I'm more organist, then synth focused than piano. I did finally get a piano, the Korg Grandstage X, it arrived last month, and it's amazing. I hope you can convince Korg to send you one to review...I'd like to hear your thoughts on it as someone more knowledgeable than I, on digital pianos. Cheers!
I have too much gear myself, and you're right. It causes anxiety. You can't even choose which one to use, ending up in using just a couple and ignoring the rest. Maybe keep a single one from each category (one drum machine, one sampler, one polysynth, one mono or smaller 25/37 key synth.
@@WoodyPianoShack another way to do it is to work the way studios work. Decide in advance what sources you want for a project, maybe limiting it to 2-4 sources, and similar for effects/processors. Then stick to that palette for a decent length of time, a season or two maybe - long enough to produce a full EP or even an album say. The limitation is useful, and forces you to learn those instruments, and get the most out of them. The faff of selling things can be a major distraction. And there's plenty of great instruments, that you can great stuff from. Selling can just lead to more buying later ...
Your channel has come a long way.Your editing of videos has come a long way since you started. I now enjoy your videos more than before. Thanks for the journey
I'm totes jelly of all your awesome Roland stuff. Yeah, I'm a Roland Fangirl, but c'mon, they deserve it. I'd KILL for the Boutique D-50, I missed out when it was on sale. :(
The Roland D-05 was not a keeper for me. It sounds “okay”. Doesn’t compare to the original. The D-05 is basically a slightly more alive version of a VST. I never had the case or the keyboard case so the D-05 was a whole lot of plastic. Got it used, worked great but the control interface was terrible.
it is not something to compare, really. the monologue is a fine little synth with Aphex Twin sounds. The Bass Station 2 is so much more - and with Aphex Twin sounds. It's in another league. I own a monologue and won't sell it anytime soon. I am saving up for the Bass Station 2, I only had the chance to play with it for a few hours and I love it. The Monologue would probably not win a direct comparison, but it shines on it's own. Woody should compare his Minimoog clones and his Sh--101 clones, if I had a free wish.
Interesting video, Woody! I also have some unused tools in storage, not as many as you show here. Which I actually like, because I can be sure that there are people that have more unused stuff than me 😂
Woody, if you have contacts with Roland, please tell them about that weird encoders issue. It affects the entire AIRA series (including System-1 and System-8), Juno DS, your JD-08 Boutique, TRs and MCs. Leave them for a long time, and the knobs start jumping. You need to use all the sliders and give them a good run at least once a month, otherwise the nightmare starts.
@@Fl4ppers I face it with all my Rolands. I was very angry when I came across this for the first time. But quickly found out that this was not fatal. My system-1, JD-XI and DS suffer from this. Oddly enough, the problem arises only with knobs, and not with faders. If I use them, everything works fine. Leave them for a month or two, and voila!
I love the channel. Woody can talk about nothing and keep it interesting. I would like to see you sample some of your beats or patterns you created from your synths to the machine plus and try to make some songs. I usually enjoyed the music you write/create
Great video Woody. My wife said to me recently that seeing that I’m mainly a sax and wind synth player and only use my Nautilus on gigs. Why do you need 9 keyboards? I must show her this one so she knows that it’s not just me.😊
Get hold of the new Korg Grandstage X and let us know what you think of it Woody. I too agree about too much gear, unless youre really attached to something then sell it and find something which inspires.
I thought at the time that you were buying *way* too much gear in one go, Woody. Even if you didn't have the distractions of Arturia and the other collaborations, I'm sure you know better than anyone else, it takes time to get to know an instrument. I'd be keen to see a video on you demonstrating the TR-8S, to see why you like it so much.
