When I understand your question right, this
could be an answer. It is possible to have
a style with four variations with for all
parts a track of 8 measures in which just
one track of 32 measures. As an example.
You can convert a midifile with no more
tracks than the arranger allows you to a
style as one variation. The other variations
can be different.

Mart
thanks - and can you store different split points in variations of the style?

MH

A short answer this time, NO ! The split is
not part of a variation but of the keys.

The split point can be saved inside a User Program (and is the same for all the style variations)

Well.........
Since the VA76 has two programmable pads now - maybe I could use one to change the split when desired since my two choices will probably be pretty consistent.

Another thing - I wonder why the FC7 doesn't let you assign various functions to the pedal like the SD1 FS13 does? - although I admit that scrolling through the intro-variation-advanced var-ending comprises most of the necessary functions.

thanks
Mike H

Mike,
you are too complex for today's arrangers!

Dreamer - you're great!!!
I'm not so complex - just far removed!! its all so abstract here in the far north - When I get my hands on something besides the little PSR's, WK2's and lower end Casio's that are the only things available here - I will have far less time to ask questions - hopefully!!

BTW - Your advice on VA has been quite helpful - MH

I heard one in use last night, and my impressions are that it is the g1000, minus many buttons, some new sounds, and the variphrase. Which means, its not worth it, the g1000 still rules when it comes to live use. I bought a 9000pro, and it sounds muchh much better than both keyboards, but again, for live use, it just doesnt have the features that this g1000 has. I am even THHHISSSSS close to selling it.
Bravo Roland on this classic arranger, but keep in mind some of the things that made the g1000 such a hit, and dont focus on new tricks if its going to hinder live use convenience.

Macb........
It seems alot of folks DEFINITELY need and prefer the button access over the touch screen- and quickness/surety in live play is a big reason - so I'd guess valuing the G1000 a bit higher for live play depends a great deal on how quickly you need to move between tunes?? - nature of the music, the audience mood shifts, etc.... I go slow

For myself - I enjoyed the touch screen of the Triton I had briefly - even if Korg is a little page intensive. Nothing perfect eh?

MH

Actually one of the reasons I bought the VA is the touch screen. I am gadget guy and I loved it immediately. I aggree that some buttons would have made a bit more suitable for live use, but I use it live with no problem. It just takes a little time to get used to it. You learn easily to aim the correct field on the screen!