Is it possible te use IDE to CF adaptor connected to internal HDD IDE connector, and to use CF memory disks instead of HDD?

As far as I can see on the net, this adaptor doesn't need any drivers, and is fully compatible with IDE standard (onliest thing needed is FDD power supply, which is already present in SD-1+).

One more (although unrelated) question, does SD-1+ has pad or synth sounds suitable for playing Oxygene, Equinox, and other Jean-Michael Jarre instrumentals.

Hey!
Will you send me a link where you find this adapter?
Vio

viocaia,

If you enter "IDE to CF adapter" into Google You will find about 100 links like:
http://www.addonics.com/products/flash_memory_reader/adidecf.asp

or:
http://www.acscontrol.com/Pages/Products/CompactFlash/SFF_IDE_To_CF_Adapter.htm

Anyway, looks like something very interesting if it realy works (I guess it should be tried, or maybe AJ already knows if it works or not).

Viocaia, could You reply to the other part of my post (about sound suitable for J.M. Jarre instrumentals).

Also, I asked a friend of mine (to who I trust) to test Ketron SD-1 plus for me, and she was not at all impressed by the sounds (she plays piano for a long time an has Yamaha S-90). How would You rate the quality of Ketron sounds compared to the latest Yamaha (Tyros 1&2, PSR-3000, S-900)?

Kalimero,
I had an SD1 in the past and right now own a Midjay, along with a Tyros 2 and a Roland G-70, so I think I can comment on your question re. the SD1 sounds.
In general, the strong point of all Ketron instruments are the styles, that are particularly live, thanks especially to the second drum track that plays live grooves.
The sounds... well, let's say that they are "different", compared with Yamaha, Roland or Korg. They lack the same high fidelity quality but can still find their use in a musical context; on the Midjay the sounds seem a bit improved compared with the SD1 and my personal favorites are the organs, the woodwinds, the accordeons and a few others, like the vibraphone. Since you have asked about synth sounds, my opinion is that they are among the weakest ones of the bunch, so if you are looking for pads, synth brass, etc. my suggestion would be to look elsewhere.
All this might change with the release of the new Audya, next year, but of course nobody has tried one yet.
Hope this helps.

Dreamer, thank You very much, You have been very helpfull to me. Audya is too far away for me (both in time, price, and needs) so I'll choose Yamaha S-900 as this seem to be the most bang for a buck.

Hey Kalimero
Well, SD1 is mainly for "live playing", it have a kind of "dirt" in the sound that make it natural and pleasent.If you're talking about synths tones, they are minimal, strict to basic needs.I had G1000 and VA76 for many years, much better and much more synths there.But is really solid and trusty keyboard, like I said for playing.

viocaia,

I know that there are not so manny people using SD-1+ but those that use it tell only good words about it (although they might be subjective, most of them had or still have other keyboards, so I guess they can be trusted), and I know some recording studios use Ketron keyboards as well.

I want to buy the keyboard for home use, and would like to play mostly rock (old rock from '60. and '70. but also instrumentals (J. M. Jarre, Vangelis, etc.). From what I see, SD-1+ has sequencer and I can put any sound I want, but it's much easier when I already have it (although on S-900 there is no possibility of extending the keayboards with new sounds). For electronic music (synth and pads) Roland E series also look quite good (about 1000 sounds without GM), but Yammie is kind a easy to learn.

But back to the theme of the topic, I hope someone will try this IDE to CF adaptor, and I hope it will work, cause this way it would be much easier to use the keyboard with PC, adding new songs, setups, and everything.