[HawaiianRyan]

Sup all,


I was wondering if anyone here has experience with equalizing keyboards... I need your help!


Also, what kind of effects are good for keyboards?


Any replies appreciated.

-Ryan

[Nate]

Originally posted by HawaiianRyan
I was wondering if anyone here has experience with equalizing keyboards... I need your help!

I have a little bit of experience. I've been using a Danelectro Fish'n'Chips 7-band EQ for a few months now.. and I just purchased a Boss 21-band from eBay. What sort of thing are you needing help with?

Also, what kind of effects are good for keyboards?

For the most part, it's easier (and better) to use the onboard effects. However, guitar pedals work fine in most cases. Which specific effects you use depends entirely on what type of music you're playing. I like to use chorus to fatten up my sound, it also gives it a little more of a modern flair. I also love using phasers or auto-wahs on electric piano sounds.


Hope this helps.... do you have any more specific questions?

[LWatford]

SInce most "good" keyboards sound very good on their own, I try not to change anything EQ wise. So...keep them close to flat, unless they are particuarly tinny in the upper registers. The room you are in may cause some boomyness or deadness for some keyboards, so some corrective EQ may be needed.

Since most churches don't have access to a large selection of good effects processors, I would let the keyboard handle effects selections. Most presets are saved with effects that work well with that sound. One thing to remember is not to use lots of reverb in a very live room, as the sound will just get muddier. Some keyboards (like Rolands) let you turn effects on and off globaly from the front pannel, which is easier than going through menu after menu to turn off a reverb send.

[Nate]

Originally posted by LWatford
Since most "good" keyboards sound very good on their own, I try not to change anything EQ wise. So...keep them close to flat

Although I agree with you that most "good keyboards" sound pretty good on their own... I think a little bit more than a flat EQ can help a lot. The first time I plugged my XV-88 into the wimpy Dano EQ and messed around with it, I was quite surprised with the results. The change becomes even more apparant when you turn the EQ effect off. My dry sound now seems so bland compared to what I can get with the EQ. Just some thoughts....

I would let the keyboard handle effects selections.

Definitely. And most certainly don't leave your effects up to your soundman, unless you have somebody who actually knows what they're doing.

One thing to remember is not to use lots of reverb in a very live room, as the sound will just get muddier.

I totally agree. In fact, I hardly ever use my reverb... I find it just makes way too much mud.

[d0c_99]

effects...u can get a pretty nice wetsound with chorus and reverb

if u want sparkle tweek your high EQ 15-20khz