I haven’t upgraded … yet. I’m wary about doing it before the holiday gig season is over. I have to agree with Uncle Dave, and it’s working very well - for me - the way it is. But, I will upgrade after the holidays.
Ciao,
Jerry

Has there ever been a keyboard that has had an option to change the keybed to a better quality one??

what an awesome idea! I would be happy to pay for something like this if it were reasonable

Don't get me wrong guys, the PA800 is a fine instrument. It has the most powerful sound editing section of any arranger currently sold. But, considering cheap prices of components such as RAM, the PA800 should have had at least 1GB of DDR2. This is where KORG srewed up big time! It also should have had the KEYBED from the PA1X, as well as more DSP's. NO EXCUSES!

I base all my opinions on facts and comparisons, and by no means on LOVE towards a brand or instrument.

Still, the OS-2.0 is a nice gift to the home-user of the PA800.

Remember, Keyboards are just bunch of plastic and metal neatly integrated to process data! Nothing MORE!

[This message has been edited by hitman (edited 12-08-2008).]

I thought they made coffee and woke you up in the morning too. Seriously, they also process midi data which, in the end, produces sound through the outputs. Other audio data (excluding the ROM) would be if the keyboard had the ability to load, record, and/or play, audio samples i.e. .wav, .mp3, Akai, etc. But you're right, they're main purpose is to produce "sound" which is what I think you meant.

Best,
Mike

I think you need to be taught a lesson..

Bring that PA800 over here..and we will do an "old fashion" comparison...like in "olden days"..

What happened to the old Uncle Dave...when touch {key feel} made a difference...and was a big part of how the sound came through...

And you really need a better experience in comparison of the recent harmonizers...BRING IT ON!!!!

PS: Did Tony call you.....yet?

WOW!! this should be interesting!!!

Have you calculated how long that would take to load?

Huge RAM is of no use unless it loads up fast enough to be practical. Nothing short of computer based keyboards loads fast enough, IMO, to be of any use at all except in a studio situation, where you could keep it switched on and loaded permanently.

You REALLY want to have to wait 45 min to an hour or more before you can play?

Hi John,
sorry didn't spot your post.
Been tied up getting ready for Xmas.
Got 14 people staying, so it's been a bit hectic getting organized.
Just sent them thru, so let me know if there's a problem.
Unzip folder, & load them into empty favourite or user slots. Individually might be best. You can do that by keeping pressing open till you get to the individual style. They're not conversions, just stuff I've collected.
best wishes
Rikki

@DIKI,
the load times depend on the quality of components ( RAM, HD..). To load 1GB of samples should take about 15 minutes! That is currently the case with a Tyros 2 that has quality RAM and HD installed.

In this day and age, 1GB of samples does not represent more than 4 or 5 different instruments!

Greetings from Virginia!

Hi Rikki;
Thank you for sending over the styles.Looking forward to trying them out!!!

All The best. John.