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#443699 - 01/01/18 12:15 PM 1st SD9 broken promise!
Henni Offline
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Please be aware that the SD9 will not load any pure midi styles (no audio loops, but midi loops present) created on the Audya.

Ketron!!! I am starting to loose respect for you. You act like a bunch of amateurs and then you expect others to fall over their feet to purchase your products.

Please, do not try any of my new styles on your SD9 - it WON'T work!!! I do not know how to fix this and rest assured that as always and as is their typical style Ketron will NOT bother to respond on this.

I am glad I purchased a new Yamaha instead... Just imagine purchasing a new Genos and not being able to use anything you've created on your older Tyros??? Unthinkable!!!!!!!

Yamaha, I sing your praises as far as this goes. And also for listening to the complaints of your customers. Ketron makes great products, but their attitude stinks. And they are in a habit of making promises that they cannot keep. As DonM rightly highlighted.

Henni
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#443704 - 01/01/18 12:50 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Henni, sorry you're having problems with Ketron. I really like their products, and have 4 of their pieces of equipment. My problem is with the way they do business, rather than the design of their keyboards. I have been offered a keyboard If I send a check made out to an individual, not the dealer. Another time, I was asked to meet an employee after show hours to complete a deal, ...But don't tell anyone...".

That's totally unacceptable in the US.

Be well, and happy 2018!

R.

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#443707 - 01/01/18 12:53 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Sorry to hear that Henni, I hope your issues will be resolve soon.

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#443708 - 01/01/18 01:06 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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As much as like Ketron sounds, this is the reason why I have been waiting before I jump on the SD40.
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#443711 - 01/01/18 01:50 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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So far, mine has been great.
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#443719 - 01/01/18 09:20 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Henni Offline
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I have been informed that not even pure midi styles loaded from the internet will load into the SD9. This is not right!!!
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#443724 - 01/01/18 10:25 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Hi Henni,
That sounds bizarre. Do they have any sort of software that might convert them for use on the sd9? Or does it only play audio loop styles ie no midi style tracks , what so ever.

I can fully understand your disappointment.


Edited by rikkisbears (01/01/18 10:30 PM)
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#443734 - 01/02/18 01:32 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: rikkisbears]
Henni Offline
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Hi Rikki,

The SD9 on-board software is supposed to do this. However, as soon as a modified Audya or apparently any other Audya style downloaded from the internet, is selected for conversion, the SD9 freezes totally and requires a restart without the style being converted at all.

I am astounded as all other manufacturer' newest arrangers are always fully downwards compatible. I would have expected same from Ketron.

It is such a pity as Ketron creates the most amazing arrangers! When I modify styles from other brands & I listen to the before and after conversions, comparing the modified style playing on the Audya to the original style playing on the original arranger, the results are truly amazing for at least 90% of the conversions.

If Ketron could solve these issues, I'll most probably use only the SD9 once I have one. Even the Audya outperforms most of the original styles purely as is after re-voicing the conversions properly. That's before I even start to add onboard audio and midi loops to these styles - Listen to the samples attached...

Henni



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_60SBT01_Original.mp3 (27 downloads)
_60SBT01_Modified.mp3 (26 downloads)

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#443736 - 01/02/18 02:15 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Another example.


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_8BEATEL_Modified.mp3 (20 downloads)

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#443737 - 01/02/18 02:18 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Henni Offline
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Last example.


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_LETSFUNK_Modified.mp3 (25 downloads)

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#443738 - 01/02/18 02:31 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Henni Offline
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I HAVE to include this example as it is a very good style on the original arranger to start with...

Come on Ketron - get your act together man! You are loosing out big time on potential business as a result of your NO-CARE attitude!!!


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_HARDROCK_Modified.mp3 (10 downloads)

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#443739 - 01/02/18 03:07 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Henni,
I am complaining bout Ketron as I buy their first Audya 76 seven years a go.Now I had SD40 modul who dont want to convert old style files from erliar ketron product and frize modul during converting proces all the time.
Style modeling dont work properly in Intro and Ending section's and Drums playing the same rithm like in Main sections and dont want to stop when ather instruments stop.keep playing and playing.
That is a real shame on Keron and this guys spend more then 5 years to solve problems who are basicaly not suficticaded.
That kinde of behavier you can espect if you decide to buy Ketron product.
Good sound is not anaf but ketroners from Italy just dont know that....
Still engry on Ketron and SD 40 is the last product who I buy from Ketron even in future there made "Space suttle hi teck kayboard..."

