BlackandWhite Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I'm currently using Macbook/Mainstage with an M-Audio controller for organ sounds. Love the sounds, but hate the controller's action. Also, would like to have decent, quick-draw organ sounds as a backup if/when the MB rig dumps on me. Would the PS60 work as a substitute controller? Secondly, are the organ sounds able to be edited to the level of Nord, EVB3, etc? Thanks. "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie)
Sven Golly Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Firstly (as a controller) of course; it's got both USB and MIDI, so you're good to go. Not much in the way of realtime controllers, though. Secondly (editability) not a chance. There's *some* editing, but nothing like Nord or EVB3; this is a budget keyboard, you get what you get.
Dana. Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Would the PS60 work as a substitute controller? If you want to make a lateral move to another keyboard with shitty synth action? Sure.
BlackandWhite Posted March 1, 2011 Author Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for the replies, Sven and D-Bon. I spent a little time with a PS60 last week and had high hopes for a light, cheap, easily-navigated pallet of decent organ and synth that doubles as a controller. I found the action to be markedly better than the M-Audio, but that's akin to "the hottest gal in the nursing home." I thought the set organ patches were generally good, although "thin," lacking in balls and a convincing enough Leslie simulation. I was hoping that could be improved through editing. Alas. Ok, if the PS60 is not my solution, any suggestions, given the criteria stated, above? Thanks. "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie)
VegasGT3 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Try This I realize that this isn't exactly what you asked for, but with soft synths it would work. I tried the action yesterday and was impressed. They make them in a variety of sizes. Kurzweil PC3x, Nord Electro 3, Nord C-1, Casio Privia PX-3, Yamaha DX-7, Korg Polysix, Moog Taurus 3, Yamaha Motif XS (rack),Ventilator, QSC K12, K10
Sven Golly Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Try This Ummm... how does a Novation Nocturn, a straight-ahead USB controller, help him when, as he states in his original message, his MB rig "takes a dump"? Sorry, but this is a classic thread fail.
VegasGT3 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Wow, two minutes, that was fast!! Guilty as charged on the back up sound issue!! But, the action is good. Not many choices other than a Kurz SP-4. But, that is a lot more dough! Kurzweil PC3x, Nord Electro 3, Nord C-1, Casio Privia PX-3, Yamaha DX-7, Korg Polysix, Moog Taurus 3, Yamaha Motif XS (rack),Ventilator, QSC K12, K10
Griffinator Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Sorry, but this is a classic thread fail. I disagree - this thread fail is not worth a - but only a A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends.
Sven Golly Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Sorry, but this is a classic thread fail. I disagree - this thread fail is not worth a - but only a Hmmm... perhaps you're right. Sorry, I was too harsh.
VegasGT3 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Ok, I'll try again! You didn't say synth action, so this works in a pinch and is cheaper than a SP-4.I have one and find it a nice piece of kit for the $$$. Kurzweil PC3x, Nord Electro 3, Nord C-1, Casio Privia PX-3, Yamaha DX-7, Korg Polysix, Moog Taurus 3, Yamaha Motif XS (rack),Ventilator, QSC K12, K10
Sven Golly Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Ok, I'll try again! You didn't say synth action, so this works in a pinch and is cheaper than a SP-4. I have one and find it a nice piece of kit for the $$$. Strike 2. He said something for organ, which, to me (and most organ players) means NOT a weighted action. Care to try again?
VegasGT3 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 In a pinch or as a backup this actually has a pretty good organ sound and the action is fine for organ in most settings. I would not hesitate to use it for that purpose. Again, price considered. It really is a nice board and controller for the dough. Sorry, but I am not aware of anything else that is close to the OP's request. Kurzweil PC3x, Nord Electro 3, Nord C-1, Casio Privia PX-3, Yamaha DX-7, Korg Polysix, Moog Taurus 3, Yamaha Motif XS (rack),Ventilator, QSC K12, K10
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