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    Want to play 1984, the prelude to Jump, on one of my keyboards

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    35 minutes ago, rockit31 said:

    You state you have been successfully on your MX?       I see there is a split with left hand playing what patch on the MX????     Yes, the right hand sounds stringy.  What patch did you  program for that part?     And why is it tuned to C?     I'm not even sure what key the original is in.   

    No sir, I have not owned an MX-series keyboard. I'm old-school (and old) and come from the early beginnings of a MiniMoog - kinda where I learned the analog sound-design basics. I sort of learn an instrument and how to get a particular sound by necessity as needed. I've never even unwrapped any new keyboard without reading the manual(s) twice. The documentation tells me whether a custom sound is doable; then I mess with menus and buttons til I get the sound. I'm sure those patches for "1984" can be built on the MX series, and I'm sure I could build them given time. I do understand you are in a time crunch, but other than studying youtube tutorials and/or looking for Yamaha MX user forums and seeing if someone can share the sounds for that song, I'm at a loss.

     

    ~ vonnor

    Want to play 1984, the prelude to Jump, on one of my keyboards

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    According to the MX88 "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" (available from Yamaha website) it has all the tools you need to do the song. I play this (tuned to "C") before Jump at times depending on the show - you'll need to program a fat filter sweep sound and a slow fade-in/fade-out string pad sound. Split the keyboard in the middle and transpose the octave of each part to fit the range of the part.

     

    You did say you "would like to begin to learn this aspect of keyboards" now is a great time to find out how awesome the MX really is. :D

    If you're vague regarding analog synth concepts and sound programming, there are dozens of Youtube tutorials out there. Having even a rudimentary understanding of how to construct analog synth patches will take you a long ways.

     

    And as @ABECK mentioned, the RD2000 may have sound creation/edit capabilities as well - would probably be great for the slow-fade strings.

     

    ~ vonnor

    Novation Impulse 61 - can't assign different cntrl# to pedals

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    I just read the entire User Guide for the Novation Impulse. I did not see ANY mention of the MIDI implementation (defaults or otherwise) for the "Sustain" and "Volume" rear panel jacks. I can say however, from first-hand experience, that Novation tech support is very prompt and thorough in handling product tech questions. I addressed an oversight in the MIDI functionality of my Summit and not only did they respond quickly, they (not quickly) eventually updated their OS to somewhat accommodate my request. Good luck.

     

    ~ vonnor

    Hydrasynth Ribbon - MIDI?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    On 12/3/2022 at 2:40 PM, Motif88 said:

    Need some help here. I haven't had a multi keyboard setup in over 25 years (workstations up until 4-5 years ago) and software based since then. I used MIDI pre-USB. I just added a Hydrasynth Deluxe to my setup. I've updated the firmware, reviewed the manual and available videos. With Ribbon Pitch Bend Transmit set to "on" I can't seem to get the ribbon to control my software synths, particularly the GX-80. 

     

    Am I missing something simple and obvious?

     

    Thanks for helping the old guy...

    I don't see the way to have the Ribbon send PitchBend events out on MIDI, but it looks like you can use it to send any Continuous Controller (MIDI CC) events. Via the Mod Matrix.

     

    Pick Ribbon as a MOD source (pg 94) then see page 95 in the owners manual. Looks like you pick "MIDI" as the MOD destination and pick a CC# - that should send MIDI events out on that controller number when you work the ribbon. Your host/DAW should be able to assign that CC# to many different functions.

     

    Correction: Owners Manual page 109 shows that you CAN send pitch bend MIDI events with the ribbon. Just need to enable it in the MIDI menu pg 6, and set the Ribbon mode to Pitch Bend (page 82).

     

    ~ vonnor

    New Dexibell stage pianos S8, S8M and S4 - some info

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    On 7/21/2023 at 7:09 PM, avon said:

    Bonners UK have pages with specs (possibly incomplete) for the new Dexibell S8 and S8M and S4. No pics yet. Not on Dexibell site yet (21st July).

    The 88 key S8/S8M uses Fatar TP40GH keys. (Same as Kurzweil K2700 TP40L keys but Graded Hammer weighted. The TP40L is good but suffers from a bit of bounce on release – is underdamped). Hopefully the TP40GH version is better, though not likely as good as the TP400W on the S10 or Numa X GT.

    The S8M looks like S8 but has speakers.

    The S4 has 73 keys of type TP100. Strange these not the newer TP110 as used in Numa X 88/73 (maybe Fatar keeps the TP110 just for their Numa X offshoot!)

    Links:

    Dexibell S8

    Dexibell S8M

    Dexibell S4

    Links fixed in the quote.

     

    Also, Muziker.com has pix.

     

    ~ vonnor

    Robust alternative to Yamaha power adapter PA-150B?

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    The DC plug size and type also need to match the factory unit, and the output current rated for at least 1.5 amps. I like to go with a 5A like Adam mentioned, as the wires are heavier - no worries that the Yamaha says 1.5A, the adapter will only supply the amount of current that the keyboard wants.

     

    For example the one that Dave linked shows:
    Standard DC output connector: 2.1 x 5.5mm

    That means the inside diameter of the plug is 2.1mm and the O.D. is 5.5mm 

     

    Also the barrel length needs to be long enough to make contact with the ctr pin in the jack (been burned by this before).

     

    ~ vonnor

    Keyboard-Clueless Sound Techs (rant)

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    I picked up a new audio interface/mixer and set up the low cut on the output to FOH. Per the advice here 130Hz cutoff and 18dB/oct. I also went through all my patches and dialed back any reverb by 50% or more. I definitely noticed the difference in my home setup running thru my CP-8 (QSC). You could hear the low "rumble" really fade as I slid the cutoff. 130Hz seemed to be a sweet-spot. Will adjust as needed at sound-check.

     

    I should be good to go for Friday gig. :)

     

    ~ vonnor 

    Keyboard-Clueless Sound Techs (rant)

    in The Keyboard Corner

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    Not likely to be disorienting for me, as the only output I'll apply the low roll-off to will be my send to FOH. The other guys who run keys in their wedges/ears likely won't care or even notice. I'll try to get the sound-tech's (the guy in the O.P) attention for a keys-only sound check with my finger on the cut-off freq knob so he can tell me where the rumble starts hitting the subs. The Diva "Jump" patch will be a good test.

     

    I thank everyone for the great tips!

     

    ~ Bill C. (vonnor)

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