Unfortunately, I cannot speake German, though I wish I could so I could understand what Peter was saying durig the demo. He is so incredibly talented that every time I watch one of these I think I should immediately put my keyboards on Ebay or donate them to the Artificial Reef Program.

The Bose system he was using is the L1 Mod-II, which is absolutely incredible sounding, even in the largest of venues. When I had the older version, the PAS, I was utterly amazed at the size of the venues it easily handled, both indoors and outdoors. Now, before someone comes in with comments about all the components they would have to haul around, take a good look at any conventional sound system, which always includes speaker stands, etc..., and the subsequent setup time. Bose, IMO, beats them in all categories.

Donny, find this one in English, please. I would love to watch it again.

Gary

Really bad sounding final edit. The guy's GREAT. but the bass in the mix is almost non-existent.

I just don't like ANYTHING Bose sells.

YouTube mixes are tricky, because you have to guess at what will be optimum for reproduction on a wide variety of players; most, not very good.

My company would surely have remixed this one. After all, it is supposed to be used to sell musical equipment, and thus, should be produced to a higher standard than normal marketing promotion pieces.


JMO., but I make a good part of my living doing these kinds of
productions.

R.


Don't much like the arranger programming either, but that's another story. It's a Yamaha. I find them to sound pretty "middle of the road", more appropriate for home use than anything else....way more compression than you'd hear live.


Russ

It's Dutch, not German.

Good find, Donny! You beat me to it! I was out shopping today, so I didn't have a chance to get online. Before you get too excited, I wasn't shopping for an arranger.

Most demos or clinics are dependent to what the sponsoring music store can supply for the event. Looks like the event was held in a gym. They had to bring everything in for the demo/clinic. I hosted several clinics by Yamaha and Korg when I was selling PSR-S900's/Motif ES and XS/Korg Triton Extreme and M3.

1- Top end CVP
2- Tyros 5
3- PSR-S970
Stands and cables

No more room for a semi big Yamaha Sound System. They just brought the Bose because it just fit into the van.

Still fun to watch... Dutch or German or English!!

Don't knock the Bose. I use the base model COMPACT. I was entertaining at an assisted living complex staff Christmas party last night. Party was held in a big church hall. The Bose easily outdid the expensive house system. Since using the Bose in many similar venues, I've noticed that many of those systems sound hollow compared to the crisp tight sound output by the Bose. Apparently though, the stereo piano sample suffers with the mono only output from the Bose. Peter should have had two Bose setups. Would still fit easily into the van.
God Bless,
Don

He is a great player, and I always learn something watching him, however in this video I learned not to wear a scarf and T-shirt on the gig.

Jerryghr

Jerry you do come back with some funny comments. I agree the scarf and t-shirt don't cut it, but if I could play as well as he does I'd dress anyway I'd want to.

its a European thing

You rarely see a male in Italy without a scarf ...
When we were in Italy this past May/June, the temperature was about 80 degrees F and I saw a young Italian boy - about 10 years old - wearing a tee shirt, shorts, flip flops. and a scarf !!! ...

And Steve is right ... Peter can dress any way he wants ...

Not sure what this comment is about.

Currently I'm using two Bose Compacts. I also owned the first Bose to come out. I've owned about everything else including Mackie, Yamaha and you name it....that is some system that would work for venues 500 or less.

I'm always trying something new....haven't found anything to beat Bose for live gigs under 500 folks. Maybe the new Bose F1?

I guess everyone has their preferences. I just don't like ANYTHING Bose makes!

In fact, I have a friend; a really good single guitarist. I refuse to play with him unless he uses something....ANYTHING but Bose PA.

No mid's a big problem, and mono when you're using a stereo keyboard sucks.

Lot's of folks use Bose here. Have at it; it's just not for me.

I use Hendrickson jazz guitar amplifiers and Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amps for fusion, D'Angelico and other large Gibson guitars for traditional jazz, and George Benson Ibanez or 335, 345, 355's for Fusion.

I'm happy with Yamaha and Korg electronic pianos, Yamaha and Carvin PA and Nord keyboards.

I go top shelf, but don't like and won't use Bose...even a radio at home is a no-no.

But, that's just me. Play whatever "rocks your boat".


Russ

Ditto Russ

Tx Russ,

Then it's apparently about something other than how Bose sounds?

No, it's exactly how it sounds.

Don't like it at all. I have turned down use of a free one.

