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#227908 - 02/26/08 12:30 AM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
rolandfan Member Registered: 07/29/02 Posts: 935 Loc: South Africa	October this year. 2 reasons. They release a new tyros every third october..and cos its my birthday month
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#227909 - 02/26/08 12:31 AM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
chony Senior Member Registered: 03/10/04 Posts: 1247 Loc: New York	Quote: Originally posted by Diki: Maybe, if it's just Bass and Drums that disappoint, a couple of modules from another manufacturer would give a better change of timbre than another from the same? I've heard of some using Roland TD-series drum modules on arrangers, for that G70 'live drum' sound (it's what's built-in to a Roland G70/E80) and there ARE some bass sounds built in to those... Perhaps they might suit you enough if added alongside the Yamaha basses. Having auditioned MotifES and XS, I must say I thought their contemporary drumkits to be VERY good, but I wasn't as impressed with their acoustic kits as much as the TD-type G70 sounds... What type of drum sounds are you primarily looking for? Actually I use the TD-12 module (I have the TD-12 drum kit and just take the brain on dance jobs with me.) Before that I used the TD-6. However, although the Roland TDs are AMAZING for playing electric drums, I can't say the same for their use as a module. The bass drum for example sounds too natural - almost like a live drum kit in a room, instead of giving it the real 'Kick-In-The-Chest' dance sound that actually the Yamaha is quite good at. Another problem is that there is a slightly noticeable latency (the time it takes from receiving the signal to playing it) which dirties the sound a little. Chony
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#227910 - 02/26/08 01:56 AM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
abacus Senior Member Registered: 07/21/05 Posts: 5401 Loc: English Riviera, UK	Hi Chony Try the Ketron SD2 module as it has some great sounds and drum loops, as well as being reasonably priced. (Just remember it has no controls and so will rely totally on your controller keyboard) Bill _________________________ English Riviera: Live entertainment, Real Ale, Great Scenery, Great Beaches, why would anyone want to live anywhere else (I�m definitely staying put).
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#227911 - 02/26/08 06:04 AM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
kbrkr Senior Member Registered: 11/19/02 Posts: 2867 Loc: Tampa, FL	Chony, That's a great idea!! I also own the Roland TD-12 and often gig with them as a drummer. You are right, they sound awesome. Have you purchased the Vexpressions patches for the TD-12? They make the stock drum patches that come with the TD12 sound like toy drums. I'll say it again, I think you should go and try the Pa2xpro, it is such a nice keyboard. Al Quote: Originally posted by chony: Actually I use the TD-12 module (I have the TD-12 drum kit and just take the brain on dance jobs with me.) Before that I used the TD-6. However, although the Roland TDs are AMAZING for playing electric drums, I can't say the same for their use as a module. The bass drum for example sounds too natural - almost like a live drum kit in a room, instead of giving it the real 'Kick-In-The-Chest' dance sound that actually the Yamaha is quite good at. Another problem is that there is a slightly noticeable latency (the time it takes from receiving the signal to playing it) which dirties the sound a little. Chony ------------------ Al Giordano http://www.arrangerworld.com Tyros 2, Korg Pa2xpro, Roland VK8-M, DW Collectors Series Drums, Roland TD-12 Vdrums, Roland SPD-S. _________________________ Al Pa4x - LD Systems Maui 28 - Mackie Thumps
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#227912 - 02/26/08 08:56 PM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
chony Senior Member Registered: 03/10/04 Posts: 1247 Loc: New York	Quote: Originally posted by kbrkr: Chony, That's a great idea!! I also own the Roland TD-12 and often gig with them as a drummer. You are right, they sound awesome. Have you purchased the Vexpressions patches for the TD-12? They make the stock drum patches that come with the TD12 sound like toy drums. I'll say it again, I think you should go and try the Pa2xpro, it is such a nice keyboard. Al I didn't even know it was possible to buy things for the TD 12. Where would you install it anyways? Please let me know what my options for expandibility are. Also are there any internet forums for the Roland TD drums? I have lots of questions! Thanks Chony
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#227913 - 02/27/08 02:13 AM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
rikkisbears Senior Member Registered: 12/22/02 Posts: 6021 Loc: NSW,Australia	Hi Chony, haven't got a clue what this module is, but have you tried midiing it to your T2?? I don't think the T2 would make a suitable controller because of the way it handles internal & external tracks. best wishes rikki Quote: Originally posted by chony: Actually I use the TD-12 module (I have the TD-12 drum kit and just take the brain on dance jobs with me.) Before that I used the TD-6. However, although the Roland TDs are AMAZING for playing electric drums, I can't say the same for their use as a module. The bass drum for example sounds too natural - almost like a live drum kit in a room, instead of giving it the real 'Kick-In-The-Chest' dance sound that actually the Yamaha is quite good at. Another problem is that there is a slightly noticeable latency (the time it takes from receiving the signal to playing it) which dirties the sound a little. Chony _________________________ best wishes Rikki 🧸 Korg PA5X 88 note SX900 Band in a Box 2022
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#227914 - 02/27/08 03:07 AM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
chony Senior Member Registered: 03/10/04 Posts: 1247 Loc: New York	Quote: Originally posted by rikkisbears: Hi Chony, haven't got a clue what this module is, but have you tried midiing it to your T2?? I don't think the T2 would make a suitable controller because of the way it handles internal & external tracks. best wishes rikki Yes Rikki, I just send track 10 with no program changes to the module, and the module plays consistently. It works without a problem except for a small latency. Chony
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#227915 - 02/27/08 12:59 PM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
ianmcnll Senior Member Registered: 07/27/05 Posts: 10606 Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada	. [This message has been edited by ianmcnll (edited 03-03-2008).] _________________________ Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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#227916 - 02/27/08 01:05 PM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
chony Senior Member Registered: 03/10/04 Posts: 1247 Loc: New York	Quote: Originally posted by ianmcnll: September. Ian Hey Ian, that should be illegal! You can't just say September and sign off! Want to drop a hint of where you got your info?
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#227917 - 02/27/08 01:11 PM Re: Any word on when we can expect the new Yamaha flagship?
ianmcnll Senior Member Registered: 07/27/05 Posts: 10606 Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada	. [This message has been edited by ianmcnll (edited 03-03-2008).] _________________________ Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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