Solo Guitar Entertainer's dream comes true

Here is an introductory video showing a Solo Guitarist's best friend:-


More to follow.

Thanks,

well done!

In 1985 I used a guitar with a midi attachment plugged into a midi interphase. Then into my Technics keyboard. Midi channel for the guitar and keyboard – I controlled the left hand of the keyboard causing the chord to change -- following my guitar.

More than three notes changed the chord. Single notes did not change the chord. I also had pedals that would control what I needed. Any of the instrument sounds could be played using my guitar, Instrument sounds and my guitar could be played together. So how far have we come.

It was a great setup for a OMB, but I stopped using it because neither instrument was being used to it’s capacity. The set at that time could be plugged into any keyboard. Tried Triple Play Midi for my guitar two years ago. Again, to much technolgy -- taking away from my playing.
John C.

... and that's why KETRON have simplified it a whole lot now in their recent products ... the Midjay pro, SD40 and SD90 make playing fun again, while allowing you to focus on what makes you happy - creating music and 'performing'.

And I do believe that your product will do a good job.
I was talking old history.
John C.

So ... did you switch over to keyboard or stay with guitar in order to maximize the instrument's potential?

I’m from the old school of playing without a recorded backup. I never felt comfortable playing gigs with guitar, so I used a keyboard to play gigs, and played guitar with other bands and at home.

John C.

PS, I played Technics keyboards for many years. The only keyboard that tempted was the Ketron, but I only had to see one once. It did sound good. There were no stores in the area where I could get to play one.

John try one you'll love it!

Yes, my Audya 76 was the first one to equal the KN7000, but my G70 was close. All great keyboards.

Is that midi transmission through the Guitar midi interface pretty accurate? Do you always get the chords you want?

Yep. Check out Video 2 below ....

Accoustic & Electric Guitar Solo Musician's best Friend Video #2:- https://youtu.be/iBQIVNbGFpU

Thanks,

Why doesnt every guitarist in the world own one by now?

I think they should if they use it judiciously. I mean that using a solo trumpet with a guitar controller may have an unsettling visual effect on people. whereas, suitable accomp with strings, accordion, etc would be ideal. The Midjay or the SD40 or SD90 brings so much to the table.

Bachus:-

Simple answer with a complex solution:- They don't know about it nor about what it can do, nor have we done enough to SHOW and PROMOTE these to the public (in my opinion).

We hope KETRON USA's mission of taking the products to the END-USERS may just resolve this. Also folks like you sharing these links with prominent musicians will go a long way. It's one thing to say you know about a product and discover it's not for you (not much we can do there). But if you don't even know it exists nor such capabilities and features exist in a product that can benefit you, then there is a problem.

AJ, consider integrating a 1/4" signal to midi input, like the ones on harmonizers? That way guitar players can plug their favorite axe straight into it.

Dave,

You mean like what CASIO did on the MG-510, but rather than having this inside the guitar, have this inside the module?

Thanks,

AJ

Hi AJ,
I'm not familiar with the Casio, but all the modern vocal harmonizers seem to have a direct 1/4" input that triggers harmony. Electro Harmoniz makes pedals that track guitars into synth/piano/organ sounds too.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MEL9--electro-harmonix-mel9-tape-replay-machine-pedal
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Synth9--electro-harmonix-synth9-synthesizer-machine


Just a thought ... since the technology exists.

Hi AJ,
Very nice sounding.
I don’t know if you have any knowledge of the Fishman
Triple Play. It is a wireless midi guitar system. The receiver
Is a usb dongle that plugs into a PC or whatever you are using
As the sound source. I’m curious if I can just plug the triple play
Receiver into one of those 3 usb inputs shown on your unit and have
it work the same as the Roland rig shown in the video.
UD also has a triple play and can maybe help here explaining what I’m asking
in case I’m not making myself clear.
Jim

Yup - I loves me, my Godin Montreal Triple Play. I think you'd need this to interface the two:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TripleplayFC1--fishman-tripleplay-fc-1-floor-controller


>>>>> you know, the more I think of it - I don't ever use this piece. I plug directly into the computer or iPad when I want the midid sounds. I'm going to put it in the for sale section.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MIDI GUITAR TO CONTROL THE KETRON MODULES:-

https://youtu.be/BF_UvSgyeMU

Enjoy!!

New Guitar & Vocal Harmony Effects on KETRON Products:- https://youtu.be/7l0vmOybg1k

Enjoy.

Thanks,

Super! Larry is very talented, and a great guy as well.