Seems like a long time since the X1/SD-1 came on the scene?

You are right Don, but to be honest I have strong doubts if there will ever be a new model from Ketron. (it is far too quiet)

My guess is that right now they are putting all their best efforts into the Midijay, and that could be a good idea: get a nice controller and you are set.

With present day technology there should no need to keep producing replacement models. Software upgrades should be the way to go. Why offer a new model every 2 years like X.Y.Z.

But is that not what generally happens anyway? The differences from one model to another is not what i'd say HUGE enough to justify a replacement always. Most of the time it's cosmetic, same old with modern features and some new updated sounds/styles thrown in.

Some people here are still happy using keyboards such as the G1000 or PSR9000pro which is absolutely fine.

I used to own the X1 and i still think it's a fantastic keyboard, some of the best sounds around.

[This message has been edited by DannyUK (edited 08-07-2005).]

Danny you are correct in your thinking Newer is not always better......I revise my statement and say that maybe its too long for Ketron to at least UPDATE the SD-1 or X1 with some needed CONSUMER requested improvements that would increase sales....I personally loved the sounds on Ketron Kb's that Ive owned and performed with, BUT I HATE their Navagation OS in a live situation....if this could be improved by listening to real musicians advice who play every day out there then I would take another look & posibly and other purchase.

New model is a big financial undertaking for a smaller company, but at least support owners out there now with Upgrades and some competitive improvements for models people have already.

I have not seen anyone using a Midjay & a Kb controler on stage .....that combo is just more gear and wires to carry set up.....at home is another story, but when Your gigging every nite Less is more......Ciao

HankB uses the Midjay on stage. Setup is quick and easy. Sound is outstanding.
Supposedly Ketron IS working on a new model, according to AJ. Maybe sometime next year.
DonM

The great thing with the Midijay is that all the sounds and loops have been sampled at 44.1 kHz/16 bit; that's a big plus, compared with the SD1.