Did a search but didn't find too much about changing the settings from the programmed ones. Some of which don't sound too good on my setup (Radio!). Anybody tried changing the standard ones, and if so what set of numbers have you used and in what type of surroundings and whether through other equipment. My situation is playing at home in a small room, perhaps 3 by 4 metres, KN7000 through a Behringer UB802 mixer (together with a PSR3000) and then into a pair of Behringer Truth B2031 Monitors. I'm trying to output a "warmer" sound with clear bass notes and fresh cymbal sounds, but the room isn't helpful. Any experience out there?
Keith

Hi Keith,
I am very satisfied with the setup with a simple mixer using the subout of the KN7. I have made a 'workshop/tutor' from my experiences. Please visit my homepage ( http://www.keso.nl ) and have a look at the menu 'Tips&Tricks' under H1.
Hope this helps ?
success
Cees

Hi Keith,

I use a an external graphic equaliser with my setup having had only limited success with the KN7000 equaliser. When the 7000 first came out I found some sounds quite harsh. Sound level measurements in my situation revealed pronounced peaks from the KN's internal speakers around 100Hz and 6.3kHz. Currently the equaliser in use is a 10 band (1 octave) unit. I am considering upgrading to a 30 band (1/3 octave) unit.
Behringer make a couple of reasonably priced ones.

Cheers
Len C.

I use a 30 band STEREO Graphics Equalizer that is 2 channel, one channel for each output of the keyboard. I can dial in my studio exactly as I want it. I keep all other EQ's in the keyboard and amps at neutral and do it all with this output EQ
Bebop

Thanks Cees, Len aand Bebop, after considering your reponses I think I will leave the EQ on the KN7000 at neutral (Flat) and use the controls on my mixer. It is easier to adjust for any individual song, rather than have to go into the menu system.
Keith

Hi, KeithB you seem to be the only member with a KN7000 and a PSR3000.

I am looking to update from a KN6500 to one or the other. I was wondering how you felt as a comparison?

I know this should be a new topic and I have one on the General Arranger list, but I wished to ask someone who has obviously paid hard cash for both, what do you think?

Any thoughts greatfully received.

Stephen

For what it's worth, I had a 7000 and changed it for a Tyros. Three friends have a PSR 3000, and I have played them. I still prefer the Tyros, but I would have a 7000 before a 3000!!! Walter.

Stephen,
Quick answer is that if you can get a KN7000, do so, overall it is a better keyboard. To put it in perspective, I obtained the PSR3000 only as a financial way out from investing in a Motif ES7, then discovered that it was way beyond my musical (and technical) competence to utilise effectively. Having said that, the PSR3000 is a very good keyboard though compared with the KN7000 sounds "tinny" with the onboard speakers. However when sent through my Behringer Truth monitors it is very good. The monitors bring out a fuller base note and also the subtleties such as cymbals and so on, which seem to get lost from the on-board speakers. However I play in a small home study, not the best for either instrument.
Keith

Thanks for that.

Looking more into the way I play I think that I would be happier with the KN7000. The controls seem to be layed out more to a players needs. The Yam seems to have all the features but reading the manual it seems I would spend more time looking for the function I want.

Basically I like things like the Favorates and the (much) better display. Not sure on the styling but at least it seems better engineered than the Yam which still looks like it's cheaper siblings.

I know everyone is going for the Tyros and the PSR is being marketed as a poor mans Tyros, but I'm not so sure.

Mega Voices you can't play ? Or only in a style. My KN6500 NX sounds are pretty good and the 7000 should be even better.

The main thing I am looking for is better storage than floppy.

I think I need to do more reading on the KN7k and the SD card access. Is it easy to navigate around your saved files?

[This message has been edited by vitesse (edited 11-15-2004).]

Saving and loading files to and from the SD card is just as simple as using a Floppy Disc, but much faster of course. There are 99 folders each capable of holding 20 complete Technics Format 'saves'and navigating through them is a breeze. There are three methods of searching : Alphabetic, Numeric or just Folder/File presentation. Contents of your existing KN6500 floppy discs, can be transferred, a disc at time, direct to a folder on the SD Card.
Also, with the release of Fred's KN-Explorer, manipulation of the files on the SD Card, using your PC, is made very much easier.

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Willum