All,
As a long-time user of stereo keyboard amplification (since the mid 80's),
let me add my $0.02 ...
While it's true that early synths were mono, it's also true that most
musicians noticed an improvement in sound when stereo sources were
available. Using stereo keyboards is extra work, but I for one feel the
benefits are worth the effort.
In the AN1x's case, there are two areas where one can use stereo to enhance
the sonic experience.
* Use the separation and pan controls to send portions of the sound
left and right. This works best when used sparingly, as it has a
"gimmicky" aspect when overused. (The same could be said of other effect
like wah-wah, vocoder, and echo.) Also, remember that the audience will
likely not hear hard-left and hard-right panning well, so limit the size of
the stereo field.
* Subtle effects changes can often lead to dramatic results. I often
take a delay source and spread the times of the left and right sides to
better simulate the sound heard in natural echo. As an example, if a sound
has 300 mSec. delay, send 301.2 mSec. to the left, and 298.9 mSec. to the
right. The sound will sound richer and "wider."
Regards,
-BW
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Bruce Wahler
Design Consultant
Ashby Solutions™
www.ashbysolutions.com
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