Hi Khai,

I believe I understand what you're asking. I would call it "Sensed Tempo Play".

When using the accompaniment feature, remember it is computerized and therefore fixed. Yes the tempo can be changed using panel memories, or even playing along a sequence that has many variations in tempo movement. And lets not forget step record. But again these are fixed for that particular playing moment. The tempo may change from 100 to 105 back to 100 (over and over again). However, the next time you play it, you may "need" 102 to 106 to 99, but it's fixed at 100/105/100. It can be changed, but pre-changed (planned). What you're asking the Technics to do is, sense the tempo 100/105/100 during play. I don't think any Technics Model can do that.

Playing for singer Jane, her tempo may vary during a song. The tempo may vary/flow slightly, from 100 to 97, to 101. Having another singer Mary, sing the exact same song, her tempo may vary/flow slightly too, say 103 to 98, to 96 to 100.

One could setup/save the Technics accompaniment to follow the singers Jane and Mary but one would have to set two different versions. The only difference would be the tempo. Now here's the kicker. Yes, Jane during one singing session did flow from 100 to 97 to 101, but will she be able to do it again? Exactly? Maybe it would be 101 to 98 to 100 the next time she sings it.

I don't know the Technics term, but it does have loudness and softness key touch. That is, the harder you hit the keys the louder it sounds, the lighter you hit the keys the softer the sound. This is by feel and movement during live play and the Technics instruments can sense that. What you're seeking is a similar feature but with Tempo.

I'm not familiar with other brand of instruments, which may already have something what you are seeking "Sensed Tempo Play"??? The instrument would have to adjust to the tempo flow somehow while playing and knowing when to slow and speed up naturally. Maybe Walt Meyer has an "idea"???

Anthony


[This message has been edited by AnthonyCian (edited 01-18-2005).]