the Bach Toccata played on the Audya

Tony Hughes posted about this Ketron demo....it's incredible:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtqRwNPGl74&feature=related

I'm VERY interested all over again in purchasing an Audya, especially now that one can bring a MicroARRANGER along as a backup.

Does anyone in the group speak Italian and can tell me what he is saying/doing on his home page?:

http://jackcannon.xoom.it/

Is he playing on the Audya the scenes that I see in the video? Does he say what kind of shows he does with his keyboard? Would he be using all MIDI files?

I've been considering for a while now doing a show like that, but I don't think there's a market for it here. I'm assuming he's working only in Europe? Is that what his schedule says?

Anything and everything you can tell me that you get off the site would be appreciated? Otherwise I'll have to take an Italian for Dummies course!

Mark,

How did you find this site, yes the Audya is perhps the best arranger on the market today, glad you like it, just does not have full blown support like other arrangers and there have been some bad times on the way, most problems appear to be solved now, but this chap hell can he make the audya talk, these demos take some beating I am sure even Mr T will perhaps agree, don't know if he has seen them yet. Mark some on this guy work are not SZer cup of tea, but this chap is very adaptable. I keep looking at the Pa3x, but does it sound any better than this, no, the Pa3x looks much better the Audya, much smaller, not as heavy. Those are is recordings, they are the same.

Tony

I did a Google "translate" on this home page:

http://jackcannon.xoom.it/

...and came up with this (but I'm not sure what he's saying!):

THE PIANO OUT OF THE CHOIR

When the art of sounds becomes the dominant background to show

Forget for a moment the usual commercial songs of Sanremo and prepared for a fascinating trip to the Big Music, the timeless, one that everyone knows that everyone loves, which is never broadcast on television or radio, reported today in the light to be carried out strictly live proceeding with a completely innovative, unusual and original.

Watch this short movie to the end: understand better the value of this unique product that defining revolutionary is an understatement and you have a picture of the situation carefully LIVE today you may have in your establishment.

Try This, looks like jack bought the Audya 12 year ago

http://www.youtube.com/abaco62/#g/u

Mark are you on skype

Hi Tony...thanks for your additional comments here. I'm really fascinated with what this guy is doing. Thanks for posting it.....that's how I found it!

Could you explain your comments further? I don't have a high-speed connection so I can't go from video to video checking everything out that he does.

Are you saying the following?"

Yes, I'm aware of the Audya "poor" track record. But, they've (Ketron) now cleaned up their act?

You said: "this chap is very adaptable." I'm assuming he's playing all that music I hear?

You said: "Those are is recordings, they are the same.

Tony...the same as what? Did he make MIDI files to play or is he playing all this live? Or live "over" MIDI files?

I think DJN mentioned he's in other places on Youtube?

P.S. the only major thing I'm unhappy with about the Audya is the "pitch wheel" location. It appears you've got to have a pretty long arm to reach it!

Mark

Mark,

I have just listened those bit sound the same as on the video, if it only the pitch wheel your worried about, sound like is playing live to not certain he is using files, mark the Audya is mind blowing in the right hands, you need to watch Robert
Messier, if you watch Robert live you will buy an Audya. Pity you don't have skype we could talk.

Mark if you think he is playing with mp3 you will need to look at the led on the far right of the KB there are 8 slider and mp3 is the 3rd in from the left I can only see one piece he is playing where the led is flashing.

Mark Jack plays the piano accordion too, just found a clip.

Mark perhaps this should go over to the SZ Ketron, most are not interested in this type of work here


Tony

The video is labeled incorrectly. It is Toccata in D not E.

Tom,

The most important thing is can you play it like he did, I couldn't give a toss what is typed in the title, it is what it's played like. Tom play it again with your eyes closed so you won't see the title and what does it sound like. Now, if it doesn’t sound right or out of key then it's your ears that are the problem.

BTW I spotted he played a couple of notes wrong but I wasn’t going to mention it, just in case the roof came down on me.

Anyway Tom you have a SD1 give it a go in D or E will do I won't know the difference.


Tony

Just for the sake of pedantry.....in the title Toccata E Fugue, E means 'and' in Italian......IOW "Toccata and Fugue"

Great Eddie,

And there endeth the first lesson Tom, E before D except after Zeee.

Thanks Eddie for clearing that up.

Tony....I've been viewing Jack Cannon's site all weekend. It's painfully slow for me....takes about an hour to watch just one video. He's using MIDI files, or rather he's playing over MIDI files. He's a good player, but not as good as I originally thought. The Audya is doing a lot of the work (more power to the Audya), but I still like his ideas (playing In the Mood with the left hand, etc).

Tony, where would I find the Robert Messier videos and can you tell me about him? I'd like to see what other good players are doing with their Audya's.
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I could telephone you in England if you want. I have a friend I call regularly there. I'd like to hear what's happening, who's playing, etc over there with the Audya.



Tony.....that was a very good observation. I never thought about that on other keyboards even. Good thing to look out for.



He's a good accordionist, but more a pianist. I think his major is the piano. He's not playing much left hand on the accordion.

Have you or anyone figured out yet what he does as an Audya player? I've pretty much translated a lot of his site, but I still can't figure out what his act is? gigs.....shows.....concerts, etc?

If his name is Jack Cannon, is he Italian or American?

BTW, I've been very familiar with Ketrons for the last few years. Been watching the messages about them and demos closely. I was going to buy one but the faulty "track record" got me concerned in the beginning.

No matter how you slice the pie, that keyboard puts everything else to shame in my book. I'm really thinking about buying one now as I would have no problem doing what this fellow does. Great keyboard for expressing yourself!

BTW...I don't think that short demo of his playing jazz piano is him. It doesn't sound like his style. But...I could be wrong...maybe he IS a very versatile player?

Mark

Mark,

Would love to talk on the phone, but isn't that rather expensive, anyway he is not playing every piece with MP3 look close and you will see the MP Led flashing if he is, I can only see a few. There are some demos from Portugal when the Audya was released, some good players off the street. I think Jack is the best I have seen and heard, no one on SZ has ever post demos like these (visual/audible), not with the range Jack has also, I think he's Italian if you want I will ask him today. If you send me a private message I will give you my phone number, tell me where you live and I can work out the time shift.


mark this is Robert Messier

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaU027g6cY4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tOMYgRbrP0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQKQKslJD-8&feature=related

Post by TWD I think whist Robert was in the UK, I heard him play live and he is the best and onehell of a
gent.


Ketron Portugal, old demo 2 years back this guy is good and funny watch them all if you can think 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfdGUMaKI...13B34DC7A20D102


mark start here for those Portugal demos, 2 years back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTPfn6DIfE&feature=related


Tony

His name is Jack Cannon, and I think he's Italian, anyway here are two more videos:

A Four Brothers Medley:



Not sure if it's a midi or style...Could he be using an MP3 backing track ?



And here he is playing the accordion, and I'm certain an mp3 backing track is used.

HI Larry,

I emailed Jack that's his stage name, told me all about his Audya he is going to keep in touch I hope, he's posted a lot of stuff and I think he will be doing much more, I also know there is going to be much more coming in the way of Audya demos watch this space... is Jack playing the Accordion on the toilet???

BTW Larry, there's a near new KMA going very cheap somewhere near you if you are interested in playing an arranger sat on the toilet, you can do it to the Rumba or would a Tango feel better, very therapeutic.


Tony

HA-ha....you're right, Philly is not far for a pickup. Seriously I'm trying to obtain a "loaner" through the music store