invisibleairwaves Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ^ Very impressive. I've been lusting after a D-50 for a while now. And an Odyssey? Beautiful. Nice collection of Hammonds too. Speaking of organs, I ended up with an old, beaten-up Farfisa Combo Compact recently. Very similar to the keyboards used by Richard Wright on the early Floyd albums. Sounds incredible through a few guitar stompboxes and a JC120. But I'd love to get a Hammond+Leslie rig or at least a decent emulator someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how it ought to be Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (invisibleairwaves @ Jul 18 2011, 08:15 PM)^ Very impressive. I've been lusting after a D-50 for a while now. And an Odyssey? Beautiful. Nice collection of Hammonds too. Speaking of organs, I ended up with an old, beaten-up Farfisa Combo Compact recently. Very similar to the keyboards used by Richard Wright on the early Floyd albums. Sounds incredible through a few guitar stompboxes and a JC120. But I'd love to get a Hammond+Leslie rig or at least a decent emulator someday. Love the Farcheeza! I haven't got one of those yet, though I had some chances to play them over the years. Very fun. If you're patient and watch Criags List someone will give you a Hammond. You will need a way to move it, but if you plan ahead and jump on it when it comes along it'll fall in your lap. I've been given many. No One will give you a B3 but an A100 series is the same organ, and that they will give you. A leslie is harder, but I've bought two for under $50 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 QUOTE (how it ought to be @ Jul 18 2011, 10:12 PM) QUOTE (invisibleairwaves @ Jul 18 2011, 08:15 PM)^ Very impressive. I've been lusting after a D-50 for a while now. And an Odyssey? Beautiful. Nice collection of Hammonds too. Speaking of organs, I ended up with an old, beaten-up Farfisa Combo Compact recently. Very similar to the keyboards used by Richard Wright on the early Floyd albums. Sounds incredible through a few guitar stompboxes and a JC120. But I'd love to get a Hammond+Leslie rig or at least a decent emulator someday. Love the Farcheeza! I haven't got one of those yet, though I had some chances to play them over the years. Very fun. If you're patient and watch Criags List someone will give you a Hammond. You will need a way to move it, but if you plan ahead and jump on it when it comes along it'll fall in your lap. I've been given many. No One will give you a B3 but an A100 series is the same organ, and that they will give you. A leslie is harder, but I've bought two for under $50 each. Yeah, I've seen a few of them show up on Craigslist for super cheap...the main issue is space though. It's pretty tight right now. The Farfisa is doing double duty as a DX7 stand to save room, and I'm not entirely convinced it's up to the task. Besides that I'd kind of like to get an organ I can gig with, so I might end up just saving up for a Nord Electro or Hammond XK-series emulator. To be honest though, an organ is kind of far down the list of priorities for me...I need to get set up with a ProTools rig first, and then I'd like to get a good analog synth to (at least partially) replace my Alesis Micron. ProTools comes with a decent Hammond plugin, so between that and the Farfisa I should be okay for at least a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Necromancer_77 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Right now I have a cheap keyboard, but I'd like a nicer one. Problem is, I don't have much money to spend. Anyone know of a nice keyboard that isn't too expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 QUOTE (The_Necromancer_77 @ Jul 22 2011, 01:06 PM) Right now I have a cheap keyboard, but I'd like a nicer one. Problem is, I don't have much money to spend. Anyone know of a nice keyboard that isn't too expensive? -What kind of sounds are you looking for? -What other features do you want/need? -What's your budget? -New or used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Necromancer_77 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 QUOTE (invisibleairwaves @ Jul 22 2011, 02:21 PM) QUOTE (The_Necromancer_77 @ Jul 22 2011, 01:06 PM) Right now I have a cheap keyboard, but I'd like a nicer one. Problem is, I don't have much money to spend. Anyone know of a nice keyboard that isn't too expensive? -What kind of sounds are you looking for? -What other features do you want/need? -What's your budget? -New or used? Shoot, forgive me, I'm not very technical about this kind of thing. I started playing piano over a year ago, and I would like something with just a nice grand piano & electric piano tone. I don't really care much about any other sounds. I'd also like the keys to be pressure sensitive? Does that make sense? (Like if you press lighter it's more quiet.) New would be nice. also I can probably afford like 250 dollars or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 