Hi Diki.
Secondly, while there is a DEGREE of arranger similarity with Karma, it truly is a totally different beast.
From what I gather the focus doesn't seem to be on Arranger Functions because of the fact that he will be playing with a drummer and guitarist. It's more about the rhythmic pads, soundscapes, the sequencer and the option to be able to run patterns if need be.
the Oasys is going to have a large number of Karma patterns more appropriate for a rave!
Rave ?.
Feck, I didn't get anything like that with my OASYS

See page 106 for the KARMA GE List. It's well balanced for all styles of music.
http://korg.com/uploads/Support/OASYS_VNL_v1_2_EJ3_633659387964450000.pdf James
[This message has been edited by Irishacts (edited 08-21-2009).]