Hi Woody! I was actually wondering about the synths and whether you’d have time to show them all on your channel. The Nord Electro 6D is a beauty, isn’t she!! Not much of a player myself but if one is to aspire to become a good player, then the Nord is ‘the instrument’! Now that you have the Yamaha’s ear, there is one thing I would like to suggest to you and perhaps, you could talk to them about it. It’s a bit awkward but I have read the same comments from many people, across multiple forums, and it is about the Yamaha arrangers like the top PSR models - specifically, the top two models (SX900/700 and now the SX920/720) as well as the top-end models - the Genos 1 and 2. The thing is this - these are touchscreen-driven instruments and each has at least one USB-to-device port. Why is it not possible to connect an external touchscreen? Before anyone passes any judgement, I assure you, this has nothing to do with commodity. No, this is much more important - it is about the folks who use these instruments daily and who are blind or visually impaired. Remember, ‘blind’ does not automatically mean ‘cannot see’. The legal definition allows for degrees of disability, it doesn’t deal with absolutes. In a nutshell, a person can be legally blind and still ‘see’, just not very well. In such a circumstance, a bigger touchscreen isn’t just helpful, it is essential! I think anyone would agree that a 24’’ touchscreen is incomparably easier to use than a 7’’ or 9’’ one. Now imagine that your ability to actually navigate the instrument depended on whether you can read the fonts on the 7’’ touchscreen. Makes you think, doesn’t it? By the way, the MODX+ has this ability and there are videos of people on YT having done just that - connected a large-format touchscreen to the keyboard. Arranger is a one-man-band instrument so I really see no justification in it not being able to do the same. One other thing is this - and I do apologise for this is turning into one long post - only the top PSR model and the Genos have the ability to even connect an external display, never mind a touchscreen. The SX700 (now the SX720) does not. Why? You see, if the ability to connect an external display is paramount for a person with a disability, that means that they have to spend an extra grand for the top model just for that feature. Now, Yamaha is a corporation in the full meaning of the word. They have their own R&D teams consisting of hundreds of qualified engineers and doctors of sciences, in multiple fields. They have their own manufacturing plants across the globe and make everything from instruments to audiovisual products, from motorcycles to robots. It’s an extraordinary company! As such, I believe they WANT TO care. They just need to KNOW about it. Like Stevie Wonder, one of the greatest musicians of our time, once said: ‘If an instrument isn’t good for a blind musician, then it isn’t good for any musician.’ There, I said it. I have written about this many times but there’s too much chatter on forums for anything meaningful to come to light. I’ve always considered you a man of integrity and I certainly wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t really think that. Once again, Woody, I apologise for the long post but this had to be said. All the best, as always, Tunka
Looking forward to your review of Juno D! For Yamaha, I would vote for Montage M. You have a lot of experience with MODX (BTW where it is?), so you are the right person to make an informative review of Montage M.
I waited several months for a new Korg Grandstage X; it was finally delivered last month. It would be great if you could get Korg to send you one to review, and maybe keep if you like it. I'm very pleased with it, though I'm more organist than pianist. Cheers!
Lol nice use of the aira compact as a stand to prop up the larger aira. By the way, check out sinevibes plugouts for the xd, boutiques reverbs/modulation fx and oscillators it supercharges it
Would love a video shoot-out and comparison of the most popular entry level 88-key pianos such as Korg Liano vs Roland Go:Piano vs Casio CDP-S110 vs Yamaha P-45. I think this would interest a lot of beginners and be right on topic for your channel. What do you think?
i think that's a good idea. the snag is they take up a lot of space and costly to transport perhaps...? maybe best to leave that to the piano stores, like merriam music?
Hi Woody, yes please try out the Montage M6, -please, please please! There are sooo many montage demo videos out there, but the all just focuses on the piano and the acoustic sounds, and a lot of boring show-off playing, but they in general doesn't focus on showing the capabilities of the thousands of multi-instrument performances with multiple arpeggio/riffs,patterns playable in parallel. I would really like to see a proper demonstation of it's many multi sound/arpeggiated performances. It theory the Montage should be able to work as an arranger keyboard just like the PA5x that you have demonstrated so brilliantly. So it could be really interesting to see how it would perform as an arranger "keyboard", but with the advantage of being a real synthesizer on top of it. Also it has this plugin E.S.P, but thare are not many proper demonstrations of how to use it with a DAW such as for example Cubase. Best regards Thomas Heder, Aalborg, Denmark
Number one reason is that if you live in rented properties the landlord's are not interested in you, just like me living in a 140 year old terraced house with no wall insulation and is freezing in the winter. 😢
Hi Woody Thanks for a really interesting vid. I’ve seen many a TH-cam vid with performers playing multiple keyboard set-ups in the home studio and some on stage. Have always wondered what it would be like connecting up instruments via midi, for example how well does a Yamaha Synth communicate with a Korg or Roland Synth, etc? Do same-brand-to-same-brand midi instruments actually work easy-peasy, or are there hurdles, and how easy is it to connect decades old midi instruments to new modern midi instruments? Also, which is your favorite music decade please?😊
The Juno D feels like a nice upgrade to the excellent Juno DS. It has twice the sounds, compatibility with Roland Cloud sound banks, and an improved Step LFO compared to the previous engine.
Hey Woody, when you get the Juno-D, it'd be cool to get your perspective on the polyphony, and if you run into any issues with voice stealing. I was considering a Fantom-0 for a while there before the Juno-D was released but it seems to have issues with the ZenCore engine eating up the voice count very quickly. Ended up grabbing one of their MV-1s for cheap (which I think has the same issues but is more self-contained and easier to move on if I don't like it as I can just use it with my existing main MIDI controller). Also, love the amount of times you discover surprise synths in your storage room!
I've been waiting to see how you get on with the MPC. I too am slightly put off by the learning curve, but its seems to me to suit certain musical styles better than others. Much like a Genos is a fantastic chessemaker, for those like me, who like that sort of thing for a change. We all have different tastes and different solutions to achieve them. I've even got an electronic chanter (bagpipes), but I'll spare you that until New Year and Auld Lang Syne.