QUOTE (The_Necromancer_77 @ Jul 22 2011, 03:51 PM) QUOTE (invisibleairwaves @ Jul 22 2011, 02:21 PM) QUOTE (The_Necromancer_77 @ Jul 22 2011, 01:06 PM) Right now I have a cheap keyboard, but I'd like a nicer one. Problem is, I don't have much money to spend. Anyone know of a nice keyboard that isn't too expensive? -What kind of sounds are you looking for? -What other features do you want/need? -What's your budget? -New or used? Shoot, forgive me, I'm not very technical about this kind of thing. I started playing piano over a year ago, and I would like something with just a nice grand piano & electric piano tone. I don't really care much about any other sounds. I'd also like the keys to be pressure sensitive? Does that make sense? (Like if you press lighter it's more quiet.) New would be nice. also I can probably afford like 250 dollars or less. Don't worry about it. I didn't mean to come off so bluntly, my apologies. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to portable electronic pianos, I'm a bit more of a synth guy...hopefully someone else can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how it ought to be Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The_Necromancer_77 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I wanna play the keyboard bit from What a Fool Believes by the Doobie Brothers ( ) Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaheavypsy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 QUOTE (The_Necromancer_77 @ Jul 22 2011, 04:06 PM) Right now I have a cheap keyboard, but I'd like a nicer one. Problem is, I don't have much money to spend. Anyone know of a nice keyboard that isn't too expensive? A Novation MKII midi controller, Ableton Live, some VST's and your set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squids Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Hi. I'm a gear whore. I admit it. These are some of my favorites that I use the most. Modern Midi: Yamaha Motif XS8 & XF7 Nord Stage 2 (Exit Nord Stage Left) Nord Wave Korg Oasys Continuum Fingerboard Eigenharp Alpha Kawai MP8 plus various others Music Software: Sonik Synth 2 Miroslav Philharmonik SampleTron SampleMoog SampleTank & Xpansion Tank 2 libraries Infinite Workstation for Kontakt Neil Peart Drums for Kontakt Drum Masters, Cinema Sessions, FX Tron, EpiK DrumS... for Kontakt plus others Vintage/Analog Keys: Oberheim 8 Voice Yamaha CP70 Prophet 5 Moog Minimoog Arp ProSoloist Arp 2600 Wurlitzer 200A Rhodes Mk2 Clavinet Mellotron RMI EP Hammond B3 EMS Synthi Roland VP330 Here's a pic of some. If you want to see more let me know. I'm a gear head. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195...195898363788091 By the way, I am looking for an Oberheim OBX. Used to have one and want to get a 6 or 8 voice OBX again. Love that synth. The Oberheim SEMS are sweet too. I have one that has an additional Prophet filter in it. Really rare and beautiful analog sound. Edited August 15, 2011 by Squids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) ^ O_O ... o_o ... O_O ....Can I crash at your place for a while? Edited August 15, 2011 by invisibleairwaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squids Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) It's an absurd over the top list. My excuse is that I run a sampling company (Sonic Reality) and we needed the vintage keyboards to sample and the digital keys and software are the products we did the samples for. That's part of it... the other part of it is that I love keyboards and each one has a story and a role to play. Better than just pictures there's actually a whole studio tour I posted on my band page. I can post the link here if you want to see it or you can just follow the link in my sig. Edited August 15, 2011 by Squids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtothesky Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 QUOTE (Squids @ Aug 15 2011, 10:08 AM) It's an absurd over the top list. My excuse is that I run a sampling company (Sonic Reality) and we needed the vintage keyboards to sample and the digital keys and software are the products we did the samples for. That's part of it... the other part of it is that I love keyboards and each one has a story and a role to play. Better than just pictures there's actually a whole studio tour I posted on my band page. I can post the link here if you want to see it or you can just follow the link in my sig. Awesome. That is a great way to build up a vintage synth collection. Nice to see you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Tales Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 QUOTE (Squids @ Aug 15 2011, 10:08 AM) It's an absurd over the top list. My excuse is that I run a sampling company (Sonic Reality) and we needed the vintage keyboards to sample and the digital keys and software are the products we did the samples for. That's part of it... the other part of it is that