Dual Mode

[Laura]

Hi, I have a question about the "dual" mode where you layer 2 instruments. Does it actually add to the volume or "fullness" of the sound? I have been setting up performance patches on the Yamaha MM6 and I thought about layering 2 of the same Clavi patch just so it would have more "punch", but I couldn't tell whether it was doing anything or not.

 

[Sargas]

I can't really see how layering two layers of the same sound patch would make a difference to the sound. If you edit one of them in any way, like transpose or any effect or something, then it would probably be a difference. But otherwise, layering 2 identicall patches should do anything, should it?

 

[Skipp]

It does make a change actually... but it's only boosting the sound a bit louder. you won't get the "fullness" you describe that way

What you want to do is use some of the effects and spread the sound around. Try some reverb and maybe even a soft string/pad sound in the background.

If done right - it works like a charm. Remember just how the "piano/string" sound sounds great... it's not the piano... it's the strings giving it the wide fat sound.

 

[Laura]

It does make a change actually... but it's only boosting the sound a bit louder. you won't get the "fullness" you describe that way

What you want to do is use some of the effects and spread the sound around. Try some reverb and maybe even a soft string/pad sound in the background.

If done right - it works like a charm. Remember just how the "piano/string" sound sounds great... it's not the piano... it's the strings giving it the wide fat sound.

Thanks, this is some GREAT advice!

I'm just curious, how does the 'dual' function work? Are there really 2 sound-producing units inside the keyboard? Are they both equally powered, or does one borrow power from the other?