The SE-02 has software envelopes and lfo if I recall... I had to buy an S1 because for years I thought they had to put the dongle in the form of hardware - then they did and the dsp 101 sounds good.
Akai mpc is at an interesting time, there is a new operating system beta that akai has released for free to users. The update is the final push to make the Akai MPC a true DAW in a box. No other drum machine can compare to how amazing the MPC is. The 960 pppqn of midi adjustment makes sequencing groovy hip hop drums with a more human feel to them,. Personally I love my sound craft signature multi track 12. The usb interface built in with multi tracking is amazing for recording dawless jams with individual tracking. You can even hook it up to the Akai MPC one to get more inputs and outputs working.
I am currently looking for a MIDI controller keyboard, and the first thing that shows up in your stash is a MIDI controller keyboard. I don't have funds to get a Kontrol, and I have so few options on used ones, a Nektar Impact GX61 or an old era E-MU XBoard 61. If I had the cash, there's an original DX7 on sale too...or shoot for the stars and get a Motif XF? Go somewhere in between with an M1? Or get as close to new and get a MODX...all on sale at the local FB marketplace. Now, about reviewing gear...unless you did already, how about an old school Motif (atleast a decade ago by now, 23 years for the original!) or one of their MX keyboard/controller thingys that claim Motif sounds? I'm curious about how good the keys are on your MIDI keyboard and how it stacks up with the cheaper options, not everyone has the space, or the funds to get a full blown synth but does have a PC, free stuff gets you pretty far nowadays!
I understand the Korg Pa5x was just a loan from Korg or have you sold it? I agree with your statement it's not always a good thing to own a lot of gear because at the end of the day you never use some of them and during this time they see their price decreasing so the more you wait to sell them the more money you are loosing. And also yes some gear like a Akai MPC needs a big effort to master the workflow and during this time you don't make any music. Today I have only one big synth (a Montage M6) and the Roland MC 707 and that's it, I have sold all the rest to concentrate only on what I really use everyday. and also it's save some space at home and some dust between the cables
hi, great points and yes, 5x was a loaner. i think the stress, in my case, comes from having "all the gear and no idea", much prefer to have a couple of pieces that I know inside out.
Hello Woody. Just couldn’t help commenting on the Akai MPC 1. A device that I am daunted by. I desperately need to load the updates and start learning how to use it with external synths. I also can’t decide whether I have to do the updates as individual downloads or if I can skip to a more recent update, my head swims at the thought of it. Anyway good luck with your MPC. Kind regards Mick.
@@WoodyPianoShack It's a while ago. I think I connected it to my audio interface that has footswitch connections (1/4" to 1/4"guitar cable(s)). On the other hand I also tried a simple $10 footswitch/'sustain pedal' connected to my MIDI keyboard, and by MIDI learn could operate the looper too (although you have to put your mouse indicator on a specific place ('record' I guess). Cumbersome.) Clearly both were not to stay, although I prefer a pedal for loping. Unexperienced and new to this I found it complex (MIDI etc.). Ableton offers some options to loop handsfree, though. Coincidently I'm considering buying a hardware looper. I got Ableton with my audio interface, realized I could record myself multitracking, but once in Ableton partly drifted away from the guitar. Was fond a Moog sounds anyway 😉
I love your Yamaha sx-920 . Please make more videos about Yamaha sx-920 series and please talk with yamaha designers team that why color of box Yamaha sx series or even genos after a little time of touching get lines of sparkle in color of box but tyros series never have problem with color but Yamaha new arranger series sx and genos color changes after a little time to ribbon of sparkle and this problem of quality color of box of arranger should be fixed in future. Thank you for your amazing content.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Woody....Do You have the "Spotlight" on the jd08 to pay honor to it....Or 😊.... You trying to Slightly Melt it Down 😶🌫️to show it Who's Boss....Great Video!!
Hey Woody! It would be great if you could do a video or two about the Roland GO:KEYS. It was your heads-up on this that made me want one. I was going to get the 3 until I saw another video saying the 5 had a built-in vocal harmoniser. As a singer, that appealed to me, and saves on adding a £200-£500 harmonising pedal. I got the 5 but I've not really seen any good videos about combining it with singing. Would you be willing to dust off the vocal chords for the benefit of your TH-cam audience? Please, please, please! 😁
hi, Woody. Great video as always! I own a Nord Electro 6D as well? Don't you find the key sensibility strange while playing pianos? Specially while playing soft. I love the sounds, but I end up plugin another controller via midi for piano sounds.
I know you review the Yamaha CK 88, but I would like you to review the Yamaha CK 61. They have different keys. It would be interesting to see if the synth-action keys of the 61 would make a difference.
thanks! probably won't revisit the CK as it takes a lot of time and effort to make the videos, and already covered the 88 as you say, not worth it just for the different keys?
