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WINDSYNTH GIG RIG DETAILS!
MY WINDSYNTH RIG My current rig consists of the following items: Controllers: MIDI EVI / AKAI EVI-1000 / Morrison Digital Trumpet (MDT)
Sound Modules: YAMAHA VL70M (w/Patchman Turbo Upgrade) / YAMAHA VL1-M, ALESIS NANOSYNTH, YAMAHA FS1R, EMU B3 TONEWHEEL ORGAN MODULE This is my Midi EVI case. The case is a stock tool case which I purchased at Lowes, after getting tip from Sam Zambito via the WindList. It cost about $24 and came complete with puzzle foam so that I could pull-n-pluck the outline of my EVI's for a perfect fit. You will note that I positioned the EVI's so that when I am carrying the case, the EVI's are in the proper position. Some might p refer to do it the other way, having the EVI's in the proper position when they open the case. AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS This is my amp of choice, the Bose PAS. Probably the best sounding amp out there, but very expensive. The stand base contains three 250w amps, with 500w going into the two tower sections and 250w going to the two bass units. This system uses line array technology and radiates sound cylindrically. This allows the musician to go independent from the main sound system and the sound you hear onstage is what the audience hears. Construction is top notch and the unit comes with carrying bags, etc. I bought a black rug to put mine on so that it doesn't get too scratched up from rough stage floors. If you want the Rolls Royce of amps, this is the one to get. The Roland KC-300. It makes for a good, lightweight monitor and is wired for the gig or practice when I don't want to bring out the Bose PAS. Comes with four stereo channels, with stereo out and mono out and 2-band EQ. This thing is built like a tank and I have played numerous gigs with these without fail. Roland just came out with an upgrade - the KC-350, which has more power (120 watts vs. 100 watts) and some other nifty features, like an XLR output and 3-band EQ. RACK CONFIGURATIONS To the right is my current rack set-up. I have broken up my set-up into two 4-space racks. The top rack I use for jam sessions and informal practice sessions. It contains a Yamaha VL70m w/ Turbo Chip and a Yamaha FS1R. In addition, this rack houses my TRIPP LITE Surge Protector. I am considering upgrading to a power conditioner. The lower rack houses my main giging rack, which consists of a VL70m, Alesis Nanosynth, E-Mu B3 and a Rolls Line Mixer: Next is a picture of my former light rack set-up, which consists of just two modules - the Yamaha VL70m and the Alesis Nanosynth. Below the modules is a Rolls stereo line mixer (10 channels) and a Tripp Lite surge and noise suppressor / filter:  Since adding the Emu B3 module, I have swtiched to a 6 space rack, and now use the following rig: 
This above configuration consists of the Rolls Stereo Line Mixer on top, the VL70m and Nanosynth, the Yamaha FS1r and the Emu B-3 Tone Wheel Organ Module. Below that is the Tripp Lite Power Rack. This is much heavier than my light rack version, but I am finding more and more that I need a variety of sounds in my arsenal, especially for jam sessions. Lastly, below is my new EVI1000 / EWV2000 case rack. My original case broke due to years of use, so I needed a replacement. This mixer rack case seemed perfect, though a bit large. It allows me to raise the EWV2000 module up to a nice usable level:  |