With technology as advanced as it is today, I think built-in instrument tutorials at specific functions could tell you what you need to know for the particular function you are trying to use. I believe that that is the way it should be and can be. You want to record a new sequence, hold down a help button and then touch the sequencer button. A nice tutorial pops up onto the screen to walk you through the various instructions for recording a sequence or whatever. The direct access that Yamaha provides does make it easy to adjust settings and parameters within the keyboards OS. However, the built-in tutorial would be a nice upgrade for all keyboard owners.

Regards,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts

Cassp,

How about a SD-1 in trade?

Tom

Thanks, but no thanks Tom.

And Dennis, are you running for President? You've got my vote!

Why Yes... Yes I am... I will be accepting all contributions at my email address.

TWONUTS@TheHouseOfAlmonds.Com

And Remember Boys and Girls...
If you vote for me you may be NUTS TOO!!!

Regards,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts




[This message has been edited by TwoNuts (edited 09-10-2007).]

The approach to user interface is completely up to the manufacturer and is completely different from keyboard to keyboard. Some provide a very intuitive interface and some don't. Some products require many "manual" hours and button presses to change a parameter while others are simply intuitive and require little research.

Not that it is all that simple. Some interfaces work for some but not for others and is a matter of personal taste. ( but there are always some interfaces that suck for everyone lol ).

Dennis, great idea on the built in tutorials. I found the G70 to be more challenging to learn than the any Yamaha arranger I've owned. Out of the box the Yamaha doesn't have as steep learning curve. Manuals aren't always the greatest to work with or from. A set of CDs like the Simon Smith series for the PSR would be helpful for the boards with steep learning curves. Maybe some of our more knowledgeable members could pool their talents and release a set of CDs. Could be a great way to earn extra income.

Where's that Fran guy? He got me into this. Is he still on vacation? I should should go over there and... and... and..

Well anyway, it's all his fault.
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just pulling your leg, Fran. Welcome back

I think it is what OS[manufacturer ] you are use to...

I have no problem understanding the G70, but I am use to Roland arrangers..

I find Korg and Yamaha less friendly and less efficient to me...why?... because I am not a Korg or Yamaha user..I've owned them, I just don't care for the OS..they use..
Likewise with Ketron..I didn't like the OS with X1..and it is the same today..

Roland has more versatility and maybe that is why some folks feel it is very steep learning curve..I can understand someone new to Roland getting frustrated..Patience is a virtue..

too bad you are in the US
dennis

PS thought id should edit this to point out i was actually referring to the original thread post!!

[This message has been edited by miden (edited 09-10-2007).]

lol, stephen, you should try the Ketron Op systems...sheesh!!!