I suggest that new style categories be added on the next generation of mid and high-end YAMAHA arrangers:

1) FREE TEMPO Category
The popularity of "Ethereal Movie" has struck a chord (pun intended) with many of us. EM has opened a door to a whole new genre of style which Yamaha could develop - to our delight.

2) UNPLUGGED Category
I realize there are a few styles titled, "Unplugged" scattered about on my S910. However, those of us who also own a Korg PA arranger, have been spoiled by the large number of unplugged styles available on our boards. I was delighted to find that one of the buttons on my PA500 is dedicated to "UNPLUGGED" - and under that heading comes an entire family of unplugged styles...unplugged rock, unplugged latin, unplugged folk, etc., etc.

With the new guitar engine in the T3 and S910, Yamaha should focus on making this technology shine with fresh new unplugged styles recorded by a live player. I realize I can take an existing style and dumb it down to make it sound unplugged, but it's not the same as a style that's produced solely for that purpose.

So that's my million dollar suggestion for the next-gen Yammy arrangers...Yamaha, are you listening?

Tim


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