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Originally posted by cassp:
...should be based on a plugin module that can fit into a 49, 61, 73 and 88 masterboard. The major manufacturers already have the goods to do this. The module can plug into the face of the keyboard ala ipod or other proprietary linkage. You pick the board(s) you want to use the sound engine/arranger with - voile!

For those who don't want/need to use the complementary keyboard, a standard midi or USB/Firewire link should be available.

You could have a 49 board for home PC work and a light 61/73 or 88 for gigging.

Hammond sort of does this already with the XK3 system.

[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 08-06-2010).]


Instead of offering a whole new line of things in this day and age, why not add a software option to the current Fantom, Motif and M3 workstations.
By doing this the customer is able to choose the number and feel of the keybed. The current workstation from all three big names are TOP and a little software modification could easily make the workstation into an arranger.

But again, how the hack would they sell the $3-4K toys(Tyros,Pa2x,E80/G70) to the masses.

Can somebody give me one reason why my suggestion does not make any sense? Please!

[This message has been edited by hitman (edited 08-08-2010).]