I had to post up and say just how much I love my second G70. It sat for a while as I recouped, but now I'm playing and recording (mostly church stuff for cantors)and loving the key feel and piano & drawbar sounds. I needed to practice some 40s music for a friend trying out for a part and used the big band styles - wow, what a pleasure. Once again, this is the best arranger keyboard I have ever played or heard.

Good to see you well and back into playing again, Cassp, and nice to hear the G70 is working out for you.

Do you still have your Hammond XK1?

A friend of mine is selling one in mint shape...never gigged with it...I'm just wondering if you're still as pleased with the XK1 as when you first bought it?

I'm thinking seriously of getting one...have been for awhile...just wondering how yours has held up.

Ian

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Glad to hear your in good spirits Cass. I too just got my mitts on a Roland arranger - the old timeless VA (at least in my book). I sure am enjoying 700+ factory styles to go through. Some terrific stuff. Now I'm thinking of (2) boards live - yikes! Keep enjoying

You're out of control, dude...



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Bill in Dayton

Why if Zuki needs 2 arrangers, 2 powered Mackie 450s & the rest of the gear for his gigs & it sounds great why is he out of control?.......he must have a super act!

Now even Ian is thinking of getting a one trick pony...

What have I started?

I'm curious, zuki... there is a LOT in common between a G70 and the VA series... some drum voices, a lot of sounds (most of the VA is still in the G70), a lot of styles (and all the VA styles are converted for G70), and an OS that had quite a bit in common. Yet you were SO extreme in your dislike for the G70, and yet so happy with the VA...

What changed?

Yes, but what a pony!

Sleek and trim.

You seem to like the overweight ones.

Ian

- I have the ultimate support 2 tier stand coming, just in case
- The VA and 800 are so incredible, I want to play them both live - I know the audience will love the different sounds
- In late summer, I'll definitely be introducing the VA-Synth live

Besides, 1 (800) and (1) VA7 = (1) G70

I still have my XK-1 and do love it equally well. The whole drawbar thing with a real Hammond is very hard to beat. But right now I'm concentrating on the G70. I've put the XK-1 in its case to save space, but it will come out soon. Even though the G70 has a good drawbar section, the XK-1 is my go to organ of choice. If I were to use a two-keyboard setup, the G70 would handle all the piano and support sounds while the XK-1 would be the lead organ. Right now, it's the best of both worlds for me.

No doubt you've "weighed" this decision carefully, Jim.

You will also have the luxury of a backup.

Cool!

Ian