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#443741 - 01/02/18 04:10 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Henni Offline
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Hi Dusan,

I am so sorry my friend. So then this is a common Ketron problem and not related to the SD9 only.

I think potential SD9 buyers should take note. I have some Ketron friends who informed me that they returned their SD9s and went back to the Audya instead.

It is such a shame really...

Cheers,

Henni
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#443743 - 01/02/18 04:22 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Dusan Offline
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Yes Henni,

That is the Ketron reality and I cant take it from them.
I can not get rid of the feeling that they just picked up the money for an untrained instrument...

Cheers

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#443744 - 01/02/18 04:33 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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There are problems with the Midjpro too.
When you edit a voice and save it in a style or registration, it calls up the original voice again and ignores the edited voice.
Worse still, you cannot even access the edited voice without leaving style mode or voice mode and have to go to the main drive with the file manager.
Ketron are useless and are losing customers big time becaue they don't care that their brilliant products are spoilt by their refusal to put problems right.
Tony

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#443760 - 01/02/18 07:26 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: captain Russ]
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Originally Posted By captain Russ
Henni, sorry you're having problems with Ketron. I really like their products, and have 4 of their pieces of equipment. My problem is with the way they do business, rather than the design of their keyboards. I have been offered a keyboard If I send a check made out to an individual, not the dealer. Another time, I was asked to meet an employee after show hours to complete a deal, ...But don't tell anyone...".

That's totally unacceptable in the US.

Be well, and happy 2018!

R.


At one point, I was very interested in an SD7. I was told, pay $3,800 up front and wait until one is available...not sure when...

Maybe some company, with actual marketing skills, should buy Ketron?
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#443761 - 01/02/18 07:32 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: guitpic1]
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I have to reply to these posts. First I do not own a SD9 Pro and have not had a chance to play one in person. I do however own 2 Ketron SD7s and have had them for about 3 years. So far I have not had a single problem with either of the two SD7s. I have converted thousands of legacy Ketron styles on the SD7 with no problems at all. That said, NONE of the Audya styles would convert. I play midi files, MP3 files, WAV files and all play without a single issue. I have played live gigs with the SD7s for three years - never once have I had a problem.

Maybe I am missing something here in Henni's post but as far as the SD7 is concerned I can highly recommend it to anyone.

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#443775 - 01/02/18 09:32 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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My point is that it was stated that the SD9 could convert and play all Audya styles. My point is that the SD9 can not even convert midi only *.PAT styles, even if not created direct on the Audya.

Never once did I say that the SD9 was not reliable. It is just not suitable for those who want to use older none AJAMSONIC and non Ketron 3rd party styles with their new SD9.

Those two firms ought not be the ONLY providers of 3rd party styles. Ketron should go learn by Yamaha on this.

And I STRESS again that "THIS OUGHT NOT BE SO!!!" Any arranger should be backwards compatible - PERIOD!

Can you imagine the scene if the new Genos would not play Tyros styles? Shame on Ketron!!! If something plays on the Audya, it should also play on the SD9, especially if the onboard Audya audio drums are not used.

Deane, I find it laughable that you pretend that this is not an issue, especially since you used all your Tyros created gig stuff to play on your new Genos at your regular gigs. Yet you shun Ketron users from wanting/expecting to do same...

By the way: Do you know of any style conversion software that will convert other brands to *.KST format? So how do you suggest to get there for those who purchased the new SD9??? Unless it comes DIRECT from Ketron or AJAMSONIC, it CANNOT be had for the SD9!!! Sheeeeezzzz man...
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#443778 - 01/02/18 11:48 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: hammer]
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Deane,

what i can say on your post...?You are a lacky guy like my misicaly friend who has SD7 kayboard.He not complaine bout hes instrument.Play only Midi files and onboard styles.He newer try to change any of Style,newer change sound in Midi file and newer make Style conversion.....Yes,he is a lacky guy.

