Very nice...that's for sharing, Donny.

Ian

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Cool!!

Theres a few more on you tube with him playing the SD1+ also....glad you liked them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5839aWBhHI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwzLNn4fBQ4



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Thanks for sharing Donny. Indeed, the all 4 videos are excellent examples of jazz demos with an arranger! Apart from the obvious right hand work, I also liked his left hand skills in controlling the chords and bass. -- José.

...however, it reinforced a notion I always had about arranger keyboards, that is, that the accompaniment has little or no dynamics. That's why, no matter how "good" the player, there's still a repetivness to an arranger performance. Real bass players and drummers vary the dynamics throughout the tune to fit what's going on at the time (not just fills and breaks). When you're playing the thing, you're less aware of it (in fact the consistency makes it easier to play over), but when you play it back, there it is.....that old nemisis repetitivness (and consequently, boredom).

I know that some boards (styles) will respond to velocity on the "left" side of the keyboard, but that tends to apply the velocity to the entire accompaning part (equally). I guess that's the trade-off between a computer and a human brain. It can't take into account the subtleties of each individual tune. Oh well, a little more work to do on AI.

chas

Jose your very welcome ...I enjoyed all his Videos...well played, great KB chops...hope to find a few more !

A real jazz standard....beautiful. I've played it a thousand times and still enjoy hearing it. Chas, I understand where you're coming from! Love to do this on a B with a drummer and horn player.


Thanks, Donny!

R.

Donny...just emailed AJ this week. Talked to him about the SD-5 three months ago. Visited with him first at the last Nashville NAMM. He may think I'm undecided or not serious, but I'm hoping to place the order as soon as I hear from him.


R.