The CK61 that I tried right after they came out, I didn't like the keys. I think it must've been slightly defective, because the ones I've tried since have been great for synth action keys. I have a CK88. I like those keys for an easy to carry digital piano (I had the same keys in the P115 before) except that, in the CK88, they sound physically very clunky in that cabinet... clunkier than the P115, and clunkier even than the MODX8. I might open mine up and try to dampen the internals, if possible. I like the way the CK88 keys play, though. I prefer the slightly lighter playing Nord Stage 4-88 keys, that I just tried, but the price of that...
I have both the ck88 and the ck61 that I use when performing. When it’s me and one other performer I generally use the ck88. In a larger group I use the ck61. Love being able set them up exactly the same for quick familiar changes. They are not the best of anything but they are great reliable all-around instrument. Battery power is nice. Also nice to have the option of the smaller lighter ck61 when hauling gear upstairs or into tight spaces. I’m fine with the difference in the keybeds. Ive played so many instruments for so long I can adjust quickly to anything.
you must be joking, I spend 20 hours a week shooting and editing videos! ;) although I do play piano an hour every day as that is always set up and more than enough.
When I read "secret synth" I thought of Yamaha VP-1 and Waldorf Wave, but "secret" only meant the cave. Oh well. You could have saved yourself the video.
"The same reasons for selling or not selling are the same reasons a buyer would want to buy or not buy. If plugins like VST and AU offer the same sound quality and more flexibility, it affects both sides of the decision."
The idea of writing the name of the charger on tape so you know what it's supposed to me connected to is so obvious and so genius! Love it!
The amount of times I had to google search to see what each plug goes to when I physically own them makes me think I need to do this
3rd world solution to 1st world problem
Must be like Christmas Day all over again for you. Discovering gear you didn't even know you had. 😀
It’s cool that you are having fun. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
Always great to see a new Woody video! Thanks :D
I'm more organist, then synth focused than piano. I did finally get a piano, the Korg Grandstage X, it arrived last month, and it's amazing.
I hope you can convince Korg to send you one to review...I'd like to hear your thoughts on it as someone more knowledgeable than I, on digital pianos.
Cheers!
I have too much gear myself, and you're right. It causes anxiety. You can't even choose which one to use, ending up in using just a couple and ignoring the rest. Maybe keep a single one from each category (one drum machine, one sampler, one polysynth, one mono or smaller 25/37 key synth.
good suggestions! when i evntually purge it all, i aim to keep just 3, piano, synth and stage keys? or replace them all with maybe an arranger :)
@@WoodyPianoShack another way to do it is to work the way studios work. Decide in advance what sources you want for a project, maybe limiting it to 2-4 sources, and similar for effects/processors. Then stick to that palette for a decent length of time, a season or two maybe - long enough to produce a full EP or even an album say. The limitation is useful, and forces you to learn those instruments, and get the most out of them. The faff of selling things can be a major distraction. And there's plenty of great instruments, that you can great stuff from. Selling can just lead to more buying later ...
I just bought a PSR-SX600. It’s so nice to have an arranger keyboard in my setup again, I love playing it.
same sound engine as my DGX I believe
Your channel has come a long way.Your editing of videos has come a long way since you started. I now enjoy your videos more than before. Thanks for the journey
i appreciate that, it often feels like nobody notices, let alone cares!
@WoodyPianoShack your channel inspires me to practice my piano 🎹 playing thanks for the inspiration.
Yes, great work lately, Woody!
I'm totes jelly of all your awesome Roland stuff. Yeah, I'm a Roland Fangirl, but c'mon, they deserve it. I'd KILL for the Boutique D-50, I missed out when it was on sale. :(
You will love your d05 when you find one! (Reverb sometimes has them)
The Roland D-05 was not a keeper for me. It sounds “okay”. Doesn’t compare to the original. The D-05 is basically a slightly more alive version of a VST. I never had the case or the keyboard case so the D-05 was a whole lot of plastic. Got it used, worked great but the control interface was terrible.
@@JustinSandler-r6c use the pg1000 to control it!
Use the square wave on a 303 and you get a nice drum and bass bass-synth.
Fantastic video Woody, you have amazing gear.
Woody confirmed his knees are in perfect working order, with that entrance 😎
they weren't afterwards!
Would love to see a comparison between the Roland S-1 and the SH-01A! There aren't any direct comparison videos between the two on youtube.
that's a good call, thanks!
I definitely watch a video comparing the Bass station to the monologue
it is not something to compare, really. the monologue is a fine little synth with Aphex Twin sounds. The Bass Station 2 is so much more - and with Aphex Twin sounds. It's in another league. I own a monologue and won't sell it anytime soon. I am saving up for the Bass Station 2, I only had the chance to play with it for a few hours and I love it. The Monologue would probably not win a direct comparison, but it shines on it's own.
Woody should compare his Minimoog clones and his Sh--101 clones, if I had a free wish.
