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mikeed2k
Joined: 21 May 2011 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject: sound system for korg kronos |
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hello everyone. im looking for inputs with regards to finding a good sound system for my 88 kronos. im used to acoustic piano so getting a sound system for a workstation is new to me.
i will only use it in my apartment mostly for practice and songwriting. i would like something that doesnt take too much space, not heavy to move around, stereo sound, preferably with headphone outputs for use at night. the sound and not too big size is important to me. i dont know if i need a keyboard amp, studio monitors, or pa system. if it helps , i would like to be able to play and use microphone at the same time. i also play guitar so extra inputs if possible will help. thank u. |
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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I would say some (nearfield?) monitors, small mixer and microphone(s). _________________
Developer of the free PCG file managing application for most Korg workstations: PCG Tools, see https://www.kronoshaven.com/pcgtools/ |
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aron Platinum Member
Joined: 27 Jan 2011 Posts: 1546 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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For your use I would suggest a small PA. There are many low cost portable PA systems from companies like Yamaha. The speakers are light and the PA head is compact with EQ and effects (for your voice).
I do not recommend keyboard amps. I always choose a powered speaker over a keyboard amp.
This is assuming you will play live. If not, then follow the suggestion above. _________________ Korg Kronos, CASIO PX-5S, Yamaha VL1, author of unrealBook for iPad. |
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I was under the assumption you did not play live, but now I read again, why would you want to move it around?
In that case a small PA system is the best; in case you don't want to have too many components, use powered/active speakers. _________________
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aron Platinum Member
Joined: 27 Jan 2011 Posts: 1546 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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I think powered/active is the best, but he wants to plug a mic in. I bet once he plugs the mic in, he would want reverb at least.
I used to carry a mini PA and it sounded great, but I grew tired of dealing with it. My gigs came considerably easier when I went mono and used a 15" powered speaker. It's a toss up if it sounds better live since it has more bass and presence, but I miss the stereo aspect. _________________ Korg Kronos, CASIO PX-5S, Yamaha VL1, author of unrealBook for iPad. |
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe it's a wild idea, but what about plugging a mic into the Kronos (with an XLR-Jack cable) and use one of the internal FX slots for reverb. _________________
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RonF Platinum Member
Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 1179 Location: San Diego, CA USA
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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michelkeijzers wrote: | Maybe it's a wild idea, but what about plugging a mic into the Kronos (with an XLR-Jack cable) and use one of the internal FX slots for reverb. |
That's the ticket right there! Plus some small self powered monitors. Great for your small home environment, and your described needs. _________________ http://soundcloud.com/ronf-3/sets/ronf-music
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mikeed2k
Joined: 21 May 2011 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the replies! Anyone here has suggestions on pa system or monitors that are compact but with great stereo sounds for Kronos? I will be going to guitar center so some suggestions what to look for will be very helpful. Thanks again |
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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I'm using JBL Eon10 as monitors, but for a PA you can better use the Eon15 or add a subwoofer. Of course there are enough alternatives (Behringer: cheap but unreliable I heard), Yamaha (can't remember the model types) and probably more brands offer small active powered speakers to use. _________________
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Bertotti Platinum Member
Joined: 10 Jul 2010 Posts: 3384 Location: Middle of nowhere
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:34 am Post subject: |
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DavyP Full Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 166 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject: Home Studio Setup |
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All you need is a pair of powered monitors. I'm using the KRK Rokit 5 monitors with the K61 plugged straight in and it sounds great. They are pretty loud and have plenty of bottom end. You could plug a mic or guitar directly into the K and use the inbuilt effects and eq. My room is quite small (8X8) but you could buy larger versions if your room is bigger. Cost starts around £250GBP. |
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Home Studio Setup |
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DavyP wrote: | All you need is a pair of powered monitors. I'm using the KRK Rokit 5 monitors with the K61 plugged straight in and it sounds great. They are pretty loud and have plenty of bottom end. You could plug a mic or guitar directly into the K and use the inbuilt effects and eq. My room is quite small (8X8) but you could buy larger versions if your room is bigger. Cost starts around £250GBP. |
I'm going to order these 2 also, I hear different stories about them, but since I'm not a pro and also hear good reviews like yours for the price I cannot go wrong. _________________
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DavyP Full Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 166 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Michel
I bought these monitors last October on the strength of a few reviews and also my daughters boyfriend had a pair in his home studio.
As I was in the process of setting up a home studio after many years away from music I left them boxed up until this week when I also purchased my new Kronos.
I plugged the Kronos directly into them to test the keyboard and the monitors and was actually blown away by them!! The Kronos sounded amazing!,
They are solidly made and IMO sound really punchy and tight! Tight bottom end! They have RCA connectors as well as balanced jack and XLR! You can control the level of the tweeters as well as overall volume.
As I said my studio room is quite small (8X8ft) but I only had the level on 50% and the Kronos between 25% and 50% and the place was lifting!
I could still hear them as I walked into other rooms in my house. (Not sure if this is good or bad?. Good for music, bad for wife!) LOL!
However if you have a larger room I would maybe consider the larger versions. I have the 5" speakers but they do 6" and 8" versions with more powerful amps.
They are reasonably priced as well. Good value for money!
I was _________________ Korg Kronos 88, Korg M1, Novation SL61 MKII, Roland JV1080 with Techno expansion, Roland D110, Yamaha MU80, KRK Rokit 5 monitors, Akai ME30PII midi patch bay, Behringer RX1602 mixer, ESI ESP1010e audio interface, Quad Core PC, Cubase Pro 9.0, SE X1 condenser mic.
Guitars: Yamaha SG700, Ovation Applause electro-acoustic, Squier Strat, Roland micro cube amp.
Former: Roland Jupiter 6, Yamaha DX9, Akai X7000 sampler, Casio CZ1000, Roland SH101, Roland TR909, Roland MC500mk2, Emu Procussion. |
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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DavyP wrote: | Hi Michel
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I was ... ? Guess you were not finished. However thanks for the explanation.
Actually I don't have a dedicated studio room. I want to use the speakers mostly for learning songs for the band (and later for maybe making music) or just enjoying better sound as the speakers I currently have (an obscure hifi speaker brand).
The room is about 9x9 ft, but it's packed quite fully (mostly by a few computers, one of me and my wife) and some book cabinets and lots of small item since it's also the computer/hobby room. I don't dare to make a picture of it .
Probably I'm going to order them next week and can test them with a Triton Extreme/M50 and of course later with the Kronos. _________________
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Yuma Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 659 Location: The Netherlands
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