Why was it necessary to post this link twice? You already posted it here:
http://www.synthzone.com/forum/ubbthread..._KOR#Post318724

It's nice that it has drawbars vs Nords button system...
I think the Roland has a nice look...don't you? Now to find one in a store to play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnzyV8YHV2w&feature=related

Dennis,

I think Donny just wanted to start a new topic on the Roland organ, as it was kind of getting in the way of the other thread about Fran's PA-800 experience.

This organ is going to appeal to the arranger player...the Nord does not!

This organ has real drawbars...the Nord does not.

Keyboards are smaller (shorter) than the Nord's two 61-note manuals, but, I think it's a great design.

I'm looking forward to trying this one out for sure.

Ian

Yes you are 100% correct Ian, my bad...Sorry Donny

And yes it is a mean looking beasty alright, LOOKS like it offers more bang for $ than the Nord for sure...

As for a Piano based arranger along similar lines (you mentioned this in another thread), I don't think so. Not according to my "research".

The BK7M was released to ADD arranger functionality to the entire piano range. There are no plans for an integrated arranger, vis-a-vis the Korg PA588...

But that could change

Dennis

I did notice the last while back that Roland was adding arranger-type features to some of their "combo" pianos..."Session Partner" being a basic auto-accompaniment system.

Certainly makes sense, at least to us arranger players.

I honestly can't see a G-70/E-80 type replacement.

Ian

Ditto

Sorry, but it weighs 54 lbs without legs. And no offense, but did you LISTEN to it? Garbage, compared to the Nord. And a street price of $5,500 or so

Even I am not appealed to by this, and I am one of the VERY few willing to lug a 45 lb arranger around!

I could be wrong, but as far as I can tell, it breaks down into two parts, besides the legs, so that would make transporting much easier.

I think it sounds pretty darn good...of course, I like the VK-7/8 as well.

Sounds very much like the G-70's organ to me, only better options, like the real drawbars, and two manuals.

Probably more of an "organ" action as well.

I'm looking forward to playing one.

The Nord has no arranger functions whatsoever, and isn't even a good controller for using a BK7M, for example.

It's fine if all you want/need is a dual manual organ...I like having the accompaniments, myself.

Ian

Now if Roland can get Tony Monaco to demo it (slim chance) they might sell a few