the largest file I've got in my store is 32 MB. I think I've already posted that the time it takes via a USB jump drive is still as long as with the PA1X and it's internal hard drive. The big difference is the time it takes to load when you turn it off and auto load the same set. From the Jump Drive a 32 MB set takes about 4 or 5 minutes, but on auto power load PCM it takes only 40 seconds.
Paolo, in Italy, who works for Korg says that in the next operating system update they will be attempting to speed up the time it takes to load from the USB port.


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George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
818-881-5566
www.kayesmusicscene.com

"Keyboard:
61 keys with Velocity and Aftertouch"


Can you hear that guys?

That's the sound of my heart sinking....

Is there a 76 option in our future?

I loaded a 61MB set from a USB flash media, it took 10 minutes.

Does anybody know if there is a correct song name list for the songbook on the PA800 instaed of the usual cryptic clues?
Thanks

What on earth is going on with sampler load times....?

10 MINUTES for a 61MB load from flash memory, yet my 10 year old K2500 can do the same thing in ONE! (from a HD... from a CDROM it's about 30% slower) And it is based, especially the sample load section, on the 1990 K2000. 16 years later and things are ten times SLOWER....?

PLEASE...... if you are interested in using samples in an arranger (or any other type of keyboard, from what I can tell), yell, scream, plead and cajole your manufacturer into AT LEAST equaling the load time of a 15 year old sampler....

Moore's Law my ar$e....... (and yes, I know Moore's Law is really about chip densities, but most people use it as a generalization about how much faster and more capable electronics are getting.....!)

If these figures are correct, if the PA800 DID have 512MB of RAM, it would take nearly an hour to load....!

Domenik must have done something right...The Media Station loads 30 mg[as an example]samples in one...too..that is one second..

hellboy44, I am putting off getting the 800 for the same reason - Hoping they'll come out with a "Pro" (78) key version of it. That would be my dream, come true. I've spent a few hours with the 800 and I really like it. I've been playing keys for 25 years. Started off with a toy Casio, moved to a Yammie PSR500 (early 90's?), then got the Roland E-500, and about 4 years ago the Korg Triton Pro (my baby). I've been using the Roland and korg as my double key board setup but now find the Roland tones have gotten outdated. Now I'm seriosuly considering PA800 to douible with my Triton.

Also thought I'll mention my ultimate key rig that I'm working towards.

BTW, I meant "76" key version of the PA800.

For live use:
1. OASIS for all the key stuff (EP's, Pads, strings, sax, flute, brass, elec/ac guitars, etc)
2. Hammond XK3 for organ
3. S90/RD700/Korg SP200 for piano (also setup to control the Ivory Softsynth) - Unable to decide on a piano. Haven't spent ime experimenting I guess.

4. To practice at home without your band as well as to do solo performance or accompanying artists. -- PA 800

5.Last but not least the Continuum - Keyboard controller: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/

Don't be quick to pass on this controller till you have watched the first demo example by Jordon Rudess (Dream Theater keys players)

Hi Tharshan
Take a look at the Wersi OAS instruments or a Mediastation and you will find that you will not need a multitude of keyboards, as you can do it all with one.
If you still want the Fingerboard then Wersi does an Expander, so that you don’t need to purchase another keyboard.
Enjoy your dreams

Bill

Thanks Abacus. You've introduced me to a whole new world of keyboards! However, personally I find the website and the keyboards look very amatuer and "toy-like" - Though it may not be the case. Looks quite strange. In a way, very ancient looking but then has CDRW, touch screen and a P4 w/1GB RAM! I guess I just feel uncomfortable because it's nothing like what I'm used to. And I wonder what the keys feel like as well as the how the tones sound. I did come across a video clip of a Lambert playing the triple manual Wersi. Does sound pretty good (Let alone looks HOT!) I've never heard or seen this here in Canada. Not sure if there are any local dealers whereI can go and check these out? I would have thought they'll consider making one of the three manuals (the lower 76) weighted! But you've definitely got me thinking!! Just when I thought I had figured out exactly what I need! GRrrr!