[Kebu's live rig vid - so much MIDI!]

1 hour ago, JazzPiano88 said:

 

I don't see an MKS20.

 

All in good time. 😄

[Kebu's live rig vid - so much MIDI!]

As somebody who first got into Keyboards in the mid 1980s, I’m a huuuuge admirer of Synth Setups like Kebu’s! (And I’m also actually a pretty big fan of him and his music as well.)

 

While it’s true that I may be stuck in the past, I definitely wouldn’t have it any other way. Personally, I say, “Long live M.I.D.I. and the overly complex Keyboard Rigs of days gone by!” 😄

[Broke out my Invisible Stand]

On 2/6/2023 at 2:48 PM, Delaware Dave said:

The cool thing about ‘INVISIBLE KEYBOARD STANDS’ was, they were  almost kind of like customizable Erector Sets.

 

There were extra long ‘extended arms’ for larger Keyboards, special rubber pads to keep your Keyboard from sliding around or moving at all, parts to elevate and angle the Keyboard up on top for better viewing, the ability to use up to 3 different Keyboards on just one Stand while keeping the footprint and space that it would take up no larger  than the Keyboards themselves…

 

The list goes on and on.

 

The problem is, if you didn’t have some of those extra little accessories, (or if they got lost for some reason) then that would greatly diminish the usability of the Stand for sure.

 

I’ve got at least 5 complete Stands right now, (as well as a bunch of extra of the aforementioned ‘pieces & accessories’) and I wouldn’t Trade them for anything.

I’ve used every kind of Keyboard Stand imaginable over the past 37+ years and, while they all have their different strengths and weaknesses, the ‘INVISIBLE STANDS’ still remain my favorite.

[Boards stacked close together or far apart]

It’s definitely a Topic that has plagued Keyboardists since the very beginning it seems, hasn’t it? 😄

 

Over the years I’ve tried many, MANY different Stands and configurations, but the two that are always my favorites for whatever reason are the old ‘A-Frame’ tubular “ULTIMATE SUPPORT STANDS” from the 80’s, and also the incredibly versatile, (and sadly long out-of-production) “INVISIBLE KEYBOARD STANDS”.

 

Honestly, I don’t know if a perfect solution to the problem will ever be achieved at this point.

 

 

[Kenny and Korg SG-1d]

3 hours ago, stoken6 said:

Adam C posted scans including an ad for the SG1D. Wait-it came in a 76? Who knew?

 

cheers, Mike

The Original 76-Note Version “KORG SG-1” was first available in 1986 if I’m not mistaken.

[Kenny and Korg SG-1d]

Kenny was definitely an incredible player for sure. However, my first exposure to, (and obsession with) the KORG SG-1D was initially due to Keith Emerson’s relationship with it. (I was always a sucker for anything that he himself promoted or seemed to have a fondness for with regards to Gear.)

 

 

[New OBERHEIM OB-X8 Announced!]

New Video added…

 

https://youtu.be/xqn2kE0UBFI

[New OBERHEIM OB-X8 Announced!]

More Detailed Photos…

 

 

 

[New OBERHEIM OB-X8 Announced!]

Here’s a better look at the top of the Synth.

 

 

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

2 hours ago, stoken6 said:

You've streamlined it down to the bare minimum I see... 🤣

 

Cheers, Mike.

 

Just barely, Mike. Just barely. 😄
 

2 hours ago, Dockeys said:

And those colour coordinated jack leads....I love that attention to detail. 

It definitely makes it just a little bit easier to track the various Cables down if I ever need to, that’s for sure. 😄

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

24 minutes ago, Fleer said:

Dig your rig, not your sig

It’s way too big. 

It’s only been that way since the Website was upgraded unfortunately for some reason. I keep trying to find a way to change it, (or better yet Delete it altogether). What am I missing? Any tips?

 

UPDATE: 

 

Never mind! I finally figured it out! 👍🏻

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

24 minutes ago, Charleston said:

 

Killer setup!

Looks like some cool lighting effects also.

Running through studio monitors?

Thanks! The Lighting is just some Color-Changing LED Strips and Bulbs that I got from Wal-Mart.

 

For sound, everything runs into the the YAMAHA Rack-Mount Mixer and Power-Amp, which is hooked-up to the two YAMAHA Monitor-Speakers on the floor underneath the Organ.

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

Thought that I’d share some Photos of my Keyboard Set-up as it stands currently.

[New OBERHEIM OB-X8 Announced!]

39 minutes ago, Reezekeys said:

Zero mention on their website or FB page... where is this info coming from?

I got the Info from this Facebook Group.

[New OBERHEIM OB-X8 Announced!]

