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smifenuf1
Joined: 08 Dec 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Washington, D.C.
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:43 pm Post subject: KORP PA4X HONEST ANSWER- GOOD ENOUGH FOR PRO RECORDINGS? |
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Hi everyone,
I'm about to make some investments to create a professional home studio environment to make professional recordings. I do a lot of orchestrating of pop/rock songs - use a lot of different horns and strings. To my ears- the instrumentation is not quite realistic enough sounding for a pro recording. In fact I think my Yamaha Motif that is something like 11 or 12 years old might be slightly even better now in many ways- which is a disappointment as I thought initially the Korg would be better. especially in the horns area- they just don't seem as real as I would want them to sound. Terrific for a one man band live thing or live in general but for a permanent official recording not so much. But asking for your opinion. maybe my hearing is off? what do you think? |
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D575 Platinum Member
Joined: 05 Aug 2013 Posts: 1199 Location: UK (Dorset)
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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I think... this sounds like you have already made your own mind up... perhaps if you like the Motif why not check out the Montage or a Kronos or even software instrumentation may satisfy your requirements there are many strong contenders out there... _________________ Korg PA5X-76 : Yamaha Montage M8x : Roland Jupiter 80 : Waldorf STVC : Roland Integra 7 : Waldorf Streichfett : Focal Trio6 ST6 : Studio Outboards/RME Audio Interface/A&H SQ Mixer : |
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Biggles Platinum Member
Joined: 31 Aug 2017 Posts: 1012
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Cannot compare the two if all you have done is listen to the Korg via online reviews or in a Music Store where they have just opened the box and plugged in the 4X.
All Korg PA’s come with a very subdued setup, you have to enable the Eq to make it vibrant and rich.
If you are only used to playing your Yamaha then whilst the piano sounds are good you could be conditioned to the shrill, raspy tone of the wind instrument sounds in keyboard. _________________ Biggles
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karmathanever Platinum Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 10402
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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:12 am Post subject: |
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Quick answer to your topic subject question - yes
For me, Kronos and PA4X are equally as good for professional recording.
It is very hard to evaluate keyboard quality from youtube and others' recordings.
In the end, you will only know what keyboard is for you when actually hook it up to your studio gear.
PA4X is incredibly flexible too - PA4X out-of-the-box is outstanding - sounds and quality are always personal views and very subjective.
So, as a professional piece of gear for performing and recording, the PA4X is excellent.
Cheers
Pete _________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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Aripearlmusic Approved Merchant
Joined: 04 Jun 2018 Posts: 350 Location: BROOKLYN NY
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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:54 am Post subject: |
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I use mostly the guitars, pianos, EPs, and pads for recording but the internal sounds are incredible in quality and tone but very generic and dry as far as the mix out of the box. I prefer bone dry and flat EQ for recording anyways so it's great. _________________ Ari Pearl Music
Sound Developer for the 5x and 4x at https://performersheaven.com/en/shop-en/by-author-en/ari-en |
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korg1 Approved Merchant
Joined: 17 Nov 2002 Posts: 956 Location: http://pasongstyles.com/
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Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:02 am Post subject: |
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I ve heard pa4x's bass sound through a hardware Neve1073 with mytek 8x192 converter and it was really great,so yes pa4x is even better than many keybaords/arrangers in the market,but for studio use you will have to use professional hardwares as well for a pro sound,no matter what instrument you use.even a Roland SC55 can sound great . _________________
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Minneapolis Musician Full Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2015 Posts: 193 Location: Minneapolis
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