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[musicman2011]

[Ajbbklyn]

Perhaps there's some sort of level differential between the different modes on the Krome - even though there shouldn't be.

Maybe try setting up some single-program custom combis using the "Copy from Program" function and put them all within the User Combi bank. This way, you'd always be in combi mode. I know it doesn't sound logical, but it just might help in adding some consistency to the board's output levels. (Of course, you might already have done this for your single voice patches.)

This approach also might make it a bit easier to switch between sounds. If everything is in a User combi bank, you simply select the User bank from Bank/Combination Select Menu and stay on that page. You just highlight each sound as needed. You don't even need to go "into" the patch to play it.
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[musicman2011]

[Ajbbklyn]

I hadn't even thought of it that way. I was thinking strictly in terms of Bank D or using the "Category Search" and arriving at the "User 16" category page. But, your method would a viable alternative to swiping the scroll bar to get at sounds 17-32; 33-48, etc.

As long as you've backed up the .pcg with the factory combi placement, there's no reason not to try it that way.
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[JPWC]

If your PA system is mono and/or your personnal monitoring system is mono, you should only use one output from the Krome, i.e. the labled "L/mono". You do not need a compressor. The DI is only required to give the correct signal level to the house system, but it will often help eliminate ground loops and hum.

Your keyboard will never sound as satisfying througha mono PA vs. a near field stereo monitoring system, sorry just a simple fact due to the stereo effects and reverb in the keyboard. But you should be able to get a good sound from the system, it will be disconcerting at first but it should not take you to long to grow used to it.

House PA's many time have frequence unbalanced sound (usually they got subwoofers that turn up too loud to satisfy the crowd.) You should never have to apply EQ to a modern keyboard, but being able to turn down the low freq maybe necessary, due to poor balance on the sound guy's part, not the keyboard. (just check it with good headphones) The low end may rummble on stage and be very confusing. Be prepare to EQ the bass out, other than that you should be good.

Remember the sound coming out of a modern keyboard like the Krome is excellent, Sound systems and the room can really screw that sound up. If the house has subwoofer to close to the stage you may have better luck playing through headphones or in-ear system, the low freq can be very confusing and spoil your whole night, mid & high freqs are more directional and generally don't cause to many problems other than just being too loud.
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[musicman2011]

As i stated in a previous reply, I am running MONO from the boards.

here is an interesting thread on compression http://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2432666/Searchpage/1/Main/166649/Words/Compressors/Search/true/Compressors_live#Post2432666.

I agree with observations, also on the EQing . I did use IEMs for a while, those are the most close to what you play is what you hear, and the unit had a comp/limiter built in.

I played in stereo briefly, more my own sound satisfaction on stage. Other band members could not hear the stereo, nor the audience,

Having played since the 60s, I am used to running in mono and through a myriad of amps, monitors, and the like.

I appreciate yout input.

[MWGKorg]

Hi,

If you use a mixer with balanced out, is there any necessity to run a DI box also?

Compressor could sit in the effects loop.

I had a cheap-as Behringer mixer a while back which could do all those things.

Have you made any progress on getting better sounds? I tried amping my board with an accoustic/clean vocal amp, and it sounded awful, however I use mine for silent practice rather than performance so it's much less of a bother for me.

M

[billbaker]

@ mark

No need for DI if your sub-mix board has XLR outs. Very small mixers (like my Behringer 4 channel) sometimes don't... in my case, yes, a DI would be needed to get the best signal to FOH.

I use a gen-1 EON 15 to monitor and generally the sound is pretty good, if a bit boomy, but that's also without any kind of EQ.

Have you run your speaker with any kind of calibration signal (i.e., white/pink noise) to see what kind of response or coloration your speaker might have. Different speaker/horn combinations can make a huge difference, as can distance from the speaker and monitor-to-ear alignment.



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[SanderXpander]

Balanced outs on a mixer are usually good enough, if you have a regular sound company or know what to expect. But advantages of DIs are having ground lift in case of unintended loops (no mixers I know of have this) plus providing an extra layer of protection against (unintended) phantom power on the lines.

Definitely not useless.

[Ajbbklyn]

+1
Especially true for a passive DI like the Radial JDI Duplex.
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