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Re: four-channel output/surround reverb
Good Topic!! My venerable old Korg T3 makes makes four channel reverbs
and
delays fairly easy to accomplish, since it has four individual outs. In
addition I use two Korg modules, one an X5DR (front) , the other an NS5R
(rear or vice versa). In most small spaces where I play, I use two Altec
Lansing computer speaker systems (both with subs). I think the more
expensive of the two cost me $120. They put out all of 80 watts each.
When I setup a 4-channel looping sequence, I simply program the two
outs
of one layerd sound (usually a pad) to pan left to right, when it reaches
far
right the other layered pad (different timbre) starts its pan from far
left,
etc. etc. etc. I also raise and drop the volume accordingly. With the
two
sound modules, I do the same thing, but in the opposite direction, with
brighter timbres having more attack. And of course, I change direction
occassionally, for variety. Easier to do than explain. Really easy if a
sequence "template" has already been created; something I firmly believe
in
and use all the time. And never do the "pieces" ever come out sounding
anywhere the same, twice, even when using the same "template". The timbre
I
choose for the melody and solo improvs over the top of this "swirl" really
set the piece for me and the audience.
I've spent several man-hours creating these templates on my little
Roland
PMA-5--some of the best time I've ever spent. When I go "live" I use
different sounds than I've used before and vary the tempo live as well.
And
it makes me a very busy guy for that couple of hours. I usually do the
melody with the Prophecy and my voice (setup down front, center stage away
from the other gear). Occassionally I'll pick up a guitar, but only if I
feel comfortable with that KEY for that particular number. (I'm not the
most
accomplished of string pickers ;-) ). My audio loopers can be placed
anywhere in the output lines, since I have them connected as AUX send and
returns to the mixer. I try to vary that alot. Having a midi-controlled
mixer helps a lot too. I usually reserve channel 16 for the mixer and
write
it to the template last, if I use that feature at all. Most times I don't
feel the need to. All that moving sound is easily accomplishd without a
midi
mixer by the way.
Hope this helps a little,
hawkeye