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Originally posted by Sander:
Interesting topic.

I own a Roland VA-7 and I am not always satisfied with the styles. Therefore I have to make my own styles sometimes which do not sound perfect most of the time, but make a song more realistic. It's the only way not to 'cheat' (using a SMF for instance is 'fake' in my opinion).

Hi folks, Brand new member and VERY old topic I know - BUT - I came across this post whilst googling around and simply could not resist, so....

Sander, I don't know what kind of gigs YOU do, but as a solid, regular (semi) - pro player, I use SMF's with my wonderful Roland VA-7. I tweak them, edit them (in some cases resequencing almost completely), or create my own files out of the internal styles, and then I PLAY MY ARSE OFF (with BOTH hands, not just block chords with the left for arranger changes.

I ALSO change keyboard sounds, FX, monitor dynamics (with respect to keyboard volume and midi file volume), sing backup or lead AND act as sound man (with the mixer just next to me) in EVERY SINGLE SONG!

Gee, I guess I'm some cheat huh???

Just as YOU feel strongly about this issue, (as is your right) SO DO I!!


Kind regards,
Sander
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