Ok where do I have to go to see a PA1x and a Tyros 2 ?

I think it's time to upgrade from the PA80. I love my software arranger / workstation / synth combination and wouldn't ever give it up. It's by far the best studio tool I've ever had. I can use it live too when I want, but I'm playing out more again and I also need a better all in one solution for when I just want one board to setup, whether it's because I'm in quick setup mode ( translated: lazy ), or I'm playing a gig where space is at too much a premium.

I thought the T2 was a no brainer vs the rest, but after hearing some of the demos, some of the styles don't do a lot for me. Don't be upset Tyros lovers, it's just me. They sound a tad too polite, and that's just not what I like to hear when I play. So, I at least wanna give the Korg a fair shake. It's already a given that I'll like the styles better, but my questions center around hearing the lead voices and the harmonizer up close and personal.

Also, multipads that work like Yamaha's do would be great, but in a live situation, I can live without them if I have to. I have enough arp stuff on the Mo ES and the AJ2006 system that it isn't a factor at all in the home studio.

So after all that, my q is where do I have to travel to in order to demo them ? I'm 105 miles nw of NY city and can travel to there in 2 hrs or so, and to Philly in about 2 and a half ? Still, I have my doubts about whether or not I'd be able to see one or both in either of these very large cities....
I guess I'd even go to Baltimore ( about 4 hrs if I can do the legal speed limit all the way there ), if DanO would tell me he has them on display....

AJ

8th St. Music in Phila.

Russo Music Center in Trenton, NJ.

Cintioli in Phila.

Sam Ash in Phila.

I would call ahead, to make sure both are in stock when you arrive..

Thanks Fran. I surely will call ahead. Even though it's a bit further, I'd just as soon go to Philly anyway if given a choice between there and NYC, and Trenton might be even easier from here.

AJ

Hi AJ,
is the PA1X already available over there?
I was told I'd have to wait till after the New Year over here. Recommended retail price over here is a bit too steep (over $8000aud compared to $5999aud for the Tyros 2).

Friend of mine has the PA1x pro. He loves it.
Unfortunately I haven't seen it.

Actually the only 2 keyboards he's bothered keeping are his Wersi & the PA1X pro.

best wishes
Rikki

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bluezplayer:
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Bluezplayer (and others in his situation)... assist me so I help you experience 'hands on' on a Ketron SD1 Plus - EXP, then make your move/next purchase.

Where would be a good centralized location for a Ketron workshop in your area? How far are you willing to drive/fly? Scott Yee - what about San Fransico?

Kindly let me know.

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Thanks,

AJ

AJ, NJ or Philly is fine.

Rikki, I meant PA1x Pro I think. I almost forgot that Korg has ( or will have ) a version w/ speakers.

AJ

Does anyone know where I can see a Tyros 2 in Central or South Florida?

John C.

Hi,

> Also, multipads that work like Yamaha's do would be great, but in a live situation, I can live without them if I have to.

I think you don't know that Pa1X has pads working in the same way of Yamaha, that's a good step against Pa80 pads.
They are plenty of patterns and divided for instrument (drums, perc, loops, keyboard, etc.) and are very useful and practical.

Please take a look while testing Pa1X.

Cheers.

Hey Fran, I saw your post and seeing Cintioli's on your list brought back so many memories of my shady musical past. Being a Philly guy for most of my working life (Hawaii, then Florida after retirement), naturally Benny Cintioli was a fixture in the Philly music community. Although we always thought Benny was "connected", he was a great "friend" for some 30 years. I was just wondering if you knew if he was still alive and kicking (I can still hear his wife yelling, Bennnnnyy). I actually went to NAMM with him once, back in the '80's, I think. From what I can gleen from this board, I wouldn't be supprised in Tony Rome knew him, as well. What a character. I remember him fondly.

chas

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AJ,

Why don't we get Alto Music in Middletown to demo the boards you are interested in? I asked them to order a Tyros 2 so I can come in and test it out and If I like it purchase it. It should be in this week coming up. Call Chris in keyboards and see if he can arrange (sorry for the pun) to get a Pax1pro in for a demo. I'll join you and we can demo them together.

It's 3 hours from Middletown NY to Philadelphia, PA and I'm afraid I don't have 6 hours travel time and 2-3 hours evaluation time time on the weekends.

Al

Yo, from the Philly 'burbs,
Chas Giles, Benny is alive and well and can still hold four conversations at one time. That was always the scuttle - Benny being connected. He still does volumes of business out of that hole-the-wall. I can remember meeting people from up and down the east coast who came to 'do a deal with Benny'. I will call Ronny, the keyboard specialist, next week to see if he has the keyboards and pass the info on to AJ. You can rule out the Sam Ash store. I visited the store last week and the manager said that the high end arrangers are special order only.
I'm a midi accordion player and I use the Korg i40M on gigs - just to let you know how far behind I am. I've been scouring this forum daily. I've been inspired by the members of this forum to the point that on Wednesday, I ordered a PA1xPro – based on what I’ve read here. I'm still in the dark ages when it comes to these instruments and I hope to glean as much technical info as I have inspiration from this forum.
Ciao,
Jerry

Hi Jerry, your post really brought a smile to my face. Yeah, Benny could hold four conversations at once, the only problem was that you couldn't understand him in any of them .

chas

I like the way Benny counts your money...For some reason we are always on the short end...

Yeah Benny and Margarite are still kicking..

Hi AJ,
my friends is the PA1Xpro the 76 note version (no speakers). The PA1x has speakers and 61 notes. Not much difference in recommended retail price between the 2 (between $8,000 & $9,000AUD). THe PA80 has a recommended retail of approx $5,000AUD. Makes me think that the pax's must really have something going for them to warrant the price difference. Unfortunately out of my price range unless my dealer made a mistake with the expected retail price over here of the pa1x.

I tend to think if you're a korg fan , it would be well worth your while to check out the PA1Xpro before deciding what to get.

I remember my old korg i2. It had a really good solid feel about it and the styles didn't seem to be as repetative as some of the other keyboards. Possibly because of the style structure.

Good luck with your search.

best wishes
Rikki

I'm all for it Al. I can surely ask, but I don't know that Chris would be willing to put a PA1xpro out on display. Back in the old store, he had a PA80 on display, before I bought mine, but I remember him baving an issue with it and saying something to the effect that he would no longer display Korg Arrangers.

Maybe I'm wrong or I misinterpreted. I hope so. Won't hurt to ask him anyway. Since he had a Tyros on display there during it's run, I would expect to see a T2 there as well. It would be great to be able to A/B the two.

AJ