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Johnmak Junior Member
Joined: 19 Jan 2017 Posts: 82 Location: Vietnam
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 4:50 am Post subject: pa4x into a mono guitar amp |
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Does anyone know how or if I can output my pa4x to a guitar amp (mono)
I can only find stereo L and R output jacks?
Kind regards |
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nitecrawler Platinum Member
Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 971 Location: from a mile high to the the AZ desert
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Simple reply is yes. Although for best playback results you should cable up to a sound monitoring system that has two inputs and separates the sound into a stereo field to get the best sound results. That being said, you will be able to hear the keyboard fine by just using one cable (either left or right output); it just will not be the best way soundwise. _________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=807494
Montage M7, Pa5x76, Nautilus, PA3Xle, Oasys 76, Mini-Moog, EMU Audity 2000, Motion Sound KBR 3D amp, Presonus and Reaper DAW W/Tannoy Reveal 501A powered monitors |
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Johnmak Junior Member
Joined: 19 Jan 2017 Posts: 82 Location: Vietnam
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that Nitecrawler,
I've been trying to avoid the expense of the paAS speaker/amp system as I have three of my old guitar amps here. Fender, Gallien Kruger and Roland Bass Cube and a set of Audio Engine powered Hi Fi speakers but they all sound crap compared to my ancient Sennheiser headphones. I love a crisp clear sound without muddied bass.
From what I can glean of the Forum, the paAS are very bright and clear which is probably what I am looking for.
My keyboard i in my living room, so I don't want power cables and speaker wires everywhere ...... and I way too old to worry about ever gigging again but I must have crisp clear sound with no soggy bass.
Many thanks for your helpful comments.
I'm loving this keyboard but in absolute awe of its complexity. Guitar playing 30 years ago was never like this. I feel alive again trying to come to grips with this beast.
Cheers,
John |
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Stilli Full Member
Joined: 16 Sep 2016 Posts: 215 Location: London UK
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Either one of the main stereo outs on the PA4X can be used on it's own to provide a mono signal to connect a mono input of an amp, combo, PA system or mixer etc. The sound will be fine but (obviously) not Stereo which in Live situations is no big deal because most of the audience will not benefit from the stereo effect anyway. It is most likely that most live performers work in mono, stereo sounds great to the player when he is positioned centre of the virtual stage but in reality it is usually of no benefit to the audience unless they too are situated near centre of the stereo field. The quality of sound is the same but you will lose the effects of panning when in mono, nothing important to the music.
User Manual page 25 _________________ Korg PA4X, Kawai MPIISE, Ketron SD4, Roland Integra 7, Motu Midi Express XT, Motu Audio Express, Cubase 9.5 Pro, NI Komplete 12 Ultimate (Collectors), Omnisphere, TC-Helicon Voicelive 3, Bose L1m2 (x2) + B2 (x2) |
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Johnmak Junior Member
Joined: 19 Jan 2017 Posts: 82 Location: Vietnam
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Stilli,
Many thanks for your information.
I'm very much a learner ..... albeit and ancient learner and probably asking pretty simplistic questions at this stage. But I working on it.
Cheers,
John |
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Bachus Platinum Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3126
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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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I think you will loose most of what makes the pa4x sound so good... guitar amps are far from a linear ampalification, which is required to catch the whole sound spectrum of an arrnger key..
Guitar amps are made to sound good in the frequincy of a guitar..
You are better of buying a chaaper keyboard and some studio monitors for home and a pa for on stage.. _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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Mystic38 Senior Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Posts: 266
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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A guitar amp is just not a good setup for the PA4x.. its frequency response is not linear, and it is prone to distortion.
Your GK bass amp may well get into a flat response and would be better than any guitar amp, but without a doubt you are far better off buying a low cost pair of studio monitors and enjoying everything the PA4x has to offer in terms of sound quality _________________ Korg PA4X, Nord Stage 3, Virus Ti Polar, Novation Nova II, Yamaha S70XS, MPC-X, TC Helicon Voicelive Rack, KRK VXT8 monitors, 2012 LP Standard, 1999 Am. hardtail Strat, Fender DRRI, Orange AD30HTC, Marshall Vintage Modern, 2 cans and a piece of string... |
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Sam CA Platinum Member
Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 3990 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Bachus wrote: | I think you will loose most of what makes the pa4x sound so good.... |
Yep! That's exactly what's going to happen. _________________ Sam
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keith-helen Senior Member
Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 275 Location: brighton, u.k
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Johnmak
I have the paspeaker system attached to the keyboard and am very happy with it. I have read different views on the system in this forum ,but I am happy. I am only a hobbiest and not a pureist.
Best wishes
Keith Lawton _________________ keith lawton
76 PA4X ,yamaha Qy100, Band in a box, FL studio and a right handed banjo I am left handed!!
previous Yamahas, Technics KN800 KN 1000 Roland G800 and G1000, Korg M1,i3, i30HD PA 80 PA 800,
and PaAs have now got left handed banjo |
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