keyboards

[ricbac]

Ok guys!
Need little advice.
I want to buy keyboards where I can make my own sounds.
I want to do music like Prodigy,I don't think they use factory sounds.
I was thinking about Korg Triton but there are lot of already programmed sounds.
I use seq. in my computer so I don't need this feature on keyboard.

Any advice,please?

[Lord Wan]

Hi,

I don't think a band like this creates it's music from a single source. They surely have an all bench of sound modules, old effects processors from the soviet era, etc...

The reason is technical : the most impressive sounds are in fact coming out of effects : chorus, reverb, phaser, flanger, delay, etc... But nowadays, synth and modules (except a few high end like supernovae) can't handle as many Fx processors as multitimbral parts. You end up having effects on one or two patches while the other patch only have the option to stay dry or share the effect of patch 1 or 2.

The all point is to have several small sound modules (each with it's own fx processor, sound character and technology ), then mix everything in an outboard mixer. You also need a master keyboard and a midi patchbay.

For info, in my home-studio, sound sources are a Korg DW-8000, a Yamaha Dx100, a Roland JV-1010 and a Waldorf MicroQ Omega. I have four different sound sources, each from a different synth company. Each can produce it's own flavor of effects (except the Dx100, but i insert a guitar distortion pedal betwwen it and the mixer ).

Building your setup with this principle is the only way to have YOUR SOUND.

[ricbac]

Thanks for reply.
I'll try to do same like you.
I have Yamaha SY-22,DX-11 and now I can have Korg Triton Classic for 1100$
I don't know If I should go for it or take something else.

[Nightowl]

I've owned my Triton for nearly 2 1/2 years. I paid an arm and a leg for it when it first came out. It was definitely the best "arm & leg" I ever spent. :-)

Lord Wan gave you some great advice. You definitely need more than one sound-source to create your own individual sound.

The Triton is a very versatile synth. It's programming options are VERY deep, but the great thing is that as powerful as it is, it's equally easy to learn & use. I can't say enough good things about it.

BTW, I don't work for Korg (in case it sounds like it) I'm just giving this ringing endorsement 'cause, plain and simple, this keyboard kicks ass. For $1100, there's no way you can go wrong.

Check out Triton Central. The URL is posted at your other "triton" thread.

[H_I_McDunnough]

i've got an E-MU XL-7 with which i am very pleased. It's programming capabilities are quite astounding. 128 voices, plenty of parameters, 50 filters, virtual patch cords for unlimited wild modulation possibilities. with little tweaking you can get great sounds from the presets or totally mangle it into some threatening **** . weird cavernous voices from hell. the built in effects are good and relatively flexible. up to 30 simultaneous arpeggiators make some bad-ass rythmic ventures. it's got a built in sequencer (grrreat for live loops etc.) and it's expandible with any of the newer E-MU ROM soundsets. if you're new to synthesis, it's got a great manual. i wish my XP-50 would've had a manual written like this when i started getting into MIDI instruments. they're also going for only $699 right now (i got mine in July w/ the E-MU rebate it was only $550) this is a great deal on a synth with some heavy character. sounds like what you're after.

[ricbac]

Thanks,I heard XL-7 it sounds great.
So do you think I should buy something else than Triton?
With Triton I don't think I'll make some analog sounds.
I know that Prodigy use Mooge keyboards.
XL-7 sounds great but with that I would need to buy some Midi controler or another keyboards

[XenosoniK]

Just to note, I LOVE Liam's music (makes the music for the Prodigy) and am a diehard fan of them.

But he does use factory sounds a lot of the time.

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