X8 + V-Synth = FUN!
1 Jul 2004, 13:55First the physical connections: I run a single RCA cable from the V-Synth digital outputs into the digital inputs of my X8. My headphones plug into the X8. I have two hold pedals -- one for each synth.
Second the setup: I set the V-Synth volume to max, switch on the "Mix" button on the X, and adjust the mix gain to match the volume of the X. Now I can adjust the volume of both synths simultaneously by just turning the X master volume knob. As a side note, I disabled the X's input effects.
And finally the performance: With a single pair of headphones, I command a complete music powerhouse. The X8 for pianos and such, plus rhythm accompanyment, and the V for leads/pads. I set the X for a nice acoustic bass sound, the V for a rhodes, and a bossa beat on the X... instant piano bar! I set the X for Grand Piano, the V for pizzicato strings, and voila! instant classical. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing the combination of these two boards is.
I've never had so much fun making music. And I think it is largely due to how easy both synths are to use. They don't get in the way of my creativity at all.
Richard
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"Be like the 22nd elephant with heated value in space. Bark!" - D. Adams
Second the setup: I set the V-Synth volume to max, switch on the "Mix" button on the X, and adjust the mix gain to match the volume of the X. Now I can adjust the volume of both synths simultaneously by just turning the X master volume knob. As a side note, I disabled the X's input effects.
And finally the performance: With a single pair of headphones, I command a complete music powerhouse. The X8 for pianos and such, plus rhythm accompanyment, and the V for leads/pads. I set the X for a nice acoustic bass sound, the V for a rhodes, and a bossa beat on the X... instant piano bar! I set the X for Grand Piano, the V for pizzicato strings, and voila! instant classical. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing the combination of these two boards is.
I've never had so much fun making music. And I think it is largely due to how easy both synths are to use. They don't get in the way of my creativity at all.
Richard
--
"Be like the 22nd elephant with heated value in space. Bark!" - D. Adams
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"Be like the 22nd elephant with heated value in space. Bark!" - D. Adams
"Be like the 22nd elephant with heated value in space. Bark!" - D. Adams
