Can you play a SMF through the KB sequencer & record it at the same time as a Wav in the S900 via the TD? Or?

Yes,
you can play a midi file in the keyboard, plug in a mic and record both to a USB flash drive.


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Can you punch in and out on different sections, or does it ALWAYS have to be one take all the way through?

Can you briefly elaborate on this procedure please.

Thanks

John,

You can load in a midi file,(or record one in the SONG CREATOR), then you can go to the USB recorder, press RECORD, press PLAY on the SONG recorder and your MIDI is recorded as audio on a flashdrive.

You can also plug in a microphone, or another keyboard, and whilst the midi is being recorded, you can add a vocal or another instrument part to the audio.

Some people record background vocals along with the midi...then they can sing along with the resulting audio and have more complex harmonies(like do-wops) not possible with using the harmonizer alone.

It is easier to do than explain...you can find the S900 manual on line if you wish to explore further.

Ian

Ian thank you for the explanation.....
I was getting confused between the Sequencer recorder & the USB recorder. This seems like a very useful feature for so many things. I am leaning toward the upgrade to the S900 & use my 3k as backup for now. I have been reading the S900 manual & I've read all your posts on this unit which have swayed me in the S900 direction.

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That's cool, John...it is a terrific keyboard...I find the Audio to USB very handy for making CDs...the audio quality is superb.

And...there are those wicked SA voices.

Ian

Hi Ian,

I love my 3k & it sounds very good....but after playing a S900 in the store it just seems to have a crisper higher quality sound overall, style/sound wise. And as you say those SA sounds really are unbelievable.
I wonder how they will ever top this?

Yes, John, I love my 3k as well...still have it.

But, as soon as I played the SA Sax and the SA Concert Guitar, I was hooked.

I would have purchased it for those two sounds alone...they add a new dimension to expressivity.

There is no doubt the Tyros3 will raise the bar...how much it does remains a mystery until the fall.

Ian

Also I assume as history shows after T3 there should be an S series upgrade also wouldnt you think?

Yep, no doubt there will be a new S-series that will share a lot of the Tyros3 technology...that will probably be where I'll spend my money.

Ian

You can "punch in" in SONG CREATOR, and do your editing there as well before you record the audio to USB.

You can't edit the WAV file.

Ian

Ian I just couldn't take it anymore. I did my reading, research & I just ordered a Yamaha S900...man am I excited. I just know Im going to be happy. This will be the longest few days waiting to get my hands on it.

Thanks everyone

Congratulations, John...I'm sure you'll be delighted.

Ian

John.....
You made a super choice....the S900 is a Great sounding Arranger KB.
Good Luck with it. If you need help just shout!

John, good luck with your new arranger...

Just remember to follow a LONG SZ tradition, and start slagging everyone else's choice from now on...

(What IS the smiley for 'tongue in cheek? )