Rhodes too low - optimizing EQ settings

[kenny danse]

Hi there,

Have been using the Nord Stage quite a while now, but still haven't found optimal settings for the Rhodes (Mk I,II,V, suitcase, sparkletop, of the V5 library).

Usually I get too much low and mid, which is especially a problem in a band because it muddies up the bass and guitar. When playing solo even basic triads sound too dense in the midrange. Sound engineers also have a problem with this.

When I use the equalizer to dim the mid/low, the high usually becomes too sharp on the high section on the board. Ideally I want to be able to play freely across the board with a deep low section, the bright growl in the mid section and a round sound in the high section (without having to keep changing the settings while playing).

How do I tackle this?

Thks a lot

[scottjoyce]

You might try some of the amp simulators. Also, I like to adjust the action up to level 3. Makes it easier to really spank it out here and there.

[kenny danse]

Thanks!

[kenny danse]

BTW, how can you adjust 'the action'?

[scottjoyce]

It's in the directions somewhere. I don't have my keyboard right here. It's a two button process. you hold one down while you push another. anyone know right off which buttons?

[DoctorC]

I believe you might be talking about the 'Dynamics (Velocity Sensitivity) - see user manual version 5.x page 33.
Hold SHIFT and DYNAMICS buttons (the dynamics button is located in the piano section of the keyboard) - the LED display to the right can be selected from 1 through 3 (3 is the most compressed mode).
Hope this helps.

[kenny danse]

Thanks again