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Originally posted by ironhill:
Hi Mike,
didn't you or would you not understand what Ailev say to us: he use 2*4*8 (=64) Variations of
one Style. That's not possible to do it with the G-70. This Instrument is now as simple as the
PSR 9000, Tyros, Pa1X, SD 1 and others. That's the point. And, he can do the style morphing
without preparation ( means programming). He knows which first style matches the second
style, immedietly. Wow!. No other Keyboard than the G-70 holds the basic-rhythm that strong
within the four variations-- said Roel. Sorry, I use only a Tyros in addition to the G-70. That
Instrument is more flexible. Maximal 95 % of it will work the same.
Regards Hanspeter


I would agree that, in principle, the "style morphing" function of the VA range is very good. It works very well and is a desirable feature.

However, I still stand by my original comments as the abilty to mix one boring & poor quality style with another boring & poor quality style is not my idea of heaven.

My frustration with the VA is that it contains a lot a very good ideas under the skin (like the style morphing feature), but the basics are just not right. I find the overall sound of the instrument generally dull, the styles extremely primitive & mechanical, and the lack of physical panel buttons for the various major arranger functions makes it unplayable as a traditional arranger type instrument.

It is important for me to point out that I was aware of all this before I bought my VA. I chose it specifically because of its abilities as a midi-files-for-accompaniments plus good-keyboard-patches-for-live-parts abilities.

A couple of years living with it confirms that it does what I bought it for very well, but has also confirmed it's extremely poor performance when used as a true arranger.

I was simply hoping that Roland had drastically improved this aspect with the G-70. Various other contributors comments don't sound very positive so far.

[This message has been edited by MikeTV (edited 01-20-2005).]