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#330380 - 08/13/11 07:16 PM Two Keyboard Connection Question
Joesax Offline
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Registered: 03/19/09
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Loc: Southern New Jersey
I have a Tyros 3 connected to my amplifier and speakers. If I add a second keyboard I believe I have three connection options:

One,route the Audio out of the 2nd board through the Tyros Aux input and use the Tyros as a pre-amp. This requires both keyboards to be on. Note a problem as I would likely play both and midi them together.

Two,route them both through the amp using y-audio connectors. This allows them to be on separately or together although I'm not sure the effect of feeding the amp two discrete signals.

Third, route both keyboards through a mixer that is connected to the amp. Will this degrade the sound? If not what simple mixer would you recommend?

Thanks
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#330394 - 08/14/11 09:04 AM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: Joesax]
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The mixerr will not degrade the sound, in fact you can add EQ and fx to enhance the sound. I use a Mackie 1402 a lot of times and it does a great job as well as many other small mixers like yamaha. I mostly use a good keyboard amp because of multiple stereo inputs and srereo outs. I have a roland kc550 and it works great. There are many other good keyboard amps available as well. I personaly
would not route a secound board through the tyros or use y-connectors, even though it will work ok it's just not the best way to go. Remember, that even though you can have the best sounding keyboard and a great voice , it is only as good as the weakest link in your system. Choose a good mixer or Keyboard amp and I think you will be glad you did. Hope this helps.
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#330396 - 08/14/11 09:36 AM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: Mr. G]
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Use the mixer--it's the best option.

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#330397 - 08/14/11 10:32 AM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: Joesax]
Joesax Offline
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Loc: Southern New Jersey
Thanks for the responses. I appreciate it. Just to be clear the amp I refer to is a 2 channel stereo amp I use in my studio and not a keyboard amp.
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#330398 - 08/14/11 12:33 PM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: Joesax]
Nigel Offline
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Definately use a mixer. Behringer make a range of low cost mixers that would work perfectly for around $75.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHXENYX1002

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#330402 - 08/14/11 02:43 PM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: Joesax]
leeboy Offline
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Mixer baby....I like the Mackies and they have a nice 4 or 6 channel pretty reasonable.
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#330430 - 08/15/11 06:53 AM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: leeboy]
korg4god Offline
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Mackie and Behringer are definitely the way to go for low end. Yamaha's are excellent mixers, but pricey.... hope that helps.

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#330439 - 08/15/11 09:25 AM Re: Two Keyboard Connection Question [Re: Joesax]
Joesax Offline
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Loc: Southern New Jersey
Thanks for all the suggestions.
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