Folks,

Here are some demos for you for the EXP units:-
http://www.savefile.com/files/2255311 (Demo1)
http://www.savefile.com/files/3660524 (Demo2)

If you have dificulties with above link (esp. those in Europe) try these ...

EXP-SOUND DEMO:-
http://rapidshare.de/files/6153326/EXP-SoundDemo.zip.html

EXP-STYLE DEMO:-
http://rapidshare.de/files/6153060/EXP-STYLES-DEMO.zip.html

Great styles that have been tuned/balanced to suit the music they represent ... http://rapidshare.de/files/6172648/HotStyles.zip.html

As you play these, please take note of the following.

1/ I am not a guitarist so in many cases, I could have hit the 'wrong' notes, but I just wanted to give you an idea of how the units sound. Sounds are from both X1EXP and SD1EXP keyboards (with the EXP package, the new sounds are the same on either board). With the pianos and Electric pianos, I didn't use a sustain pedal ... again just wanted to give you sound examples not performance capabilities.

2/ Demo is of the NEW voices only (not the improved ROM voices). Just to give you an idea of how good the unit eventually sounds once the EXP is loaded.

3/ Some 'mistakes' you hear are deliberate. I wanted to let you know of the sounds (not my playing skills) and besides - have you ever listened to a demo and wondered if it was truely played on the keyboard you're about to purchase or via external software or??? I wanted to erase this feeling from your mind ... ok, the truth is I am an ok player (a joke).

4/ Remember these are MP3s. If you want the WAVE, contact me directly for these sound way better than the MP3s... so you can only imagine what your instrument will sound like.

5/ When listening, pay attention to 'noise' that is captured with the instrument. This noise also varies depending on how fast/hard you press the key(s), aftertouch and how long you sustain the notes. All these combined give you some of the riches sounds your X-series, SD1-series or XD-series could ever produce. Accordion and Midi guitarist will have to be capeable of transmitting velocity to gain from such effects.

6/ For those in Europe, Africa and out of North America in general... you can send me ONLY the Hard Disk and the disk controller circuit board (board connected directly above the HD). I will make hardware modification, load in new software files (which you must initially install upon receipt) and get unit shipped back to you 4 days from receipt. By regular air mail, it takes about 1 week. If you have an X1/X4 and no Hard Drive, send the disk controller circuit board only. You'll have to pay extra for the HD that will be returned with your unit [better than shipping the whole keyboard].

7/ Have some fun and get the EXP. It's the greatest EXPANSION yet to be added to the X, SD1 and XD-series keyboards and it's available for ALL now!!. You may also purchase a new unit with EXP already installed (email for prices).


Thanks,

AJ

PS: Spread the good word and as always suggestions are welcomed along with positive critiques!

[This message has been edited by Ketron_AJ (edited 10-11-2005).]

I gave my SD1 to AJ today for the EXP upgrade. I got to hear a different one which was not finished yet. The sounds are really awesome! What really grabbed me though was the bends on the guitar picks when you hit a key with high velocity (listen to AJ's demos above). AJ tells me that the polyphony will be bumped up to about 78 notes too. AJ- stop making demos and get my keyboard done! (just kidding)
Bruce

BZW,
Yeah, yeah. I've got to let the world hear it for themselves (besids the request for demos has been on hold for a while, while I completed these EXPs). "Blessed are those who didn't hear but still sent in their units for the upgrade".
Style demos out shortly (not too many though as I've got to get back to work here), but enough to give you the 'idea'. I'll start work on your unit (BZW) on Tue!

Thanks,

AJ

[This message has been edited by Ketron_AJ (edited 10-10-2005).]

The STYLE demos as promised... right here ...
http://www.savefile.com/files/8280717

Ballads and Bigbands (which have been the most requested) are here.

Remember ... the EXP not only has the converted styles, but in many cases the equivallent/matching sound (and not a 'close match'), hence why the style sound 'like' the original keyboard they were created in!!

Thanks,

AJ (It's 4:30am Eastern Time, so time to ZZZZzzzzzzz......)

Aj.i couldnt get the files from www.savefile.com, the last page did not open.can you put files to another site(i.e rapidshare.de)thanx

It happens the same shing here... Can't download any of the files...

I tried it and it worked for me. However, here they are on this other server too (as suggested).

EXP-SOUND DEMO:- http://rapidshare.de/files/6153326/EXP-SoundDemo.zip.html

EXP-STYLE DEMO:- http://rapidshare.de/files/6153060/EXP-STYLES-DEMO.zip.html

Thanks.

AJ

[This message has been edited by Ketron_AJ (edited 10-11-2005).]

Works for me ....Great Live sound.....
AJ Thanx for sharing!!

HOT fine-tuned styles here...
http://rapidshare.de/files/6172648/HotStyles.zip.html

Ok, I am done with demos. Now back to something creative...making more EXPs - got to catch up!!

Thanks,

AJ

Remember.

You can now have the EXP package and install yourself. You do not need to open the keyboard...simply load the new software and cooresponding files into your keyboard's Hard Drive (Sd1, SD1Plus, X1, X4, XD3, XD9) and you're ready to go.

Thanks,

AJ

hi AJ, are these compatible with the Midjay?
dennis
PS is there anywhere that additional styles can be obtained for the midjay?

[This message has been edited by manic2257 (edited 01-18-2006).]

manic2257,

unfortunatly not. The Midijay is already a very good sounding unit ... difficult to further enhance (sound wise).

Thanks,

AJ