Korg Poly61 1983, Roland Juno 60 1984, Korg Poly800 1984, Roland JV90 1994, and numerous softsynths including Arturia MoogModularV (my favourite) , NI b4 and NI pro53. I played loads of different keyboards from old organs to modern workstations. However, I never laid my hands on any Moog. Never.  ------------- |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 03:48
I have: extreme jealousy
Is it the single or dual manual version? -------------
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: December 12 2006 at 15:09
Single manual, "Italian" version. Slightly detuned  ------------- |
Posted By: Neil
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 04:09
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On the subject of keyboards and de-tuning I recall an amusing story from the archives of the BBC.
BBC Broadcasting House in London has a concert hall right in the middle of the original building (it has an impressive pipe organ as well). There was also a full size concert grand piano which was on one side of the stage. The story goes that three men showed up in a van and persuaded the security guard that they had come to take the grand piano away for "tuning". The security guys helped the trio remove the piano into their van and waved them off. The loss of the piano was only noticed just before the next performance.  ------------- When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 08:09
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Now that reminds me of a certain scene in 'Phoenix Nights' -------------
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Neil
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 10:00
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Yes, I wonder if someone ran after them with the piano stool ------------- When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: December 13 2006 at 15:04
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Minimalist777
Date Posted: December 17 2006 at 00:38
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Hooray for keyboardists!
I got my first synth recently: A Roland Juno -D which I am enjoying much. I have played piano for 10 years but only recently have begun delving into synths. Since we are on the subject, are there any analog synths which arent too terribly expensive and pop up fairly regularly on ebay or somewhere? ------------- WWOSD? What Would OliverStoned Do? |
Posted By: BardsGarden
Date Posted: December 19 2006 at 00:18
Do you want the old stuff (PolySix, Oberheim OB-8, Prophet-5) or the newer midi able analog style synths? Whatever you buy, make sure it is opposite the piano so you can stand up and stretch to play both, with your paisley shirt unbuttoned like Emerson.
BTW, minimoogs are selling for well in the thousands nowadays. |
Posted By: Minimalist777
Date Posted: December 19 2006 at 21:47
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I dunno, dont really care. I just want something analog, in the 5-600 dollar range and decent (I realize I probably wont get any really cool classic analog synth for that little money, but Id like for it to not be sh*t either) So a newer analog synth would be fine. ------------- WWOSD? What Would OliverStoned Do? |
Posted By: A'swepe
Date Posted: December 23 2006 at 13:07
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I currently have a 20+ year old Yamaha PF-80 Electronic Piano & an M-Audio Radium 61, both of which I'm using as controllers for a whole bunch of soft synths. The Yamaha has held up remarkably well over the years. It was purchased in Florida & has been the Germany & back, & since returning to the US its been to Arizona, Massachusetts & for the last 13 years, its lived in Central Texas. I'm thinking of getting a CME UF-6 to replace the Radium. The synth action really blows. Oh yeah, I still have a minimoog but its stored in its case. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. ------------- David - Never doubt in the dark that which you believe to be true in the light. http://www.myspace.com/aardvarktxusa - Instrumental rock http://www.soundclick.com/aardvarktxusa |
Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: February 07 2007 at 13:24
|f you want a real analog (not a digital reincarnation) go for DaveSmith Evolver, it's cheap , kraftwerkish and awesome. Also, you may want to try MFB Synth or SynthLite (poor man's minimoog). There are numerous TB303-clones on the market both new and used, most notably MAM. Technosaurus is also worth investigating. You can squeeze some astonishing sounds from these little machines. For that price range you can find some virtual analog polys: Korg MicroKorg or MS2000 or Alesis Micron/Ion they're both awesome machines. Novation (cheaper) and Access (cooler) have some nice thingies too. Or E-MU VintageKeys if you don't mind digital heart of the machine. |
Posted By: Jeams Pfirp
Date Posted: February 21 2007 at 22:49
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I have a keyboard at my house. I also have a piano in the living room. -------------  
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Posted By: Marcos
Date Posted: February 22 2007 at 14:01
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My keyboardist have a Korg N5. I think is good, but i'm a guitar player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vulJMtD4u1g - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vulJMtD4u1g ------------- www.postmortemweb.com.ar |
