Reface App Free Download For Pc

[Francesca Cruiz]

Sinceyou're asking about the Reface units as opposed to the YC and CP stage keyboard lines, I'd probably go with the Reface CP. Unless B3 tones are a priority. I think one appeal is that you can essentially use them as a sound module with a larger weighted keybed if you want. I find EP's more inspiring for general playing, so the Reface CP would be my pick.

To the OP, may want to put Reface somewhere in the thread title--if you're able to change that after the fact...I definitely missed that in reading your initial post and was thinking you were asking about the big boys

Example, if the Yamaha CP version is able I would very much like to use it as a Fender Rhodes Piano Bass stand in for those times when I feel nostalgic for those Doors tribute band days. The size would be perfect for that role.

On the other hand I kind of miss my old Korg CX-3 with the drawbars. I have considered picking up the Ferrofish B4000+ Organ module to scratch that particular itch, but I also miss having transistor operated combo organs around and I know that the Yamaha YC does a very good job of recreating those.

When these things first came out I bemoaned that Yamaha would have done well to create a deluxe version that incorportated the lot of them in a nice 61 or even 88 full sized key variety. Would have snapped that up in a jiff.

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As it happens I found a video on Youtube where someone compared the CP with an actual Rhodes Seventy Three in all octaves all the way down to the bone shaking bottom octave. I think the CP will work for that just fine.

That's not the only application I want it for (pairing it with either my Roland Go Keys or Casio CT-S1 on a two tier stand) that's just something I'd like to be able to do with battery power for those times that I'd be jamming the Doors on the boardwalk for summer fun.

Here's my line of attack: you're looking for a small keyboard (ideally two, but too costly) for your tribute project: "The Pocket Doors". What alternatives are there to the Refaces? I would have thought something like a Casio CTS1 would have an adequate Rhodes sound for LH bass. EDIT just noticed you own a CTS1 and a Go-keys. Do either of those have the sounds you require? Both are highly portable to start with. Choose whatever Reface best complements what you already own.

I have traveled with (in turn) the Go Keys or the Casio with the Yamaha CS reface (using the reface for leads in the right hand on upper tier and the larger board for everything else in the lower tier) to great effect. Very portable and compact system. The stand that I use for this can allow me to pick the position for the upper tier either full right side, center or full left side which is why I purchased this stand in the first place. (also for the neat red color TBH)

I used to tour with a Vox Jaguar (eventually a Continental was added but it didn't belong to me it was the singer's) and a real Fender Rhodes Piano Bass (sparkle top) both of which I sold after I stopped playing with Doors tribute bands. I don't wanna do another full blown tribute thing again, but it would be nice to set something up spur of the moment for nostalgia purposes. Having a larger red (battery powered) keyboard on the bottom and a tiny 3 octave black keyboard above and to the left of that played in a seated position would do just the trick.

The thing between the two Refaces that give them both appeal aren't the "Doors porn" aspects though, it's just one wrinkle in why I want them. Both of them to my ears sound remarkably like the instruments they each are trying to be. Better than my Roland FA-08's organs (and for the most part the EPs too), better than my Korg X50s (although I did manage to tweak my own patch for Vox organ that is darn good if I do say so myself, if not overly versatile) or even my Korg M3M. But even if these boards could sound that good, they aren't something I would just pick up and take to a friend's BBQ.

I like having a cadre of battery operated, internal speaker boards that I can just pack and go at a moments notice. In fact I don't have to pack them as my Go Keys, Casio and Yamaha CS live in their cases along with batteries, pedals and other sundries so I never forget something when I take them with me.

If I ever (god forbid) decided to join another Doors tribute band (full costume and all) I would opt for shells for both the Rhodes and the Vox and slip my M-Audio Axiom 25 into the sparkle top Rhodes shell and just about any 61 key controller into the Vox jaguar shell for the perfect stage dressing without the expense or maintenance needed for the real deals.