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#443783 - 01/02/18 12:53 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Henni,

Are you saying the SD9 Pro would not convert and play the Ketron legacy styles? If so that is not a good thing and I too would be very unhappy. My SD7 has had zero issues converting the Ketron legacy styles. And yes, if I had a SD9 and wanted to use my SD7 gig sets and found out they would not play that would be a problem. When I spoke with AJ he indicated ALL the SD7 resources would work on the SD9.

Deane

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#443791 - 01/02/18 01:14 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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I did not say that. Let me put this in a way that you can understand.

I am a normal individual. Yet I am able to convert most (99%) of the SD9 styles to play on my Audya, minus the missing loops off course.

Ketron, being the creator of the software, has no excuse whatsoever for not being able to convert whatever is on the Audya to the SD9. If something is at a different address or missing, simply point it to the correct address or closest fit.

As for 3rd party styles, it is something minor causing a major issue. If Ketron bothers to investigate this, they will within 5 minutes find a common error in all non Ketron converted 3rd party styles. It would take them no more than a single afternoon to write code that would fix this and then make this simple software available to all users.

Fact is, they could simply not be bothered. Pure & simple. Their support stinks. Their attitude stinks. All of this whist their products shine.

I need not say more.
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#443796 - 01/02/18 01:36 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Last night, I was playing the Ketron SD4(sound module not the arranger module) and I was kind of surprised that it sounded bad through my headphone! I've always liked Ketron sounds. Then I played some VST instruments through the same headphone. Very rich and full sounds. I think my ears are spoiled by some quality VST sounds.

Anyway, I can't play the SD4 from vArrnager through the SD4 USB port. The SD4 will freeze up. It is a known bug that Ketron has not fixed. I was going to buy the Ketron SD1000, but I found out that it can not be powered by the USB port. A faulty part in it. No more Ketron for me unless Ketron changes their business practice. From what I hear the SD40 still seems to have issues. I decided to give up on the SD40.
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#443804 - 01/02/18 02:22 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Henni,
I misunderstood your post. I thought you were referring to the Ketron Legacy styles. Yes, I agree - the Audya styles should be useable on the SD9.

I am aware of the problems Ketron has with support. I had a SD2 module I used with vArranger. It went south after I installed the firmware update provided by Ketron. After months of waiting and making phone calls to the dealer which never got returned I just gave up. Finally, AJ, who read my post on the forum just sent one to me.

I am just very glad we have AJ here in the USA to help out and that my SD7s have been very reliable.

Deane

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#443809 - 01/02/18 03:07 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Torch]
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What did AJ say about this so called problem?

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#443818 - 01/02/18 05:23 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Henni,

Please advise those you know who have tried using the style converter on the SD9 Pro and experienced abnormalities with this and any other functions .... if they bought their SD9 Pro with OS 1.0.0, they MUST first install OS 1.0.1 (as is clearly mentioned on our website) BEFORE installing OS 1.0.2. My guess is they possibly had OS 1.0.0 in their units, skipped updating with OS 1.0.1 (which has crucial updates not repeated in OS 1.0.2) and updated directly to OS 1.0.2 (which has updates not found in OS 1.0.1 either).

Also I'll state this again. The SD-series in general is NOT the AUDYA series and is not the flagship series (else it would have been in our brochures as we've usually done e.g X1, SD1, AUDYA). The SD9 Pro is also built on a totally newer platform than the AUDYA and so compatibility could sometimes be problematic. If you do convert a style from AUDYA to SD9 Pro, do not forget to also bring on board the Audio resources and name them appropriately ..... in AUDYA, styles are named xxx@120.wav, in the SD9 Pro, you need to create a folder with the style name and BPM (e.g. POP 112), then in this folder, put in all 18 or 22 (for styles with 8 variation parts) audio files associated with the style (ARR A.wav, ARR B.wav ...etc) ).

Hope this clarifies this.

