Drum Remix on the XD9... and now on the SD1-ver4. It allows you to not only add realism to any SMF, but also experiment with different rhythms very conveniently. Many old SMFs, which sounded drab or boaring have now come to life. There are other ways to punch up drums and percussion, but none as quick and easy as drum remix.

Technics' Composer......

Scott,

Thanx for the update on the Tyros...
I didnt know they had improved some of the MF Features NOT found on the 2k. Will it be improved in the psr2100? Maybe they'll make a 76 key Tyros also. Scott when will you record some new TYROS Demos on your website I'm anxious to hear you on the new KB compard to your Kn5k ones.?

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Tyros - Flip up color LCD Screen!!! Way Kool!

Al

The fact that there is such a thing as an "arranger" auto-accompaniment keyboard so the only musician I have to find, schedule and get along with is myself (that's hard enough to do!).

Fran ..... the newer Korgs have no down time with either format of smf. Also, you SHOULD have all your homework done BEFORE you load the hard drive. (or puny zip in the G1000's case)
Stage is NO PLACE to be playing files of different types .....all that needs to be worked out at home. You should just hit go and be on your way ! That way .... you can devote the last few active brain cells to playing ! (Lazy, whitebearded, checkcashing, old man !)

Each arranger I've owned had different features that were the coolest for me.

The MZ2000: Midi to style creator and detailed synth editing

The PSR740: Instant style groove function

PSR2000: Better mixing section than the 740, very decent decent vocal harmonizer.

PA80: Style morphing, great sounds, excellent flexibility in editing, and the coolest of all, the ability to replace internal styles at will. Honorable mention: A joystick instead of pitch / mod wheels.

Fran, the two sequencers of the PA80 are available so that you can fade from one sequence to another. They can both play simultaneously or you can start one just before the other ends and do a fade..etc. As Dave says, there is no down time between sequences at all.


AJ

I don't know that it's THE coolest but it's among the top 3 for me....the larger tilt up color screen on the Tyros. I also like the ability to channel different channels to the 4 outputs of the Tyros, great for recording to seperate tracks, for the mix.

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jam on,
Terry
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I'd have to say it's the built-in LittleLite plugs on the 9000 Pro. The lights themselves are optional but I couldn't live without them anymore. They illuminate the entire keyboard so it's easy to see all of the buttons/labels for quick access to all the other "Kool" features, and they provide enough illumination that I don't have to have a seperate light on my music. Never saw a keyboard with this feature before or since.

Tempo/Tap button on the PSR550. Just tap out the beat and the style plays at that tempo. Kool.
The Upper 1/Upper 2 button on the Roland EM20. You can switch from two different sounds easily without changing current setups. Does Yamaha have this feature (not talking about a configuration)?
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