Hi fellow SZ members,
I posted a thread on the Technics forum about the lack of choice in available keyboard modules and was surprised to only get one reply - does no one but me use modules any more?
I own a Technics KN7000 and a Solton MS40 module. Being so much in love with my KN7000, I will keep it for as long as it works. I also have great regards for my Solton module but need to update and modernise my setup with new sounds, new styles etc.
My age, 67, means that I have long since passed the days when I used to carry 2 keyboards and a module when gigging, so how do I achieve my aims now.

I am very impressed with the Tyros 2 and also fancy the Roland E80 and the Korg PA1X and PA800 although I haven't actually played these (only Yamaha dealers where I live).

My gripe is - Why dont Yamaha, Korg & Roland produce keyboard modules of their upper range keyboards? I would buy a Tyros 2, Korg PA800 or a Roland E80 module immediately if they put them on the market. I would quite happily buy all 3 of them and ring the changes alternately when I play.

The manufacturers should remember that, on the sad day when I have to replace my KN7000, I am going to buy one of their full keyboard products and their module could have been instrumental in forming my choice. This is how I came to Technics full keyboards in the first place after owning a AC1200 module produced by them.

We all know that each make excels in some ways and disapoints in others and the ideal way of having the best of everything is to midi up a module to the keyboard whatever make it is and double your choice of sounds and styles.

Do other Synthzoners agree or don't you guys use modules, and would any manufacturer care to comment (they probably check sites like this for market research).
PS. Having been so pleased with the Solton, I intend to buy the next replacement for the Ketron XD3.
Best wishes to all for the new year.
Tony Johnson, Sheffield