Ian I just use drums, bass and occasional chord track, as styles are about as much use as a used match when it comes to Heavy Rock, Synth & Experimental. (This is why I find hardware arrangers are so limited in their capabilities, and is one of the downsides of having used software systems for well over 20 years I suppose, this is also the reason I play Wersi as I can have and play all my software from one instrument in the lounge) I also dabble a bit (And it is a bit) in classical where styles are again of no use.
Bill
Thanks for the explanation, Bill.
I also have done some experimental music as well, which is why I kept my Jupiter 8 all these years, but like any old hardware synth (that's why VST's are advantageous), it requires expensive maintenance and a lot of careful handling, so I sold it to my studio buddy...at least I'll get to still play it once and awhile.
I figure I'll get something new, but it will
hardware based; I'm quite interested in the new Casio XW synths, and I have had great luck with their CZ pro series in the past, so I think an XW may be a good investment. I have lots of lush Motif based pads/synths on my Tyros4, but I also would like having a relatively inexpensive (not second hand)
hardware synth with knobs and/or sliders controlling the patches in real time...I can also run it through the T4's inputs enabling easy audio recording right on the arranger.
The only time I use PC-based sequencers is in my friend's studio...I like doing everything on my arranger now that it's possible.
You can still send me some of your work if you wish.
Ian
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