Justin Havu

I've had two Quadrasynths (non-Plus Piano) from 2011 to 2015. Both of which fell victim to a garbled LCD screen that even doing a battery change/factory reset couldn't cure. Sold both of them for parts, but man, I loved that instrument. I thought the stock piano to be quite playable, the rhodes EP was nice, too, and the synth sounds were incredible. Not to mention a great-feeling keybed with an aftertouch that didn't take all the strength in your hands to engage (*cough* Roland.)

It showed up in S1 as "iConnectMIDI2+", followed bt MIDIIN2, MIDIIN3, and MIDIIN4, which I'm assuming is the two DIN I/O's, then USB 1 and 2, in that order. The MIDI 1 LED will blink whenever it receives a MIDI message from my RD.

UPDATE! So, I started from scratch and uninstalled everything related to iConnect from my PC, including all of the drivers, iConfig, etc. Then, I just simply connected the ICM2+. Voila! S1 is seeing it as a MIDI interface. However, iConfig is a pain, as it gives off a communication error and restarts itself every 30 seconds-1 minute. Luckily, I managed to get a CC#123 filter on both DIN's. (The only thing I'm using the ICM2+ for is the RD-1000, so why not?) Played the RD through S1 using Falcon (one of the KeySuite pianos), and checked the MIDI monitor in S1, and all is well--no more CC#123! Now, I've read on other various forums that the ICM2+ is a bit flaky, so we'll see how long it lasts.

It came with a lightning cable, and I was able to get my iPad to see it. Had to go for reConfig, as it appears the original iConfig app is no longer updated or supported. I was able to apply the CC 123 filter to both sets of DIN's, and store them into the ICM2+. Now, the obstacle is to get Windows 11 to recognize it as a MIDI interface, and not just audio. None of my DAWs see it at all.

Got the iConnectMIDI 2+, and only the audio interface is recognized by Windows. I can't get the iConfig software to see the unit at all. Tried two different USB cables, two different USB ports. It's pretty much bricked as far as I can tell. 🤬 Maybe I just need to suffer through the pain and agony of playing a modern DP action.

According to a couple of different interviews with Mr. Porcaro (one from ProSynth Network, which is a must-see), he had one of the first Micro Composers which had 8 channels, so he basically wanted a system equivalent to 8 Minimoog's.

Hmm. This could possibly be a worthy replacement for our church's aging CP300, which is an absolute bear to play action-wise. I was thinking about the 515, but that action just feels way too heavy and unplayable under my hands. I got a chance to try one a year ago, and I just didn't get along with it at all. It sounded great to my ears, but it was just as difficult to play as the CP300.

That may just be the ticket. Found one on eBay for around $80. Looks like it'll be a cool little interface to play around with as well.

I just switched from Crap-walk to Studio One a year ago (I was using Reason 11 before that). I found it more stable, pretty quick to learn and easy to use, and I love it more. I'd rather not have to decipher another DAW if I don't have to.

Welp, the JL Cooper MSB+ arrived. As great as it may be in a hardware setup, it appears that it can only filter all controllers at once, with no way to filter out a single CC, so that's out. At least, I can try using it with an external sequencer and play around with it. Also, as far as I can see, I can't use MIDI-OX as an I/O device within Studio One, so that's out. Looks like I might be on the hunt for another 88. However, I have a really difficult time playing on any other weighted/hammer action other than my RD1000, or perhaps a MIDIBoard. Anything else feels too heavy, stiff, slow, sluggish, or all of the above. May have to settle for a semiweighted.

Unfortunately, I use a PC, so MidiPipe is out. I may have to try something like MIDI-OX for going the software route. I have the JL Cooper unit on the way, so if that doesn't work, then I'll pursue the software route.

Home recording--I never use a computer live. I'm wanting to use my trusty RD-1000 as my 88-note controller as I've yet to play a digital piano in the last 20 years that has an action that feels as pleasant as this one does, at least to me. However, my DAW of choice, Studio One, has no way of filtering specific CC's, just normal aftertouch, program changes, etc. I've tried many VST filters, to no avail.

My DAW of choice, Studio One, does have MIDI filters on the inputs, but no way to filter a single MIDI CC. I don't use a computer live, just for recording.

Yeah, Studio One doesn't have a way to filter out specific CC's. I've tried some filter plugins, too, to no avail. I did manage to pull the trigger on an MSB+ Rev 2 via the Bay. We'll see if that works when it gets here.

Does anything like this exist? I've been wanting to use my trusty RD-1000 as a main controller, however it was born in an age where Roland were implementing the notorious CC# 123 "All Notes Off" with nearly all of their products. Hardware instruments seem to be fine in not recognizing this, but I can't really use any virtual instruments because of this hiccup. For anyone wondering, when you let go of the last key you play, the RD will send out an "All Notes Off" (MIDI CC# 123) command, which cuts off any sound from many virtual instruments. This is probably happening because the VI's are interpreting that message as CC 120 (All Sounds Off.) I was looking at the Digital Music Corp MX-8 as a solution, but after looking at the manual, it doesn't appear to offer that filter. Any other ideas?

I don't do the cover band thing anymore. When I did, I'd use a beefy, slightly amped Rhodes sound. Then I started getting more confident on acoustic guitar, and for the last 6 months or so until I quit the band, I just played acoustic guitar on anything that didn't have keys. Everyone loved the idea--except for the singer. Go figure.

Couldn't think of a better way to celebrate dropping 100+ lbs over two years, than with my longest run to date (not on the treadmill, though!). The last three miles were a bear, but I loved every bit of it!

The unplugged version of Hunting High And Low is incredible, too.

Agreed! Their first three albums are great!

Got it immediately. The sun always shines on my computer monitor.

Went totally retro with this one. Started out with messing around with a custom synth-guitar/plucked sound I created with Synclavier V. Then, the rest of it just took off above the clouds, so to speak. "Above The Clouds" Above The Clouds.mp3

Pianos 1, 3, and both EP's are my go-to patches, and when that chorus is dialed in just right... MMMmmm!!!! So good!

The Roland RD-1000 will forever be my go-to instrument on a Sunday morning. Our team is just myself, and a couple of singers, one of which plays acoustic guitar. We do a good mix of old and new, mostly the old 80's-early 2000's songs. Depending on whether or not I want more sounds at my fingers from week to week, I may pull out a 2nd board (MODX7, SY77, or Karma) and control that from the RD-1000. We're not about carbon-copying the original arrangements at all. Then again, I usually don't play the same thing twice. Lol

Not if you're using a computer. You'll just need to set up the keyboard and the NanoKontrol inside whatever DAW you plan on using.

Just bought the Octave Cat, now this is coming out. Judging from the sounds, this thing would probably cripple my 3-year-old Core i5 9600K. Good thing I just upped my PC to an i9.