Interesting video, Woody! I also have some unused tools in storage, not as many as you show here. Which I actually like, because I can be sure that there are people that have more unused stuff than me 😂
Woody, if you have contacts with Roland, please tell them about that weird encoders issue. It affects the entire AIRA series (including System-1 and System-8), Juno DS, your JD-08 Boutique, TRs and MCs. Leave them for a long time, and the knobs start jumping. You need to use all the sliders and give them a good run at least once a month, otherwise the nightmare starts.
Is that real? Seems like a really bad design.
That could be an encoder thing, I've also experienced that on my AVirus.
@@Fl4ppers I face it with all my Rolands. I was very angry when I came across this for the first time. But quickly found out that this was not fatal. My system-1, JD-XI and DS suffer from this. Oddly enough, the problem arises only with knobs, and not with faders. If I use them, everything works fine. Leave them for a month or two, and voila!
@@Fl4ppers Roland is also known for that Red Glue Of Death in the past, don't you know? :)
i can bring that up yes, interesting that you claim it's a wider issue than just on my JD, which by the way only plays up when I record demos.
I love the channel. Woody can talk about nothing and keep it interesting. I would like to see you sample some of your beats or patterns you created from your synths to the machine plus and try to make some songs. I usually enjoyed the music you write/create
thanks! yes, making electronic music is something I need to get back into, the only music I make now is casual piano performances and arranger stuff.
Love your videos. Great quality. What camera do you use?
Looking forward to your opinions on the Juno-D 😊
Great video love your work and dedication Woody! Greetings from Holland
Hi Woody ! Greetings and all the best from Romania!
Great video Woody. My wife said to me recently that seeing that I’m mainly a sax and wind synth player and only use my Nautilus on gigs. Why do you need 9 keyboards? I must show her this one so she knows that it’s not just me.😊
My current stash is: Behringer UBXA-D desktop, Korg Wavestate desktop module, Behringer PRO 800, and Behringer Solina Strings. Fun times!
Get hold of the new Korg Grandstage X and let us know what you think of it Woody. I too agree about too much gear, unless youre really attached to something then sell it and find something which inspires.
+1 from me on the Grandstage X
I thought at the time that you were buying *way* too much gear in one go, Woody. Even if you didn't have the distractions of Arturia and the other collaborations, I'm sure you know better than anyone else, it takes time to get to know an instrument.
I'd be keen to see a video on you demonstrating the TR-8S, to see why you like it so much.
Your showcase of nInja tricks and newfound ninjutsu abilities at the start of videos have truly amazed me old friend =)
Very nice. I’m assuming you no longer have the modx?
The Korg monologue would be nice to hear
Woody Piano Shack??? More like Woody Piano Shop!! 😂 It's good to see that I'm not the only keyboard and electronics gear hoarder😊
Cant wait to see what you think about the new JUNO-D
Thank for this video. Understanding this gear is a mind bender. Love your input. Have subscribe 😀👍
Hi Woody!
I was actually wondering about the synths and whether you’d have time to show them all on your channel. The Nord Electro 6D is a beauty, isn’t she!! Not much of a player myself but if one is to aspire to become a good player, then the Nord is ‘the instrument’!
Now that you have the Yamaha’s ear, there is one thing I would like to suggest to you and perhaps, you could talk to them about it. It’s a bit awkward but I have read the same comments from many people, across multiple forums, and it is about the Yamaha arrangers like the top PSR models - specifically, the top two models (SX900/700 and now the SX920/720) as well as the top-end models - the Genos 1 and 2.
The thing is this - these are touchscreen-driven instruments and each has at least one USB-to-device port. Why is it not possible to connect an external touchscreen? Before anyone passes any judgement, I assure you, this has nothing to do with commodity. No, this is much more important - it is about the folks who use these instruments daily and who are blind or visually impaired. Remember, ‘blind’ does not automatically mean ‘cannot see’. The legal definition allows for degrees of disability, it doesn’t deal with absolutes. In a nutshell, a person can be legally blind and still ‘see’, just not very well. In such a circumstance, a bigger touchscreen isn’t just helpful, it is essential! I think anyone would agree that a 24’’ touchscreen is incomparably easier to use than a 7’’ or 9’’ one. Now imagine that your ability to actually navigate the instrument depended on whether you can read the fonts on the 7’’ touchscreen. Makes you think, doesn’t it?
By the way, the MODX+ has this ability and there are videos of people on YT having done just that - connected a large-format touchscreen to the keyboard. Arranger is a one-man-band instrument so I really see no justification in it not being able to do the same.
One other thing is this - and I do apologise for this is turning into one long post - only the top PSR model and the Genos have the ability to even connect an external display, never mind a touchscreen. The SX700 (now the SX720) does not. Why? You see, if the ability to connect an external display is paramount for a person with a disability, that means that they have to spend an extra grand for the top model just for that feature.
