Ok... I saw the new Ketron today

That's all I got to say......


My lips are sealed .....

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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Dan,

It must be a real dog if you are ashamed to tell us about it. btw When will this unknown quantity be available?

Tom

[This message has been edited by Tom Cavanaugh (edited 01-16-2006).]

The new Ketron 'what'? Common Dan, even AJ gave us some 'clues'.

It's silver and it has speakers & 128 note polyphony and it's not as light in weight as a PSR3000....

With the exception of the 128 polyphony it sounds like the "Lone Ranger's Horse". Come on Daniel give us more.

Tom

I have also seen a few pictures of this new keyboard and it is silver, it does have 128 note polyphony and I really like the button layout. That's all you get out of me! I've been asked not to give out information until the NAMM show. I'm only telling what Dan has already mentioned.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California

I got a look at it today. It has great vocalizer, accepts all media types, has direct record, in multi-track form. All styles can be easily replaced. All new operating system, similar to Yamaha. Huge new color display that can also project a message of your choice to the audience. Your choice of joy stick or wheels. Independent channel aftertouch. Amazing new sounds that respond to key pressure, similar to Tyros 2, but better.
It weighs 28 pounds, has 76 keys, has 220-watt on board speaker system, designed by Bose, in which speakers face both you and the audience. The speakers that face the audience can be telescoped up to project over the heads of the audience. It has onboard 6-channel mixer with inputs for 6 other mics or instruments, which can each have their own effects selected.
You can chose your own cabinet color of silver, black or fuscia (for Tony W
It is totally sealed so that any drinks spilled on it will simply be repelled. In fact there is an optional drink-recycler that funnels the spilled liquid into a detachable cup. (For HankB).
In also has a built-in video camera that records your performance entirely and burns it to DVD, if you choose.
It is the only keyboard to date that will realistically imitate the Chapman Stick (for Terry).
It also will be available in a software version (for Frank and Rikki).
It will have a built-in weather warning system (for Tony R., Eddie, and all those in Florida and LA.) (Scottyee: future upgrades may include a Seismograph).
Ketron is so certain we will like this new keyboard that they are offering a free 120-day trial, with no deposit required. If you don't like it after four months, they will send UPS to pick it up.
Best of all the cost is less than a PSR3000, or a new SUV.
No wait, I was only imagining I saw it.
Sorry,
DonM

Hi Don,
you've got me in stitches.
Sheer relief , I think, you had me fooled for the first 5 or 6 lines, my chin hit my knees, or maybe I was trying to kick myself in the head for dashing out & buying the sd1+ just before Winter Namm.
Only kidding , I'm really happy with my sd1+. ( a software version of it would be nice though, we could have both a yammie & a ketron in a laptop) haa haa.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DonM:
[B]I got a look at it today.

We NEEEEED reviews after your lips are unsealed.

DonM - you sure have a handle on your synth friends' needs - impressive

zuki

DonM ... unless it has a 'technics' compatable OS, my kb is STILL better than this !!! ....
t.
PS ... Oh yes, it also needs a radar screen to let me know when the LOBSTAHHH boats are coming in !!!

DonM just make sure that Rikki's soft synths don't crash while she is trying to decide what next to buy. It could be another keyboard....perish the thought!!! There must be a point of deminishing returns....how many keyboards can one person play at the same time???? At least Rikki turns some of them around for others to use!!!

XD9 replacement?

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 01-17-2006).]

OK Dano.....How long do have to wait to see this Board??????..I'm saving my Pennies!...I hope 76 Keys????????????????

I think DonM has left us and gone to a better place.

I guess I best swing for that upgrade so I can monitor the 'rock' & 'roll'.

Ok folks, I'm getting excited now . Only 24 hours till I get to see, touch, and perhaps even play this new Ketron entry firsthand. I'll let you all know my impressions.

Scott



[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 01-17-2006).]

I recall the threads where some members posted preliminary information with many correct and relevant details about a Yamaha (or was it a Roland) keyboard, and it was met with the uproar from the other members of this forum as dirty sales tricks. At the time I defended posting the early info and still do.

However the posts from Dan and AJ about this new Ketron represent the new low. These contain NO information for the others - where is all the outrage?

For all the good work AJ is doing for Ketron, I would say - either provide us with the information, or keep quiet. If you are not allowed to talk about it - don't.

I am sure that this new Ketron is a nice instrument, and represents a new repackaging of the old technologies. The 128 note polyphony is peaking my interest. Regrettably, it is immediately cooled off by the minimalist 61 keys.

IMHO, if you started to talk about something, then go ahead and finish telling us. In other words, put up or .... ..

Alex,
This new keyboard, as I've been told, is not to replace the SD1+ 76 key flag ship model. This is a keyboard which will be priced about the same as the current XD9 but will have more buttons for the player rather than having to go deep into menus. Because I am a dealer, AJ couldn't go into much detail when describing this new model but was very excited because he had a lot of input in it's creation. The styles and layout are much of his input.
The replacement for the current SD1 is not coming at this NAMM show.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California

Don,

I have to admit that you had me going there for a moment also. On the surface it seemed unlikely that you would have seen it already but then I thought that you were such a powerful and key player in the music industry that maybe you got an advanced showing. Remember paybacks are ........

