I always like to hear what other arranger users come up with in the way of features that don't yet exist, but you would LIKE to see added to your arranger's OS.

So, nothing that already exists on any arranger... What's something new, something groundbreaking you WOULD like to see...?

I would like to see separate, physical volume controls for splits and layers. There's nothing worse than having to search thru screens to find faders. Put them in a row with the master volume. I may have seen something similar on a keyboard or two, but nothing consistent. That would help me a lot.

Basically, the more dedicated (even a/b) buttons, knobs and faders that eliminate screen pages would be helpful. Minimize numeric pads in favor of alpha dials.

I would like a mic volume control on the panel.

funny, my old korg is35 has both of those features above..
on a ca. 1999 keyboard..

I want a module based on the PA800 or Tyros 2 or G-70.
Jerry

Isn't there a G70M? And the G70 has a mic volume control knob.

And I'd like the bottom manual of the Hammond XK3 (is that right?)to have an arranger. Then maybe I'd buy one.

[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 07-13-2007).]

Cassp . . . I slightly echo keysvocalssax's comment above. Grab a used i30 - sliders for Drums, Perc, Bass, three accomp tracks, lower kbd, first and secondary lead voices, plus master volume slider immediately to their left. Plus a mute/play button at the bottom of each slider. That's true on-the-fly mixing.

The WERSI OAS arrangers have what you are wanting and more. Multiple Volume sliders can be programmed for sounds, layers, splits, styles, style parts, real drums, etc. There are also two dedicated mic volume controls on the front panel.

Built-in wireless midi and audio.

A light weight, state-of-the-art, detachable, 6hr battery pack (maybe 1" thin and covering the entire bottom of the keyboard).

A 61-note keybed expandable to 76 or 88 keys with a snap-on module. Key feel, from synth action to weighted, could be dialed in from the front panel.

24 sliders, 36 buttons, 10 knobs, 1 touch screen, and 3 rotary dials, ALL PROGRAMMABLE, so that the entire control surface/user interface could be customized to the users own preference. Each control would have a small (but legible) lcd display beneath it describing it's current function.

OS that would instantly recognize (and correctly play) any style or soundset from any manufacturer.

Songbook feature that would include and automatically supply the chords for the harmonist (in the correct places in the song, of course).

Instant keyboard disable mode so that you could pretend to play without arousing suspicion while the midi file was playing.

1-button instant solo generator that would respond to the left-hand chords. This would automatically mute the right side of the keyboard so that you could pretend to play the generated solo.

State-of-the-art pitch correction for the crooners among you (you know who you are).

Entire unit would snap apart into two sections, each weighing less than 20 pounds.

Although manufactured in China by an anonomous international conglomorate (except for keybed, made in italy), unit would come with interchangeable corporate logos of the big three (4?) to be decided by user.

Price would be under $1000.

chas

Whoops, forgot the chord sequencer.

chas