I love keyboards and each one has a story and a role to play. Better than just pictures there's actually a whole studio tour I posted on my band page. I can post the link here if you want to see it or you can just follow the link in my sig. Dave I knew it was you . That Sonic Reality is the shizzle! Here's my rinky dink rig: http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182919_1434813729177_1797981439_813626_1532349_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/182919_1434813689176_1797981439_813625_4216055_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have a bunch of Sonic Reality Refills for Reason. The ones I use most are Synths 1 & 2 as well as Instruments of the 60's & 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I'll share this here. For the past three years, I've only seen Jen Johannson (of Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen) use a Yamaha dx7. I'm sure he loads many of his own sounds on it, a lot of the voices it comes with are very silly sounding"The DX7 synthesizer is definitely the sound of the 80's !!!!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmp9yqhsjqg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 ^ The DX7 was an incredibly powerful synth, and it's kind of a shame it's mostly known for cheesy EP sounds from 80's ballads. It can produce some freakishly cool noises with some tweaking. That said, it's a bitch to program so it's hard to blame people for just using the presets. I've got one...they were made and sold in massive quantities, and they were built like tanks, so it's not hard or expensive to find a working one on the used market these days. Native Instruments makes an excellent software emulation, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The DX7 was a game changer. I had it's baby brother the DX100 which was half as powerful but still decent enough for some sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtothesky Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 ^ The DX7 was an incredibly powerful synth, and it's kind of a shame it's mostly known for cheesy EP sounds from 80's ballads. It can produce some freakishly cool noises with some tweaking. That said, it's a bitch to program so it's hard to blame people for just using the presets. I've got one...they were made and sold in massive quantities, and they were built like tanks, so it's not hard or expensive to find a working one on the used market these days. Native Instruments makes an excellent software emulation, too. I had a DX7 and then later a DX7 iifd back in the mid 80's. - It was the first synth that you could actually emulate real instruments, such as Oboes, pianos, horns, etc - without the use of sample technology. Just algorithms. Pretty cool tech at the time. Lots of soft synths I use today, use some form of FM synthesis in one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112rushfan1 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Love the Arturia Moog. I gotta get one of those. I'm using Roland PK-5's, an Alesis Micron, and Akai Miniak, and a cheap Yamaha for effects.Check out this awesome drummer at only 13 years of age! My son does Rush covers and wants only your respect as Rush fans like me. YYZ cover here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog guy Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Bought a Roland RS-70 on evilbay for $280. Feel like that was a pretty good deal. Not a bad board; presets are okay but a lot of them run together. I also have a cheap Alesis Q49 controller which is kinda redundant now as I prefer to just use the Roland. Also spent $30 and got the OP-X VST set. Some cool Prophets, Oberheims and Moogs in here. The "Subdivisions" preset is actually pretty close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanadu97 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Also spent $30 and got the OP-X VST set. Some cool Prophets, Oberheims and Moogs in here. The "Subdivisions" preset is actually pretty close! I'm using the free OP-X VST. It sounds almost exactly like an Oberheim, but can it do Moog sounds too, like the lead in The Trees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFarewellToHemispheres Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi, can you guys tell me it's possible to connect a USB Midi Controller meant for a laptop to your keyboard that has a USB port and use the controller to augment and change the sounds coming from the keyboard? If you need any information these are the two pieces of technology I'm referring two- Midi controller- http://www.amazon.co.uk/LPK25-Laptop-USB-Midi-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B006IBZ2W6Keyboard- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bentley-4001-Digital-Piano-Keyboard/dp/B00594LNS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364059268&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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