Markus

...I have had poor success with trying to use my band members in tandem with mt Tyros. The trouble lies with my rythym section. (Bass/drums) Neither player has come close to cooperating with the output of the Tyros. Its too cluttered, too muddy...urgh...it sounds awful. Both guys are talented players, but they are set in their ways for sure...They've each played in live bands for over 30 years...Ex-Military band guys...but this is too far out of the box for them to work with. I've had good results with adding just my sax player...his parts only change somewhat when the style I use has horns involed.

IF your band is willing to spend the time to rehearse and LISTEN to what's happening in the music...and of course be open to it...I'd suggest you make a good effort to try that route. My guys won't rehearse...not 100% open to the idea in the first place, so...that explains my results.

That said, Since I purchased my first arranger a couple years ago I've owned the Tyros, a PSR-3000 and now a Tyros 2. Of the four of us in the band, only I do this for my living. Solo gigs have replaced upwards of 60% of my band gigs through the last few years...and it'll continue to increase over time. There's lots to be said for the ambience and creativity that comes with performing with a live band-but, there's a lot to be said also for the precision that an arranger offers. The clients love the lower price, while I enjoy the increased take-home pay.


Bill



[This message has been edited by Bill in Dayton (edited 11-28-2006).]