Posted By: DaysEnd
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 16:26
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I have a Korg Triton Extreme Music Workstation/Sampler. That's all I really need without getting a bunch of specific instruments. ------------- All the old familiar choruses come crowding in a different key: Melodies decaying in sweet dissonance. |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 18:15
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Oberheim OB-12, usually played through my guitar practice amp (Vox Pathfinder) ------------- What? |
Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: June 15 2007 at 18:46
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I think Creamware do a lot of Analog Synth revivals, but in their own designs: based on e.g. Minimoog and Prophet V. ------------- CYMRU AM BYTH 
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Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: June 15 2007 at 18:47
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Posted By: KansasRushDream
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 18:09
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I have a Korg DW-8000, a Roland JD-800, and a Korg TR, but I am still looking for more! My next purchase will probably be a Yamaha. |
Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: June 20 2007 at 11:43
Now where's that jealous emoticon? I how I wanted DW-8000...everything that my Poly-800 is not I also heard that JD-800 have amazing sounds and amazing arpegiator, is that true? ------------- |
Posted By: Yann
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 08:38
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I got a midi controller by edirol and that's it! I also have a novation bass station, but i'm looking for a "multi-use" rack synth, for a good price, if someone could help me. Price? AROUND* 0-600$ used *Can extend a bit my price.... ------------- Ertê tnof soun sons sel |
Posted By: Paradox
Date Posted: June 24 2007 at 10:20
I have a lovely Technics PCM C300 
  I managed to buy this for £10 at a jumble sale, quite a good price. It's quite a fun keyboard.
I can't find anything out about it though, there doesn't seem to be any information on the net.
Anyone else have any of these? ------------- 
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Posted By: d.o.k
Date Posted: July 05 2007 at 17:53
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Not a real keybaordist, a drummer first but I own some little keys : Casio Casiotone MT-68 Casio Casiotone MT-100 Yamaha PSS 140 Yamaha SHS-10 (yes, a keytar !!!) Casio Rapman (that i'm trying to get rid of) and as main effect a Korg G4 pedal (leslie simulator) ------------- my band : http://lgab.tk - http://lgab.tk |
Posted By: nightlamp
Date Posted: July 27 2007 at 14:08
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My keyboards: Farfisa VIP 233 Casio SK-1 Roland JP-8080 (rack unit + cheap midi controller) Deagan vibraphone |
Posted By: firth_of_Fifth
Date Posted: July 28 2007 at 23:46
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Hammond XK1 Alesis Micron & a Kawaii electric piano Perfect for live work ------------- http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell |
Posted By: firth_of_Fifth
Date Posted: August 11 2007 at 20:39
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And Now a YAMAHA RA-100 amp. (leslie style)
------------- http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell |
Posted By: jmcdaniel_ee
Date Posted: November 20 2007 at 13:10
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Roland Fantom X
Nord G2 Modular
I definitely recommend the G2 if anyone wants to get into modular synthesis. (Much more usefull and less expensive than a full rack of modules--but definitely not as cool or intimidating looking.)
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Posted By: Jon89
Date Posted: November 21 2007 at 17:01
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Korg Oasys
Yamaha Dx7
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Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: November 22 2007 at 06:25
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I have lots of old synths, organs and electric pianos, too many to list.
I have an extremely rare Gleeman Pentaphonic for sale if anyone is interested. It has problems, but works fine occaissonally. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 22 2007 at 06:45
My first was a Korg Poly 61 which has long ago given up it's ghost. I could make some really cool sounds by cranking up arpeggiater. I've had a Kawai K1 for over ten years, maybe fifteen now and it has held up well. Unfortunately the software I had for uploading and storing patches from my computer didn't work well past Windows 95. So I'm stuck with my last configuration on the keyboard and another on the memory card. Still there's a wealth of sounds there to play with. By the way, I am extremely jealous of this guy:
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Posted By: clarke2001
Date Posted: November 23 2007 at 02:52
Gleeman Pentaphonic? Gleeman Pentaphonic CRYSTAL?!? ------------- |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: November 23 2007 at 05:28
| No, its the dark casing. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 23 2007 at 09:55
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No thanks I'm trying to cut back.
