can you 'mix' sounds - like piano and strings?
1674936
My 5-year old son discovered that you can simultaneously press two instrument keys at the same time, and get a combined sound. I am pretty sure that is a "bug" and not a feature. It works though.
1674937
As one reviewer stated, yes, you can combine two sounds. Just press the button for the first sound you want, and then while holding down press the second button you want. Some are more pronounced than others. Try the various sounds, it's fun to play with. Also keep in mind that some combinations work better for certain music than others.
1674938
Yes, you can select two of the instruments at a time (and no more than two). There is however no provision for controlling the relative volume of the two sounds.
1848027
Yes, you can, but I do not recommend using the headphone jacks as suggested. There is another set of 1/4" stereo jacks (L & R) underneath that are actual line line level instead if the higher impedance level if the headphone jacks. This will give you better volume. I wrote a review and included some tips about the setup. Also make sure you speakers will be facing the piano and not behind. I have my piano against the wall at 90 degrees to my surround sound system and it doesn't sound good if connected because all the front speakers are to my right and behind me. If I placed the piano in the middle of the room it would sound good but would look bad. The built in speakers actually sound great, so no need unless you're looking for a more permanent setup for recording or on a PA system. But for living room use the speakers are great.
625818
Yes, very well. I have a Yamaha electronic piano and it picked up the chords from the piano sound and Fender Rhodes sound just fine. I was surprised that it seemed to find nice harmonies when I was playing Maj7th and 9th chords. One thing to note: The "guitar" input is a mono unbalanced input. So if your piano has a stereo output, it will come out mono after it goes out the "Thru". So, if you have any kind of mixer, like a Mackie 12-channel, send a mono output from your piano to the TC-Helicon through an Aux send and your piano will stay in stereo.
1230400
No you cannot. It is a MIDI controller so it sends MIDI continuous control messages to your computer via USB. You can use these messages to mix using audio software, but the hardware itself cannot carry audio.
512752
The piano will adjust the touch to a degree and compared with many other digital pianos it feels close to a regular piano. The piano does transpose and I used this feature a few times. However, if there is a way to know what key you are changing to, I haven't figured it out. The instruction manual is not thorough. As I said you can change the key but you have very little control as to what key.
2015811
I've done it but its really glitchy and unnatural sounding. Helicon makes a good, inexpensive harmonizer. I picked one up used for 60 bucks at Guitar Center.
2016273
Certainly you can as with any device that sends to DAW or similar external hardware. It's musical signal can easily be incorporated into a mix and further tweaked.
1133787
As far as I know, it is not possible. I've looked in the user manual and see nothing regarding this. It is, however, possible to hook the digital piano to a computer, and send MIDI data to the computer. If you have the right software, the computer can then play in whatever voice you want.
1195049
Yes, I love the combination. See a sample at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGu-x6RxMrw
1389421
Yes. There are hundreds of settings and combinations, including organs, string orchestra, several guitar types, techno, synthesizer, etc. You may try doing a Google search for the instruction manual for this keyboard. If you can find one posted online, it should have a list of different effects in the booklet. If you need for information, just reply! I checked the settings and it does have many "organ" options, including Chapel Organ, Church Organ, Reed Organ, etc. The Chapel Organ sounds just like Pipe Organ (to me).
1809600
Sure, you can use any acoustic strings including silk and steels.Advantage Music
1435322
It won't hurt it... Try it. I have plugged in my Yamaha PSR into it with piano, guitar, and other, natural multi-timbrel sounds, and it works. Just make sure the input levels are correct for both instrument and voice. (Actually, in this case, MIDI does not relate since all of the inputs on the TC-Helicon Voicetone-G XT harmonizer has only analog I/O (except for the USB connector for preset control using TC-Helicon's application.)
224098
I believe it can be. I know for a fact that you can use multiple of them at once but you might have to connect them separately via USB. However they have Midi in and out, so it may be possible through that!
1143711
You can mix them without problems. The center will probably sound much louder so you just need to adjust your amp to your taste.
57225
Yes they do. On the preprogrammed songs that come on the top of the keyboard. You can choose the speed and part you want to play.
1524701
Yes you can, and I have done so. Start with the gain very low, and the volume out on the keyboard very low, and adjust your settings from there. I have also plugged in an electronic drum set. Worked great.
2111591
It will play more than one; the keys seem to strike something metallic in the piano (no strings or chords). So, it's hard to distinguish if you hit too many keys at the same time.