Hopefully, the T3’s that I’ve ordered will be shipping soon.
For my initial setup I was thinking about getting a basic home-studio style mixer, and then a 12" or 15" powered loudspeaker. I figure that, even though I don’t need much volume, a larger loudspeaker would preserve the bass better than smaller studio monitors would, otherwise I’d go for smaller monitors. For now, I won’t (typically) be trying to shake the walls but as much as possible I’d like to keep the bass sounds (up to not having a subwoofer for the time being).
Does this seem like a reasonable approach?
I’m coming from a guitar only background and don’t have much experience with synthesizers or related equipment; so the T3’s are my first foray into this world.
A powered sub or at least a keyboard amp is really the way to go.
I put a nice little buzz at 100Hz in my Klipsch KG 2.2’s powered by a Carver PM-120 with my T3. Wasn’t rocking that loud either.
The other night I was auditioning a 30-year-old MusicMan 115RH 15" cab through a Rivera Quiana 55 and with a P-Bass it sounded like ass, but the T3 sounded pretty good and wasn’t near as boomy as the P-Bass. It may have to do with the T3 sound being more “compressed” (for lack of a better term) than a bass guitar straight into the amp.
I went ahead and got the MusicMan because it sounds great with a guitar, but now I know for sure I want a powered sub for bass and especially for the T3.
I’ve got a set of Bose Companion 3 Series II that I got 3 years ago (when they were the top of the range and expensive). The work just fine and the Sub does a good job of rumbling. One step up is my SWR WorkingPro12 combo Bass amp (200W 12" Combo). Hit the so-called “Bass Intensifier” button and stuff begins to rattle off shelves; I stopped there.
When I finish my home studio room, I’ll get a few monitors to replace the Bose and will relegate my Working Pro for Low end of the General Mix (the Taurus IIIs will like this). I also have a Mesa WalkAbout w/15" Radiator and some 10’s off to the side for my Stingray & Jazz bass needs. Certainly makes sense to keep your Bass playing quite separate from the Taurus IIIs if playing simultaneously; but anything with a good sub will do.