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#101248 - 10/03/04 02:01 AM psr 3000 module
jamman Offline
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time for yam to make it.since it's(3k's)keys and built quality got low points from most.it'll sell like pound cakes .also gtr players/vocalists can use it for light gigs from great storage/harm input etc..

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#101249 - 10/03/04 02:56 AM Re: psr 3000 module
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Wouldn’t that be cool!

And if it is reasonably priced, you wouldn’t have to get rid of your favorite arranger to get it.

If you have an arranger that you are comfortable with the layout, then just adding modules using the main arranger or a dedicated controller keyboard could be a good way to go.

But to do that more keyboard manufactures would have to start making arranger modules and we consumers will have to by them for them to do that.

Go arranger modules!!
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#101250 - 10/03/04 10:01 AM Re: psr 3000 module
nardoni2002 Offline
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Registered: 08/12/02
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the pro,i remember about 6 months ago you was talking about making up your own system (some photos were shown)did you get around to putting it together?mike

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#101251 - 10/03/04 11:44 PM Re: psr 3000 module
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Registered: 12/22/02
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Loc: NSW,Australia
Hi,
the closest I've gotten to a psr module is my laptop & omb software.

It's a real pity manufacturer's don't seem to make them anymore ( except Solton, I think still has one?).

Roland made at leat 2 or 3 models back in the 90's, korg had one too that I know of (i5m ) and even technics had an early module, based on the kn2000 ( I think).
Only thing I can think of is that they musn't have been big sellers or we probably would hve seen more models around.

Personally I think they're a great idea.

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#101252 - 10/04/04 08:55 AM Re: psr 3000 module
BillErickson Offline
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Registered: 08/23/04
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Loc: Portland, Oregon USA
Does it even really make sense to have an Arranger module? For me, a big part of the advantage of an arranger is the layout of controls that allow for quick access during performance. Wouldn't you loose that with a module in a rack-mount over by the side??

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#101253 - 10/04/04 10:39 AM Re: psr 3000 module
Alex K Offline
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A PSR3000 would be a cool idea (especially if it kept all of the keyboard's controls in the same layout.

However, realistically speaking, it is not likely to happen. There is little competition in the module market - the only up to date offering is from GEM, and from Ketron (more or less), and Ketron seems intent on alienating its user base by not dropping level of customer support. There is simply no impetus on Yamaha to build a high-end module (and besides, it was never their thing - there was never a high-end Yamaha module).

In addition, the price of the PSR3000 is lower than a module from either GEM or Ketron, so if you want the functionality, just buy it with the keyboard. Some will say it is not as compact, but so what? You can use the PSR3000 better than a module, especially as a vocalist or a guitar player, or just put it on top of your favorite keyboard controller, or an electric piano.
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#101254 - 10/04/04 10:50 AM Re: psr 3000 module
digitalvision Offline
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What about a PC software/card version of the 3000?

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#101255 - 10/04/04 03:55 PM Re: psr 3000 module
rikkisbears Offline
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Hi Bill,
the arranger modules I've had ( Roland, Korg, Technics ) haven't been rackmounts, they're basically boxes roughly
14"long x 10"wide x 3inches high with the buttons and screen on the top. Usually the same layout as the keyboard without the keys and a lot smaller.

i used to just sit them along the top of my digital piano.

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Originally posted by BillErickson:
Does it even really make sense to have an Arranger module? For me, a big part of the advantage of an arranger is the layout of controls that allow for quick access during performance. Wouldn't you loose that with a module in a rack-mount over by the side??

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#101256 - 10/04/04 04:19 PM Re: psr 3000 module
BillErickson Offline
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Registered: 08/23/04
Posts: 30
Loc: Portland, Oregon USA
Quote:
Originally posted by rikkisbears:
the arranger modules I've had ( Roland, Korg, Technics ) haven't been rackmounts, they're basically boxes roughly
14"long x 10"wide x 3inches high with the buttons and screen on the top. Usually the same layout as the keyboard without the keys and a lot smaller.


Thanks, Rikki. Now it makes sense.

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#101257 - 10/04/04 11:34 PM Re: psr 3000 module
jamman Offline
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the closest I've gotten to a psr module is my laptop & omb software.

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can you give me info on OMB software.can it do arranger func real time?

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#101258 - 10/05/04 02:13 AM Re: psr 3000 module
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Quote:
Originally posted by BillErickson:
Does it even really make sense to have an Arranger module? For me, a big part of the advantage of an arranger is the layout of controls that allow for quick access during performance. Wouldn't you loose that with a module in a rack-mount over by the side??




this is how some of them look.korg i series
http://silverhawk33.tripod.com/id10.html

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#101259 - 10/05/04 04:09 AM Re: psr 3000 module
drdalet Offline
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Registered: 09/28/03
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Loc: Amersfoort, Netherlands
Why not a Tyros-module?
Anyway, are there good keyboards+controlers, able to handle all the parameters? Even Tyros en PSR3000 don't have enough buttons, to control all the posibilities!
And I am not sure if there is a market for a module with styles. If you don't want styles, there are the Motif modules (have to wait a while for the Motif ES rackversion though)
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#101260 - 10/05/04 09:00 AM Re: psr 3000 module
BillErickson Offline
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Registered: 08/23/04
Posts: 30
Loc: Portland, Oregon USA
Quote:
Originally posted by jamman:

this is how some of them look.korg i series



Cool. I obviously don't get out often enough -- I didn't even know they made such a beast. Crap, now I've got another item on my wish list that I can't afford

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