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@@Butterwolf awesome thanks for the pat on the back. You shouldn’t strive for compliments but it’s a nice bonus when they come around.

Glad to hear this helped inspire you to make something similar. I really don't think this happens, this quickly on a lot of other keyboards.

😆glad i could help make it easier for you. what were you weighing it against?

@@efnbrg I started playing in a band with my yamaha p-45 and its sound options are very limited :D I also considered roland juno d8 for its flexibility (others also say that its keyboard action is better, I have no idea). But idk yamaha sounds give me thrills and it doesn't happen when I watch roland demonstrations. And I think that deep menu diving would rather give me pain than joy :D

@ this is literally the perfect keyboard for you if not the ck61 which can go into its own backpack and costs less. But such a different keybed. Both have the option to run on batteries too.

Also reflecting on your note - i believe the effects in the CK series are what’s making it extra sweet in this demo and when i record with it. Because in general synth based sounds are lifeless. Yet each channel has the option for things like overdrive and rotary, plus that master reverb and delay for a final washing cycle.

@@efnbrg may I ask, did you manage to connect it to the external sequencer? Did it work?

Hi I believe you have a steel string guitar. If so it is a very different animal but you’re right that the wide neck on classical guitars makes it easier - specifically to play fingerstyle music. But nylon strings don’t have the pop that steel strings have. Also keep in mind the room that you’re hearing guitars in. That’s why I like to rent whenever possible. Something might play nicely in the store but doesn’t sound good compared to other guitars. But then you could take it home, and it might sound wonderful in your space. Keep your eyes and ears open for deals, and do your best to stay focused on learning songs and techniques with whatever guitar you happen to have

@@efnbrg Thanks man , no its nylon . But still cuts the fingers up a bit lol . Yeah it's quite good I spose for a guitar . Can't complain .

@@mehDOGIESRATS2222oh I see that thing now. It’s a budget friendly guitar so there are two things that would make it more comfortable to play. The first is the frets are likely sharp because they don’t have the time to work on that if it’s very low cost. If you have a friend that knows this stuff maybe they can help you. If you attempt to do it yourself follow some tutorials and work very slowly and do the bare minimum. The second is putting really good strings on there. You can spend $12 USD on daddario pro arte. EJ45 or EJ46. Hard tension is good for improving the tone of a cheaper guitar.

Actually a few weeks after the video was recorded I ended up with a used Alhambra 4P 😊

@@efnbrg 4p is magic. It is my fav guitar, and I wouldn't give it up for a million dollar guitar.

Great to hear hope you get one and enjoy playing it 🌅

@@duketranslucent3rd hey there you get some very basic editing of the envelope and filters. But that can be enough for some people after you put effects on them. For example a tremolo can add an lfo for you. The effects are both per part and then there is a global section. Best of luck on your search, definitely go to a store and play around on headphones for a bit.

@@efnbrg Thanks!

Thanks it’s always nice to hear I am in some sort of alignment 😄

can you clarify what you mean by using it with a gaming console? for starters it does not have a USB audio interface in it similar to what the focusrite series boxes are.

Hey glad you enjoyed this video. It is indeed a stock sustain pedal which I happen to use one by Donner for. I think if I had to get a new one it would be the Yamaha one that has a half press. I’m not even sure what that is but apparently the keyboard supports this half state so it sounds like a good choice.

@@efnbrg right on! thank you for the info :)

@@SelfSealingStemBolt Aw thanks that’s a sweet comment to receive. I would consider a used CK-61. Sure the keys aren’t weighted but you will have the sound engine that does this unique layering thing. You could always plug a weighted keyboard in later on, like a lower end studiologic. There are other keyboards like Yamaha MX49 or Roland Juno-61 but they operate like traditional workstations so you have to go through more menus to layer and wash with the effects. But after you spend time designing patches you will get similar sounds. But what I love about the CK system is this quick layering with minimal menu diving if any at all really. I can’t speak to what would happen in the Numa keyboard.

