Actually, we do do some tunes in the mode described above. Full keyboard chord recognition, Bass Inversion OFF (to stop the chords re-voicing while the bass moves), MBS on (for the bass line) and Pianostyle mode. This is a cool Roland feature (maybe Yamaha too, I don't know) where you have to play three notes simultaneously before the chord will change. So you can hit a chord with the RH (and LH plays bass note) then lift the RH and you can play a pretty good bass line without the chord rhythm ACC shifting. It works very well, and I set my D-Beam to turn the ACC parts on/off to simplify for verses or breakdowns. My guitarist loves it, as it finally gives him a rhythm guitarist to solo over!

I've got a system where a footpedal changes from this system to the more standard full auto LH chord recognition mode, so I can solo, too! And then go back to the LH bass stuff after my solo. It works pretty well...

We also both sing, so the main thrust isn't soloing or instrumentals, but more on singing and accompaniment (which allows me to use more LH bass). But you're right, it's all about just enjoying which technique we choose to use for any song. I just don't like using auto bass when I don't HAVE to..! As a solo, I would have to use it a lot more, but I rarely gig solo these days, so it's kinda moot.

[This message has been edited by Diki (edited 04-27-2007).]