http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceRl27Cr6m0

doesn't show too much
but video actually looks and sounds pro...

this i believe was produced in Poland

maybe Ketron should hire these guys to put out some pro looking & sounding promo videos instead of those bad sounding NAMM, Messe videos on their site....

just a thought

I see my fellow synthzoners just like to read
Come on guys, say something

Wake up.

A friend of mine recently bought the pa3x and is very impressed with it. When I told him about my Audya's live guitars and drums he shrugged it off by saying the majority of listeners can't tell and couldn't care less.
Of course we discussed the fact that such an expensive keyboard does not have an on board sequencer.
What are your pros and cons as an owner of both keyboards?
Another friend has a T4 which he will be selling soon due to ill health and I am tempted but I still think the Audya is a class act and any other keyboard I buy could be a very expensive dust collector.
Your thoughts please

Sorry Leezone I see it is nitelife who has just bought the new Korg. Anyway I am just trying to get a converssation going so I will throw the question open for anyone's thoughts or experience

Hi BobbyP & Leezone,

I'll keep the conversation going!

I've had almost a week now to spend on my new PA3X61.

I will say personally, I like it's overall sound better than the Tyros 3. Some nice and very usable styles.

It's difficult for me to get excited over the Korg in comparison with the Audya. Like stated above however, most people in an audience wouldn't recognize the difference. All they know is that what their hearing coming from a keyboard is pretty amazing.

I'm enjoying having two boards on stage with me again and the challenge of operating both efficiently. Helps keep my mind and coordination sharp.

I no longer want to debate with others about which Arranger is the best. It really is personal preference and I think each one has it's own unique offerings for any of us to enjoy.

For me, the bottom line is having good strong realistic solo voices to work with on lead's and to have an accompaniment that sounds the most like a real band or orchestra behind you. The Audys use of real audio in their styles gives better separation and a more true feel and sound of LIVE Musicians playing with you.

The Korg and the Yamaha's overall sound in their styles does not offer that separation or feel of LIVE Musicians. The CD polished studio sound is very tight and to perfect. Which is NOT a BAD thing, it just doesn't sound like Live Musicians playing.

When I listen carefully to an arrangers styles, I'd like to be able to look at the band members performing in the style and think the lead guitar is a little to loud or a little out of tune or the second chair trumpet player is off a little with his counter harmonies or the drummer get's off tempo a little after coming off a drum fill or the pedal steel player just played an awesome fill part....etc....etc.

I don't know if that makes sense to you guys, however I think the Audya comes as close to that kind of feel as possible. No off tune or mistakes, just a more realistic LIVE MUSICIAN SOUND.

If I thought I could make any money, I'd have a 10 piece band with me on stage. There is nothing more exciting than to play with a group of good musicians. Each one showing off their talents and working together to showcase an awesome sound.

Playing for 40 plus years in a Duo, I've missed that excitement.

The Audya get's me REAL CLOSE!

That is why it is my Arranger of CHOICE.

You guy's are wearing me out with these posts!!!!!!

Jim

Couldn't agree more Jim. I was just wondering what made you buy the Korg in the first place.........Greed maybe. This of course is coming from a man who is thinking about adopting his mate's T4.
I had a Tyros 2 not long after they came out and loved it from the kick off. Then I took it out to a gig and it died on it's backside. I tweaked and tweaked but eventually decided it was a great keyboard for the house or for recording but not what I wanted for live gigging. So I sold it. As you know, I love my Audya but still gig a lot with my SD1. Best of both worlds really.
When we tale about a sound being too clean and also we talk about how much the audience know about what is going on in our crazy heads, it brings me to my most common bugbear.
That is when someone comes up to me, usually whilst I am singing and playing, and asks me to put such and such a song on.
As if I am operating a record player.
Jeeeeeees !

BobbyP,

I bought the Korg mostly because I needed a backup Arranger in case the Audya should crash and burn on me. I play 5 to 7 nights a week year round and don't want to risk any down time.