Now, Yamaha is a corporation in the full meaning of the word. They have their own R&D teams consisting of hundreds of qualified engineers and doctors of sciences, in multiple fields. They have their own manufacturing plants across the globe and make everything from instruments to audiovisual products, from motorcycles to robots. It’s an extraordinary company! As such, I believe they WANT TO care. They just need to KNOW about it.
Like Stevie Wonder, one of the greatest musicians of our time, once said: ‘If an instrument isn’t good for a blind musician, then it isn’t good for any musician.’
There, I said it. I have written about this many times but there’s too much chatter on forums for anything meaningful to come to light. I’ve always considered you a man of integrity and I certainly wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t really think that.
Once again, Woody, I apologise for the long post but this had to be said.
All the best, as always,
Tunka
Looking forward to your review of Juno D! For Yamaha, I would vote for Montage M. You have a lot of experience with MODX (BTW where it is?), so you are the right person to make an informative review of Montage M.
A sign you have Gear Acquisition Syndrome is when you forget you own certain synths!
I waited several months for a new Korg Grandstage X; it was finally delivered last month.
It would be great if you could get Korg to send you one to review, and maybe keep if you like it. I'm very pleased with it, though I'm more organist than pianist.
Cheers!
glad to hear your enjoying it seems like a monster (good way) of a piano!
Lol nice use of the aira compact as a stand to prop up the larger aira. By the way, check out sinevibes plugouts for the xd, boutiques reverbs/modulation fx and oscillators it supercharges it
cool, thanks for the tip, will try and remember when I finally get around to the xd.
Would love a video shoot-out and comparison of the most popular entry level 88-key pianos such as Korg Liano vs Roland Go:Piano vs Casio CDP-S110 vs Yamaha P-45. I think this would interest a lot of beginners and be right on topic for your channel. What do you think?
i think that's a good idea. the snag is they take up a lot of space and costly to transport perhaps...? maybe best to leave that to the piano stores, like merriam music?
Hi Woody, yes please try out the Montage M6, -please, please please! There are sooo many montage demo videos out there, but the all just focuses on the piano and the acoustic sounds, and a lot of boring show-off playing, but they in general doesn't focus on showing the capabilities of the thousands of multi-instrument performances with multiple arpeggio/riffs,patterns playable in parallel. I would really like to see a proper demonstation of it's many multi sound/arpeggiated performances. It theory the Montage should be able to work as an arranger keyboard just like the PA5x that you have demonstrated so brilliantly. So it could be really interesting to see how it would perform as an arranger "keyboard", but with the advantage of being a real synthesizer on top of it. Also it has this plugin E.S.P, but thare are not many proper demonstrations of how to use it with a DAW such as for example Cubase. Best regards Thomas Heder, Aalborg, Denmark
hi thomas, not so sure I can pull of the kind of demo you desire either, but it's a great suggestion, thanks.
Number one reason is that if you live in rented properties the landlord's are not interested in you, just like me living in a 140 year old terraced house with no wall insulation and is freezing in the winter. 😢
You should try out the Yamaha FGDP 50 drum machine. I think you would have a lot of fun with it. I own one myself and it is really good.
i would love to get one of those, will try and get the opportunity, i enjoy bashing things
You need to talk about the loopers later.
Hi Woody
Thanks for a really interesting vid.
I’ve seen many a TH-cam vid with performers playing multiple keyboard set-ups in the home studio and some on stage. Have always wondered what it would be like connecting up instruments via midi, for example how well does a Yamaha Synth communicate with a Korg or Roland Synth, etc? Do same-brand-to-same-brand midi instruments actually work easy-peasy, or are there hurdles, and how easy is it to connect decades old midi instruments to new modern midi instruments? Also, which is your favorite music decade please?😊
Hi Woody, I saw a demo of the Moog Muse, and the sound was smooth and amazing! If you have time at some point, I'd love to get your take on the Muse.
moog one of the companies that i have no dealings with, but if I find a second-hand unit, then, who knows.... :)
The Juno D feels like a nice upgrade to the excellent Juno DS. It has twice the sounds, compatibility with Roland Cloud sound banks, and an improved Step LFO compared to the previous engine.
yes, it looks like a really great versatile and useful synth, i see it as a zencore sound module with keys.
Hey Woody, when you get the Juno-D, it'd be cool to get your perspective on the polyphony, and if you run into any issues with voice stealing.
I was considering a Fantom-0 for a while there before the Juno-D was released but it seems to have issues with the ZenCore engine eating up the voice count very quickly. Ended up grabbing one of their MV-1s for cheap (which I think has the same issues but is more self-contained and easier to move on if I don't like it as I can just use it with my existing main MIDI controller).
Also, love the amount of times you discover surprise synths in your storage room!
I've been waiting to see how you get on with the MPC. I too am slightly put off by the learning curve, but its seems to me to suit certain musical styles better than others. Much like a Genos is a fantastic chessemaker, for those like me, who like that sort of thing for a change. We all have different tastes and different solutions to achieve them. I've even got an electronic chanter (bagpipes), but I'll spare you that until New Year and Auld Lang Syne.
