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#31964 - 11/13/02 08:53 PM SD1 or XD9
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I am debating between these two babies (SD1 and XD9). The SD1 costs twice as much. Is it worth it? Your comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks

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#31965 - 11/14/02 07:11 AM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Will it be your only keyboard ?

Are you used to 61 keys vs.76 ? Dano

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#31966 - 11/14/02 10:57 AM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Yes It will be my only keyboard. I am OK with 61 keys. Thanks Dan

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#31967 - 11/14/02 12:37 PM Re: SD1 or XD9
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I've owned the XD9 for ~ 2 months and very satisfied with the keyboard. The only reason I personally would trade up to the SD1 would be for the 76 keys, since I'm a piano player. Another reason might be for the audio/wave file usage, however that's somewhat limited now in the SD1. If you're happy with 61 keys, then I'd say the XD9 would be a great "can't go wrong" choice.

Glenn

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#31968 - 11/14/02 01:26 PM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Thank you Glenn

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#31969 - 11/14/02 02:59 PM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Originally quated by Glenn:
"Another reason might be for the audio/wave file usage, however that's somewhat limited now in the SD1"

what do you mean by being limited?!!!!
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#31970 - 11/15/02 09:16 AM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Korgfan... To the best of my knowledge, the SD1 will record a maximum 14 seconds of audio. While audio segments can be looped, it would be impossible to record an audio track for an entire song.

Glenn

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#31971 - 11/15/02 09:43 AM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Quote:
Originally posted by cubi:
Yes It will be my only keyboard. I am OK with 61 keys. Thanks Dan



61 keys can save you money vs. the SD1 .

Sound for Sound , style for style the XD9 is very comparible . The XD series is priced very competitively ! You can customize the XD9 by selecting different options such as hard drive , vocal kit , pattern expansion and video interface . The SD1 is a all in one package ( except for video interface) .


Are you playing mostly styles ? or midi sequences ? dano

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#31972 - 11/15/02 11:27 AM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Does the XD9 has a sequencer? Can it play midi file? Thanks

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#31973 - 11/15/02 12:42 PM Re: SD1 or XD9
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Originally posted by cubi:
Does the XD9 has a sequencer? Can it play midi file? Thanks



the XD9 does not have dedicated 16 tracks sequencer . However , you can record directly to disk or the hard drive . Start a style and begin to play , the XD9 will record everything .

The XD9 does play midi files from floppy disk or files that are on the hard drive .
Ketron does include 200 songs on the hard drive of the XD series .

What is interesting about the XD series is the DRUM REMIX feature . This allows you to take an existing midi file and substitute a drums from a pattern / style and syncipate it to the midi file . I di have an MP3 with an example .

You can record / sequence your own styles on the XD9 + XD3 . 3 intro's , 3 endings . 4 variations & fill ins can be created from scratch !

dano
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