#320728 - 04/02/1109:56 PMRe: Roland BK7M Modules Just Began Shipping
[Re: George Kaye]
Mark79100
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I had a good listen to the BK7M today at my dealer. I was very disappointed with the styles. They seem to get more fluffy with each generation of arrangers. Understandable though as the manufacturer can't put together a new unit and leave the old (basic) styles in it.
But basic styles are what works best, unless you're not a great player. Then you want all that "fluff" in there to fill out what you're unable to play.
I thought those styles sounded like Lawrence Welk music. Or, an entry level arranger keyboard.
To be fair, I didn't hear it under ideal conditions. But when I played a keyboard over the arranger, I didn't feel any real "punch" behind me. Only a lot of "fluff!"