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Donny...that’s kind of a small box. Sure that’s not a Ketron SD40?
JM

That's just the manual! ... but Donny don't need no stinkin' manual !!!

You got that right Tony...
looking forward to creating music.

Donny, Ya better catch some sleep tonight since you may not be sleeping much once you get the the Korg.

Thanks Steve... I'm in no rush... Plus I have all my KORG setups saved from the PA1000 Pa4x, etc....
That should help to a degree in getting started..
Fun Fun Fun!

Hey Donny,

Silly question, but if you had a PA4x, then a PA1000 why choose the PA700 (not that I am in any way belittling the choice) but from my understanding it has a few important differences, mainly the amplification (unless that isn't a factor).

For example, I didn't realise how weak the amplification was on the PA900 compared to the PA1000, and when I try to boost the Loudness on the PA900 it sounds like the speakers are cutting out at high levels as it can't handle it.

Danny I never use the internal speakers.....
either Studio monitors or my Pa systems

That answers that then !!!

Actually I'm really looking forward to your impressions of this. I really am enjoying my PA1000 after (what I must confess) to being a little bit harsh on it initially, but now I am hooked. There's a substantial enough improvement and some of the brand new style are actually very good indeed. Plus the last few style packs that Korg released are fantastic also.

Danny I don't expect anything too monumental vs the Pa1000 I had a few months ago. It will fill a need I have right at this moment in time. At any rate it will keep me busy. Thanx



Here is a quote from an other post in the KORG forum:

"There are a few more sounds (1750 vs 1700) on the PA 1000 but quality is the same.
The difference is mostly in the "features".

"I think Pa1000 makes more sense if:
1. You plan on using Vocal Harmony.
2. You want/need to use the sampler extensively.
3. You really want and ready to get the best out of the two, simply because you can.
Other that these, I think Pa700 offers a lot and is a better bang for the buck".

Danny I don't expect anything too monumental vs the Pa1000 I had a few months ago. It will fill a need I have right at this moment in time. At any rate it will keep me busy. Thanx



Here is a quote from an other post in the KORG forum:

"There are a few more sounds (1750 vs 1700) on the PA 1000 but quality is the same.
The difference is mostly in the "features".

"I think Pa1000 makes more sense if:
1. You plan on using Vocal Harmony.
2. You want/need to use the sampler extensively.
3. You really want and ready to get the best out of the two, simply because you can.
Other that these, I think Pa700 offers a lot and is a better bang for the buck". [/quote]

I can highly recommend these Eq and limiter settings for the Pa700 they may also work with the Pa1000


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91qs3fux5HY

Limiter is one of few kind compressors.
My set is:
Ratio: 6.4:1
Threshold [db]: -12
Attack: 3
Release: 60
Gain adjust [db]: +8
Dynamic Compression Sounds is a soul of mastering Songs
Is what making sound Loudness and bright.
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It depends on which speakers I'm using, but for the internal speakers on the PA600 I use the following to punch things up ...

BAND Q FREQ GAIN
LOW 1.0 120 +6.0
MIDLO 1.0 450 0.0
MIDHI 0.6 9.00K +8.0
HIGH 0.7 12.00K +10.0

Note: for MIDLO with a gain of 0 it doesn't matter what the Q and FREQ are set to. I set the limiter to Hard Mastering and take the defaults for that setting. If you hear any clipping (crackling noises) from the speakers, back off on the Master Volume or cut back the LOW band gain so you don't damage the speakers.
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”It’s easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.”

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Rick Stirling - Retired Electrical Engineer - Erstwhile Photographer
Korg Kronos2, Casio MZ-X500, PA600, AKAI MPD32, M-Audio Oxygen 25, ZOOM H6, Cakewalk Sonar

AWESOME Donny! Have fun, as I know you will!

Thanx Jill.....still waiting..

Good luck Donny. Hope we can some of your great music you’ll be making on your new KB

Thanx Paul I'll try if it ever arrives today..

Now get to work.🎼

Even makes me feel like Christmas morning. Good Luck with it Donny !

Anxiously waiting to see what the INSIDE of the box looks like ...

Nice one Donny, can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it!

Donny !!! Where’s your report on your new acquisition?