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#443828 - 01/02/18 09:12 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Henni Offline
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Originally Posted By SD9 User
At this time a answer from ketron germany . Do you have the Audya Audio Drums and Audya Guitars in the Style? At this Time are Styles with Audya Drums and Guitars not possible at Sd9. At the next Time Sandro from ketron Italy contact  with you takes up.
Your Style are great and perfect. The Problems must be solve. i need your styles, all 3000 ;-)"


AJ,

Well, if the SD9 is NOT the Audya replacement, then I perfectly understand the issue. Up to now I have been informed by various non official sources that it WAS...

I have no further feud. I'll wait patiently for the next generation Audya as I will move heaven & earth to get one.

Thank you for your feedback.

Henni
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#443831 - 01/02/18 09:29 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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For any wanting to use my styles on their SD9,

Please note that the SD9 will NOT convert Audya styles using either audio drums or audio guitars - I did not use audio drums, but I DID add audio guitars on some styles.

In future, I'll convert all required styles NOT to use this for SD9 users. Please state CLEARLY that you want the styles for the SD9 when you contact me for these.

Cheers,

Henni
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#443832 - 01/02/18 09:50 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Originally Posted By Henni
Originally Posted By SD9 User
At this time a answer from ketron germany . Do you have the Audya Audio Drums and Audya Guitars in the Style? At this Time are Styles with Audya Drums and Guitars not possible at Sd9. At the next Time Sandro from ketron Italy contact  with you takes up.
Your Style are great and perfect. The Problems must be solve. i need your styles, all 3000 ;-)"


AJ,

Well, if the SD9 is NOT the Audya replacement, then I perfectly understand the issue. Up to now I have been informed by various non official sources that it WAS...

I have no further feud. I'll wait patiently for the next generation Audya as I will move heaven & earth to get one.

Thank you for your feedback.

Henni


Henni

I now understand. The SD9 Pro is the professional version of the SD series and in a unique class of it's own. That's like BMW just releasing the X1. It's newer and technologically more advanced than their X5 and X3 in some ways, but built for a "different" kind of customer. It doesn't however replace their X5?

Ketron's SD9 Pro is for those who want a professional product without all the in depth "editors and menus" usually associated with one ...one that sounds professional out of the box, a product you can purchase at 3pm and be gigging with at 6pm that same day.

Thanks,
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#443836 - 01/02/18 10:01 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
Henni Offline
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Thank you AJ,

I have corrected this misunderstanding everywhere required. I now have a dream to look forward to and that will be the new Audya. And if it tops the SD9, it will indeed be something special.

Henni
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#443839 - 01/02/18 10:26 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Originally Posted By Henni
Thank you AJ,

I have corrected this misunderstanding everywhere required. I now have a dream to look forward to and that will be the new Audya. And if it tops the SD9, it will indeed be something

Henni


Following the music trend (as other manufacturers are doing), that dream may take a very very long time to materialize....if it does!
Most companies are scaling back on their high end gear ....and there are many good reasons to support this decision.....

Looking at all the new arrangers released in the past 6 months, which company has really released "something new" that will truly enhance your performance and entertainment?

You decide....


Edited by Ketron_AJ (01/03/18 12:14 AM)

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#443840 - 01/02/18 10:28 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Originally Posted By Ketron_AJ
The SD9 Pro is the professional version of the SD series and in a unique class of it's own, offering unique features for customers who what to spend more time playing and less time editting and creating from scratch. Thanks to newer technology, Ketron has succeeded in creating a musical instrument that truly puts music ...the arrangement of music at the hands of you the musician ... and which requires no engineering or IT background to operate (as seems to be the case with many instruments being released these days).

Audya's deep editing tools, multiple outputs including SPDIF in/out and additional audio features such as parametric EQ on audio drums...etc puts it in a unique class of its own for those who love to dive in deep ....( but not necessarily ahead) of the SD9 Pro, which also has unique professional features like Launch Pad not found on Audya ...or any other keyboard to date!

Ketron's SD9 Pro is for those who want a professional sounding product without all the in depth "editors and menus" usually associated with one ...one that sounds professional out of the box, a product you can purchase at 3pm and be gigging with at 6pm that same day.

In my opinion, both the SD9 Pro and Audya are flagships (a company can have multiple flagship instruments) ...just for different consumers and in different categories.

