Oh that one was really mistreated. You should use it though. I'll call you.
DonM

This is probably why everyone is having a 3rd eye out on the new Audya...

Maybe so.......but Haste = Bugs......so I would wait a while after their releases also to see what turns up by European buyers who usually acquire the units first before I purchase my next one what ever it will be.

I perform regularly with my SD5 going through a Bose L1, or Barbetta 32, or sometimes both. I love it... the styles, voices, features, and most of all, it's live band sound. Constantly receive compliments on the overall sound.

Resale value? Doesn't matter to me... I'll never resell it!

Glenn

Glenn how do you compare them to your SD1+ & PSR3k re: sound, quality & navigational features?



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Styles slightly better on the SD5 compared with the SD1. Same with voices... guitars and organs improved. Navigation better on the SD5, easier move between styles and SMFs.

Now compared with PSRs, that's very personal, but for ME, the Ketrons win in most catagories. I should add, that I never got nearly as comfortable with the 3K as I am with the Ketrons.

Thanx Glenn......Im toying with the Sd5 Idea. Maybe a possible PSR900 trade plus cash difference. Im hearing only Good things on the SD5 from pro owners. I cant find one around here anywhere Unless I go to AJ's lab or Dan O's house in MD which I have done many times before.... Been also watching the great You Tube demos too. Or do I wait and see what comes out in a few months? Decisions? we'll see....btw thanx for the opinions, appreciate them.

Come on down to Louisiana! I'll show you one.
DonM

Well. gang....
I just found out there was a Ketron dealer 10 minutes from my house... actually he is more than a dealer. He uses on every weekend to gig with his wife and a drummer. So he uses one in addition to selling them. He uses an older model. He plays MDI accordian not keyboard. He is outstanding!

I spent 3 hours with him today with a SD5.

I of course have a T2 and a PA2XPRO.

The sound in general was superb... really in your face. His MIDI accordian does not have initial or after touch so some sounds may be better on a good MIDI keybed, but overall it sounded super!

I love the T2, I love the PA2 (for different reasons) now comes the SD5...

I need a drink! Maybe 2 drinks? Not that I am a drinker!

Now...what do do?

What might be cool is to use my T2 with a SD3 module?

But do I really need 2 of these things? No.

Or maybe use the PA2 with the SD5...it has lots of control/programmablities?

Or maybe just the SD3 with my CME MIDI keyboard? Save some money that way!

OK, Now I need another drink...

Nah, that the first two didn't help, so why do another!

I know...WAIT for the Audya! and WAIT and WAIT! Based on what his info/opinion is..I will not get my hands on one this year!

Opinions welcome!

Lee

While waiting for the Audya, I would suggest getting a Ketron Midjay to use with your controller.
DonM