CowboyNQ Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Below is a story which reinforces something I've long believed - this forum is the most incredibly useful resource any keyboard player could hope for. Not a short tale but I hope you'll find it entertaining and relevant. Recently I initiated this thread: Kronos Noob Questions As a quick perusal will attest, I received a ton of insightful, honest and relevant advice in short order. ALL of it useful. This info gave me a boost of confidence which made me feel that I could indeed find my way around the backlined Kronos without too much difficulty, and I might also be a fighting chance of using the famous "set list" mode. Off I toddled to my local music store, to acclimatise myself to the beast that is the Kronos: As suggested by my KC brethren, I was able to fly around the menus very easily, and find the sounds I wanted without difficulty using the "categories" menu. My Krome experience certainly stood me in good stead, but quite frankly the Kronos is even easier to get around from a purely navigational point of view. I quickly realised that "set list" mode was going to be a massive boon, again exactly as suggested, assuming I would have the time to build the set list. During my visit to the shop I took comprehensive notes on what the sounds were called and where they were registered so I could find them easily at the gig. Fast forward to the gig (today) and things started well. I had all the sounds I wanted to use written down, and was lucky enough to be able to spend some quality time with the Kronos to whack them into the set list. I also did not forget the good advice I received to ensure I saved the changes to the set list as I went along. I was feeling super confident...until I gave all my set list sounds a test drive. For some bizarre reason all the piano patches simply didn't make any noise. Organs - OK. EP - OK. Synth - OK. Combi with piano and strings: Strings - OK, Piano - no sound. Bizarre and scary when 50% of what I needed was piano. At this point I started on a process of expectation management with my band mates. They were trying to be nice but I could tell they were somewhat unimpressed. In a moment of clarity amidst the descending haze of panic I remembered David's (Nursers') kind offer to assist me in real time if I got stuck. David is possessed of a sunny demeanour, friendly attitude and robust sense of humour, as evidenced by the below note I received in response to my initial text: I explained my situation and he was honest enough to admit he (as a relatively new Kronos user) was baffled too. However I did tell him that an interesting and disconcerting message "Samples not loaded" was appearing atop the touch screen. David offered to trawl the manual for me to see if he could winkle out a small sliver of wisdom on my behalf. I told him not to trouble himself but he insisted, and told me it would be his pleasure. And sure enough, he found the following, which he duly texted to me: I followed the instructions and sure enough the piano sounds magically reinstated themselves. Day saved, band happy, audience happy, customer happy. I can't thank all of the forumites who took the time out to share their knowledge and wisdom enough. And I wanted to use this post to give a special acknowledgment to David, who really went above and beyond to help a brother out. In summary, the gig was a massive success and this evening's feedback suggests it will lead to further worthwhile corporate opportunities. Were it not for this forum I suspect the outcome would have been wildly different, stressful and potentially embarassing. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I reckon there's worse places you could hang out on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Curious. What did you think of the pianos and what was your goto piano? "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Curious. What did you think of the pianos and what was your goto piano? In the shop (through headphones) I really liked the Berlin Bright Grand - my assumption being that it would cut through the mix nicely and also knowing I wouldn't have time to muck around with EQ'ing the sound. That said it didn't sound so great through my foldback tonight - too "toppy" but the on stage sound was pretty rough. We didn't have the best sound techs unfortunately, so can't be sure how well it came across out front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Awesome story. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 great story! We have an awesome group of players on this forum! Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Fantastic story. This forum has had concrete professional and personal benefits for me in multiple ways, and I am most grateful to have found it. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Nice one Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 this forum is the most incredibly useful resource any keyboard player could hope for. [...] Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I reckon there's worse places you could hang out on the internet. No. Doubt! Awesome story, and thanks to David for making us all look good! Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Fantastic story. This forum has had concrete professional and personal benefits for me in multiple ways, and I am most grateful to have found it. This. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Curious. What did you think of the pianos and what was your goto piano? In the shop (through headphones) I really liked the Berlin Bright Grand - my assumption being that it would cut through the mix nicely and also knowing I wouldn't have time to muck around with EQ'ing the sound. That said it didn't sound so great through my foldback tonight - too "toppy" but the on stage sound was pretty rough. We didn't have the best sound techs unfortunately, so can't be sure how well it came across out front. Thanks. I found Kronos pianos live to be an interesting adjustment for me. A 3rd party piano that is getting long in the tooth but nonetheless has a lot of fans is Epic Grand. ... In case the Kronos is going to be a permanent board. It is a wonderful machine. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Yeah props to David, great story. Cheers, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Wow you are a legend sir - was very glad to help and so happy it worked out! That said, if you'd called me about a playing technique issue things could have gone VERY differently And you're spot on, this is a GREAT forum The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 It certainly is a great forum; and David, you've played an important role, for a long time, in making this forum great! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Awesome. I love it when a plan comes together. Sometimes, it takes a village to help out. KC to the rescue. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 It certainly is a great forum; and David, you've played an important role, for a long time, in making this forum great! Best, Geoff Right back at you Geoff, you're one of the main reasons I'm here! And true story - two of your songs are on my iTunes playlist and get played regularly The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 You wanna go where people know People are all the same You wanna go where everybody knows your name. Cheers! "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 It certainly is a great forum; and David, you've played an important role, for a long time, in making this forum great! Best, Geoff Right back at you Geoff, you're one of the main reasons I'm here! And true story - two of your songs are on my iTunes playlist and get played regularly Wow! I'm honored. Thank you, David! I don't want to derail the thread, but I'm curious as to which two made the list. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hopeful and Still Here, Still Gone Geoff The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks for sharing that, David. Again, I'm honored. It seems fitting that one of those tunes would be "Still Here, Still Gone." I wrote that one in response to the passing of Laurie Z, and she was certainly an important voice who helped set the standard here of forum members helping other members. (In fact, she was already helping other musicians when I first met her back in the '90s.) Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks for sharing this story. This forum is made wonderful by all the experts who share their knowledge here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Great point Geoff - I loved the KC comp CDs, still have a bunch of that stuff in my itunes library as well The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I loved the KC comp CDs, still have a bunch of that stuff in my itunes library as well I have hard copies of all of them. Those were awesome. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I loved the KC comp CDs, still have a bunch of that stuff in my itunes library as well I have hard copies of all of them. Those were awesome. dB One day hopefully when I have time, I'd love to have a chat again here about coordinating a digital version The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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