Cheap vs Branded Keyboard Comparison

My top 3 affordable branded keyboards:

1. Yamaha PSRF51

A starter keyboard for anyone who wants to enjoy playing music.61 keys, 100 Voices, 120 Styles
Not touch response
Built-in reverb, fixed in voice, non-controllable
No sustain pedal input only on panel.
Can be used with batteries

2. Casio CTK1500AD

120 tones, 70 rhythms, 100 built in songs, 61 Keys
easy to use 'Step-Up' lesson system and 'Voice Prompt'
Dance Music Mode, you can combine and play multiple type of pattern phrases
No sustain pedal input.
Not touch response


3. Alesis Melody 61 MKII

61 Keys, 300 builtin tones, 300 rhythm
40 play-along demos or record your own
Dual or split mode.
No sustain pedal input
Not touch response





My top 3 cheap but does the job keyboards:

1. MK1000 Gear4Music 54-Key

54 keys, not touch sensitive
20 voices
10 rhythm
record and playback
Battery option


2. RockJam 54-Keys


54 keys, 100 sound effects, 100 rhythm
8 demo songs and record/playback option
Sustain on panel but no sustain pedal
Can be powered with batteries


3. Shayson Kids Piano Keyboards


61 keys
It's a kids toy piano
16 Timbre or Tone,  8 percussion, 10 rhythm
6 demos with a mini microphone
Powered by 4 AA batteries or USB




Now the question of which one to buy is entirely up to you on how you're going to use it. If it's for you child and you don't have the budget for the branded keyboards, then go for the cheap one that does the job. There are three choices, just select the one that your budget suits or the one that appeals to you. Anyway, your child will learn how to play using it or if it's you who is going to use it, you will still learn how to play the keyboards whether it's a cheap or a branded keyboards.

On the other hand, if you got the budget and you can afford a branded keyboards, then it's a lot better because it durable, it always sounds better than the cheap one and it feels a lot better as well as looks better.  Hope this helps guys.

Learn to play keyboards in just 11 Lessons

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Lesson 7

Lesson 8

Lesson 9

Lesson 10

Lesson 11

All you need to know from parts of the keyboards and how to operate it to learning how to read notes, play and know the important chords.

Do you want to learn how to play piano keyboard?

If your answer is yes or if you know someone interested in learning the keyboard or piano, then you are on the right page.

First thing's first, you or the person that you know, wanting to learn how to play the keyboard should first own a keyboard or there's available keyboard to use.

This is cheap but very useful and got good reviews on Amazon.

Another thing that you need to have is a book that you can use as a guide or reference for you to start learning and soon play piano or keyboards properly.

And lastly, please subscribe to my YouTube channel (Vincent Ryan Borres) because I will be posting the keyboard lessons there for free. Here's my first video as an introduction to keyboard lesson using the book Progressive Electronic Keyboard Book (Method for young beginners) by Andrew Scott and Gary Turner. 

Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you get the updates and latest lessons that I will be posting. Cheers!

Unboxing a generic QTX Derby Par Bar carry bag

I bought this on eBay and hoping it will fit the QTX Derby Par Bar stage light. Its perfect fit. It has one carry bag for the tripod stand and one for the par bar itself. Also it has a top pocket for the remote and cable. It is well padded. Can easily be stored and tidied. It was delivered quickly, the packaging was just a bag but was packed nicely.

Unboxing pair of Gorilla speaker stand for Yamaha Stagepas 400BT

I bought this set of speaker stands for Yamaha Stagepas 400BT on eBay and the brand is Gorilla. Pretty solid and sturdy. Came with a carry bag for easy transport. Well packed and delivered on time.

So far it's perfect fit for the Yamaha Stagepas 400BT and it carries the weight nicely. I will keep you posted if I notice something. Will be using these stands soon.

Paano gamitin ang Yamaha Stagepas 400BT

1. Tanggalin o i-hiwalay ang mixer at speaker. Slide to the left ang lock para matanggal ang mixer sa speaker.

2. Buksan ang compartment sa kabilang speaker at kunin ang mga cables. Pull down naman ang lock para mabuksan ang compartment.

3. Ikabit ang power lead sa power input. Tapos ang dulo neto papuntang power outlet.

4. Ikabit ang speaker cable. Ang isang dulo sa mixer na color coded na pula. Tapos yung kabilang dulo sa speaker, color coded din na pula. Eto din ang gawin nyo sa kabilang speaker, paki kabit ng wire sa mixer at yung kabilang dulo sa speaker.

5. Palaging tandaan na ilagay muna ang master volume sa zero bago pindutin ang power on.

6. Bawat channel ay may icon o drawing para alam mo kng ano ang pwedeng ikabit dito gaya ng microphone, gitara o keyboards. Bago magkabit ng microphone, gitara o keyboards pati na rin ang Bluetooth, palaging ilagay sa zero ang volume level. Tapos pagnakakabit na ang cable o wire saka lng taasan ng dahan dahan ang volume. Siguradohin na ang master volume ay na-angat din para lumabas ang tunog sa speakers.

