Sound Module Question Options

[macmonkey]

hi all...

a simple question, to which I don't know the answer!

I have a MIDI compatible electric piano (yamaha p200) and I was considering picking up a used sound module to give me access to more sounds. The piano has a built in amp and stereo speakers. If I connect an external sound module, will the sounds come through my piano's speakers or will I need another set of speakers and/or an amp connected to the module?

Also, if anyone has any advice on which used sound modules I should maybe look for (perhaps on ebay) I would be grateful.

thanks,
paul

[macmonkey]

thanks again kaboo... etc.

I guessed that the choice of sound module would depend on what I want to do with it but I didn't want to complicate the question to the point that I got no replies!

Aside from playing the piano I also play guitar and I'd quite like to lay down some backing tracks (blues/jazz etc.) to accompany me. I figured the sound module would give me access to sounds that beat the internal GM MIDI sounds in my PowerBook (at least I hope so!). Also, I'd like to experiment with creating 'songs' of my own, so again I thought the extra sounds would come in handy as my P200 only has pianos, organs, and a couple of basses.

I've listened to some of the modules on the E-MU web site, and they're great -- but for a first foray into MIDI I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper on ebay. I know it won't be the most up-to-date gear but i would have thought there'd be something that will suit my initial needs.

I realise I haven't asked any questions in this post, but if anyone's got any comments I'd appreciate hearing them.

thanks again