Bought my Monologue for 2000 SEK Very beatiful little synth
The SE-02 has software envelopes and lfo if I recall...
I had to buy an S1 because for years I thought they had to put the dongle in the form of hardware - then they did and the dsp 101 sounds good.
interesting on the SE, well digital envs and lfos never did any harm, the analogue magic is in the filters and oscs!
Akai mpc is at an interesting time, there is a new operating system beta that akai has released for free to users. The update is the final push to make the Akai MPC a true DAW in a box. No other drum machine can compare to how amazing the MPC is. The 960 pppqn of midi adjustment makes sequencing groovy hip hop drums with a more human feel to them,. Personally I love my sound craft signature multi track 12. The usb interface built in with multi tracking is amazing for recording dawless jams with individual tracking. You can even hook it up to the Akai MPC one to get more inputs and outputs working.
good stuff, you inspire me to get stuck into it!
Woody rules!
I’m on the lookout for a og Wavestation for a reasonable price. 😊
best of luck, a magnificent iconic synth.
I am currently looking for a MIDI controller keyboard, and the first thing that shows up in your stash is a MIDI controller keyboard. I don't have funds to get a Kontrol, and I have so few options on used ones, a Nektar Impact GX61 or an old era E-MU XBoard 61. If I had the cash, there's an original DX7 on sale too...or shoot for the stars and get a Motif XF? Go somewhere in between with an M1? Or get as close to new and get a MODX...all on sale at the local FB marketplace.
Now, about reviewing gear...unless you did already, how about an old school Motif (atleast a decade ago by now, 23 years for the original!) or one of their MX keyboard/controller thingys that claim Motif sounds? I'm curious about how good the keys are on your MIDI keyboard and how it stacks up with the cheaper options, not everyone has the space, or the funds to get a full blown synth but does have a PC, free stuff gets you pretty far nowadays!
Thumbs up for BOO props!
I understand the Korg Pa5x was just a loan from Korg or have you sold it?
I agree with your statement it's not always a good thing to own a lot of gear because at the end of the day you never use some of them and during this time they see their price decreasing so the more you wait to sell them the more money you are loosing. And also yes some gear like a Akai MPC needs a big effort to master the workflow and during this time you don't make any music. Today I have only one big synth (a Montage M6) and the Roland MC 707 and that's it, I have sold all the rest to concentrate only on what I really use everyday. and also it's save some space at home and some dust between the cables
hi, great points and yes, 5x was a loaner. i think the stress, in my case, comes from having "all the gear and no idea", much prefer to have a couple of pieces that I know inside out.
Hello Woody. Just couldn’t help commenting on the Akai MPC 1. A device that I am daunted by. I desperately need to load the updates and start learning how to use it with external synths. I also can’t decide whether I have to do the updates as individual downloads or if I can skip to a more recent update, my head swims at the thought of it. Anyway good luck with your MPC. Kind regards Mick.
hi mick, yes it is extremely daunting, we are both in the same boat it seems. hope we don't slowly sink.. :)
@@WoodyPianoShack Thanks Woody. I will let you know if I float, for some reason the name Not Drowning Waving springs to mind. Kind regards Mick.
cool, man!
Korg Grandstage X!
I used that FS-6 with the Ableton looper, so looping within my DAW. On guitar.
how do you connect it to PC?
@@WoodyPianoShack It's a while ago. I think I connected it to my audio interface that has footswitch connections (1/4" to 1/4"guitar cable(s)). On the other hand I also tried a simple $10 footswitch/'sustain pedal' connected to my MIDI keyboard, and by MIDI learn could operate the looper too (although you have to put your mouse indicator on a specific place ('record' I guess). Cumbersome.) Clearly both were not to stay, although I prefer a pedal for loping. Unexperienced and new to this I found it complex (MIDI etc.). Ableton offers some options to loop handsfree, though. Coincidently I'm considering buying a hardware looper. I got Ableton with my audio interface, realized I could record myself multitracking, but once in Ableton partly drifted away from the guitar. Was fond a Moog sounds anyway 😉
I preferred the keys on the a49 Kontrol” keyboard
I love your Yamaha sx-920 . Please make more videos about Yamaha sx-920 series and please talk with yamaha designers team that why color of box Yamaha sx series or even genos after a little time of touching get lines of sparkle in color of box but tyros series never have problem with color but Yamaha new arranger series sx and genos color changes after a little time to ribbon of sparkle and this problem of quality color of box of arranger should be fixed in future. Thank you for your amazing content.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
SUPER , Yamaha DX7 and Roland D-50 sold ???
Woody....Do You have the "Spotlight" on the jd08 to pay honor to it....Or 😊.... You trying to Slightly Melt it Down 😶🌫️to show it Who's Boss....Great Video!!
i will give it one more shot before deciding my attitude to it!
