Why replace the aging SD-1?
Its a Awesome arranger KB as is.

Hi DNJ,
couldn't agree more. It's a pretty amazing keyboard,( mines the sd1 + , though I still haven't quite worked out what the difference is)
A bit backward in some features, doesn't have usb, doesn't have a sexy colour screen, doesn't use memory cards. But it has some great realtime arranger functions,it has sampling, & I love the "Live Drums". They bring a style to life.
Also ( hopefully I haven't misunderstood) I like the idea of being able to incorporate a drum audio loop ( Wav) into a style, all I have to do is try & work out how to do it.
This function could open up all sorts of possibilities.

Aging, maybe, but it's still a very interesting keyboard.

best wishes
Rikki

Rikki.......it will take a while to get used to the SD-1....but believe me once you get the hang of it and learn its in's & outs, and realize you have one of the BEST sounding keyboards on the market ....all that fancy color screen stuff....usb, etc etc will mean nothing......the only thing that will matter is the GREAT SOUND, & GREAT MUSIC it can produce....I am also blown away by my MIDJAY which is so close to the SD-1 except for a few arranger features I dont think I can ever go back to Yamaha or any other unless something extrodinary comes on the market in the future......let me say this.......
YOU MUST do your homework,it could take a while, really get into each style,& sounds, make it your own, tweak every aspect and as a result you will not believe what this great unit can sound like..Good Luck

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 12-27-2005).]

Hi DNJ,
not having colored screens etc doesn't really bother me.
Not being able to step edit the styles hopefully can be overcome with EMC Styleworks software. I have some favourite styles I hope to convert across to Ketron, if it doesn't work, I'll just midi up the laptop/OMB software for those particular styles..

As for the rest, I'll just keep rereading the manual till it eventually sinks in.( the skull must be getting thicker as the years go by haa haa. )
I've never seen so many dedicated buttons on a keyboard. Actually it's great, there's nothing worse than having one button and having to wade thru a heap of menu's to get to a function.

I had considered the midijay, but it appears
to target the performer moreso than maybe a hobbyist like me? I don't really use midifiles much, I don't sing, so the extra arranger functions on the sd1 suited me, plus I've ended up with aftertouch, mod wheel etc which I wouldn't have had, had I used my digital piano as the controller for the midijay. It's an amazing little unit though. At least Ketron's had the brains to keep making modules unlike some others.

Thanks DNJ
best wishes
Rikki

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dnj:
[B]

Ok,

The "newbee" isn't a replacement for any keyboard ... just a new line. I'm not allowed to say much on the forum but believe me, this will be a winner in design, features and PRICE!!!!

I guess Uncle Dave will love this one - where is he by the way??

AJ

Let me guess that it could be an electronic accordion to compete with the ones that Roland have out? Well you never know lol

I'd love to hear one of those Roland have as the accordion sounds great to my ears and I've always fancied having a go on one.

O No!!
That means it will have on board speakers.

A new line of what? Common, AJ, is it bigger than a breadbox?

Rikki now your talkin.. Freedom of choice baby!!

Hi:
I don't really know what kind of trouble I will get into by jumping the gun on revealing the new item being released by
Ketron. But I am so excited about this I can
no longer keep it to myself.
The people in Ancora really outdid
themselves this time around, and have accomplished something equal to putting a
man on the Moon. Anyone can produce a keyboard with 76 keys, or with 25 USB inputs, or a built in CD and TV. These
advances pale before the new accomplishment
being offered by Ketron.
Are you ready ? I hope you are sitting down for this one. Believe it or Not
Ketron has actually developed a Manual that
you will be able to understand.
Now if that doesn't take your breath away
nothing will. The only drawback is that the
cost will be slightly more than the Midjay.
Happy New Year: Bruce