Here's another topic having nothing to do with the Bose system. Well, I guess it does because I wouldn't be in the situation if not for having the Bose system... I just got the GEM RP-X piano module and love the sound. I would like to some how have something to mount this onto my X stand that I already have and have been looking all orver the place. I haven't found a "Accessory shelf" that is universal for any X style of stand. Any suggestions.

Hi there !

You love the Gem RP-X module - is that compared to what you have been using before-hand ?
If so, what were you using before-hand ?

Is the difference because you haven't been happy with your keyboard direct into your Bose ?
Does the Gem RP-X work better with the Bose L1 then ? Are you using MONO piano sounds then ?

How are they compared to stereo ones through a regular amp/stereo PA.

Thanks !

I have been and still am actually using a Motif ES. I got the GEM because I just was not happy with the Motif's piano sounds. I guess I shouldn't have said I "love" the GEM I actually just got it and haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet. Will have more tiime this weekend. But in my brief encounter with it, I like it better than the yamaha piano sounds. I have actually only used it for a few minutes so I can't elaborate much on the Stereo vs Mono piano sounds. I use the Motif ES to control it and ply along with my sequences I have created with it. There must really be something to having a weighted action keyboard and the correct velocity curve adjustments because the thing I did notice was that the demos on the RP-X sound much better than when I play it. Could be because I don't play as well as the person who recorded those demos too. Anyway, I'm don't consider myself real pick when it comes to sound and often times sacrifice good sound for portability. And besides, in my opinion, anything has to be better than what I had. I love to put my stereo headphones on and listen to the motif piano but through the L1 it's terrible. I will be happy to elaborate more specifically on this after the weekend.

I love my GEM pRP7 piano into the Bose as it is a very good mono piano...can't get the good piano sound with my P120, Motif 6, Motif ES rack, Motif XS 7... closest thing in mono that I have found is that old Alesis QS series.

I quit playing piano through the bose... until I can afford to have 2 of them

I use mono (one connection only) from the RP/X and I am very pleased with the sound.

I did change the default setup to remove all the reverb from the P00 (default piano) configuration; I think that cleans up the live sound a lot.

Cliff (Col.Cliff-at-Bose) suggests a shallow cut, 2 octaves wide, centered ~600-800 Hz, as making for a brighter sound (which might help in a 'band' situation).

re: RP/X (and most!) demos: They are definitely using the full velocity (dynamic) range; if you find your playing is way softer, then try changing the touch sensitivity on the keyboard (midi controller) to a lighter setting.

Well I tried a few things that I rigged up to mount my RP-X to my X stand and wasn't happy with any of them. I think what I have decided to do is just put the RP-X on top of my stack of 2 B1s during gigs. But my question is will the vibrations from the B1s effect the RP-X's performance or worse yet damage the electronics in the RP-X. I learned quickly that you can't put a CD player on top of 2 B1s... at least not mine. but I wasn't sure about the RP-X. By the way, thanks to Dan for the suggestions about tweaking the RP-X piano sounds - much better.

i didnt like the sound of my Yamaha S90es at first with the L1.. but i DOUBLE-MONO'd it in channel 4 on the Tonematch... its much more passable.
Its a nightmare with the compressor on the piano.. makes it sound pongy and the notes do not ring the same when you strike it hard. You can hear the compression too much. I think I will try this Gem RPx.... there was a man in youtube that got rid of his S90es and took up with the full blown RP keyboard... they S90es seems to be too harsh with soft playing... according to him. But im still hoping Mr. Bose will consider the stereo version of a personal amp system.