Spent a few minutes playing the SD-5! It's going to be fine for my needs. It was kind of like when I bought a 55 Chevy a few years ago. As soon as I started it, I remembered the familiar engine sound and feel from when I drove one in college almost 40 years ago. The SD-5 even has the same 22 watt amplifiers and speakers as my old MS-60's. It even fits in the MS-60 bag, which was made with a compartment for the 13 note pedalboard.

This puts me in familiar territory. I'll try the Midjay I got from Don this week-end. I'm thinking of taking the Midjay to my Sunday jam sessions to use when a drummer isn't there. I'll use the C-1, Midjay and Electro on my right hand.

I'm happy with the trade with Jim (Zuki) and I hope he get's things worked out to his satisfaction.

I may look at getting the conventional 13 note bass pedal rig which can be used with a Midjay and guitar (I think). You play the bass root note with your left foot and use your right toe and heel to trigger minors, 7ths, etc. Got a double neck Ovation I'd like to use it with for patio jobs (Don, will the Midjay work that way?).

Still not comfortable with the new Ketron distributor and some questionable sales activities (in my mind), but love the equipment and feel like I did OK by securing it from friends (Jim and Don).

I'll let you know how things go, but know things will work out fine for me!


Russ,

Glad you're happy with it Russ. I am liking it more and more every night. I may need to send you some styles for it. Let me know if you are missing anything you need.
You will love some of the live-play features, such as bass lock, chord lock, arranger part mute, which allow real-time control over so many facets of the operation.
I will check to see if the Midjay works with bass pedals. Don't see why it wouldn't; they are just midi signals.
DonM

Hi, Don. I'm talking about the dedicated Ketron pedals (around $395.00, I think) that have been available since Auto Orchestra days. Used the original Auto Oechestra for years, and know that the pedals worked fine with the MS series.Actually, the original Auto Orchestra is here in the warehouse somewhere, and worked fine as late as 1992. That means the pedals should be fine, but locating them in a 45,000 square foot area full of "dinosaur" equipment is a challenge.

If I could locate them, Id try them out and then order a new set to keep the old Auto Orchestra set-up together. Carrying them would be a challenge. I think there may be a Ketron carry-bag, which I would need. If not, I'd get the guys at Blue Heron in California build me a custom carry bag.

Let's visit soon,


Russ

Really won't be able to set-up and use the SD-5 for several weeks, due to production deadlines, but know it was the right thing to get, now.

Get ready for the questions!


"Technology Impaired" Russ

Glad you like it Russ The G70 is to Bernie now and I'm back to the PA800 - go figure!

zuki

I guess this dance of changing partners will end when we find our perfect mate. That will last for a little while, until we get tired of her. Then it begins again.

Bernie

Yea at $250.00 a pop for shipping I could see how it could get a bit tiresome
Home delivery could be cheaper

Donny
Wasn't there a saying regarding pots and kettles ? Besides, trading even is sometimes better than selling and buying new, depending on the buy and sell amounts.

Bernie

Hey Bernie.....$250.00 ain't nuttin'....
I spent $370.00 to ship a KB to Northern Scotland few months ago!........
Kettle? Nahhhhh.....
boy, I hope you LOVE That G70 they are a bear to ship again..
let me know when you get it I have a present for ya......in fact check your mail

enjoy

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Hey Donny
That is swell of you. You're all right, buddy.

Bernie

Enjoy it Bernie!