Topic: Pianoteq setup equipment advice needed please
Hello,
I have been using pianoteq for about 6 months and love it. I would like to know if I should modify my setup for improved sound. I should point out though that there is nothing wrong specifically, but I am looking for maybe some improved clarity or quality of sound. Here is my setup:
Pianoteq 5 ( stage)
Yamaha P120 keyboard
Midi to USB cable
Toshiba laptop, at least 5 years old, maybe $400 when new, Windows 7
unbalanced 1/4 cables to JBL LSR305 monitors from headphone jack on laptop
Would an audio interface like a focusrite improve things? I have been reading but am not sure if it helps with sound. I imagine balanced outputs should be better at least. I mostly just practice piano for myself, no recording or live performances.
Also, would upgrading pianoteq itself to have adjustable microphones be just as good an improvement? Sometimes I feel like pianoteq sounds like it's coming out of a box from far away, or kind of muddy and not clear. Preset changing can help but it seems that being able to adjust all the microphones individually is really great.
Thanks!