Today Robert Messier sent me some unofficial demos by email of one of the new styles that will appear in the first Ketron UK Style Update Pack. I hope its ok to do this, but I am going to 'leak' them

Absolutely PHENOMINAL

It's got that distinguishable Robert QUALITY all over it
This 1 style alone is worth the cost of the 6 style upgrade
So useful for 100's of classic ballads

Robert Rocks !!!

Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!....
ROBERT MESSIER ROOOOOOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would have expected nothing less!!!!

Simply Awesome!

A combination of music perfection!

Ketron & Robert

I must agree, but I never thought different if Robert does it it will be good.


Tony

EXCELLENT!!

demo of other style? or are it 3? what is the cost and when is avariable?

gokuss4

those 3 demos are of only 1 of the 6 styles, i believe...

Tony, wow you like it, are you feeling ok today?

i LOVE that break on Demo 2 @ 1:30, so REAL
and your playing technique is amazing

i can't wait for all the others to come out
but Robert take your time, it is worth the wait to get these TOP NOTCH professional killer styles

Ketron should be bowing down to you. You deserve it.
Hope also you are feeling better...

Leezone is correct, The three demos above are all one style played in different ways. This style was my self indulgent choice and I am very happy its the first one to be finished I really wanted a style to use with A Whiter Shade Of Pale and i underestimated Roberts ability to produce something so versatile. As always I am totally blown away and very happy that you like what he is doing too.

Leezone did you notice the bassline in demo two at around 1:09 on?

There will be five styles in the first upgrade. and if they are well received Ketron UK will commission another five and so on.

but in the end what is the cost? Can be purchased just one style? thanks

this will be part of a 6 pack of styles
not sold individually

cost, almost doesn't matter when you're dealing with styles of this QUALITY
they are worth every penny

Robert (the style creator) is a genious, who deserves to be compensated

If you like them, please buy them and support
I assume most of us make $$ with our Audyas and sometimes you gotta give a little to get a little

Here is the original post, obviously its past 1st June though


Ketron UK Audya Styles Program

As of 1st June 2012 Ketron UK will release the first of an ongoing Live Style USB Update Program for Audya Series instruments. Each of the USB updates will contain Five Styles suggested by our customers and created in collaboration Robert Messier.

The first Five styles are a selection of our most requested so far and we hope you are happy with the choice:

Ballroom Quickstep - perfect tempo for one of the most classic dance floor styles.
Driving Beat - Your audience will want to Dance The Night Away as they search for Amarillo!
60s Power Ballad. - Vintage Live drums for classics such as 'He Aint Heavy, he's my brother' and 'Whiter Shade Of Pale'
Strictly Rhumba - perfect dance floor rhumba recorded at the correct tempo
50s Ballad - a 6/8 ballad for just about every top 10 ballad released in the 1950s.

To ensure the cost is manageable (for you and for us) the cost will be in line with the price of our competitors older MIDI technology premium styles.

SUGGEST A STYLE

As these styles are for you, then we need you to be involved. When (and if) you buy the first Style Update Pack you will be able to suggest three styles that you would like to see on the next update of five. If one or more of your styles is selected then you will get the next update free of charge. (if more than one person suggests the same style then we will randomly select a winner). This way it keeps us in touch with your wants and lets you have a say too.

i am looking forward also to that 50s Ballad
the Audya and I could really use some 6/8 styles, as most are 4/4

have you heard this one Tonewheeldude?

Leezone

Your on a roll again now, life is good to you, do hope Robert is OK he is one hell on a nice chap.


Regards

Tony

Not heard it yet as it doesn't exist

Robert is working on them as we speak and I will post demo's of the next one soon as they are ready.

I have a massively busy week coming up so I am not going to be able to get by here much but will keep you updated

Its all very exciting stuff Thanks for your well wishes for Robert too, it has not gone unnoticed.

Darren

does this mean the only one that exists is this 60's power ballad and the 4 other styles don't yet exist?

tonewheel

demo2, the lead (piano+strings)
is this an internal sound on Audya?
or did Robert make make this combi?
can you please find out

also, with these new styles, do we have NEW audio drums, audio guitars, audio bass grooves?

First of all, the other styles do not exist yet, Robert is working on them now and as long as his health holds up they will be ready at end of this month. Then we need a little time to prepare them for you guys. Certainly its looking so much more positive now.

Piano and strings, i'll ask about that but I wont be able to get back to you again for a week or so now.

At the moment I can't answer on what the new styles are comprised of as they are not yet completed/started, if Robert needs to create/record new parts he will do, certainly for the 60s Power Ballad the lovely vintage Audio drums are completely new. I don't think the other drums we chose exist on the Audya at the moment either, but i'll let you know as Robert completes each one. I think its unlikely we will need new audio guitars for this selection though as there is a pretty good library available.

Darren

thx,

how do we get these lovely Vintage drums?
we could REALLY use some new DANCE KITS, (maybe with his dance style)

All Audio drums will come with the styles, we are not sure how they will be installed yet though, there are a couple of possibilities. It might be a self installer like the USB updates from Italy, if not then they will need to be User Audio drums which means there will be some files to copy into different locations.

