O.T.  maybe.

All this about sound, keyboards, and the many ways to use the computer to create --- it is all just stuff to me; but it wasn’t.

My search for a better keyboard led me to Technics; from the Kn1000, to the Kn7000. I made a trip to compare the Ketron keyboard. Bought a Roland, did not like the OS, but the sounds were good, so I bought a module. I purchased the encore music writing program – I have about 760 songs – put each note in one at a time. Edited the sounds used. Cakewalk/Sonar to create.

In my band, I had a Hammond B3, a drummer, a great sax player; and myself on lead vocal and guitar – we played together for over 25 years. In the early 89’s I move to Florida and bought my first keyboard, Yamaha. My plan/dream was to create what I had when I was with my band. The reason why people came was to have a good time. If I could duplicate what I did, the people who came would have a good time.
WHAT BECAME IMPORTANT

1- Move from song to song quickly.
2- The tempo.
3- The instrument had to sound good, not excellent. What I did with the instrument was important.
4- Bring my excitement to the dance floor when playing rock and up tempo. Sing a love as if I was there.
5- The keyboard had to have eight Regs I select without changing the type of style or tempo. Piano,Trumpet,Sax,Brass, and whatever I needed to make the song sound good.

Order of importantance:
1- People
2- Me
3- Keyboard
Order of importance as a home player:
1-Me
2-Keyboard
3-Having FUN!

I wish you the best during the coming holidays, John C.