@@efnbrg thank you! I keep coming back to this video because it’s so inspiring! 😎

Thanks I appreciate it. I don't have the capacity or willpower to make shiny TH-cam videos so you have to be patient to watch mine 😁

@@efnbrg that's exactly what makes your videos more genuine!

My pleasure i'm glad it was useful. Would be nice to show how the keyboard actually works but this is my style 😄

ressspect!

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@@nookcolor1130 maybe that is true but I will always have a buddha belly 😂

Thanks for watching I would look at the StudioLogic Nano series and see how the FX are set up on that. It's the only other keyboard that I had a bit of regretsy that I didn't know about before buying this one. Still extremely happy with the Yamaha though so no complaints.

@@efnbrgthanks for your awesome video. When I google I get Numa X-SE. is this a comparable keyboard? I’m loving this demo of the CK88. Thank you!

@@SelfSealingStemBolt hey glad you liked it. I don’t know much about Numa in general but this is the keyboard I was referring to: www.studiologic-music.com/products/numa_compact2x/

Thank you!

Thanks for watching, this one is due for a followup. You are correct that smartphones can be picky about stereo/mono and on top of it instagram live encodes at 64mpbs mono. I'm interested in seeing how the maono units work just for fun. In the meantime I got a Yamaha AG03MK2 on a warehouse deal from Amazon and it is phenomenal.

i have never seen the dgx before but the two keyboards look completely different. I would imagine they were designed by different teams or subdivisions within Yamaha entirely. The DGX seems to be on the arranger side and also is trying to appeal to people who play traditional piano. That is not a keyboard you would take to a gig. It's also a lot heavier in weight. CK88 builds on the reface series, so people who are into vintage keyboards with effects. You get three layers and that's pretty much as far as the feature set will go. Not even an arpeggiator.

Thanks I just did a live stream with it last night with just the keyboard. I think I want a CK61 instead now though so I can move around easier instagram.com/reel/C62iLU8g9Ku

Thanks Marti!

I think it's just as good for the home as it is the stage. and it has little speakers inside.

Yeah I believe I did a test where I ran the Behringer Model-D through it. And there's the whole USB + Bluetooth area of the board as well.

My pleasure, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Do you have one yourself?

Not yet but really looking forward to getting one. Have just tried it out at Guitar Center and was struck by how easy and intuitive it seemed to be about to change your current sound even adjust the layers.

Oh wow I didn't know they had a felt piano in there. I don't know why this is not like a default sound on every keyboard now. No it's not in here and it's one of the only things I wish could be improved. I do have Noire in the PC though so I'm ok.

Haha yeah you will love it. I could totally pull off putting a CK 61 above my 88, but for that type of thing I would go with Roland Juno DS to get some corny new age soundscapes and trance arpeggiators.

Of course, you know what you want, but I would ask, have you owned a Juno DS61? Because I have and I sent it back. May be just me but the sounds were spikey. For those of us who like etereal, spikey don't get it. I was really disappointed. I've owned multiple Rolands and this one was just very non-Roland-like.@tCreative-ux9zp

@@jimsuber6784 that was me using my other account, sorry for the confusion there. that's great to know. i had only tried it in the store. the other types of synths that i would consider for tier 2 would be Behringer Poly-D or Korg Minilogue/MicroKorg. I have the Model-D but as a module it doesn't really fit into this situation very well.

Wow I appreciate this level of “in the weeds” detail about keyboards in general. For me the only equivalent wish is that it would just have an arpeggiator but since they didn’t put a button on the keyboard for it, I doubt it will get added to the effects menu with a firmware update. But that’s my hope.

Hi I believe this is a basic layering that's going on. When you hit the keyboard it triggers both sounds, the piano and the pad. Similar to any typical keyboard that has a layering function. There was no extra programming done.