Russ

That's OK, Russ and Donny, we understand - my wife told me the hearing was the third thing to go. It happens when you get older.

Gary

UH, Gary, ol' buddy ... aren't YOU one of the 'OLDER' guys here ?!? ... just sayin' ...

Gary my hearing is perfect....just don't like the Bose L1/or Compact sound,using 1 or 2,.....tried them all in many ways on stage.
I'll just stop there. Just not MY cup of tea for my needs & preferences..

Tony, other than you, I'm the oldest guy on the forum. Holy crap!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, Donny. That's the same story I told Carol. Guess what? She was right!

Gary

Hi Gary,
In Synthzone age I beat you by a couple of years... He, he, he.
You're a youngster

How about age in years old - I'm 75 and I think Tony is 76. I like being known as a youngster, though.

Gary

Hey Gary, don't get too full of yourself about age. I might not post a lot but I am still here, and you have a few years to go yet to catch me, and I can tell you nothing gets any better with age, including your golf !

Ray

why harp on age? ...wake up and enjoy life to the fullest!!!! ......
someday you wont be able to any more..

Donny, no one on this forum talks about age more than you, however, most of the time you are talking about how keyboard manufacturers and players should cater to younger audiences. Then you post photos of your jobs and no one is under 70 years of age.

As for enjoying life to the fullest, I've always done that. Now, being semi retired, I'm doing it more than ever.

Ray, I don't play golf (cow pasture pool) - you must be thinking of DonM or TonyM, as both are old duffers. Glad to see there is at least one Zone member that is older than me, though.

All the best,

Gary

Mine are younger!





Now, get that hearing test done ASAP!

Stay warm old friend, winter's comin next week,

Gary

C'mon Donny, tell the truth, where did you find that photo? Ah, I found it - Facebook. I knew it was not yours.

Gary

Pic is on my Fb page, ..I do them all young & old always have, so whats your point?..your on Facebook now Gary? tell the truth

I had a Christmas party last night with all ages. Played Christmas music for an hour, than ramped it up a little, ended last half hour with music the "kids" could dance to, although not what is considered "dance" music
They danced to Mustang Sally (and sung along), Taking Care of Business, La Grange, Boom Boom Boom Boom, Tush, Sharp Dressed Man, etc.
Regardless of where you play, those same seven girls show up and want to "dance"! I only cater to them after the regular people leave or are worn out.
If I were 25 years younger and trying to make a living I'd have to play a lot of different things than what I do now.
Don't have to though!!

Nah, it was pretty easy to figure out, Donny. Just inspected the page elements.

Gary

well then you would know you can post pictures on your own FB page albums
.....just sayin'.. Bravado & Machismo aside we all should be glad we can share our passion for music with people to enjoy no matter what age..

Don, those gals showed up in the Florida Keys during Spring Break, and they danced and sang to the same tunes there. Ironically, the requests from those young ladies were mainly older stuff, they loved anything Sinatra, sang along to Mustang Sally, anything by Jimmy Buffett was fine (sorry Russ), and danced to all the 60s, 70s country and rock songs. Now, I must admit, I played for the ladies, and they were the ones putting the bigger bills in the tip pitcher (I use a beer pitcher - it holds more!). The guys could care less about the music. They were there to get plastered and get laid! Hey, that seemed to be what Spring Break was all about. I don't think there was a Spring Break thing when I was young.

Gary

Gary, you need to get a FB account. You don't have to reveal anything or post anything, but you can keep up with lots of people you know and care about. Almost daily I see new photos of my grandsons.

Yeah, I know that, Donny - FB is just not my cup of tea, though.

Gary

ditto Don ....Fb is very kool for so many reasons..try it for a few months see if you like it..they even have arranger kb groups like this one..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArrangerKeyboards/

Nah, I already spend too much time in front of the PC. And, four months from now I'll be sailing to Saint Somewhere on the boat, and there's no internet connection at most of the locations unless you want to spend thousands of dollars on satellite service and gear to receive it.



Cheers,

Gary

Gary, I don't know how many times I have to keep telling you that I am younger than you... I was born April 16th 1941 which makes me 74+ ... but then I know you OLD guys forget things easily ...

Yeah, but you look older than me! That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

Gary

ALL LITTLE BABIES....EVERY ONE!


Russ (Babyface) Lay
9/29/44

I think we should all look in the mirror ...just sayin'..