I was not going to comment again about this as its getting tiresome but...
Originally Posted By: Fran Carango
.and the vast majority of our audience couldn't tell the difference between the BK and Audya....What you play and what sound system dictates the appeal..


Sorry Fran, this is just not true. Granted, they don't consciously know why they like one better then the other but they absolutely do respond to better audio quality

I used to get the same thing when I worked for Hammond (and now KeyB), people would justify their use of third rate clones or patches by saying the same thing as you. But I was witnessing first hand audience reaction between the two. Its exactly the same with audio styles - you ask any pro player who has brought an Audya what happened the first few nights of owning it. (thats if they have a decent full range PA - which sadly quite a few do not)

Yep - Roland Drum samples (except the exhaling brushes) are very good indeed - and personally I think they are the best - they certainly leave Yamaha's dated stuff standing, but the human ear is ultra sensitive when it comes to mechanical repetition. I cant stand listening to midi generated styles when we do the big exhibitions any more and don't even bother going to the concerts now.

Unless you, Diki or anyone else actually uses, or attends a live event where Audya is being used you are simply not going to get it - its not your fault...but no amount of justifying or rationalising can replace an audiences judgement.

Ask Nightlife about audience reaction, he uses Yamaha, Korg and Ketron so is probably the only one here who can give you an impartial opinion based on fact.