Glad to hear. Lately I have been using the organ section even more for ambient. A lot of B-3 sounds in jazz irritate me but they work great for this. And yes I did an experiment where I ran the Model-D on top of the CK-88, it fits on the spot at the right side. Was an awesome combo. You won't regret the choice.

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 🙂

You're right I was just thinking that this morning as I did some more digging into the program. It's really amazing

Hi glad you liked it, I forgot to address the speakers issue in this video. The sound in this video is NOT from those speakers. I love the fact that this keyboard has them though, which the Korg SV-2 only has if you pay for a more expensive upgraded version. They are totally sufficient for having something quick when you turn on the keyboard. They are not amazing but I just like the option when I don't want to turn on my audio interface and monitors. You get an on/off switch which is appreciated. They don't really clip but I did notice that if you set the output of the CK-88 to be say +26db*, the onboard speakers will get that boost which doesn't seem to make sense since that setting should only apply to the line-outs. This could do damage to the speakers. * The CK-88 has a setting in the menu to boost the output of the volume if you need more gain which is perfect

Hi Anthony can you clarify why this device doesn’t fit your needs? Because by your comment it does tick off the box of helping you record without setting up condensers. It just doesn’t do multitrack recording very well which they offer in their R series

@@efnbrg I seen other videos and it does look interesting but for multi track recording I would have to place it upside down for acoustic guitar and the other thing I was concerned was the plug-ins are like a spiders legs taking up more room or messy. Someone else mentioned they don’t look like they can take much of a pounding if they fall to the ground after listening to a few reviews, I think the tascam 8 would be the one to get and it has more weight to it. I like the idea that it’s portable and ready to go. I can always go back to my daw later. These recorders are great for recording ideas to start off and transferring to a daw later. There especially excellent for acoustic guitar and vocals. I already owned the zoom r4 recorder. It was an excellent idea. I just thought it needed more tracks and power supply. The built-in mic is right where it should be and everything is visible and positioned properly. I think zoom8 is a spiderweb nest to begin with. Tascams been around for a while for an extra $100 dinaris!

@@anthonyacosta7235 ok this makes sense. The Tascam Portacapture x8 also has higher quality recording at 32-bit rate float which I dont think exists in the Zoom H8. Good to hear your thoughts on the Zoom R4. I think I will get one soon. Lately I have had the best success with the Tascam DP-008ex because it functions like a proper multitrack recorder, but it records at 16/44.1 and i have to plug in a condenser mic to use it.

Great to hear I think the 61 key will pack a lot of punch at a good price 😀

Yes polyman, I want people to know that you don’t have to be a keyboard wiz to benefit from a solid 88 key system

Thank you, your video is very inspirational

@@Wty-7373 happy you enjoyed it 🙂

Thanks Shane, glad you enjoyed. Do you have this keyboard or looking to get one?

@@efnbrg I am on the lookout for a keyboard that will complement my Reface CP for some gigs, but also sit on top of my Wurlitzer for special gigs too. Also something easy to take to rehearsal.

@@shanesurgey2416 people are calling it all the refaces combined into one package. In your case the CK61 would be great on top of the Wurly, but if you get the CK88 with the special case designed for it, I don't know why you'd want to lug a Wurly to a show. I am also seeing some comments that people wish there was a 73 key edition which I would agree with. This should've been 73 keys.

Yes, 73 keys would be nice - 88 keys and a Wurlitzer is too much for a gig. The 61 keys would be ideal and I don’t mind the compromise in a band setting. Yes, I have heard it is all the refaces in one unit, I also like the fact that Yamaha have good cut through in a band situation too.

Thank you I should make a video for you in another backyard that has a ton of squirrels running around the trees

So glad you found it ♥

That was so useful. Nice to hear a perspective similar to mine

Thanks that's funny you spotted them! they are picking up their last bits of food before starting to hibernate. Posted a new one today: th-cam.com/video/TZfgdZ_RoAQ/w-d-xo.html