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Franz Schiller

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    New KORG SV2??

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    1 hour ago, The Piano Man said:

    I’m perplexed as to why people would pick an SV over the original Grandstage, unless you simply prefer the look of the cabinet, or want built in speakers as with the 2s models 

     

    As someone who has the cream SV2, I can give you my opinion.

     

    It's very natural for people to respond in varying ways to shape and color. Consider cars or guitars. The shape, color, aesthetics of guitars are very important to those who play them. (Also, women!)

     

    It would make sense that keyboard instruments are similar. Some are just so good looking, they become inspiring. 

     

    Ok, sure, maybe some folks are fine with a black slab.

     

    So while I have a PC4 for splits, layers, and all the sophisticated stuff, when I just want to enjoy the experience, the SV2 is just a beautiful experience. So, yeah, I guess I like the look of the cabinet.

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    Case for Kurzweil PC4-7?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    Hey gang,

    For those with PC4-7s, what are you using for a case? Soft case? Flight case? Semi-rigid case?

     

    There seems to be a wide disparity between a cheapo fabric case and a wildly expensive flight case. I'd love something in the middle, if it exists, with some padding and structure, but nothing crazy. I searched our existing PC4-7 threads and couldn't readily find a solution discussed.

     

    Thanks!

    OT? Best Used Gear Exchange Sites?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    13 hours ago, Delaware Dave said:

    Our own site here on the forum. I'd trust this community over others.

     

    Yes, I've had some great experiences selling gear here. HOWEVER, if you don't want to ship, and you only want to deal locally, that limits your prospects a lot. 

     

    Whenever I've failed to sell something here, I usually have better luck selling locally on Facebook Marketplace.

    New Kurzweil K2061 and K2088 keyboard workstations spotted at NAMM

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    5 hours ago, ElmerJFudd said:

    The number scheme is a mystery as the intention does seem to be K2700 minus audio interface and drum pads.  Anything else missing?  I’m not sure.  How different from a PC4? 

     

    That's a great question. If they want to fill the 61-key hole, why wouldn't they simply make a PC4-61. 

     

    Maybe the nomenclature bugs me. Why not a K2761? 

     

    Also, Kurzweil used to have cool sounding names. The K2000 has an impressive air to it. The PC3 or the PC4 sounds good. Even the K2700 has a nice ring to it.

     

    The K2061...meh, not so much.

     

    I think that as musicians, the way words SOUND to us, is actually important. It's part psychological, and part marketing.

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    Keyboard With Special Sauce

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    The Kurzweil K2000. I love the damn thing.

     

    I first saw one used around 2001 or 2002 I think. I had such LUST for it. I didn't have the money, though. Finally in 2004, I joined eBay just so I could hunt one down, and got a basic unit. I loved it so much, I sold it to buy a K2661, thinking it would be better. Nope. Mistake. Just didn't connect with it. Got another in 2020. It broke in 2021, and I got a K2vx. I love it so much.  I'm probably just a weirdo, but something about it's limitations I find magical.

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    NAMM 2024

    in Trade Shows

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    6 hours ago, UnderGroundGr said:

    Two years ago, when Akai mpc keys 61 came out, i was send a request to Arturia to make a new Origin model. Desktop module, 61 or 88 keys with large touchscreen, all Keylab MK controllers and all plugins and effects from arturia, with  integration with mainstage and all DAWs . The King of all synths...🙂

    Someone can tell me that you can do all these with a controller and a mac book but i like a synth like this better...😉

     

    Agreed! I actually liked the sound of the various Arturia instruments, so a few years ago I got a used Origin. Yikes! Not the same, very disappointing. It was so clunky and convoluted.  I think the general idea of the Origin is killer, but that original execution was a mess. If they could improve the interface, I'd be very interested in new Origin.

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    Best way to incorporate drum loops/sequences into a live performance

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    Regarding the use of drum loops as demonstrated by the Forte above...I have a Kurzweil PC4-7, and I've been wondering about this, specifically when using RIFFs (not audio loops). I can set up a single loop easy peasy but...

     

    Let's say you have 3 sections of a song, and you need a different drum loop for each section. How would would you set up a multi so that when you trigger the 2nd or 3rd loop loop, it ALSO ends the 1st loop. The idea here is not have to manually end the 1st loop. I think on drum machines, it might be called a choke group? Anyway! 

    Any Keyboardists Here who Also Play Bass?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    I also play bass and keys, though not in the same projects. I play bass (not keys) and sing backup in an original indie rock band. We have a dedicated keyboard player, so it just isn't necessary. Then, I play keys (including synth bass) in my own electronic project.

     

    I only have one bass, a Fender Jazz Bass, and a minimum amount of pedals, and a small light Yorkville amp. One thing I love about playing bass is the load-in is super easy. The simplicity of gear keeps it super easy. 

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