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Posts posted by Justin Havu
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On 8/24/2023 at 3:21 PM, GovernorSilver said:
It's free, had to grab it. Not too crazy about the string sounds, but my god, the woodwind/brass sounds are so well done! Just takes a bit of practice playing legato. The timing has to be just right for the effect to work.
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Always great to see another DX7 owner here, at least it's great for me. I love mine!!
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Just got an SY77 off of Marketplace for $380. It sure is a beast, both weight-wise and sound-wise.
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I've only ever used an iPad with a KeyLab 61 MkII, VB3m, and a PreSonus AudioBox iOne (sometimes through a Vent II which is currently on loan from a friend of mine), but only because it's the most affordable way I can get a passable organ sound in my rig when I need one, and I don't play organ that much. Otherwise, my rig would be 100% hardware.
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Taping for a local TV show w/ one of the many projects in which I participate.
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10 hours ago, The Real MC said:
Had been on a waiting listing at Sweetwater, they just got more in stock. I had been gigging a real Leslie but some stages are too small, so this became a necessity.
I just tried one out for the first time, and out of all the rotary sims I've used over the years, this is by far the best. It's a little out of my budget, so I might scoop up the Mini-Vent at some point.
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I used my 2019 iPad with VB3m, an AudioBox iOne, and a KeyLab MkII 61, with a powered USB hub and a USB3 CCK at a gig last Saturday. All worked just fine.
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Ran the South Berwick, ME Strawberry 5-mile this past Saturday, and I'm glad I did! After having a bad anxiety attack a couple days prior, I needed this!
1st pic was from last year when I was probably 50 lbs heavier than I am now, 2nd pic was from this year.
Last year's time: 58:14
This year: 52:43.
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I first learned on a Yamaha PSS-130. Frustrating since it only had 2-note polyphony so making triads was impossible. Then again, I just turned 5 when I got one brand-new.
Started working with both hands on a PSS-270 (which I still have. Charming little board.) Basic 2-op FM synthesis, 10 voices of poly, some of the sounds were layered, so it cut the polyphony in half, even more if you were using the auto-accompaniment section.
I wouldn't mind having a few of those old PortaSounds around just to play with. Like I said above, there's a bit of a charm about those.
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Might be borderlining on the genre, but I'll throw in Toto's "Waiting For Your Love."
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The RD-1000 is the same. Long wooden keys, lead weights. Arguably, for my hands anyway, these two beasts have the best feeling action I've ever played in a DP/controller. CP300's design is great, but I have an extremely hard time playing it due to its action.
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13 hours ago, stoken6 said:
Angled, shallow front panel. Deep, flat top. Ideal form factor for a downstairs board.
Same reason I love my RD-1000.
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A pair of Alto TX310 speakers. Low power, not a ton of bottom-end, but they're perfect for small venues or stage monitors (I don't usually like my monitors super loud anyway), and they're extremely lightweight.
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GC in Boston had both the 88 and the 61. Acoustic and electric pianos sounded great. The organ, however, left a lot to be desired. Perhaps I've set my expectations way higher than I should have, I know.
Action was nice on both of them, from what I remember (I was down there a week and a half ago.). Same keybed on the 61 as the MODX6/7, I'm presuming. As a MODX7 owner, I don't mind the keybed. It would be interesting to A/B the 88 action to my RD-1000, as that is where I find the most comfort in terms of playability.
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First game-changer was a Korg Polysix. It was the first keyboard I ever laid hands on that allowed me to make my own sounds.
Second one was the DX7. Being born in 83 and growing up with 80s music, it was eye-opening to play the very instrument responsible for many of those signature sounds.
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As some of you may or may not know, today (May 29th. 2023) marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the much-loved (I fall into this category), and apparently around here, much loathed Yamaha DX7. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, I quickly threw together a tune using just the DX7 and some RX7 samples. Enjoy!
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14 hours ago, bill5 said:
It appears that for some reason a few people may not be getting the gist of what I'm saying...it's probably not worth trying to re-explain, but I'm stubborn, so I'll give it one more shot
As I get older, I notice I generally and increasingly don't like the sound of the crash cymbal. I'm not talking about the peformance and use of it, simply the sound itself.
I get it. I feel the same way about ride cymbals, as I previously mentioned. I've yet to come across one that is pleasing to my ears.
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The two GCs in Boston had *some* stuff. Boylston St. had plenty of Rolands: Fantom 6, Fantom 08, RD2000, and a couple of DS's, a pair of Moogs (Grandmother and Matriarch), plus a Novation Summit. I spent more time on the Summit than anything else. Mass Ave had a heaping of DPs and a Nord Grand. Played the Grand for a little bit, but I wasn't that impressed with it.
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2 hours ago, Outkaster said:
I hate the god dam ride cymbal. I say that because most drummers switch to it and it changes the feel. In groove type music it ruins thing once they move from the hi hat. It was a big problem with the drummer from a band I was in.
I hate ride cymbals too, but I hate the bell more than anything. I've yet to come across a ride cymbal I like. They're all too pingy, abrasive, and annoying. If I need a ride, I'll just use an 18" crash.
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29 minutes ago, Adam Burgess said:
Rather sit next to a crash cymbal than a china!
More specifically, a Wuhan.
I have a Sabian AAX 18" china that I absolutely love. It's very warm, not as abrasive as some others, and quite versatile.
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The Cars
Love: Moving In Stereo
Like: Dangerous Type
Hate: You Might Think (The sheer fact that Weezer covered this one completely killed it for me. I suppose I could just ignore that mess and stick with the original, though.)
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6 minutes ago, octa said:
Love: 60s & 70s
Like: 80s & 90s
Hate: 2000-present
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Since I was born in 83, I'd probably go:
Love: 70s and 80s
Like: 90s, but barely. Lol
Hate: 2000-present
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27 minutes ago, bill5 said:
REO:
Love - Roll with the Changes
Like - Don't Let Him Go
Hate - Can't Fight This Feeling (I was going to pick something else for variety but I simply can't not list that song lol)
REO:
Love: Don't Let Him Go (Killer solo from Mr. Doughty)
Like: Like You Do
Hate: In Your Letter (I could've also said Can't Fight This Feeling, but went for some variety.)
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The Police
Love: Murder By Numbers
Like: King of Pain
Hate: Every Breath You Take
And, to piggyback off of that:
Sting
Love: Russians
Like: Seven Days
Hate: Desert Rose
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As I get older, I notice I generally and increasingly don't like the sound of the crash cymbal. I'm not talking about the peformance and use of it, simply the sound itself.
88 Key MIDI Controllers?
in The Keyboard Corner
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All-in-one weighted keyboards with plenty of controls, for under $1000 USD would include:
KeyLab 88 MkII
M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro
I can't comment on the M-Audio as I haven't played one, but as far as the KeyLab, the controls and build quality are superb, but the action is horrible.
The other way to go would probably be a weighted DP with USB-out (if you use pitch and mod wheels, your selection may be a bit limited in terms of your budget), with something like a Behringer X-touch or Korg NanoKontrol for your control surface.