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#335206 - 01/03/12 09:55 AM
Re: I'm interested in the getting a Voiceworks Touch
[Re: travlin'easy]
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Registered: 01/16/02
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Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
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Scott, I've been using the Harmony-M since it first came on the market, and while it really does a fantastic job, I, for one, don't believe the audiences even notice that you are singing in harmony. I get lot of comments about my vocals, but NO ONE has ever said "Wow--that harmony really sounded great." It just doesn't happen. In many instances I've pointed out to the audience that the harmony is actually me singing and it's live. I've even done songs accapella using the harmony-M, and while the audiences loved it, overall, it really doesn't seem to have much of an impact on the overall performance. I sang Have You Heard by the Duprees on NYE, most folks loved the song, but no comments about the harmoney, which I thought sounded terrific. Good luck on whatever you decide upon, Gary  Gary ... you are right in that most people will not comment on 'the harmony' during your performance, but, as you know, it is the overall performance - the sounds/styles/playing of the kb, the quality of the vocals, the choice of songs, etc. that people get impressed with ... just as I have often said, I doubt that many - if ANY - actually recognize when a performer changes a kb, and I don't think many are going to comment on the harmony - UNLESS of course, it is really BAD ...  ...
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#335226 - 01/03/12 03:02 PM
Re: I'm interested in the getting a Voiceworks Touch
[Re: ianmcnll]
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Registered: 12/08/02
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Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Ian, I haven't used a mixer in more than 10 years. Every external vocal processor I've owned has phantom power, therefore you can merely plug the output into the keyboard's Line-In and you're ready to go. Additionally, you can still utilize some of the great vocal effects in the keyboard, reverb, delay, etc..., all in conjunction with the outboard vocal harmonizer. As for using the onboard speakers, I wouldn't recommend it. Too many problems with feedback and looping because of the close proximity to the mic. Dead-plug the speakers and use a good PA system and those problems are non-existent. Cheers, Gary
Edited by travlin'easy (01/03/12 03:04 PM)
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#335227 - 01/03/12 03:18 PM
Re: I'm interested in the getting a Voiceworks Touch
[Re: Scottyee]
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Registered: 07/27/05
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Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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No Mixer in 10 years Gary? Well, that's because your Kickapoo Joy Juice is active enough to mix itself...been known to dissolve plastic, I hear.  I've used the arranger's on-board speakers with a mic for many, many demos (and gigs), without a hint of feedback. I can't see how it would be different with Scott's Korg (which is the main unit under consideration here), unless he's using an omni-directional mic....they don't work well for that application. I do know Yamaha recommends a uni-directional mic for optimum results. From what Scott has told me on Skype, his original intent was to eliminate an external mixer/amp entirely and use the Korg's on-board speakers, or headphones. Ian
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#335232 - 01/03/12 04:39 PM
Re: I'm interested in the getting a Voiceworks Touch
[Re: Scottyee]
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Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Ian, Onboard speakers usually have a detrimental effect when you are using vocal harmonizers--even with a quality, unidirectional mic. A good example of this was clearly demonstrated on the PSR-Tutorial site. Of course, if you don't sing, especially in harmony, then it's not a problem. Cheers, Gary
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