When I take my time, talk with the ladies and keep things at an even, relaxed pace, my entire setup takes about 7 to 8 minutes at most. The first video is of the rig after it was set up for last night's job.

The second video is from today's job and depicts what it takes for me to set up my rig for nearly any small to mid-size job. For larger jobs I just add another Bose L1 Compact, which takes less than a minute.

The total time to unload all the equipment from my Dodge Grand Caravan is less than 4 minutes, but if it's raining I can do it much faster.





Enjoy,

Gary

Gary is pink pants related.

I admire the slow steady calm pace you set up with. I don’t know anything about that.

Nice videos, thanks.

John C.

She just one of the many ladies that works at that facility - nice gal, good lookin', too!

Gary

I am pretty sure I have the fastest set up ...Less than 2 minutes for senior gigs..

The fastest , lightest set up was My Roland V-stand, Roland BK5 and Roland BA330..

30 seconds for the V-stand..30 seconds for the BK, and 30 seconds for the BA330..

I have a big set up, that is just as fast...V-stand, G70 and Cube amp..another 30 seconds and I can have the second cube in stereo..

Both systems do not need a mixer..the G70 has it covered and the BA330 covers the BK5...No laptop is needed with the BK5..If I need to add the Laptop with the G70 ..another 30 seconds...that is less than 2 minutes , either way..

I don't use tripod stands, or fans...just a pedal or two for the keyboards..
And only 2 audio cords ..plus a mic cable..
A power strip for two plugs, sometimes a 3rd for laptop..

Why the rush to setup?..10 min, 8 min? who cares..?..

"I like to work at nothing all day"

bottom line no matter how long or little it takes to setup....
What does it sound like is all Im concerned with.?

Fran, I'm looking forward to seeing your video.

Donny, I couldn't agree more - it's the sound that counts.


cheers,

Gary

Great set-up, Gary, and very smooth and quick, indeed. I'm pretty pokey when it comes to setting up, usually takes me anywhere from 15 minutes to a half hour, and I have less stuff than you.

Of course, I usually did only one gig per day...but, let's be realistic, you have more ambition in your little finger than I do in my whole body. I'm now a fervent practitioner in the "Art of Laziness".

I'm also a stickler for how it sounds so I always try to get in a good sound check, using a midi-file I recorded.

I hope you are enjoying your new S950...it's a beauty, and PSR's have always been a great value...just look at the mileage you got from your 3K's.

Ian

Hey...I didn't know you guys bought Audyas

Gary video of set up on the BK5 is past..sold the BK and sold the BA to Donny..If I have to prove my under 2 minute set up with the G70..I will..but it is easy to picture how fast to set up a single all in one keyboard on a stand and plug into a single amp..

No problem, Fran - I just like watching the masters in this business at work - that's how I learn things. Yeah, I'm still learning.

Cheers,

Gary

Gary you were my best student...proud of ya buddy!!

Now get that S950 out in the trenches and give em hell baby!

Donny, I used it for the first time on the job today - AWESOME!

Gary

Hey, I saw you peak at the pink pants Nice setup, bet the 950 sounds terrific.

Jim, I'm old - not dead! She's a real nice gal, and wants to go sailing with me before the season ends. She kept track of me the entire time I was on the sail to the Florida Keys last winter via a Spot Personal Locator, which pinpoints my boat's position anywhere in the world at the touch of a button. It fires a signal up to a satellite, which is then sent to up to 8 email addresses. It's a great safety device and the service is just $100 a year.

The S-950 sounded awesome - I am really impressed. I'm still in the learning stages, especially with the SA voices. There is probably a playing technique that I have to master with these, but I have to find a source of information on that. Maybe one of the forum members can provide a tutorial link for the SA voice playing technique.

Cheers,

Gary 8)

Gary, I believe one of the manuals has explanation of what each SA voice does. Also try, the voice demos on board, I seem to remember they have an explanation.
DonM

Gary next to each sound there is a DEMO button to give you an idea of what the sound can do...try them all. I also hope you swapped all your "onboard 3k styles" with a comparible S950 one.....this will offer more Mega, etc into your styles..

I reread my post and meant to say peek! You might go peak when you're on the boat together.

The 950 looks terrific and promising. But every time I have a few drinks, etc, the PA series just seems so musical in comparison.

Have fun with the ladies Gary - they sure like you!

Donny, I found there is a special button dedicated to provide information on the playing techniques for each of the voices - it's #7 button on the voice page. Another neat feature that never existed in the past.

Gary

Gary yes I have seen that and tried it also ....
we'll share S950 notes soon.....it's a fantastic arranger for live work !