By DANCE drums I presume you mean contemporary? if there is a call for it, why not?

Yes Modern Dance.
Wow nice . More audio drums possibly
Just makes the styles worth even more
You guys Rock... Can't wait.. I'm 1st on line waiting

tonewheel

any more teaser demos so i can salivate some more ?

hopefully, we can have this out soon, the style is awesome, can"t wait!!!

Will this be available for purchase in the US?

I certainly hope so!

It should be available for purchase worldwide

Good morning. I apologize now for my bad English, I am Italian (I am using a translator). I wanted to know if you already have an idea of the cost of style. Also I live in Italy, I was wondering this pack can be purchased on the internet? And 'possible to ask to my shop in Italy? I explain the problem: can I buy it from someone with whom I can speak Italian (as I would have difficulty having a conversation in English in addition to the cost of the call)? I must I will contact KETRON uk? The cost will be equal for all countries?
Thanks for the info. Emilio

help! Thanks

They are not ready yet I'm afraid. Keep an eye on www.ketronmusic.co.uk as they will be released there.

By the way, there is another setback. On top of Roberts illness, the studio was flooded in a storm over the weekend and was in 4" of water. So we estimate an additional 2 weeks of delay.

tonewheel

do we have JUST this 1 style "ready" this 60's ballad?
and now Robert's working on the 2nd?

if so, won't it be a few months before all 5 styles from this pack are released?

is ready only the 60's ballad?!!!!!!!!!
how is it that the package will be ready later this month? (which should be available in June!)
With regard to the purchase, you can download from a site and pay for example with postepay?
However, this delay is getting really excessive ... Whereas from what I understand were to be released every month ....

The delays have been frustrating to all of us, but I have tried to keep you in the picture. Right from the beginning I explained we would only do this if Robert Messier is involved in arranging the styles - he became very ill, and then the studio was flooded. ..who can prepare for such events?

So yes, the delays are excessive, if you have a suggestion on how we can avoid Plague and Pestilence please do let us know

"However, this delay is getting really excessive ..."

Emilio, no offense BUT

you can always buy styles from other people
many have created Audya styles and are selling them

now if you want THE BEST (in my opinion),
you must wait
if not, you can certainly do them yourself

Robert has been sick, cut him a break
He doesn't owe you or me anything
I am grateful that this GENIUS is working to help out the Audya users
Robert does not work for Ketron

Robert, get well, take your time,
Most here really appreciate all you do

i will end by saying that :
"Great work takes time..."


no offense

right!

this is not what I wanted to hear. If Robert was sick and had problems with his study this is not sure because of him, I admire Robert demonstrator was the best I've ever seen for the series AUDYA (no offense to others). She felt his absence in Musikmesse 2012.
So I wish a complete cure to Robert. and I hope to hear soon these new styles ... If you know where there will be news to read.
PS. Sorry, you said that others realize AUDYA styles and you can buy them .... I can give links to sites (just out of curiosity, I did not know there were people who create style for AUDYA charge.
Thank you all, and sorry if I offended you in some way ...

I'm Italian I'm using a translator, so sorry for my English.

tonewheel,

howz Robert feeling? is he getting better?

how are robert? something news?

hey tonewheel?

any news on Robert and the styles?
thanks

Tonewheel,

are YOU ok?

Yes i'm fine, thanks, just back from an exhibition (Keyboard Cavalcade).

Will let you know about the styles as soon as I know

WOW! The drums are awesome, and blend perfectly with the backing style tracks, along with that lead piano...

...The "My Way" demo may be the best I've ever heard on any arranger.

Larry

When it's Robert creating, playing, orquestrating, jamming,
it's always THE BEST

news?

Yes

Robert emailed me this past week. As you know his studio was flooded during storms a few weeks ago, however he has set up a temporary area to complete the styles....and is working on them now.

Will update asap

There are other news?
A possible release date?

tonewheel?

any more demos to listen to?
maybe a 2nd style?
howz Robert?

thanks

news?!

Tonewheeldude is ready the style??
Thanks

i'm nervous that this project will never come to bear fruit

I also think it. But I I want the power ballad (50 and 60)..

i'll be happy with whatever i can get also,
even if just this 1 great style

Tonewheeldude You know something to Robert?
Let us know.

Almost done

wow, with the 5 styles?

how about a few more teaser demos of a different style(s)?

Having a great time with Ketron's new styles. Looking forward to Roberts!

i hope Robert is doin' well these days...
we appreciate all his hard work and amazing talent

other news? something new demo?

We will have the styles later this week, then just need to prepare them for deployment

exciting stuff. But poor Robert; s many problems this year. Health, flood then a Hurricane.

I live in Italy, I was wondering this pack can be purchased on the internet? And 'possible to ask to my shop in Italy? I explain the problem: can I buy it from someone with whom I can speak Italian (as I would have difficulty having a conversation in English in addition to the cost of the call)? I must I will contact KETRON uk?
Thanks for the info. Emilio

most likey the styles will be available to order directly from the website on a USB stick. I don't think they will be downloadable, I will let you know as soon as I know.

Well this is great news
But I am concern about the health of my freind Bob
again Bob is the best and a very honnest man
Thanks Darren