I don't understand why Yamaha and Korg, can not instead of bringing out new models, offer hardware upgrades along with software.
It seems to me that the T5 and the new PA4X have plenty of room to expand both sample and feature data before having to release new models.
Also considering the IPAD, why on earth when you could develop an app to run things put a screen on the keyboard at all. much cheaper to make less complicated, and you could use mini ipad to ipad pro for your selections and so on.
Lastly i would be very happy to spend $1k to upgrade hardware in the arrangers rather than go out to procure a new one, and as the price of these machines keep going up it's getting harder to be able to do it. And they should be priced that same as flagship synths, not as they are way above that.
Because it is cheaper and more profitable not too
Korg yes, (They normally release at least one feature and content update during the lifespan) Yamaha always tend to operate on the limits so updates are minimal. (However with the addition of the iPad interface they may use this to add new features)
Not everybody has an iPad (Tablet), plus arrangers are designed for the home hobby player who usually prefers an all in one. (Could be a way to reach out to a younger generation though)
I agree (Wersi and Bohm owners have had this for years) however until 2010 with the release of the Wersi Pegasus Wing, they have always been significantly more expensive instruments then the run of the mill.
Arrangers cost more because of the cost of all the development of easy play features, (Press a button and everything is done for you) which most synth/workstation users have no use for.
Bill
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