By now everyone must have heared from Karma. Karma is an engine used by KORG that replaces their old fashioned arpegiator.

I found these video's from the engineer/musician that created KARMA, Steven Kay

http://www.karma-lab.com/vp/klvp2.html?playID=40

Under the Oasys section there are the video's MPL1 to MPL8 that explain the possibilities of KARMA step by step. Just take a few minutes and watch them, its great stuff. Afterwards be sure to also look at the Top of the list video that shows KARMA on open labs NEKO.

I have been interested now in KARMA for some time and been following some discussions all over the internet.

I came to the following conclusions.

KARMA is not a replacement of an auto arranger or an old fashioned arpeggiator.

But:

KARMA could be a great addition to an auto arranger. This is also acknowledged by Steven Kay. He'd love to see KARMA on the next model PA arranger (or any other arranger)
I think the flexibillity and versatality of KARMA could give arrangers the flexibillity they really need and make them finally attractive to the youth.

Anyone overehere that has some experience with KARMA in combination with an arranger ?