Justin Havu

I usually set up a bank of favorites/most used, but it depends on what I'm doing. On my main axe, the MODX-7, I browsed the factory sounds (I'm still in this process) and I've set the ones I really like as favorites. Then I'll copy the ones I use the most to a Live Set (I'm maybe up to a page and a half, so 24 at most.) But if it's a specific gig, I'll get the sounds I need for the gig, and put them in a Live Set in the order I'll use them.

He's probably referring to the spring-loaded buttons on the sides of the supports. Interesting because mine has never had any wobble at all. Again, not even with my 95lb RD-1000 on top of it.

Forgot to mention that. Kinda ironic seeing as I used to work for a Korg dealer.

The MODX (and the Montage) originally didn't have a sequencer, per se. More like a way to record ideas. They added a Pattern sequencer with an OS update, but it's still not a full sequencer, which doesn't bother me, as it's one thing in the MODX that I never use. Of the three instruments mentioned in the original post, I prefer the Krome's sequencer. Unlike the MODX, you can overdub parts, edit them afterwards, and the touchscreen (which is an advantage over the FA) makes that pretty easy to do.

I've got two of their double-braced X-stands, and they're both pretty solid. Great if I'm just bringing the MODX-7 to a gig or a jam session, and very quick setup with the clutch design.

I've got its much bigger brother, the RD-1000. Heaviest piece of equipment I own, but it sure sounds good. Only issue is that some of the keys make a clacking noise when released, which tells me there's a felt strip that needs to be replaced.

As others have stated, a moving blanket is just asking for trouble--the keyboard will be very awkward to carry around, and as much as I despise Nord instruments, I wouldn't want to see one slip out of the blanket and drop to the ground. You are going to be far better off getting a soft case/gig bag for it.

Yamaha MODX7. I've owned several instruments in the last 20 years, and this is by far the most powerful instrument in its price range that I could think of owning. Does everything I need it to do, and does it all very well, at about half the weight of the Motif XS6 that it replaced.

+1 for the OnStage Z-stand. I have the two-tier version, but I can also vouch for its stability and durability. It'll hold my 95lb RD-1000 without any wobble at all.

Yamaha DJX-II. I was just out of high school, and I guess I wasn't really thinking at the time.

It's okay. The keys are a little longer than its counterpart at the time--the Juno-G, which makes the Stage a little more comfortable to play. No aftertouch, though.

Some new heads for the Pearl kit. Went with all Evans--G2 coated on the toms and snare, EMAD coated on the two bass drums. Also got a 22" Hydraulic that I'll be using on my Tama kit as a reso head on the bass drum.

I haven't been running in about three years. Last one I did was about a 6-miler back in the spring of 2018. Had to stop because the anxiety meds I was on at the time were really screwing me up--they drained nearly all of my energy and I gained nearly 80 lbs from them. Stopped them cold turkey back in August of last year because they weren't doing anything except making me worse. As soon as I was off of them I was able to start exercising daily to try to get my weight back down and to gain back my energy. I'm hoping to get back into decent enough shape where I can start running regularly again, however I'm still pretty heavy and my core needs some major work--even a 2.5 mile brisk walk is giving my lower back some fatigue. Slowly, but surely, I'll get there again.

Glad that worked out for you! Did you just solder in a new battery or install a battery holder?

Correct. Playing is fine, moving around the OS is laggy.

As an owner of a Trinity Pro-X, I can confirm that the OS is very slow and laggy.

TR-76 and M50-73 have the added feature of USB MIDI if the OP ever wants to use them for softsynths, however they may be a bit more pricey than the $300-600 range mentioned above.

I'll second the idea of maybe getting a hold of a late 80's-early 90's synth/workstation with 76 keys. For Korg, an X3 or an 01/W Pro would work. For Roland, maybe a D-70, JV-1000 or JV-90--Just beware of the infamous "red glue" issue with the keybeds on the Roland's.

I'm digging the Soft Blue. Very nice.

Traded my Alesis Nitro electronic kit for this monster.

A few questions for you, and I'm sure other members will have some as well. I wouldn't be comfortable with just throwing out suggestions without getting a few more details from you. What kind of music do you like, and would like to play? What kind of sounds are you looking to get from your synth? Are you looking to learn synthesis and programming your own sounds? How much money are you looking to spend?

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Judging by the single pitch wheel and 88 keys, maybe a Yamaha DGX?

Easy to set up and tear down, plenty of room for pedals as it doesn't sit flat on the floor like the Apex stands, and it's pretty sturdy. It holds up to 40kg (88 lbs) per tier so it can handle a Stage or equivalent. The only thing is that the included bag is not very durable, so I would spring for another bag to carry the stand in, maybe a mic stand bag would work.

Not keyboard related, but some new heads for my drum kit. Went with some Evans Hydraulics for the toms, an EMAD2 for the kick, and an EC2 coated for the snare.