Originally posted by squeak_D:
Here's what really bothers me about the Audya that most likely has a lot to do with the unreal price tag. Frank in his vid basically points out "hey look there's a MidJay inside". Ketron forces you to buy their Midjay as part of this keyboard. That unit alone (as small as it is--with no keys either) costs more than a PSR-S900.., and in some cases costs MORE than a Korg M3!!!!!!
Ketron should have kept the Midjay section as an OPTION. Take out the Midjay features on the Audya and how much do you think that price would drop? There should be two models.. one with Midjay and one without. They combine their extremely expensive Midjay unit into their top end arranger.., and slap a $5000 price tag on it.., then release it with a Kinko's inspired starter guide. Buyers then expected to drop five grand on a keyboard that doesn't even have the manual finished yet.., perhaps Ketron is still learning how to use it themselves 
This is valid observation. Introducing a product without a manual is not a good move. But here's the deal imo, it really has everything to do with the value of the dollar more than anything else.
I know for a fact that Ketron & CMC had no intention of marketing this keyboard for $5K. I am certain the price will eventually come down if the us dollar improves.
If people think the Audya sounds better than their current product, than they will buy it.
I think the reviews about the Midjay by non arranger / professional writers of music gear publications says a lot about where the Audya came from.
They could have criticized. They could have said it sounds bad. They could have said many things, but criticize Midjay, they did not. They accually thought it was a very cool tool.
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