------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: November 23 2007 at 10:07
I have a Yamaha DJ-X. It's designed for dancey nonsense but if you tweak it you can get some really nice sounds. I used it to control an Akai Vintage Synth module too but my friend wanted the module back.  ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: jimmiediamond
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 22:05
| Do you still have the Gleeman? Is it black or clear? |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 22:45
| Still have it, its black. Funny thing, I used to live in SF, it would have made it easy for you to check out the synth, I live in Memphis now. |
Posted By: jimmiediamond
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 23:19
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I like Memphis, great food and music. What would you sell it for? I
have a friend in France that really wants one, but of course he's looking for
the clear model. |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 23:47
| I was hoping to get back the thousand I paid for it. I haven't used it in a while, it definitely has problems. I'll check it out tomorrow and see what kind of shape it is in. |
Posted By: jimmiediamond
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 23:56
| What are it's symptoms? How is it cosmetically? |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 00:00
| Cosmetically it is almost new, as far as functions go, I'll let you know tomorrow when I have some time. I know someone else who has one and apparently it has some of the same flaky problems that mine has. |
Posted By: sean
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 03:21
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Hammond L-100 Yamaha s08 synth |
Posted By: Mourndark
Date Posted: January 02 2008 at 11:54
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Casio WK3000 (amazing drawbar emulator, synth ain't half bad either) Upright piano Stylophone! (new edition) |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: January 02 2008 at 12:46
Got one of thiose for Xmas
 some nice improvements on the original without changing it too much, but some simple envelope-shaping would have been nice to soften the clicky attack. Play it through a decent amp & speaker combo - making the windows rattle is awesome.
9 9 10 11 | 11 10 9 8 | 7 7 8 9 | 9 8 8
9 9 10 11 | 11 10 9 8 | 7 7 8 9 | 8 7 7
8 9 7 8 | 9 10 9 7 | 8 8 9 8 | 7 8 11
9 9 10 11 | 11 10 9 8 | 7 7 8 9 | 8 7 7
------------- What? |
Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: January 02 2008 at 13:08
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I wonder what happened to my old stylophone? I used to play it through a 100 watt guitar stack. ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: nightlamp
Date Posted: January 02 2008 at 15:22
Bar width and spacing varies, even among manufacturers of the same type of instrument. Mallet sizes and weights also vary depending on the head material (metal, plastic, wood, yarn, etc.). Playing technique is essentially the same for all the mallet percussion instruments; 4-mallet technique is more common for vibraphone and marimba playing, but not exclusive to those instruments. The vibraphone has some additional techniques though-- dampening, pedaling, bowing, pitch-bending, etc.
I used to want a MalletKat sooo bad... Then I played one, and I didn't want one anymore. Didn't feel or sound right at all!  |
Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: January 02 2008 at 17:52
I saw Tortoise at the Reading Festival about ten years ago and heard bowed vibraphone for the first time. What an amazing noise! ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: January 04 2008 at 07:38
I've a DJX too - they're a great basic synth; good piano sounds & a wide range of saw tooth wave form presets; the control knobs are fun for tweaking in real time & there's a good on-board arpeggiator too. As a midi controller, it's ideal, as the keyboard has a good action & even the on-board speakers give a good sound... If I had a criticism (taking into consideration to ridiculously low price you can pick these up at), it would be that you have to keep batteries in at all times if you want to retain samples, otherwise, they dump as soon as you switch off. Otherwise, it's a great and highly (dare I use the word) under-rated synth 
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: jammun
Date Posted: February 02 2008 at 10:30
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My mundane keyboards:
Yamaha Motif
ARP Solus
Fender Rhodes (Stage 73)
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