EscapeRocks Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 ...at a gig where you think to yourself "why didn't I just take up the trumpet?" You know, hauling your keyboards, the stand(s), rack rig, amp, etc... Sometimes I think we should get paid by the weight (and no, not personal ...cuz then I'd always win ). LOL.... just another Sunday night random thought after last night's gig. David David Gig Rig:Casio Privia PX-5S | Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Just be glad you're not the drummer! recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Didn't you know? You don't get paid to play; you get paid for moving all that stuff around! "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 LOL!! We often say that! Yeah, my drummer and I often discuss this aspect of playing in a band Of course, last night, while setting up, the night club had "drill team twister" going on right in front of the stage... somehow we forgot all about all the gear he and I were moving. (drill team twister= radio station "girls" playing twister in their "cheerleading " outfits.) That's when he and I looked at each other and said " it's good to be the band ! " Dave David Gig Rig:Casio Privia PX-5S | Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch. Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by bleen: Just be glad you're not the drummer! Actually, I'd rather haul the drummer's gear. While bulky, it weighs a hell of a lot less than my 'boards do. And now that our drummer has gone to synth drums, ALL his drums fit in one Tupperware pie container!!! Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbobus Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I always ask myself: "Why did I take this f**kin' Rhodes with me?" But as soon as it's plugged in I know again why. http://www.bobwijnen.nl Hipness is not a state of mind, it's a fact of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 My only problem with the weight of my gear is the amount of time it takes for my hands to feel right after setting up. I usually like to be setup at least an hour before I play. My bandmates just think I'm punctual. Truth is, I'd suck for the half of the set if I showed up any later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMember Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I feel the worst part is getting all the cables in place. The more the rig grows so does cablemania. I dream of wireless rigs at night.. mmmm Think before you think before you speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by TinderArts: My only problem with the weight of my gear is the amount of time it takes for my hands to feel right after setting up. I usually like to be setup at least an hour before I play. My bandmates just think I'm punctual. Truth is, I'd suck for the half of the set if I showed up any later.I second that. The pc88mx in its case absolutely kills my hands/fingers. Nothing is better than gigs where there is a piano waiting for me.. yummy... Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by Botch.: Actually, I'd rather haul the drummer's gear...Wanna come be my roadie?!? You can help me move this ! recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDM Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by bleen: Originally posted by Botch.: Actually, I'd rather haul the drummer's gear...Wanna come be my roadie?!? You can help me move this ! Nice f***in kit Don! DJDM.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDM Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 This is my kit: SPUD! DJDM.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by DJDM: This is my kit: SPUD! I'll come roadie for you!! recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDM Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by bleen: Originally posted by DJDM: This is my kit: SPUD! I'll come roadie for you!! It's a deal! Mind if I network while you load in and set up? DJDM.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 OK, I'll say it again. Dear synth companies, where is a *fully weighted* master controller/digital piano/synth with *76 KEYS*, wheels on top to keep it small, decent MIDI implementation, and REALLY portable?! We musicians know it's not too difficult to make. Pianists like weighted keys. But they don't like to carry 50/60 lbs just before playing. It hurts our playing, and our health. Why do you think we should take this? Yamaha? Someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelonius Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Right on Marino, I feel ya. My RD-700 isnt too bad, but will not readily fit into my Accord. Oh well, might as well switch to guitarrrrrrr. www.colonelburns.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggus Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...at a gig where you think to yourself "why didn't I just take up the trumpet?" Hey-- As a gigging trumpet player and keyboardist, I resemble that remark... I feel your gear pain. Nothing like humpin' 200 pound subs out on a wet, dirty beer stained bar floor at 3 in the mornin... "You can't enjoy yourself unless you're having fun." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch. Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Nice looking kit, Bleen, but it still weighs less than two keyboards in cases. Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by Botch.: Nice looking kit, Bleen, but it still weighs less than two keyboards in cases. I'm not so sure about that - the three hardware bags alone weigh in at almost 200lbs. - there's a lot of metal on my kit! Add in the cymbal case and 7-8 drum cases....plus the number of trips it takes to carry it all... I'll trade ya'! recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegrijak Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Originally posted by bleen: Originally posted by Botch.: Nice looking kit, Bleen, but it still weighs less than two keyboards in cases. I'm not so sure about that - the three hardware bags alone weigh in at almost 200lbs. - there's a lot of metal on my kit! Add in the cymbal case and 7-8 drum cases....plus the number of trips it takes to carry it all... I'll trade ya'! Yes, I have to concur; being a working drummer myself, oftentime the biggest issue for me is after loading all the kit into my truck, driving to the gig, unloading it all, hauling it to the playing area/stage/bandstand, setting it all up then BAM!- I am too pooped out to play! Any body ever feel this way? The pro musicians that have full time roadies really are doing it right in my opinion! This way, no, wait, that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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