Also, to be clear it's not that I couldn't afford to buy both. I could, my mad money bank account could easily absorb both instruments. I just can't justify spending more than $800 dollars for two Refaces at this point. If I wanted to spend that much I would just buy a Studio Logic Numa compact 2X (which I will buy eventually anyway)

Why don't I buy the Numa right now? Because I have no room to set it up in my studio space and unlike everything else I would want to use it on the regular and not just for mucking about outdoors (no pun intended). Also, the Numa doesn't run on Batteries. If it did I would buy it today regardless of my lack of space. I want this board BAD. I'll get it after I move into a bigger place someday.

Korg X50s (although I did manage to tweak my own patch for Vox organ that is darn good if I do say so myself, if not overly versatile) or even my Korg M3M. But even if these boards could sound that good, they aren't something I would just pick up and take to a friend's BBQ.

"CT-S1 + Reface CP", as you're thinking, would have you using Reface for LH Rhodes bass, and CTS1 for your organs. But "CT-S1 + Reface YC" could also work, using CT-S1 for Rhodes bass, and Reface on your right for your organs. On one hand, that limits you to just 3 octaves for your organ, but OTOH, Reface YC is a MUCH better organ than CT-S1. Reface CP is better EP too, but not by as much. (At least that's my take on them from what I've heard, never having owned any of them.)

I also wonder if whether, with a little tinkering (i.e. MIDI rerouting, silent patches), you might be able to generally use CT-S1 for EP and Reface YC for organ as mentioned, but then if/when desired, switch it so that the Reface keys are controlling the CT-S1 EP sound while the Casio is controlling the Reface organ sound (i.e. when you want more/larger keys for your organ part than for your Rhodes part).

You might want to consider selling (or trading in) both the Go:Keys and the CT-S1 for the Casio CT-S500, which has all the sounds of the CT-S1, but also a lot of other sounds/versatility which might make the Go Keys redundant. Then you wouldn't have to decide which board to use for a given situation, if indeed the one board gives you what you like best about each of them, and you'd always "have it all" with you.

It's interesting that you bring this up. I had earmarked the Casio CT-S1000V for purchase last April but because I have a personal boycott going for Apple products and it seems that I can't get the vocal app to work for Android so I eventually passed on it.

well i as mentioned earlier own both the YC and CP. i also own the casio ct-s1, the numa compact 2x and the casio cts-1000v. i used to have the go-keys or go-piano (forget which) during the pandemic, but couldn't get rid of it fast enough. i just hated the keys. it was like fisher-price to me.

IMO, right off the bat, as mentioned by anotherscott, i'd dump the cts-1 (and the roland thing) and get the ct-s500 (same as 1000v but without the toy speech gimmick). the ct-s500 is everything the ct-s1 should have been. same weight, runs on batteries, good piano sound as well as other sounds, does splits, can tweak patches, etc. the only thing i wish it had was audio over usb and a way to name registrations..

i wish i had a picture, but i have a super tiny compact rig that is a Casio CT-S1000V on the bottom, and the Yammy CP & YC side by side on top, all controlled by an ipad mini 6 with Camelot Pro. I mainly use the internal stage piano from the casio, the Whurly patch from the CP played on the Casio (i'm not a Rhodes guy), and control B3X or VB3m on the Ipad with the YC drawbars and switches. I also have the free NUMA app on the ipad which has a lot of the sounds from the compact 2X. The whole thing (including the stand) weighs under 25 pounds i think. If for some reason the Ipad goes south, there's still plenty of hardware to get by.

i have a super tiny compact rig that is a Casio CT-S1000V on the bottom, and the Yammy CP & YC side by side on top, all controlled by an ipad mini 6 with Camelot Pro. I mainly use the internal stage piano from the casio, the Whurly patch from the CP played on the Casio (i'm not a Rhodes guy), and control B3X or VB3m on the Ipad with the YC drawbars and switches. I also have the free NUMA app on the ipad which has a lot of the sounds from the compact 2X. The whole thing (including the stand) weighs under 25 pounds i think. If for some reason the Ipad goes south, there's still plenty of hardware to get by.

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