nadroj Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 The d-beam on the "new" Junos/VR-09/similar boards that people can't seem to find "real" uses for - why not use it to wake up neighbours/spouses/room mates? I drifted off on my couch with my keyboard on the desk next to me (it's small so I like playing it on the desk). I forgot the board was still on and plugged into my speakers. Rolled over and stretched my arm out which triggered the D-beam, which was assigned to the "solo synth" setting. Those of you who have one will know how horrible this sounds. I think the the squeal my speaker made woke everyone in the flat (if not the building) up. Lesson learned: turn all keyboards off as soon as I'm done with them - ESPECIALLY if they have a D-beam. I'll be having nightmares for weeks. Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Even better, set it up so that someone else will trigger it. "Hey, could you grab that cable on the shelf for me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Even better, set it up so that someone else will trigger it. "Hey, could you grab that cable on the shelf for me?" That is a FANTASTIC idea. I'll give that a shot. If it works, I'll upload video evidence. Like a musical version of those "screamer" videos floating around online. Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 "Like" Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Stand it on edge at the doorway and you have an alarm system.... "Think Pink Floyd are whiny old men? No Problem. Turn em off and enjoy the Miley Cyrus remix featuring Pitbull." - Cygnus64 Life is shorter than you think...make it count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Somebody needs to make a D-beam twerking video. Gives a whole new meaning to "sounds like ass"! Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucktronix Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Somebody needs to make a D-beam twerking video. Gives a whole new meaning to "sounds like ass"! Kronos 88 Platinum, Yamaha YC88, Subsequent 37, Korg CX3, Hydrasynth 49-key, Nord Electro 5D 73, QSC K8.2, Lester K Me & The Boyz Chris Beard Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Believe it or not, I actually find the D-Beam on my JP50 useful at times. Keeps guitar players on their toes, too. Also planning to teach the dog how to use it, as she's been progressing nicely at the keyboard. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Lol! I know that crazy arp. effect! Too funny! "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leh173 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 The solo synth d-beam thing is a total waste of time.... if anyone from Roland is reading: can we just take this one out behind the barn and shoot it guys? Also think on this: d-beam or ribbon controller? You choose. Roland Fantom G6, D-70, JP-8000, Juno-106, JV-1080, Moog Minitaur, Korg Volca Keys, Yamaha DX-7. TG33, Logic Pro, NI plugs, Arturia plugs etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffkey Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I actually use mine on VR700 to do the guitar bend intro (using a guitar voice of course) to SPIRIT IN THE SKY while our guitarist is strumming the chords..Get quite a few compliments on it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Believe it or not, I actually find the D-Beam on my JP50 useful at times. Keeps guitar players on their toes, too. Also planning to teach the dog how to use it, as she's been progressing nicely at the keyboard. [video:youtube] When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanV Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've got one on my VR-760 and honestly, I've never used the thing. Nord Stage 2 SW73, Kurzweil PC3LE7, Moog Sub 37, Alesis Ion, Rhodes Stage 73, Moog Werkstatt-01, Yamaha CP-300 ------------- Knock knock Who's there? Interrupting synthesizer Interrup-MOOOOOOOOOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Stanfield Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 On occasion, I use the D-Beam on my VR-700 to add some ring modulation to the organ during particularly violent jams. I want to use the organ brake function to some effect, but I keep forgetting about it. Jason Stanfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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