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#232407 - 04/17/08 02:42 PM Synth in a live band setting
cassp Offline
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Not a synth, BUT AN ARRANGER. Not bad, especially for a Casio... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=E5jqBwpchjY

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#232408 - 04/17/08 10:09 PM Re: Synth in a live band setting
John DiLeo Offline
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Registered: 04/06/08
Posts: 245
Wow.......

Who needs a B3 or C1? ...that Casio wasn't too bad sounding at all! probably only cost $399.00 or so too.
Thank you for the video.

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#232409 - 04/17/08 10:33 PM Re: Synth in a live band setting
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
I actually HAVE one of those. Bought it from Fran for $150. It has really great organs and piano.
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#232410 - 04/18/08 04:45 AM Re: Synth in a live band setting
John DiLeo Offline
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Have you used it on stage Don? This is definitly a Price versus Talent scenario.

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#232411 - 04/18/08 08:08 AM Re: Synth in a live band setting
DonM Offline
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
I tried it for a night or two as a midi controller for the Midjay. Worked o.k. as a controller.
I "loaned" it to a friend of mine about a year ago, and he uses it for piano/organ/strings when he plays with bands. He is an experienced pro. He had a stint as Ray Price's piano player. Of course he used a real piano then! He has been down on his luck and needed something to play for a while.
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#232412 - 04/18/08 10:08 AM Re: Synth in a live band setting
John DiLeo Offline
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Your a good man Don !

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#232413 - 04/19/08 01:16 AM Re: Synth in a live band setting
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Registered: 04/25/05
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Loc: NW Florida
Been saying this for a while...

It doesn't matter whether it's a T2, G70 or the cheapest Casio on the market... They are ALL pretty decent nowadays. What really matters, though, is get some blowing time with a REAL band.

Before you convince yourself that the arranger ACC is as good as a decent rhythm section.

Start from a good knowledge of how well you can play when the backing cooks, and you'll start to see that those pre-canned sections still have a long way to go, baby!
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