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#488367 - 02/03/20 02:23 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: Fran Carango]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Originally Posted By Fran Carango Originally Posted By Dnj Originally Posted By DonM PA4X, unless something better comes along. Maybe a second kb for having additional sounds quickly available. It hasn't been invented yet.. anyway its such a personal question... what works and the needs of one is totally opposite from the next player... this is the kind of "DREAM" post that goes on forever. but it's fun to fantasize.. What's with the avatar
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#488371 - 02/03/20 02:56 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: Dnj]
Torch Member Registered: 12/17/12 Posts: 770	A Model D. _________________________ "You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." John 8:32
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#488388 - 02/03/20 06:11 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By cgiles Dave, just out of curiosity, if moving, maintenance, etc. was not a consideration, would you consider substituting say an SV1 for the 'real' Rhodes? Chas, sure I could. The SV-1 actually offers more options than the Real Rhodes, but the Rhodes provides a stable workbench with a flat top. To be more modern, I could absolutely use an SV1, or a Seven (haven't played one yet). The Sev has a flat top, so I could see me using that with the synth du-jour on top. So far the PA4x is the top contender for everything it offers. Right now, my dream rig is the one I have WITH me. (whatever that may be) _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#488394 - 02/03/20 08:21 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
DonM Senior Member Registered: 06/25/99 Posts: 16735 Loc: Benton, LA, USA	Yes, if there was a dream rig I wanted, I'd just buy it. _________________________ DonM
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#488397 - 02/03/20 08:49 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
cgiles Senior Member Registered: 09/29/05 Posts: 6703 Loc: Roswell,GA/USA	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave The Sev has a flat top, so I could see me using that with the synth du-jour on top. So far the PA4x is the top contender for everything it offers. This is one thing that always mystified me; putting the ARRANGER on TOP in a two-keyboard stack. The nature of arranger playing requires that the left hand be active 95% of the time and in that configuration it would always be in an elevated position. That would make me (left) arm-weary in about 15 min. of playing. Are you saying that this doesn't bother you? BTW, you are not the only one to reference this configuration. Wow, my arm aches just thinking about it (if I played arranger in a gig setting). chas Edited by cgiles (02/03/20 08:50 PM) _________________________ "Faith means not wanting to know what is true." [Nietzsche]
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#488399 - 02/03/20 09:28 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
tassiespirit Member Registered: 01/25/08 Posts: 554 Loc: Devonport, Tasmania, Australia	What is ultimate for one person is different for another, since a while back, I thought having a combo of a Roland V-Synth GT ver 2.0 and a Roland G70 together would have worked for me. Now I would be happy with a Korg Pa4X 61 and a Nord 6D 61, but each to their own. Allan _________________________ The problem is not the problem...The problem is your attitude to the problem.
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#488404 - 02/04/20 04:12 AM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6021 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By cgiles in 'L' configuration chas Hi Chas, Nothing else is really applicable to me ( including gigging), but I do enjoy my “L “ configuration also. My case it’s my P121/SX900. Works well. Don’t think I could get used to having arranger stacked over the piano. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#488477 - 02/04/20 11:49 AM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By cgiles This is one thing that always mystified me; putting the ARRANGER on TOP in a two-keyboard stack. chas Chas, back in the day, the bass KB (Moog) always sat on the Rhodes, so I guess I'm just used to it. Having a full range chords voice on bottom appeals to me for so many rubato passages, intros, endings etc, and the small reach up to the arranger controller is negligible, at best. Another reason for the hierarchy of elevation is that I don't like having buttons and screen hidden by the top KB. I like that bottom layer to be tucked in as close as possible under the top. How different is it for a traditional B# setup where your right hand is almost always elevated? ... Things that make you go hmmmmm _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#488483 - 02/04/20 12:40 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: Uncle Dave]
cgiles Senior Member Registered: 09/29/05 Posts: 6703 Loc: Roswell,GA/USA	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave How different is it for a traditional B# setup where your right hand is almost always elevated? ... Things that make you go hmmmmm VERY different, but I guess it's a matter of perspective (and playing technique). chas _________________________ "Faith means not wanting to know what is true." [Nietzsche]
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#488488 - 02/04/20 01:45 PM Re: Your ULTIMATE 'gig rig' [Re: cgiles]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By cgiles Originally Posted By Uncle Dave How different is it for a traditional B# setup where your right hand is almost always elevated? ... Things that make you go hmmmmm VERY different, but I guess it's a matter of perspective (and playing technique). chas How so? One arm is still reaching up, playing the top tier ... it's just the the opposite arm, right? _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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