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#482624 - 12/02/19 01:41 PM SX-900 on order....
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Well, after some serious consideration...I ordered a SX-900 today....it will be a while before it arrives from my favorite Pro-Audo store and Synthzone friend Frank. My plan it to work on kind of learning to play all over again as it has been quite a while since I have played any music on an arranger. I think since the 900 is simpler, it will be the right choice so I can spend time on playing/practice more than tech stuff on the keyboard. Let's see how it goes in 6 months....maybe I will pop for a Genos upgrade then. I do think for the $$ the 900 is a good way to go for me. Does anyone use a SUBWOOFER on any of the arrangers? I see the 900 has sub out. Thanks, Lee _________________________ Lee S.
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#482626 - 12/02/19 01:52 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Hi Lee, Congratulations. It be interested in feedback on a sub woofer too. Check Mikem’s post on the sx900 vs pa1000. Utube video. Could be point 5 or 6, not sure, but he mentions stuff on how those sub outs can be used. Not just for sub woofer. http://www.synthzone.com/forum/ubbthread...ter_#Post482567 Edited by rikkisbears (12/02/19 01:54 PM) _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482627 - 12/02/19 01:54 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
saxxman Senior Member Registered: 10/15/05 Posts: 1433 Loc: Niceville, FL USA	Congrats Lee and welcome to the SX900 Baby G club! Glad to see you embark on the fun ship SX900! I think you will find the SX900 to be a very capable and fun to play instrument. I am still amazed every time I turn this thing on. Love it! _________________________ ------------------------------------- Randy PA4X, SX900 (Baby Genos), Roland U-20, L1 Compact, Way 2 Many Saxes "My computer beats me routinely at chess - but it's NO MATCH for me at kick boxing!"
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#482628 - 12/02/19 01:58 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By leeboy Does anyone use a SUBWOOFER on any of the arrangers? I see the 900 has sub out. I do, and it's wonderful, but I think that "sub out" may be misunderstood my many. The extra 2 outputs can be designated to ANY instrument/sound/element that you choose. It's not a dedicated sub out, although you CAN set it that way. A great way to use this would be: 1) route the vocals thru the extra outs to give an isolated monitor option ... or 2) route bass/drums to a separate channel of your mixer for precise low end EQ enhancement without muddying up vocals and lead sounds I bought this Fishman Subwoofer: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SASub--fishman-sa-sub-300w-subwoofer-for-the-sa330x _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482635 - 12/02/19 02:33 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Dave, Nice Subwoofer for sure...I think I only want the bass going to a Subwoofer. But I might play with it for drums too. I am in a small area at home, so don't need quite that nice of Sub....maybe the $149 Yamaha will do....but I'll check a few out. I hope I can make a global change to, lets say run the bass to the Sub only and have it apply to all styles. I were ging to run a 2.1 system, I would use the main outs and just config the powered speaker setup to do low stuff to the Sub, based on specs of the monitors and sub freq response....maybe later. Lee _________________________ Lee S.
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#482637 - 12/02/19 02:55 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Rikki, OK, I see...makes sense...Yamaha confused me by the name they gave (should just say Aux) Thanks for catching that in the clip...I'm an old organ player, well old meaning I used to do it a long time ago, and I'm also kind of old! And we had awesome speaker systems built in, in fact ,my Thomas had REAL Leslie build in ( I think licensed from them) and they were terrific. I'll probably get a small Sub, so the low end bass comes through well. Lee _________________________ Lee S.
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#482638 - 12/02/19 02:59 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Uncle Dave]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave I bought this Fishman Subwoofer: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SASub--fishman-sa-sub-300w-subwoofer-for-the-sa330x Thanks Dave, so a worthwhile investment. I’ll have to check what brands are available thru my keyboard dealer. I get too good a discount to bother going elsewhere . Wasn’t sure if I had to get the yammie one, obviously not, which is good. Would I need to get new monitor speakers? or with a sub woofer the overall sound quality increases anyway. Not that I’m by any means unhappy with the onboard speakers. I had Paas for my pa3x/Pa4x, and my old Yamaha powered monitor speakers are lose to 30 years old. Haha, haven’t used them in years, but checked and they’re still working. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482642 - 12/02/19 03:26 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Rikki, Try the old Yammies for line out, then use Aux out for the subwoofer....could be fun to play with?? The subwoofer will have a crossover adj pot, just try adjusting it so you don't get the non bass stuff coming from the sub. Lee _________________________ Lee S.