Thanks,



Sorry AJ,

I do not want to get into a feud with you. I certainly get the impression you stated all of the above just to relieve pressure from Ketron.

The SD9 IS indeed the Audya replacement, but cannot live up to the requirements. I HATE lies with a passion.

When Ketron states something is going to be released soon, it actually takes years to happen. So when you state it will take long, you are just saying that it will never happen.

I am back at my original complaint: THE SD9 IS SUPPOSED TO HANDLE ANYTHING THAT THE AUDYA CAN THROW AT IT - * * * PERIOD * * * The fact that it cannot just proves that it was released prematurely.

It is I that now understand.

Henni

I have listened to all the SD9 demos. All the Audya audio guitar loops are there, only in an improved format. Most certainly the conversion software onboard the SD9 can redirect the requests to the most appropriate audio guitar loops.

I'm sure same goes for the Audio drums.
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#443844 - 01/02/18 11:23 PM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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Originally Posted By Henni
Originally Posted By Ketron_AJ
The SD9 Pro is the professional version of the SD series and in a unique class of it's own, offering unique features for customers who what to spend more time playing and less time editting and creating from scratch. Thanks to newer technology, Ketron has succeeded in creating a musical instrument that truly puts music ...the arrangement of music at the hands of you the musician ... and which requires no engineering or IT background to operate (as seems to be the case with many instruments being released these days).

Audya's deep editing tools, multiple outputs including SPDIF in/out and additional audio features such as parametric EQ on audio drums...etc puts it in a unique class of its own for those who love to dive in deep ....( but not necessarily ahead) of the SD9 Pro, which also has unique professional features like Launch Pad not found on Audya ...or any other keyboard to date!

Ketron's SD9 Pro is for those who want a professional sounding product without all the in depth "editors and menus" usually associated with one ...one that sounds professional out of the box, a product you can purchase at 3pm and be gigging with at 6pm that same day.

In my opinion, both the SD9 Pro and Audya are flagships (a company can have multiple flagship instruments) ...just for different consumers and in different categories.

Thanks,



Sorry AJ,

I do not want to get into a feud with you. I certainly get the impression you stated all of the above just to relieve pressure from Ketron.

The SD9 IS indeed the Audya replacement, but cannot live up to the requirements. I HATE lies with a passion.

When Ketron states something is going to be released soon, it actually takes years to happen. So when you state it will take long, you are just saying that it will never happen.

I am back at my original complaint: THE SD9 IS SUPPOSED TO HANDLE ANYTHING THAT THE AUDYA CAN THROW AT IT - * * * PERIOD * * * The fact that it cannot just proves that it was released prematurely.

It is I that now understand.

Henni

I have listened to all the SD9 demos. All the Audya audio guitar loops are there, only in an improved format. Most certainly the conversion software onboard the SD9 can redirect the requests to the most appropriate audio guitar loops.

I'm sure same goes for the Audio drums.


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If indeed the SD9 Pro is supposed to be the new Audya replacement as you've stated, then yes, you are correct...in theory, it 'should' handle everything the Audya can throw at it....but it 'doesn't' ...because in reality, ...it isn't. There is a difference between replacement and flagship.

Most of the requirements for the SD9 Pro have been met ...some are still in the works as this new platform can handle a lot. It's a new and different keyboard that has amungst other things, 'borrowed' technology from the Audya series and SD7.

I do however still respect your views and thoughts and ... wants.
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#443852 - 01/03/18 01:22 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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AJ,

Thank you. Then this means that the SD9 freezing when converting certain styles is still a problem, caused by "whatever" (most prob the non Ketron related style conversion software)

Is it therefore too much to expect Ketron to look into this and provide a simple piece of code that would recrtify this?

I say again, it will take them 5 minutes to find the problem (divide by zero error) and less than an afternoon to create a simple program that runs on Windows that fixes these problematic styles.

Henni
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#443854 - 01/03/18 01:55 AM Re: 1st SD9 broken promise! [Re: Henni]
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In defense of AJ, I would like to state that he told me the SD9 was NOT an Audya replacement, as the flagship, before it even came out.
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