Originally posted by Riceroni9:
Interesting replies... so far. Please remember, my key description is that of a NON-PERFORMING songwriter. I make demos and send them to just about everywhere in order to attract artists to do covers of my work. I write in several genres. An arranger keyboard allows me to capture ideas quickly, get the song recorded and begin "whittling" on it until it sounds and feels like it will work.
Have a "peek" at some of my songs:
http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/DaveRice
Thanks for your responses. Someone questioned the "validity" of using a keyboard and styles. Would you ask Frank Sinatra to direct the orchestra, write the score and play all the instruments or do all the arrangements when he performed?
To me, having an arranger is like having your own personal orchestra, band or just a single piano for backing. Of course, I tweak the styles and try to zero in on making the instruments "fit" the composition. Sometimes I get it right and sometimes I completely "bomb out." What counts to me, is that I am closing in on 700 completely original songs without having to go into a studio and pay $500 bucks a pop.
Best, DaveI am in the same boat as you (except I don;\'t send my songs out) Even James Taylor, Neil Diamond and a whole host of other songwriters who perform hire producers and arrangers. Thats all you are doing using styles. Hiring specific producers who bring in their players, to flesh out your idea.
I cannot think of a better studio keyboard that you won't have to coax a great stock sound out of then the Yamaha Tyros. The availability of styles alone is worth the cost of admission.
I sell a ton of 900s to budding songwriters who did not know the technology existed to make productions out of their creations.
BTW I like your "Boz Scaggs" sound and songs. You need an Arranger bad though. those drums are drawing attention you don't want.
You would be fine with an S900 if not a Tyros. Try them. I think you will agree, Its easy not deep and allows you to stay in the song and not roped by the technology
[This message has been edited by Kingfrog (edited 11-30-2008).]
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