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#482644 - 12/02/19 03:31 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By leeboy ..Yamaha confused me by the name they gave (should just say Aux) In the edit screen it actually gives you a choice of "aux" or "sub" - they read your mind! _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482645 - 12/02/19 03:32 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Telmo Member Registered: 01/15/05 Posts: 439 Loc: Brazil - South America	Originally Posted By leeboy Well, after some serious consideration...I ordered a SX-900 today....it will be a while before it arrives from my favorite Pro-Audo store and Synthzone friend Frank. My plan it to work on kind of learning to play all over again as it has been quite a while since I have played any music on an arranger. I think since the 900 is simpler, it will be the right choice so I can spend time on playing/practice more than tech stuff on the keyboard. Let's see how it goes in 6 months....maybe I will pop for a Genos upgrade then. I do think for the $$ the 900 is a good way to go for me. Does anyone use a SUBWOOFER on any of the arrangers? I see the 900 has sub out. Thanks, Lee Hi Lee, for home use I use the Yamaha KS-SW100, which was produced specially for the PSR series. I simply love this compact subwoofer for keyboard instruments. KS-SW100 _________________________ Yamaha PSR-SX900, Mackie SRM-flex Portable Column PA System) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@telmogama/videos "We are Old too quick... and Wise too late."
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#482647 - 12/02/19 03:35 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Lee, if you're not using any other amplification, other than a woofer - I recommend you use it full range. Just take a line from the main out and feed it to the sub. Turn up just as much bass reinforcement as you need/want. Balance it with the onboard speakers ... you won't need much. A little goes a long way, especially because the sub is on the floor. _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482648 - 12/02/19 03:38 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
bruno123 Senior Member Registered: 06/04/02 Posts: 4912 Loc: West Palm Beach, FL 33417	I added a subwoofer to my Kn7000, the sound was much warmer. If you are not playing out, a less expensive Subwoffer will do the job. I am sorry I sold the subwoofer, it turned itself on when the keyboard was turned on, and off when I turned the keyboard off. John C.
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#482657 - 12/02/19 04:12 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By leeboy Rikki, Try the old Yammies for line out, then use Aux out for the subwoofer....could be fun to play with?? The subwoofer will have a crossover adj pot, just try adjusting it so you don't get the non bass stuff coming from the sub. Lee Hi Lee, Definitely considering getting a sub woofer, when I do , I’ll give it a try. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482658 - 12/02/19 04:15 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Telmo]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By Telmo Hi Lee, for home use I use the Yamaha KS-SW100, which was produced specially for the PSR series. I simply love this compact subwoofer for keyboard instruments. KS-SW100 Thank you Telmo, I’ll check into it too. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482660 - 12/02/19 04:20 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Stephenm52 Senior Member Registered: 04/13/05 Posts: 5126 Loc: USA	Lee, Way to go, congratulations on ordering the SX900, you’re gonna love it.
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#482661 - 12/02/19 04:28 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: rikkisbears]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By rikkisbears considering getting a sub woofer, when I do , I’ll give it a try. Even a small bass amp will help a lot. Roll off the highs on the amp and it works as a poor gal's crossover. _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482666 - 12/02/19 04:33 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Hi Guys, so basically , if playing out , a bigger sub woofer is better? I’m only playing in a tiny bedroom, so something with more power could actually be overkill? or does it give better sound quality? _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482667 - 12/02/19 04:37 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Uncle Dave]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave Originally Posted By rikkisbears considering getting a sub woofer, when I do , I’ll give it a try. Even a small bass amp will help a lot. Roll off the highs on the amp and it works as a poor gal's crossover. Hi Dave, I must have been typing same time as you. So I would get better quality sound? I don’t need it for loudness, only play in a tiny bedroom. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482668 - 12/02/19 04:38 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Having a little extra "bottom" can be much appreciated ... even in the bedroom. (LOL) _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482670 - 12/02/19 04:40 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	I'm sorry - couldn't pass THAT one up. Think of your old spinet piano ..... it sat on the floor, resonating the floorboards. With a few small speakers, three feet off the ground, you'll never get that same fullness that the bass can get while travelling across the room, using the floor and walls as a guide. It's simple physics, really. _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482671 - 12/02/19 04:42 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Uncle Dave]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave Having a little extra "bottom" can be much appreciated ... even in the bedroom. (LOL) Haha, I’m trying to be a lady, I won’t elaborate. Haha _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482673 - 12/02/19 04:44 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	WHAT? I'm taking about audio. What are YOU talking about, lady? lololololol _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482674 - 12/02/19 04:48 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Telmo, Great...yes I saw that one..only $150 here, so pretty cheap. All I would need for home use. Thanks for the recommendation and good to hear from you! Lee _________________________ Lee S.
