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I have had luck using a program called Transcribe. I use it on my iMac because it is just too hard for me to operate apps on a smart phone, the screen is just too small. Transcribe is inexpensive and allows you to slow down the music without changing the pitch. It also allows looping, EQ and other things. The software developer is also very proactive in writing new updates: https://www.seventhstring.com/ -dj

It is the same as all the other Nord Samples. Sample Editor will ask you to convert it to NSMP v3, just say yes, and load it into the Nord Sound Manager- -dj

It's a trap that a lot of people fall into. The panels, foam, egg cartons, bottles, grids, etc. are great at softening hard sound reflections and reverb, but they do not contain sound to any significant degree. They just make it more pleasant to listen to when inside. The lower the frequency, the more power sound has and it'll transmit through concrete, foam or anything else that is solid. As mentioned elsewhere, if you want real soundproofing, you'll have to build a room that is physically isolated. After trying and failing in multiple rehearsal studios, the answer was to get a place right near the airport. We can get as loud as we want, as the town has zoned the neighborhood for high levels of (ahem) ambient noise. This is correct. The only solution is to build a room within a room where there is air space between the two sets of walls. I don't think there is an inexpensive way to accomplish this- -dj

This is the same rig I have, all metal, internal power supply, built like a tank, 20 pounds each- -dj

I had the real heavy stuff back in the day (same as you, CP70 w/anvil and Prophet 5 w/anvil cases. Just the cases weighed 120 lbs). but we had a truck to move it. Today, both my Nords are 20 lbs apiece, 40 total. Light is beautiful! -dj

Hi- You may want to pose this question on the Nord user forums: https://www.norduserforum.com/portal.php?sid=57028bd4facea95b7e0efa75fa91e5fa I have a sampled B3 from my Nord Stage 2 that may be of some use to you, it is posted in this thread: https://www.norduserforum.com/post47942.html?hilit=NS2B3#p47942 -dj

I have two 3-space racks for my live rig. One has a power supply, Ashly mixer like yours, and and Ashly compressor. My second rack has my IEM system, a guitar modeler and another power supply. I use the short (12 inch) power cables in both racks, along with short TRS cables, and have cut the power supply cable in the top rack so that it has a short line. I then just connect the power from one to the other and connect the modeler lines to the mixer. Three cables and done, everything else is permanently connected. Since you have all of the power in one rack, you will have to snake a bunch of power cables from one rack to the other. Just use the shortest ones you can. Your design looks like it will bring the power cables all through the line cables. I think I would arrange it so that there is a power strip in the rack with the modules, so that all you would need to do is connect one power strip to the other.

I started subscribing to Keyboard in 1982. I kept my subscription until they changed to Electronic Musician. I kept that for a year and then dumped it, as it had less and less pages and relevant information for my needs. What I really would like to see is an ad-free gear review mag (much like Robert Parker's Wine Advocate) which is not supported by any outside money and is brutally honest about the gear. -dj

I think you will like the Wave 2. It is simple to program, but has a lot of thoughtful features that work together well. Plus built like a tank and weighs 19 pounds- -dj

Before Craigslist and the Internet in the Bay Area, there was the Classified Flea Market newspaper. I used that for years. -dj

I have had an Ashly LX308-B since 2006, as I like rackmount gear. One of the most solid and clean pieces of gear I have used. Has sub outs for FOH, and is very flexible. 8 stereo channels. -dj

It was a very traditional arrangement, sounded fine to me. Her simple piano-accompanied performance at the 2016 super bowl was fantastic: -dj

My High School band did a lot of VF songs. We even used to do our own VF arrangements of Beatles songs. The bass player in that band (Heaven's Sundae), Pete Bremy, is the current bass player for Vanilla Fudge! -dj

I left a band with horns for the same reason, they were incredibly loud on stage (and I was behind them). There were also three guitar players all with boutique amps and custom-made pedalboards. Not only did their tone suck, but none of them could play very well. They were a "Dad Band" and they had tons of money for gear, but not a lot of talent. I lasted 4 gigs- -dj

ProCo excellines have served my through the years, never had one fail. Also, I have had custom made multi cables at Redco, reasonably priced and very well made. I also have a number of cables I made myself 30 years ago that still work perfectly. -dj

When a band is looking for a keyboard player and they send you their setlist and it 90% songs with no keyboards. Or "Classic Rock" where there is nothing but piano or organ. Or, the band finds out that you are a better singer than the lead singer but won't let you sing any leads. I love Top40 because it is totally fun and challenging to program and perform the most important parts. Even Disco is more way more fun for me than "Classic Rock". I do love a lot of the 80s stuff for keys. -dj

Wow, I am very sorry to hear this. I worked at a music store in 1986 to 1993 and Bob was the tech for the store. He worked on the Yamaha Electones they sold there. He used to come to our Christmas parties and I remember drinking port with him at the restaurant in Walnut Creek CA every year. Sometimes the store owner would cut us off, as we could drink port and talk for a long time. Great sense of humor, very direct guy, being from back East I really appreciated him. RIP, Bob-

Very solid and good setup and teardown- but that stand is still very bulky when broken down, and is 27 pounds. -dj

My cover band was playing in Hawaii in a club at the Sheraton Waikiki. Monday was our dark night, and the band was meeting for dinner at Orson's Seafood restaurant. I was a little early and killing time in the shopping center when the news came on the radio. When I met the band I told them and they couldn't believe it. It was my birthday. Never gonna forget that day- -dj

Ed. Do you have this one yourself? It"s been ok my list for a while. What"s your review? I reviewed the Panorama P4 when I was at the magazine. Really good build quality and nice action, but depending on what DAW you're using, the integration that is its main strong point can be iffy. A good friend got a T4 for use with Ableton Live and sent it back. I have the T4 and use it with Studio One, maps really well. Keybed is pretty darn good at this price, as well as overall build quality.. Integration of course depends on your DAW- -dj

I have the Baby Spider Pro (I'm 5-8 and stand while playing). I bought the second tier arms for it. The keyboards can be as close together as you want, there is plenty of space for pedals, and setup and teardown is a snap. Weight is only 18 pounds as well- -dj

And a fan of Invisible Stands judging from the picture! Yep, those stands are older than a lot of the members here! They have been holding up my studio gear for decades now- -dj

Back in the day, I toured with my cover band using a CP70-B and a Prophet 5. All gear for the band was in the old, heavy anvil cases. The two cases for the piano weighed just about as much as the piano itself! Now I gig with two Nords, two three space racks, two QSC K8.2s, a keyboard stand and utility box. Setup time is about 20 minutes, total weight less than 200 pounds. Small is beautiful! -dj

I have been with MusicPro insurance for many years now. They are reasonable, cover replacement cost, and you can change coverage easily as you buy/sell gear. I have had my 1965 Gibson J-45 insured there for a long time, along with my most recent computer, Yamaha U3, stage and studio gear: https://www.musicproinsurance.com/ -dj

Another vote for the QSC K8.2. A pair of them have really good bass response for a small speaker, and if you need to gig, you can use them for that as well- -dj