7. Para gumana ang Bluetooth, press and hold for 6 or more seconds at antayin na mabilis ang flashing ng ilaw para makaconnect ang iyong device. Buksan ang yung phone, tablet o iPad at hanapin sa bluetooth devices ang STAGEPAS 400BT. Tapos click connect. Pag connected na, dahan dahan i-angat ang volume sa Channel 7/8. Tapos merong switch to na stereo at mono. Mas malakas ang Bluetooth pag mono.

8. Paano ikabit ang wireless microphone, gamitin ang channel 3 or 4 kasi XLR combo ito. Ikabit ang cable ng wireless at siguradohin na zero ang volume level. Ikabit ang adaptor ng receiver, at iconnect sa power socket. Ayusin ang antenna at volume level ng receiver. Siguradohin na may battery ang wireless mic at ang switch nito ay may standby mode. Pag nasagitna ang switch standby sya, di pa yan on kaya walang sound nalalabas, pihitin pa pataas para naka-on ang mic.

9. Ready na ang unit natin.

                                                                    

Unboxing Yamaha Stagepas 400BT

Here are some facts about this Yamaha Stagepas 400BT.

It is well packed, pretty robust unit. Everything is protected and secured in the box.

Decent weight but can be carried by one person in short distances like from door to lounge. If you carry the speakers one by one, using the carry handle, I would say it's quite comfortable.

Not lightweight but lighter than most active/powered PA speakers. Total weight is 18.3 kg (individual speaker is 7.7 kg and mixer is 2.9 kg).

There are tons of features. Like it comes with this Ferrite Core that you clip/attach to the speaker cable. (Excellent absorption of high-frequency noise. Minimises noise without affecting signal quality).

Also a one knob master EQ where you can dial it to suit your venue i.e. for speeches, live performances or boosting the bass for dance music.

And as the name itself, Stagepas 400BT. It means 400 watt with bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming of music.

This is it for now. I will learn more about the unit whilst using it and then I will update you for more reviews and demos. Cheers!

Here's the link if you're interested to buy one: https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_stagepas_400bt.htm?partner_id=30701

                                                                

QTX LED DERBY FX BAR STAGE LIGHT SYSTEM Unboxing and Review

I recently bought this stage Par Bar lights from Dawsons Music and it was delivered by DPD. It was processed and delivered quickly. It was only two days and it arrived already. However, there were some minor problems. There were loose parts and one was thought it was broken. Although I managed to hammer and superglue it back. Just watch this video:

It is very easy to assemble and operate. First is to open the stand by spreading the tripod legs and tightening the screws/bolts. Then the Par Bar can be fixed on top and tighten the screws/bolts again. Connect the power lead and it will automatically switch on. You can use the remote or the controls behind the Par Bar. And that's it, you just need to find the right mix or combination of lighting. Also, it has builtin mic, so if you opt to use it to follow the music/beat, then it's entirely up to you which one you would want to choose.

How to setup a Karaoke Business using a laptop

You will need to buy these gear or equipment:

Laptop
Laptop stand or Projector Stand
HDMI cable
Powered or Active speaker
Microphones
Mixing desk if your power speakers doesnt have one
Karaoke Software on your computer and CDG files (Optional)
Mic stand (optional)

Watch this video for details on how to setup your Karaoke system.

Would you like to start a Karaoke Business using your iPad or Tablet?

Here's how to start a karaoke business using your iPad or tablet for birthdays, weddings, hen nights, etc. This setup is very portable, lightweight, easy to setup and pack.

Here are the list of the gear or equipment that you needed:

1. iPad or Tablet
2. Powered or Active Speaker (Roland Cube Monitor CM30)
3. Music Stand or Tripod with iPad/tablet holder (Ulanzi iPad/tablet holder mount adapter)
4. Microphones (Shure C606 or TS3310 Dual Wireless VHF microphone by Gear4Music)
5. Mixing desk (Behringer Xenyx 1002FX)
6. Cables or connectors

How to sound like Tom Morello

Even though you don't have Tom Morello's gear like his guitar or his pedals or his amp, you can still sound like him by setting your multi-effects pedal plus your guitar and amp to sound just like him. Also big factor is his style of playing.

Here's my patch settings on Bulls on Parade by RATM

And here's my patch setting on Killing in the name by RATM

And bonus patch of Tom Morello with his band Audioslave

Tom Morello's gear:

Guitars:

Kay K-20T SG
Gibson Explorer II – E2
Arm the homeless (Customised strat with Performance Corsair Neck)
Fender Telecaster
Ibanez Artstar Custom
Fender Guitar Center F.S.R. “Soul Power”

Effects Pedals:

Digitech WH1 Whammy

Jim Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Boss DD2 Digital Delay

Boss TR2 Tremolo

Ibanez TFL Flanger

MXR Phase 90

Amplifiers;

Marshall JCM 800

Marshall Lead 20

Vox AC30 Reissue

Line 6 Flextone