Scott, The KN7 has the ability to change a style into a midi style. It puts each part of the style on a different track. You have to adjust the instruments a bit. I also did this with my Cakewalk/Sonar program. Hmmm??

Yes, the drums on the Tyros are good, the ones on the Rolands drum sound moduel are better. The comparison was only to make a point, not to substitute drums sounds. Every keyboard has a group of great instrument sounds, can you imagine using some of those sounds when you are playing your Tyros.
Yes I agree, the less the better on the job. I sit at home and get all these great ideas. Then I put then together and begin to prepare for the job. I think it happens when I carry all the stuff to my car and back out again when I get to the job--or--when I begin to use the new ideas on the job. The confusion is normally enough to clam my genius down.

I find the pads very helpful. I have recorded a bass drum and snare on pad #1. A ride cymbal on all four beats on pad #2. A guitar or piano playing chords on all four beats on #3. And some "do0" "bobs" on pad #4.
On #5 pad, (there are six on the Kn7), I recorded a 12 bar blues sequence. I can use this sequence with any style. On pad #6, I recorded a IIm7 G7 progression.

With these pads I can vari the style and releive the boredom. Imagine playing a rock or jazz tune and adding the bass and snare for a lift. Or, pushing pad #5 and the keyboard plays the the blue progression leaving both your hands free to play the melody. You can put a 12 bar blues progression in almost any upbeat song, even in "In the Mood" Glenn Miller.

By the look of some of my posts, I'm begining to feel I talk a lot, oh well.

Today is going to be a great day,
I decided, John C.

Question; Can you record a chord progression on a pad in the Tyros, one that repeats until you press stop?