I also enjoy having two boards on stage.

I was going to buy a Roland Jupiter 80 or 50 to couple with the Audya. However I'd have a tough time getting through the night with my dance crowd on just a performance keyboard. I still might buy the 50 when it becomes available.

So that's pretty much the summary on this end.

Hopefully soon we'll have some updates coming out for both Korg & Ketron. Some more styles would be nice too.

Jim

Leezone,

As a taster you are right it is the best vidoe I have ever seen on the Audya, the thing is over dubed and they should have pent less time zooming in and out and more time playing it, I was expecting to see a number 2 and 3 etc but no miss their chance again, but as you say the best yet for promotion no content, like the big screen.

Good Luck you Audya nut

Tony

NiteLife

If what you needed was a backup to your Audya
And what you've said was the Audya's the BEST
Why not just buy another AUDYA?

Leezone,

I gave that some serious thought. My dealer Frank is selling his. However I felt a little occasional change up in the sound on stage wouldn't hurt.

The Korg does have some really nice Big Band and Orchestral styles similar to the Tyros. The use of new styles is always a nice plus for me and my crowd.

If and when the Audya dies, I WILL buy another one then....I'll get the 61 note next time.

Believe me.....I'm NOT thrilled with it.....not like I was and still am with the Audya. However my partner and my crowd likes it.

I really wanted to get the Roland Jupiter 80 or 50 to add with the Audya. I like the Synth stuff and the Lead Guitar on the Roland. My partner actually convinced me we should have another Arranger instead. It just seemed redundant to buy another Audya while mine is still cranking out the tunes just fine.

The Jupiter 50 will start shipping in July, despite my recent purchase of the Korg, I'll probably buy that board also.

No matter what the circumstances, or what manufacturers are involved, the AUDYA will always be first choice and the most played in the line up!

Jim

Leezone & Nitelife.


Have you two guys won the lottery, buying two 76 note Audya, Franks Audya was the first off the production line, its full of iron filing, Italian sausage wrappers, sure he will warranty it but hells you are going backwards, have you so little confidence in your Audya. Your are certainly two of the best Audya Nuts World Wide, next to AJ. You need to start your own forum WWAN.

Hey Tony,

Nice to have you back again interjecting your little Audya pokes and jab's that you are famous for. It's almost like the good old days when I first joined SZ. However back then you were a little more positive poster concerning the Audya. We STILL like you despite your downturn in support for the Audya.

I believe I've inched above Leezone as being the biggest Audya Nut in the world. I LIKE and Accept that TITLE Proudly!

Every two to four years depending on what is the Latest & Greatest I buy new KeyBoards. I like the challenges of learning new boards and new inspiration and fun they provide. Not to mention the TAX WRITE OFF.

As far as confidence in the Audya, I have played the CRAP out of mine and it has and continues to meet my demanding expectations.

My new Korg PA3X like the Tyros3 is a nice Arranger, however on my Personal ( FUN FACTOR SCALE ) scale of 1 to 10, I rank the Korg at a 5.5 just inching out over the Tyros's 5.0. I give the Audya a SOLID 9.5!

If I win the Lottery, I'll have all three on stage with me including a Roland Jupiter 80, a Nord Stage Piano and the top of the line Kurzweil.

And MOST important, I'd HIRE a FULL TIME Roadie to set all that Stuff UP for me!

Jim

Jim,

I am glad you admitted you have overtaken Leezone he is a mear apprentice to you now on the Audya, I see him come on Skype and I text him but he ignore me, wonder why, if you don't like the heat stay out the kitchen, I love a dig at may KBs, my favorite dig is the Wing and the MS, they are both lost causes, not one of them could hold a candle to the Tyros4 or the Audya or Pa3x. Merely a joke they are I think the MS has the edge, laugh if I saw one played...dream on Tony

Tony

Nice to know I am still appreciated Jim, you keep enjoying your Audya, but please take not a blind bit of notice of leezone about getting a second Audya, Leezone is nuts in another ways, like a fruit cake....