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Monday, May 11, 2009

VST Platinum - Live Synthesizer Performances Guide

By Chad Hyde

Anyone that is going to perform a live gig wants it to go smoothly without any troubles or complications. Who else doesn't want a perfect gig? As long as you keep some of the following tips in mind, and you should be on your way to a smooth and interesting performance.

Make sure your power tool is entirely adequate. It can get a little dangerous if you're not familiar with the plug-sockets and sources of power. Safe-guard yourself by using a power conditioner. Carry it with you no matter where you go. If you use one live, it can be the very thing that would save you! It is not a awful idea to get into the habit of using one all the time, even at home, to protect against power surges. If you are not using this then you might want to power up with batteries. If so, do not forget to bring back ups.

Things could get misplaced rather easily. So be sure to save your patches elsewhere besides the genuine synthesizer. You should do this even if you don't have a live gig because somethings could go wrong with your synthesiser.

Do not skimp on your furniture supports as well. Make sure to use powerfully constructed keyboard stands. The best to use is the double braced x style types. The ones that are constructed for multiple keyboards. Be sure to have good rack mount and flight cases. This is one area that you do not want to cut costs. You genuinely can't afford to have your tool broken by accidents.

Make sure your analogue gear or analogue keyboards are not old. They won't keep a tune, they can stop to work at anytime, and a good deal of them don't even have patch storage. If you're going to be doing live gigs then you need the appropriate up to date tool. Keep in mind that modular synthesizers are not feasible too.

Plan for the future. For example, create your patches on another synths pre-existing to the event. It can be a life saver as well as great practise for your programing endeavors.

Don't be caught without extra cables. You require extra cables if you're a musician. Keyboard synthesiser players have to rely on these cables to carry their sounds out to the spectators. If money is tight and you cannot afford too many then at the least have a few 6.35mm with you.

Do yourself a favor and only bring the synths that you absolutely need. That way, there is less equipment to look after. Plan ahead of what you would need and remember to take out whatsoever unnecessary expansion or memory cards out of the synths.

Give much thought to your ear monitoring. You must be able to hear your music and that of your bands when playing live. You require to determine if the onstage monitors will be good enough. If you're not convinced of this then consider using earphones. This can be affordable if you consider Shure EC range in ear monitoring buds.

If you're going to utilize various synthesiser then make sure you've your personalized mixer. That way it keeps your area presentable because it eliminates are the strings of cables, and keeps you in a position to be able to control the synthesizer levels. Its fundamental to have your personalized keyboard sub mixer.

Hope these tips will help you in your live performance. - 18762

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