What do you play with Pa4X?

Paolo@Korg · Post by **Paolo@Korg** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:20 pm

Hello All,

In this forum we most often discuss of hardware and software issues. What about adding some music? Aren't we musicians, after all?

I'm personally very curious to listen to what people do with our instruments. Would you like to share some of your music here?

Thank you!

Paolo

Bachus · Post by **Bachus** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:46 pm

I have bought the pa4x only recently... i play Arrangers because ethey are so versatile... i play almost every western kind of music... from classical to strauss, from jazz to blues, from pop to rock and from dance to schlager and traditionals....

In general i play for my own amusement, with a headset, at home... and dont share what i play... because i deem what i play far from perfect... and since they are covers, there is allways someone that can do better..

tommy1340millar · Post by **tommy1340millar** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:52 pm

I bought my Pa4x in Jun '16 as my Pa3x 76 had already had the contacts replaced after using it 6-7 nights a week for 5 years

I would've bought another 3x if the support for it had continued, but progress is progress
I use mine for entertaining coach parties of holidaymakers.
'Covers' (I hate that explanation) Quicksteps, Foxtrots, waltzes etc

I loved (and still have) my Pa1x-pro
Never got on with my Pa2x
LOVED (and still have) my Pa3x 76
Jury's out on the 4x... I'm not loving the volume knob... 2 or 3 of the (admittedly minor) features dropped, were things I used.
I'll get used to it

DonM · Post by **DonM** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:39 am

I use the 4X several nights every week as a full-time professional entertainer. I play most types of music, but specialize in oldies, 50's, 60's 70's, Standards, Country, R&Roll. 99 percent just playing and singing with styles.
Here's one, mistakes and all:
https://app.box.com/s/uqvkr2dwv2vokacm0dbnms60p1px5i6b

Here's a video of me and the PA3X a couple years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YydmXNNkrdw

Stilli · Post by **Stilli** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:27 am

DonM wrote:I use the 4X several nights every week as a full-time professional entertainer..............
Here's one, mistakes and all:
https://app.box.com/s/uqvkr2dwv2vokacm0dbnms60p1px5i6b

Here's a video of me and the PA3X a couple years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YydmXNNkrdw

Hi Don,
Nice job on those two songs.
In the video, it looks like you are using two of the Bose L1 systems behind you but it seems that you are only using the top sections. Unless you are up on a stage or platform above the power stands I would be interested to know how you achieved this.

DonM · Post by **DonM** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:18 pm

Stilli wrote:
DonM wrote:I use the 4X several nights every week as a full-time professional entertainer..............
Here's one, mistakes and all:
https://app.box.com/s/uqvkr2dwv2vokacm0dbnms60p1px5i6b

Here's a video of me and the PA3X a couple years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YydmXNNkrdw
Hi Don,
Nice job on those two songs.
In the video, it looks like you are using two of the Bose L1 systems behind you but it seems that you are only using the top sections. Unless you are up on a stage or platform above the power stands I would be interested to know how you achieved this.

They were actually two Bose L1 Compacts, using one extension on each side. You can't see the subs. Since then I have changed to using two LD Systems Maui 5s, with the same setup. I like the speakers at ear level, so seldom use both extensions, unless it's a really large venue, or if I'm set up on the floor.

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:01 pm

I use my 4X as the main "accompaniment" for my trio - 99% styles, 1% MIDI files.
I use extensively use the "linked-text" files for notes and chords.
I also use the 4X for sequencing and composing.
I occasionally link UPPER 1 to specific Kronos programs and Jupiter-80 programs in STYLE-PLAY mode.

(Anxious to try it with Logic Pro X)

Cheers

Pete

duby2 · Post by **duby2** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:22 pm

Yes me also full-time professional entertainer 4 to 10 jobs a week and two nights a week and Iam solo pianist on a Concerto Grand Piano but, on the Pa4x would say 75% , Mp3,Midi, for most of the new songs and styles 25% on odd songs like " oldies, 50's, 60's 70's, Standards, Country, R&Roll "

But what is going to be new in the pa4x and were the new pa950 ,

eli125 · Post by **eli125** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:41 pm

hear is some demo i played home https://soundcloud.com/user-424256519/k ... -slow/sets

DonM · Post by **DonM** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:09 am

Sounds great!

eli125 · Post by **eli125** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:18 am

this is recorded on the pa4x playing only on the 4x nothing more no other interments nothing more need this is the best arranger in the world the only thing i wish is to upgrade the ram

Stilli · Post by **Stilli** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:04 am

eli125 wrote:hear is some demo i played home https://soundcloud.com/user-424256519/k ... -slow/sets

Nice work Eli, sounds great.

Vex · Post by **Vex** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:41 am

DonM wrote:I use the 4X several nights every week as a full-time professional entertainer. I play most types of music, but specialize in oldies, 50's, 60's 70's, Standards, Country, R&Roll. 99 percent just playing and singing with styles.
Here's one, mistakes and all:
https://app.box.com/s/uqvkr2dwv2vokacm0dbnms60p1px5i6b

Nice singing and playing

... BUT,what annoying me is when I listen this, if you did not write "4X"-this sounds like Pa1x... Jazz rx 1/2 kit from Pa1x ...No clue from PA4x... Why buying then Pa4x??? Just thinking at loud...

Edit... About contribution to the topic...
https://soundcloud.com/vexmunja/metar-o ... rap-jammin
My last style demo

Electronic music from Korg arrangers sounds great (my opinion) , but I'm struggling to get satisfied "live band" sound with acoustic drum ... Even with samples,there is no space in the mix for all (Snare got swallowed for example by acc tracks in dense variations,filled with guitars or whatever....) I will post later my latest try to make acoustic drum work healthy with other instruments...

mintjamman · Post by **mintjamman** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:36 pm

Hi Paolo,

I use my Pa4x in three different ways,

1. To be able to operate as a solo entertainer
2. Working in a Trio with 2 Guitar Players where we all sing
3. In a larger band setting

I use Auto Accompaniments and Midi files in setting one, about 50/50 % mix
In setting 2 we use midi files driving bass and drums with some horns, strings and fairy dust coupled with live playing ( Very Effective )
In setting 3 the Pa4x provides me with a fluid way of working using just one keyboard and setlist works a treat for splits, layers, songs

Here's some stuff I have done with the Pa4x warts and all

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/busted-outmp3

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/th ... -minutemp3

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/new-dawn-mp3

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/ch ... ob-goodwin

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/javimp3

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/isabellas-thememp3

https://soundcloud.com/mjs-243607493/boom-boommp3

Its a cross section of timbres, styles and Genres !

eli125 · Post by **eli125** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:54 pm

wow Vex mintjamman and all hear sounds amazing it shows the power realism clear sounding and much more from the pa4x its crazy wooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!