Has anyone heard it yet? I've got the following information (only the importend difeerent topics)

SE has:
* same internal sounds as WK8 (1019 sounds in 16Mb), but with 16 sounds in 8Mb extra from the Realpiano PRO2

* It has the the new Damper Physical Model

* 64 new performances

* internal styles are polished up / new

* internal RASS styles

* new sequencer functions: Autostore, direct play of midifiles from disk, combitble with DOC, Diskklavier, Piano Disk and *.KAR files

* Sample RAM supports the loading of stereo samples (!)

* 1650 songs on the internal HardDisk (WK8 had 200 songs, 192 styles and 65 MB of new PCM samples)

* Standard Video and Vocal Processor

* SCSI interface support (I thought not included though); OS supports copying/backup your HD through the SCSI. Also OS supports ZIP 250 and JAZZ drives.

* 3d and BASS boost. Maybee the same on the WK8? I don't know


So, what do you think of it? It shall be put on the market for the same price as the WK8 (had). A true runner up I believe.

I am curious. Should I go for WK8SE, buy me a cheaper WK6 Powerstation II or go nuts with a new Equinox with PRO2 Extension! (note; equinox PRO kit is the same I guess as the 8Mb new sounds in the WK8SE!)

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Greetings
Joost

If they are getting new styles and other features, I would say, it will be good idea to provide an upgrade for existing keyboards:

wk8/6 sk760/sk880... everybody will buy the upgrade if it is for reasonable price.

But I guarantee you, I am not going to buy a whole new keyboard just for new features.

I hope somebody is listening.

I'm afraid they want you to get it through a update for WK8. But who knows. Haven't heard it.

About new keyboard. I also agree with you about that. I think they could better make new sounds instead of 8Mb piano. I want better more and fat sounds!!!!

greetz
Joost http://bounce.to/gemwk4