Yeah, I take these warnings, but ...

I work with hundreds of styles. I have the PSR2000 internal styles, I have my PSR740 and 9000 styles, I have some great styles converted from the X1 and KN5000 and a few from the VA7, I have Yamaha Power Styles, fantastic styles from the CVP209 (that are no longer shareable) and now some great styles from the Tyros. Then I have styles that I have altered, putting in swing beats so that they fit a certain song. I almost never use the same style for two songs.

I have about 7-8 disks that I work with. So the problem of going from partition 50 to partition 97 is not likely going to happen. Given that pressing both buttons on this HDM control contraption brings you to zero, you can put your floppies on partitions 97-04. Then to go from say 98 to 03, you could press both buttons to go to zero and then press the up button three times.

One of the Germans who owns this device reported quick access times. I've heard from three happy customers so far and no unhappy customers.

To Scott Langloff, the German seller of this device told me that they still don't have a version that will work with the Korg PA60.

I haven't heard from anyone who has been ripped off by not getting their device. I think that if these folks weren't sending the goods, people would hear about it.

It is very difficult for me to change floppies while performing. With this HDM, however, I could change partitions while performing rather easily and have the keyboard ready to punch in the next style at the end of the song.

I'm going to try to get this device for less than $300. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm waiting to hear from my sister's mother-in-law who speaks Polish, German, Russian, and English. When she received a fax from me she had some Russian musicians at her apartment (She is an orchestra concierge), and they told her that they would try to assist in purchasing the HDM for me. We'll see.

Thanks for the advice,

Beakybird


[This message has been edited by Beakybird (edited 02-01-2003).]