montequi

Having a problem.  Whenever I make mixer changes to the external input, they're lost when I turn the keyboard off and on.  I've tried saving the step sequencer, tone, and performance.  

Also, sometimes (but not always) when I save one of those 3, the external input will stop working.  I have to go to the mixer and toggle the part off and on to get it to turn back on.

The first issue is more of a headache than the 2nd, as I have to set a specific noise threshold and volume, but it keeps going back to some default numbers.  I also want the DSP on all the time.

Anyone know a trick that will allow me to save and recall the mixer settings?

I own a PX-5s, XW-P1, and WK3200.  I use the first 2 when I perform with my band and the 3rd (by itself) when I perform solo.  They all have their advantages and disadvantages.

As for the keybed, I did a fairly easy mod to the WK3200 that improved the keyboard action AND quieted the keybed.  My WK3200 now has better feel than my XW-P1.  PM me if you want the details.

Oh, and the white grease is Lithium Grease.  You can buy it at Home Depot.

I added weights to my XW-P1 keys to give it a semi-weighted feel, but I've been wondering if you could add a Force Sensitive Resistor strip under the keys and patch it into one of the knob controllers (or add a switch to turn the knob on and off).  If done right you would add aftertouch (actually, pressure sensitivity...which is better) to the keybed.  I'm tempted to try it.

There is really only one answer:  Standtastic   (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/standtastic-122-ksb-48-double-tier-keyboard-stand-with-deluxe-bag)

It's light-weight (24 pounds), portable (comes with its own bag), easy to set up and break down (collapses into one piece), and sturdy (no bounce, won't tip)!  

File Name: Brass SFZ

File Submitter: montequi

File Submitted: 30 Jan 2015

File Category: XW-P1

The elusive Brass Swell (or Sforzando) tone! This exists on the earlier WK keyboards, but it's suspiciously missing from both the PX and XW synths. This one will give you a swell when you press it lightly and a punchy brass when you hit it hard. The velocity won't control the overall volume, only the envelope.

For this to work you need all 3 files I uploaded:

BRASSSFZ.ZPF (Performance) - Brass SFZ
BRASS___.ZTN (PCMTone) - Brass - saved at U3-0
XW_SWELL.ZSY (Solo Tone) - XW Swell - saved at U0-1

If you want to save the PCM and Solo tones elsewhere, just edit the Performance and point at those. Zone 1 points to XW Swell. Zone 2 points at Brass. The "XW SWELL" tone doesn't actually produce any sound itself (all oscillators are off). I'm using this for the envelope only, as the Solo tones have more parameters than Hex tones. "Brass" is just the standard brass tone with velocity off.

Click here to download this file

Ditto.  I'm looking too!

I have one of these:   http://www.rocktron.com/midi-xchange.html

I use it to work the volume on the drawbar organ of my WK3200.  Unfortunately, I can only use it for standard volume on a single midi channel.  If you can map CCs, you can use the other input for something else.  Works fine with an MAudio EX-P pedal.

I like the idea of patching in to the knobs.  I'll be really curious how Hector's experiment turns out.

Get one of these:   http://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/utilities/usb-host.shtml

I've used one with the WK500, and it works quite well.

As for warmer strings, if you lower the cutoff and resonance (go to a negative setting if you have to) and, if needed, add some low end on the EQ, you can "warm up" almost any tone.  Throw in some light chorus, and I think you'll get what you're looking for.

This is precisely why I pair my WK3200 with my PX5s.  My 3200 gives me the drawbar organ I need, and the non-weighted keys are better for playing organ, brass, and synth parts.  It also has standard MIDI ports!  I suppose pairing it with an MZ2000 would be similar, but only 61 keys.

It sounds like what you're asking for is a 73 or 76-key version of the XW-P1 or XW-G1.