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computers and MIDI controllers Speaking of, I need to look into this too, TimObrien. I'm contemplating upgrading my Kurzweil K2500XS and fixing my Novation Supernova II due to static, and I'll have to lay out about $3,700, I figure. I have known about using Laptops live in gigs, but for...

Great to hear Well that's one fantastic response. Thanks for the feedback. The whole purpose was to help people like you, and not have to get taken over the coals by a repair shop. It appears as though you have the electronics skill I am in need of. Since you are eager to give back, if you...

Yes, That will work fine. I'm not going to go into all the different brands and issues surrounding amps, but that one should work fine. You will need a couple more cables (stereo). Here's how I think it will end up looking. 1) Keyboard 1/4" males to the Mixer. 2) Mixer's Main Outs (XLR or...

Read This issue was taken up on Sweetwater's site. Read what other keyboardists have written. Summary: all-in-one amps suck. Get a PA system for best sound. http://www.sweetwater.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5459

Recommended, but I've compiled this list for a few people over the years, and I would argue tooth and nail (if need be) with their merits. BUT, I really don't think they will benefit you without me (or somebody similar) as a teacher. The majority of these books are listed as for Intermediate...

Not uncommon Think through the issues. Media player is a player only. It cannot edit and program the way your FL or Kontakt can. That makes you think that the more powerful and versatile program has something "on" or "off" causing the difference. So you need to look closely at all the...

The tool you now need is a MIDI Sequencer. A sequencer will automatically play back a song file for you while you cook yourself a can of soup and watch sports highlights on TV. You can change the sound instrument being utilized, by turning a knob which controls your sound patches, and the song...

Free software synths There are tons of free software synths out there to install on your computer. You should be able to do a Google search and find bunches of them. "Free software synth for PC" or MAC, whatever your case may be. And I remember going to the bookstores (Borders, Barnes &...

confusion As you can see, it's not exactly clear what you are doing, and wish to do. Back in 1985 I had an Oberheim Matrix-12 which could record its patch programming to cassette tape, and I had a Yamaha QX-7 Sequencer which could record its MIDI programming to cassette tape. Obviously, to...

Agreed I 2nd that. As a classically trained pianist, you'll hate anything less that a full weighted controller. The best weighted contollers are made by FATAR and Kurzweil uses FATAR keyboards in their products, as do Nord, Novation, Fostex, etc. FATAR also makes their own controller...

Yikes Totally right-on, Washburn. Man... I totally wasn't thinking. Get that, Agent47? Do NOT use foil. That would be bad.

An interesting home remedy idea. Good or not? 1) First of all, go ahead and give your foil idea a try. If it works, then GREAT. I'd just be careful that the foil does not rip and get stuck inside the hole. 2) Replacing the sockets, I don't think, is really that difficult. 'Not sure if...

I've thought about this I really don't think it's an issue, unless you perform LIVE mode in Real time. Otherwise, you can still import samples from any recorded source you can imagine, and tweak it till your heart's content using VAST and the Sample Editor that remains in the new PC3k. It's...

This statement is not only not on point, but subjective in the extreme. There are now 3 individuals who have suggested this in this thread, and it's not helpful in the least. Here are 2 thoughts right off the top of my head to this statement: 1) I have attempted to learn guitar for years, and...

It really depends on whether it was regular or decaf. And if it was Starbuck's, well shit, you might as well just throw the equipment away - cuz otherwise, all your music will be bitter. <grin>

Well, everything but the bending over backwards part. And by the way v01d , you never said "thanks" for telling you the notes of that lick you had asked about. Did my answer work for you?

The Right hand is playing differing E chords. Starts off with an E Major 3rd (triad), then an Esus4, back to E3rd, and finally an E dominant 7th. The Left hand A, down to E, up to F#, down to D. Those are the basic chords. Of course they are being arpegiated in the Left hand, and rolling...

Me too When I understood what the Eagles song "Hotel California" was saying, and who they had in their photograph with them, well that was the last time I listened to that song. I still change the radio station if that song comes on. Yes, there are many songs where the music was inviting, but...

Experienced both ways 1964 Steinway French Provincial, and also used to own a Yamaha CP-80. When the computer chip strobe device came out (I recall this to be in the early 1980's), I had piano tuner do both pianos with the strobe, which would indicate to the exact cent which way a string...

Line 3: "I am restless and deep down" I would lose the word "and". It would create an ambiguity for the listener. Are you restless deep down, or deep down you make promises to keep. Chorus: Conquer the world Sounds young to me. Try something else.