micro korg - kaoss pad help

[Fishbrain]

I know this isn't strictly effects so feel free too move me...

In our band we use a Micro Korg and a Mini Kaoss pad




We have the microkorg running through the kaoss pad and then straight into DI/PA.

When the Microkorg is on its loudest setting its still FAR quieter than the Kaoss pad, the Kaoss pad doesn't have a volume on it though. Is there anyway around this?

Thanks

[jinithith2]

perhaps run the kaoss pad through a volume pedal set at like 1/2 (or however much u need it decreased) and then if thats too quiet, run both of them into an amp? or you could just run the keyboard through an amp

[jinithith2]

actually, I'm not sure, cos the output might be too big already for the two things to go through an amp

[Swimming Bird]

The Mini KP has a volume control on the bottom right, just under the touch pad.

Depending on what effect you use, you may need to turn the effect level mix down. I use a KP3 and when I use the synth or drums it is hella loud if I don't drop the mix down. Otherwise, that volume control should do you just fine.

[343 Salty Beans]

Anyone ever tried mounting a mini KP on their bass? I always thought it would be a fun project to integrate one with a cheap Squier. Of course, fun projects mean cash and time I severely lack.

[irvinz]

chuck a boost pedal just before =p
i've even used a fuzz pedal with it. they're awesome

[Fishbrain]

Originally Posted by Swimming Bird

The Mini KP has a volume control on the bottom right, just under the touch pad.

Depending on what effect you use, you may need to turn the effect level mix down. I use a KP3 and when I use the synth or drums it is hella loud if I don't drop the mix down. Otherwise, that volume control should do you just fine.

i'll give it a go but i'm pretty sure that's the headphones volume...

[irvinz]

it is headphone volume if i remember right

[irvinz]

p.s. cant u just turn the gain up on the desk?

[Swimming Bird]

Oh, I see. Yeah, I just used my KP3 in a DJ setting for the first time (assisting a new DJ friend of mine) and the volume is surprisingly hard to control even on that model. My only suggestion would be to turn down the effect mix.

Also, what are you using the mini-KP for?

[thronebass87]

Originally Posted by 343 Salty Beans

Anyone ever tried mounting a mini KP on their bass? I always thought it would be a fun project to integrate one with a cheap Squier. Of course, fun projects mean cash and time I severely lack.

Matt Bellamy (guitarist for Muse) put the full size kaoss pad on one of his guitars. He uses it on Supermassive Black Hole and if you're interested you can check out this video on youtube done by a Muse fan who's done this mod...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skmW5ul0I50

[Fishbrain]

Originally Posted by Swimming Bird

Oh, I see. Yeah, I just used my KP3 in a DJ setting for the first time (assisting a new DJ friend of mine) and the volume is surprisingly hard to control even on that model. My only suggestion would be to turn down the effect mix.

Also, what are you using the mini-KP for?

we have the micro korg running through it so that we can use it to change the sounds coming from the micro korg. It has some sounds on it that we use on its on just as effects.

[Swimming Bird]

Okay, I think my suggestion should hold true. If turning down the effects mix doesn't work for you, then use the headphone out instead of the RCA.

[Fishbrain]

Originally Posted by Swimming Bird

Okay, I think my suggestion should hold true. If turning down the effects mix doesn't work for you, then use the headphone out instead of the RCA.

the effects mix on what sorry? and whats an RCA?

[Swimming Bird]

The effects mix on the Kaoss Pad. There is one... right?

RCA is the yellow and red audio plugs.

[Fishbrain]

Possibley on the Kaoss Pad but this is the mini KP so doesn't really have that much stuff on it aapart from the actual effects.