Hey Woody! It would be great if you could do a video or two about the Roland GO:KEYS. It was your heads-up on this that made me want one. I was going to get the 3 until I saw another video saying the 5 had a built-in vocal harmoniser. As a singer, that appealed to me, and saves on adding a £200-£500 harmonising pedal. I got the 5 but I've not really seen any good videos about combining it with singing. Would you be willing to dust off the vocal chords for the benefit of your TH-cam audience? Please, please, please! 😁
thanks for the suggests, yeah, should try that just for fun!
hi, Woody. Great video as always! I own a Nord Electro 6D as well? Don't you find the key sensibility strange while playing pianos? Specially while playing soft. I love the sounds, but I end up plugin another controller via midi for piano sounds.
I want Korg wavestate
Please do let the Roland gear get a nice review on your channel! I'd love to watch that. Instead of that Norwegian guy saying synths are a scam. 😜
i personally think that plugins in a hardware box are AWESOME! best of both worlds.
You're not afraid of becoming a meme with this video and that pile of synths, are you? 😄
bring it on!! :D
I have software plugin anxiety, unfortunately (with very few exceptions) I can't sell my VST's, at least not legally.
Just move your unwanted VSTs into an (unused) folder. Then if a project requires one of them, just pull the .dll temporarily.
do the Yamaha Seqtrak Mobile Music Ideastation
tr8s + roland303 + microfreak
good shout
When Woody Piano Shack has no pianos in his shack 🤯🙉
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I know you review the Yamaha CK 88, but I would like you to review the Yamaha CK 61. They have different keys. It would be interesting to see if the synth-action keys of the 61 would make a difference.
thanks! probably won't revisit the CK as it takes a lot of time and effort to make the videos, and already covered the 88 as you say, not worth it just for the different keys?
@@WoodyPianoShack I figured as much, but it did not hurt to ask.
The CK61 that I tried right after they came out, I didn't like the keys. I think it must've been slightly defective, because the ones I've tried since have been great for synth action keys. I have a CK88. I like those keys for an easy to carry digital piano (I had the same keys in the P115 before) except that, in the CK88, they sound physically very clunky in that cabinet... clunkier than the P115, and clunkier even than the MODX8. I might open mine up and try to dampen the internals, if possible. I like the way the CK88 keys play, though. I prefer the slightly lighter playing Nord Stage 4-88 keys, that I just tried, but the price of that...
@@GizzyDillespee Thanks for the info.
I have both the ck88 and the ck61 that I use when performing. When it’s me and one other performer I generally use the ck88. In a larger group I use the ck61. Love being able set them up exactly the same for quick familiar changes. They are not the best of anything but they are great reliable all-around instrument. Battery power is nice. Also nice to have the option of the smaller lighter ck61 when hauling gear upstairs or into tight spaces. I’m fine with the difference in the keybeds. Ive played so many instruments for so long I can adjust quickly to anything.
Woody's Yard Sale 😁
would you please try roland rd 88 ex?
Yamaha - anything? How about a CS80 and a GX1? LOL
NI Komplete a near perfect controller? You don't need faders or pads on a controller?
pads def not, faders have the problem of always being in the wrong position compared to the software, so rotary encoders and ideal.
@@WoodyPianoShack Faders are great for quick changes
Woody you need some acoustic treatment, your rooms are very reverby! 🫣
i fully agree, however this is not a music studio, just a regular house and spare room!
@@WoodyPianoShack There's software to de-reverb. Topic of its own.
fun video, nice one .. yamaha - seqtrak?
aha, might be fun for the winter!
Would seriously be concerned if it rained in your tummy 😂
Where are You buy thats plastic covers?
They're called Decksaver(s)
If Yamaha are being nice, go for a Montage M!
i am just a bit daunted about demoing these massively capable machines, let alone doing a review, and not sure worth it just to play a few presets...?
Woody you Look different you Look younger its your hair your got shorter hair that is a nice style ...
thankyou! i rsometimes elease vids I produced a while ago so i may look like my hair grows 6 inches in a week!
roland had to outsource their only true analog synth. sad they completely abandoned analogue synthesizers.
They still make the JD-XA where you get 4 analog voices
Man, maybe set some of this stuff up - and make some music.
you must be joking, I spend 20 hours a week shooting and editing videos! ;) although I do play piano an hour every day as that is always set up and more than enough.
@@WoodyPianoShack We all have our crosses the bear. I feel your pain.
When I read "secret synth" I thought of Yamaha VP-1 and Waldorf Wave, but "secret" only meant the cave. Oh well. You could have saved yourself the video.
That’s the worst drum machine ever try the rytm and you’ll never look back
Yeah, right, all that crap.
good summary
I seen the fool espen do the exact same video as u it was pretty bad not as cool as yurs
only i have the secret synth storage facility!
"The same reasons for selling or not selling are the same reasons a buyer would want to buy or not buy. If plugins like VST and AU offer the same sound quality and more flexibility, it affects both sides of the decision."