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#482675 - 12/02/19 04:49 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Uncle Dave]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave WHAT? I'm taking about audio. What are YOU talking about, lady? lololololol Haha.. My mind sometimes goes where it shouldn’t. Too many years spent on building sites and around building crews. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482676 - 12/02/19 04:52 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Rikki, Yamaha has a 10" sub (a little better) for $179 here, so not much more...but of course it is larger cabinet...still only 100 watts, but should be great for small area...I think I will get one of those. Lee _________________________ Lee S.
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#482682 - 12/02/19 05:32 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Hi Lee , Might check into one too. Unfortunately I have to buy , sight unseen. At times I really miss living in the city. _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#482697 - 12/03/19 01:28 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Bernie9 Senior Member Registered: 09/21/02 Posts: 5508 Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA	Regarding Subs: I have a Behringer 1200 for use with my SpaceStation, but the little sub from my old Logitech Z2200 sounds just as good, and is way lighter. Regarding sub outs: My Audya has 4, and can send the drawbars separately,and use my Neo Instruments Ventilator for a great Leslie effect. I don't suppose the SX900 can do this. Bernie _________________________ pa4X 76 ,SX900, Audya 76,Yamaha S970 , vArranger, Hammond SK1, Ketron SD40, Centerpoint Space Station, Bose compact
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#482705 - 12/03/19 06:40 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Congrats Lee & good luck... report back have fun
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#482721 - 12/03/19 08:30 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Bernie9 Senior Member Registered: 09/21/02 Posts: 5508 Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA	Can the SX900 sent organ flutes to a sub out? _________________________ pa4X 76 ,SX900, Audya 76,Yamaha S970 , vArranger, Hammond SK1, Ketron SD40, Centerpoint Space Station, Bose compact
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#482722 - 12/03/19 08:34 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Bernie9]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By Bernie9 Can the SX900 sent organ flutes to a sub out? I'll have to double check, but I'm pretty sure you can designate one, or more of the upper sounds to the sub outs, so if you keep your organs in RH3, for example, you can run it through outboard gear, and have independent control. A good suggestion might me this: Upper 1 - piano - main outs Upper 2 - strngs - main outs Upper 3 - organs - sub 1&2 _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482723 - 12/03/19 09:44 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	Yes, Part 1,2,3 are available to route to Aux output. But not specifically Organ Flutes no matter what part they are assigned to.... _________________________ Lee S.
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#482731 - 12/03/19 09:53 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	That's what I thought. Easy workaround, though - just make a "regular" slot for your special needs sounds. _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#482745 - 12/03/19 11:38 AM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: leeboy]
Bernie9 Senior Member Registered: 09/21/02 Posts: 5508 Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA	Thank you Uncle Dave. While probably not always necessary, it would be nice to have. I have been adding up all the pluses over the 970 to make a decision. _________________________ pa4X 76 ,SX900, Audya 76,Yamaha S970 , vArranger, Hammond SK1, Ketron SD40, Centerpoint Space Station, Bose compact
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#482750 - 12/03/19 12:01 PM Re: SX-900 on order.... [Re: Bernie9]
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6020 Loc: NSW,Australia	Originally Posted By Bernie9 Thank you Uncle Dave. While probably not always necessary, it would be nice to have. I have been adding up all the pluses over the 970 to make a decision. Bernie, How’s the score going? Haha _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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