One of those days?

You would improve your sound with a Ketron... The quality of the sound of An SD arranger/module would easily surpass the PSR..

An 88 key hammer action controller... are you nuts? You wouldn't last an hour...

If you were serious, I might be persuaded to sell my Code61...

But only if you intended to keep it... I am not interested in "dumping" it

My problem right now...I have too much, and a lot of great gear sits without playing..

My only solution is to redo my music room and set up a more practical studio.. Gear would still sit but access would be quicker..

Nah.. I don't feel like setting up another project..

So maybe the Code61 is available..

If you were gigging more... the all in one arranger keyboard is the best concept.. even a PSR

If you want yo improve the quality of sound The Ketron SD module and a good controller would do the job.. but studio use only (at home)..


It would keep you occupied for years.. with a learning curve you could only imagine

FOR ME (stress ‘for me)’, I’ve heard and/or played many of the currently available arranger keyboards and modules. I feel that Ketron, still has the best live, in-your-face-sounds. I still use the Midjay Plus for it’s simplicity to operate among other things including the sounds. I would get the SD40 IN A HEART BEAT if I could use it like the MJPlus … If I didn’t have to spend weeks re-editing my hundreds of files … Don’t mind remaking registrations, but I now use midi files more and more. For me, the HD in the SD40 is far too limited and the OS is far more complicated than my old MJPlus. But, if I had the time and inclination, The size, weight, screen size, sounds, styles etc. of the SD40 are very appealing. My 2 cents …
Ciao,
Jerry

I am thinking of setting up a new rig using an arranger module of some kind, BK7m, SD40, SD60 etc,..
which would allow me to select whatever controller, 61, 76, 88, etc, or a keyboard Hammond SK1, Roland, VR09, Roland A800 pro I prefer to play,.....
or maybe just for home use with my computer VSTs go this way.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KompKS88--native-instruments-komplete-kontrol-s88



Or just stay with my S970 all in one?

Lovely combo...

Altough that link is to the old version..
The new version gets released on oktober 1st..

I don’tt hink however, that you will feel at home with vst’s
Even i only use them next to a hardware keyboard...

I think a roland vp key, nord stage 3 compact(73 organ type keys) or hammond sk1 will suit you much much better...

Of those 3 only the nord has easy access and direct controll over the external (ketron) parts when used with an sd40..

Donny,
I just ordered my Ketron SD90 module to replace my Ketron SD7 keyboard. All my gigs are "one-nighters" so to speak and I'm tired of hauling the keyboard around 4 and 5 days each week when I can get the same results with the module. I have a Roland A-800 Pro midi keyboard I have been using with Dan's vArranger and it will work great with the SD90. Sorry to say getting older rather dictates what equipment I should be using.

If all I did was play at home I would use the keyboard.

Deane

Major update: I will pick up Deane's SD7 Sunday and the Korg PA4X, as much as I love it, will be on its way to Uncle Dave. Win Win Win situation!
I suppose I am just needing something different, and I hope by now Ketron has most of the bugs out of the SD7. Deane says it is completely stable now.

The Double “D’s“ are stirrin’ things up on SZ again. Donny...I think your good with the 970. For the money...it’s hard to beat. Those Ketron modules are pricey!

Don...keep us posted on the SD7. I know you had one before. Hopefully, it fills your needs. If not...I’m sure you’ll use your Southern charm to wheel and deal.

Thanks for the excitement guys!
jingleman

Donny, why not add an sd2/4 or sd1000 to get ketron sounds along with 970's functionality? Smaller investment to experiment with..small footprint..

I'm hearing rumors of a Genos 2 coming out just saying?

Don, the SD7 is only 12 pounds lighter than my G70

Will that be a problem for you, or you still look for steady set up gigs?

I noticed the sound banks of the SD7 are the same as the SD1000... accept the SD7 has the 46 RAM sounds (they are great).
Once I played the RAM sounds I didn't want to go back to the standard sounds

Same problem I have with the BK9.. it has only 22 Supernatural acoustic sounds... superior to the other sounds.. Wishing for more..


The Roland Integra7 is in my sights now... 256 acoustic SN sounds and all the SRX sounds.. I have to see how compatible it will be with the G70, BK9 and software arranger I have..

I want to use Supernatural sounds in my styles and Sequences..
I can only imagine how great they will sound with SN sounds each sound with it's own insert effects.. also 24bit 96khz sound..

Looks like we all get an itching for something new

Major update: I will pick up Deane's SD7 Sunday and the Korg PA4X, as much as I love it, will be on its way to Uncle Dave. Win Win Win situation!
I suppose I am just needing something different, and I hope by now Ketron has most of the bugs out of the SD7. Deane says it is completely stable now.

good luck Don I know you will make it sound fantastic..

Its nice to see how some good demo’s revived everyone’s interest in Ketron..
Its the talk of town, every toppic this weeks ends in discussing the lovely ketron arrangers

Don to get you in the ketron mood I ran across one of my old short SD7 demo I recorded
on the KB the day I took it out of the box in 2015 no editing at all...

https://app.box.com/s/jghunjsyvahy3o5bvuqgq2d4kazgzhrt

good luck Don I know you will make it sound fantastic..

Rumor all you want. I've learned my lesson. I won't buy anything until it's tested, tried and corrected. Six months to a year after they are available.

Lots of action going on ... Can't wait to hear what everyone thinks about their new toys, and looking forward to some new recordings ...

[quote=tony mads usa]Lots of action going on ... Can't wait to hear what everyone thinks about their new toys, and looking forward to some new recordings ...

Integra7 tracks

https://app.box.com/s/1eyk6hutvtp3wz0hui8s8gohxmsfmbti