Hello again,

Another "newb" question
http://www.sweetwater.com/feature/technotes/issue2-ion/

With a synth like that, can you "make a track, save it, make another, save it. Then play them both at the same time, while playing something different on the keyboard yourself?"

I'm not sure what that is called, but I hear it in songs with one keyboardist - so im asking hehe.

Thanks

Hi,
are you planning on using this keyboard to play in realtime ( ie live)
or are you planning on creating a complete song ie record bass track, then drum track etc etc ( sequencing )
There's different options for different needs.
If you have access to a reasonable computer, you also have the option of softsynths (software synthesizers, samplers etc) & software sequencers & arrangers.

Depends on what you're trying to achieve, and what type of music you're planning to play with those "Dark Sounds".

best wioshjes
Rikki


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Hello,

I plan on playing live, and have a track recorded before and playing that at the same time?

Nothing with a computer, just the synth I listed

Thanks

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A MIDI controller is used to control other devices like software on a computer, voices are not loaded onto the controller.

Synths are designed to customize voices.
Starkeeper

That may not work in a live situation with other musicians. You didn't say what instruments the other band members are playing. If one of the other musicians is a drummer you more then likely would not be able to play pre-recorded tracs. Even an arranger would not work.
If you record drum tracs on your synth and the band members are following YOU, then it would work.
How would the band members sync up with your pre-recorded tracs or how would you sync up with the other musicians?
Starkeeper

Hey,

Well, It must be possible because The Bravery can do it. Has like 2 different "tracks" going on and off during the songs, and playing at the same time. Thats with two different keyboards though, but should be same concept?

Either way, that ION looks nice. Any comments on it?

Stevo

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http://www.keyboardmag.com/story.asp?storycode=13829

Seems like they play it by ear, not sure.

But what id like to know is recording multiple tracks on the ION and playing them at same time possible?

Thanks

What instruments do "The Bravery" play?
What instruments will be in your band?
It is possible to have pre-recorded music in a band, but the drummer (if there is one) will have to follow a click track (whaterver that is). If the drums are on your pre-recorded music, then the other musicians should be able to follow it.
The drummer lays down the tempo. How can you possible synchronize your pre-recorded sequence with him?
How will you start it up at the exact beginning of the song?
How will you synchronize with him if his tempo is slightly slower or faster?
Starkeeper