8-voice, pure-analog polyphony with sine, saw, square, triangle, and noise
Two discrete SEM/OB-X-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone

Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence
Genuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 character

 

Meticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8

 

The 61-key FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness
Bi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles

 

400-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, OB-Xa, and OB-8

 

Integral, fanless, heatsink-free power supply

 

Real walnut end cheeks

 

High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features

 

Classic Oberheim Pitch and Mod levers allow expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functions


Enhancements:
Additional SEM Filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filter

Vintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments

 

Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter

 

Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation

 

Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices

 

Variable triangle wave cross-modulation
Over 600 user-programmable preset locations

 

Programmable per-voice pan allows wider stereo presence

 

Variable oscillator and noise levels


Ins & Outs:
Stereo and Mono outputs

 

Volume, Sustain, and Filter inputs

 

Arpeggiator clock input

 

MIDI In, Out, Thru

 

USB


MSRP: $5,000
Release date: June

[Share your rack order]

My Synth Module Rack Set-up.

 

From Top to Bottom :

 

(6-Space Rack)

FURMAN PL-PLUS C

BEHRINGER Model D

KORG 01R/W

 

(2-Space Rack)

KORG M1R

 

(2-Space Rack)

ROLAND D-550

 

(2-Space Rack)

YAMAHA TX802

 

(18- Space Rack)

FURMAN PL-PLUS C

YAMAHA MG20XU

YAMAHA P3500 S

[I did cough cough Nautilus cough cough A thing]

Adam C. the keybed on the Nautilus is very nice. I have a Kronos X 61 and the keybed on the Nautilus is very similar (if not exactly the same). I also had an M3, same keybed, as I remember. Quiet, semiweighted. I never owned or played a Krome, but from what I've heard, I don't think you'd have to worry about the Nautilus being like that.

 

That"s great to hear. Thanks very much! ðð»

[I did cough cough Nautilus cough cough A thing]

Awesome Review, David! (You definitely covered most of the things that I was curious about.) My main question would be, how are the actual Keys themselves? (I owned a KROME-61 for about a year when it first came out but I ended up getting rid of it because the cheap feel of the Keys was a deal-breaker for me.) Any other well known Keyboard Synth-Action that you would compare the NAUTILUS to? Thanks!

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

Full Keyboard Gear List for PHOTO # 1 :

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ROLAND JUPITER-X & JUNO DS-88

BEHRINGER POLY-D & ODYSSEY

SEQUENTIAL PROPHET-5 (Rev.4)

VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE ORGAN

('Joey DeFrancesco Signature Edition")

MELLOTRON M4000D

 

Full List of Rack Gear : (Top to Bottom)

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FURMAN PL-PLUS C Power-Conditioner

BEHRINGER Model D

KORG 01R/W and KORG M1R

ROLAND D-550 & YAMAHA TX802

 

FURMAN PL-PLUS C Power-Conditioner

YAMAHA MG 20XU Rack Line-Mixer

YAMAHA P3500S Power-Amplifier

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 1

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 2

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 3

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 4

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 5

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 6

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

Thought I"d share some Pictures of my

recently updated Home Keyboard Set-up.

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 1

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 2

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 3

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 4

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 5

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 6

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

Me, I'm on there cuz all that stuff is kinda my "Other" hobby.

 

~ vonnor

 

Whoa! You"ve definitely got some major skills there, man! VERY cool!

(Making things was definitely not my forte at all unfortunately.) ð

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

looks gorgeous !!!

 

A.C.

 

Thank you, Sir. ðð»

 

The Poly D keyboard and Model D rack look like a lot of fun..

 

They are an absolute Blast, yes! Definitely a great

value for the Money as far as I"m concerned.

(As is the 'BEHRINGER Odyssey" as well.)

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

Adam, that's an impressive collection!

 

By the way, I always thought the Replica Props Forum was just for cosplay stuff.

 

~ vonnor

 

Thanks. (And I joined the 'RPF' years ago when I was into Collecting Movie Props

and Prop Replicas. Never was into any type of Cosplay stuff at all myself personally.) ð

[Dig My Rig--Let's see your setup!]

Thought I"d share some Pictures of my

recently updated Home Keyboard Set-up.

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 1

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 2

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 3

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 4

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 5

 

Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 6

[Viscount Legend Live demo]

Over the years I"ve owned several Clone-wheel Organs, including the HAMMOND XK-2 and SK2 (Dual-Manual Keyboard), the ROLAND VK-8 and the KORG CX3. Presently I am the proud Owner of a VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE ('Joey DeFrancesco Signature Edition" Organ) and I couldn"t be happier.

 

The keyboard action feels fantastic to me. The Sound, Control layout and even the on-board Effects (Leslie Simulation, Overdrive, Chorus, Reverb, etc.) are among the best that I"ve ever personally experienced. At this point I can honestly say that my own personal quest for finding the perfect, portable HAMMOND B-3 substitute has come to an end. I couldn"t imagine finding something that I like more than my VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE.