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#258118 - 02/25/09 06:52 PM Got the E60 today
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If anyone ever has the chance to deal with Harold, do so! His attention to detail is unparalleled.

Received today was the keyboard and lots of extras in perfect condition, packed with extreme care and kindness.

Cannot wait to add this awesome board into my act, or wherever
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#258119 - 02/25/09 07:15 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Congrats, zuki...

As always, any needed help can be got quickly and knowledgeably at Roland-arranger.com. Welcome to 76-land
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#258120 - 02/25/09 07:32 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Thanks. I thought I was unpacking a canoe The extra keys are amazing.
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#258121 - 02/25/09 07:38 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Originally posted by zuki:
Thanks. I thought I was unpacking a canoe The extra keys are amazing.


Congrats ......so your gonna take both on gigs now pa800 & midi the E60 with it? plus 2 mackies.

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#258122 - 02/25/09 07:39 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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It's almost as light as a canoe, too!

I'll be interested in how well this suits you long term... To be honest, there's very little in an E60 that isn't in the G70 (and so much more in the G70), yet you were so adamantly anti-G70 after trying it briefly. And I don't remember the weight being your primary objection...

Be interesting this go-round to hear what has changed, and why...
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#258123 - 02/25/09 07:46 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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The weight was a major issue I could hardly lift it while cased. I really had a problem with the styles for some reason. But maybe I was just premature in my assessment, or the older OS was the culprit.

I prefer the E60 appearance and SPEAKERS! This board is beautiful and I look forward to digging in to the extra styles that Harold included. Oh what fun to be an arranger dude. Now how do I hide this from the wife. I still have the VA - yikes
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#258124 - 02/25/09 07:49 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Originally posted by Dnj:
Congrats ......so your gonna take both on gigs now pa800 & midi the E60 with it? plus 2 mackies.



Yes to all the above. Call me crazy Hopefully the 802s will lighten the load. Should get pretty soon.
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#258125 - 02/25/09 08:01 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Zuki your nursing home gang is gonna love you

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#258126 - 02/25/09 08:06 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Originally posted by zuki:
But maybe I was just premature in my assessment, or the older OS was the culprit.


If I remember correctly, the new OS was already out, you just hadn't loaded it in. Not, mind you, as it made THAT much difference, at least to the overall sound. The OTS linked to the style was great, and the per-Part EQ was a bonus (but I find myself often changing the factory choices, but at least now I CAN ) that helped, but the G70 is still the G70, just better...

The only reason I haven't sprung for an E60 myself yet (although it's in the back of my mind) is my addiction to the sliders for on the fly adjusting (handy in a live band where you can't prepare in advance) and the FC-7 input, as hands-free is my preferred way of playing. Oh, and the B3 section...

To be honest, I can't remember the last time I actually had to lift my G70 in the flight case alone. Usually a combination of dollying and leverage have meant that, apart from putting it on the stand, I never have to bear the entire weight. Helps to have a guitarist, too

As soon as you can, get into the Makeup Tools section. You will be amazed at just how easy it is to revoice styles and sequences, often turning unusable styles into your favorites without any detailed editing. The drum part section alone is groundbreaking. Easily adjust dynamics, per drum sound, not just overall volume levels, is the secret to getting older, pre-velocity split drum sound styles to work well on those great V-Drum kits.

This one feature alone makes it hard for me to migrate to anything else, as picky as I am about having the style be the way I want it...

[This message has been edited by Diki (edited 02-25-2009).]
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#258127 - 02/25/09 09:27 PM Re: Got the E60 today
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Spending an hour on the E60 has been disappointing. To be honest, the PA800 makes this thing sound like a toy I actually prefer the VA's power over the E. I've taken my VA off sale for now.
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