Tom

amazing when imaginations run wild

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 01-17-2006).]

Wow, Don! Old journalists never die...they just keep "scribblin" away.....GREAT STUFF!

Russ

Hi Frank,
naa, I'm not buying any more keyboards, it's just that word " NEW " sends the pulse racing.
And yes, there's literally dozen's of happy rikki's ex keyboard/synth owners floating round . The numbers have diminished though, since you got me hooked on the softsynths.

best wishes
Rikki

LOL

This pic came to my mind:
Guy in dark corner, moves as you approach and says "Hey, you wanna some softsynths, I can fix you up, I 've got Korgs, I've got Rolands I've got everything."

Rikki will always survive no matter what she buys or how much she spends......'When you have a lot and spend a little you still have a lot'.....modern mathematics.

My lips are not sealed!!!

Fran hows the Keyfeel on that baby?

Fran this could start a new life for Rikki and it is portable. She would be the only controller.....no midi.....oh well!!!

OH MAN !!! TOOOO MANY BUTTONS !!! ... but it has its own 'on board' speaker system ...

My grandfather always amazed me when he played one of those ...
t.

Ok, some preliminary information then ...

* 61 notes with semi-weighted keybed.
* New voices (esp. Guitars, Organs and breathe-taking Sax). Wait until you hear these...
* New styles with more focus no the main-stream market (Jazz, RnB, Ballroom, Ballads, Caribbean).
* New features (RIFF/Auto Chord scan, 16 Assignable buttons, instant access to REGISTRATIONS right infront of you, intelligent fill...
* Silver finish with rebuilt sound system and better bass reproduction...

I am currently setting up and have to go. I guess others who attend the show will be bringing forth more information from here.

Also the EXP package (for the SD1, SD1Plus, XD9, XD3, X1 and X4) will be available at the NAMM. It will be marketed as an OPTION available to all. I will however have one unit at the show to clearly demonstrate what the package will/can do for your keyboard.

AJ

And of course these NEW SD5 STYLES will work on the SD-1 & MJ correct AJ?

Hi Frank,
unfortunately it's just not me. If it doesn't plug into a power point & have the ability to play itself, then it's no good to me. My instruments have to be able to go it alone, haa haa.
I even had an acoustic piano once, that plugged into a powerpoint and played itself.

best wishes
Rikki

rikkisbears,
Hmm ... this new feature (RIFF) comes close. When you play any song with a style, the arranger 'monitors' your playing mode/sequence (chord changes, velocity). When you go to Arranger "D" (if RIFF is available for that style), the arranger will then play a melodic line (using complex chord progressions comon to that particular style, plus incoorporating the chord sequences you just played and the melodies you played with the lead, changing chords and adding lead lines by itself and you can now play lead parts and lower parts irrespective of the arranger. Ofcouse to avoid 'over crowding' parts are instanlty mutted when you start playing again. You can no longer control the chords and this permits you to play 'freely' through the keyboard. RIFF depends from style to style and in some cases can be as long as 16-32 measures long! When you go out of RIFF into Arranger (A-C), the arranger now recognizes your chords once more!

So, even though it kinda doesn't play by itself, it kinda does!

AJ

[This message has been edited by Ketron_AJ (edited 01-19-2006).]

AJ, it might have been me making a little fun of Rikki in that she might abaondon all this midi stuff and buy an accordion....where she is the controller. There is no midi to run things for her. It is just one more way for her to spend some money.

Hi AJ,
sorry about that. My reply was to Frank suggesting I take up the accordian.( a NON midi one at that.) I don't think he's quite forgiven me for buying a new arranger keyboard (SD1+). Luv's poking fun at me. Haa Haa.

Seriously though, the riff sounds like quite an interesting function. At first I thought it was something along the lines of the yammie & KN multi pads , but obviously it does much more.

Hopefully Ketron will have a huge hit on their hands.

best wishes
Rikki

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ketron_AJ:
[B]rikkisbears,
Hmm ... this new feature (RIFF) comes close.

What's it called?
That would make it slightly more expensive then the Yamaha PSR3000?
Starkeeper

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rikkisbears:
[B]Hi AJ,
sorry about that. My reply was to Frank suggesting I take up the accordian.( a NON midi one at that.....
best wishes

Take a peek at this short quick time video to see Accordion Fun! a lady can have.
( Its Lynn Marie Rink @ www.lynnmarie.net/ )

A midi version can control 5 midi channels, usually 3 on the right side, 1 on the bass buttons and another on the chord buttons.
This and a Ketron MJ ...

Quick Dan, stock up on this portable music box! Its a keeper.


[This message has been edited by MrEd (edited 01-20-2006).]

Great Demo Mr Ed,
I have enough trouble concentrating on pressing fill & variation buttons at the right time on a keyboard, let alone do what's required to play the accordian.
She certainly makes it look like a lot of fun.

best wishes
Rikki