****DISCLAIMER ****

Using those same 8 beats all night works BEST when you are NOT tied to an arranger pattern. Back in the day, I played nothing but manual bass and RH chords, so there was NO repitition when using the same beat. Think about it - there has to be 30 or 40 songs you can do with EXACTLY the same drum beat, as long as the rhythm and accents change according to the song style.

That's my madness, anyway!

eg:

Rock, or 8bt:

My Way
Mustang Sally
Brown Eyed Girl
Margaritaville
American Pie
Always On My Mind
yada, yada, yada ........

See?

No, not bragging Donny - just pointing to a fact that plastic and lighter action keybeds are not inferior. That's all. Besides, "thousands a month" could mean $2K - $10K - I didn't elaborate.

And some day when I have time, I will make a video tape just for you on how I utilize the full functions of my 3K. You might be surprised.

zuki

"Spongy" is the best way I can decribe what I don't like about many kb actions.
I like fast. I like light. I hate spongy.
BTW - I LOVE the action on this PA800. Absolutely LOVE it.

Ever play the guitar solo from Rock Around The Clock at 180 bpm (as written). No sponginess for me....keyboard reacts perfect.

Glad you're liking your PA UD. I must admit, I'd love to explore the money boards too

zuki

Mmmmm...I fondly remember the "Easy Eight" card quite well, as it was the card most used in my old Roland E-70...although I did end up buying the "Super Card" which a friend sold me at a great price...it also had the "Easy Eight" styles.

I need only two registration banks for my S900...one for the laid back stuff...the other for the more aggressive tunes.

Generally I find Dave's selection of basic styles very close to what I tend to use...mine are custom styles, but they still conform to the basic format.

I have a folder on my Flashdrive for these styles, and since I know where the styles are located on the screen, and what sounds are in my two registration set ups, I can easily make very quick setups between songs.

Regardless of what brand of keyboard I play(ed) I find using the same setup technique a comfortable continuity.

Ian

Wow ..... any of those "Bandstand kids" that remember dancing to that one in the 50s, would LOVE you to slow that one down ... just a tad ! ( I tend to pep up alot of my jitterbugs too, but the dancers' breathing tells me otherwie ! )

170 bpm

Now that I will wait for for sure.....then I can sit back with a nice Spanish Brandy like Gran Duque D'Alba & lite up a nice Macanudo while I watch & listen to the demo...


"A modern expression of the heroic strength and courage shown by the Gran Duque de Alba, Don Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Grand Duke of the Regiment of Flanders.

The firm of Williams & Humbert dates back to 1877, when Alexander Williams entered his father-in-law's family wine business. Although the main branch was based in London, the company also owned bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera. The firm eventually expanded to worldwide export of their premium sherries and brandies. Today, it is owned by Royal Bols Wessanen N.V., and Luis Páez S.A. The brand Gran Duque de Alba was acquired in 1993. The pale bottle of Gran Duque de Alba Solera Gran Reserva has an unusual, voluptuous shape. On the center of the label, circled in gold, is a portrait of the famous Duke.

Tasting Notes: Mahogany color with gold highlights. Complex bouquet of oak, prune and sherry. Velvety texture with flavors of caramel, chocolate and orange, with a long finish"

http://www.clubmacanudo.com/

Please hurry

I can't drink brandy...I break out in spots...bars, pubs, taverns, beverage rooms.

Ian

The original is 180 bpm, but I probably should slow it down. It just sounds natural at 180.

zuki