Hmmmm. I just checked it but there is no filter in the OTS Hold menu for the split control. There is in performance hold, but with that set either way, my BK7m doesn't change the split setting by selecting another OTS on the panel. I suggest you check your firmware version and ensure you are running v1.05. I don't remeber having a problem like this on v1.04 but I may have missed it.

John

Don, could you please be more specific? Are you referring to just synth lead sounds or also to acoustic instruments emulations?
Thanks

Sweentech1,
OK, Thanks...it sounds very nice.
Does your HX-1 have aftertouch on the upper & lower?
MAybe I could get one (or something similar)...and use the BK-7m

I've just read all 21 pages of posts on this topic. Good Golly!!!!!!!!!

I ordered a BK7M last night and am very excited. I'm a die hard Yamaha fan and currently have a Tyros4. I've always been amused at all the brand rivalry at this forum, so I hope to be happy with a Roland product. I remember a Sound Canvas 8850 module I had years ago. I was very happy with it then.

I'm extremely pleased with my Tyros4 sound. The style voices are very clear and sounds more "live" than Tyros2 or 3. It will be nice to have this new toy along with Tyros4. Yes........I can have both worlds!!!! -charley

Deane,
All the units shipped out from Roland had Version 1.04. If you go to www.rolandus.com website you can go to products, keyboards, arranger, BK7, downloads and there you will find version 1.05 with easy directions and upgrade the BK7m. As upgrades come out this is where you will go to find the latest. It takes about 30 seconds to upgrade the module using a USB thumb drive.

I now have my Tyros 4 connected to the Roland via audio cables using the T4 AUX inputs. It is now possible to play along with the Roland module using the T4 voices. However, so far I have only been able to get the T4 to be in full keyboard mode and not split as I would like.

I selected "master keyboard" and "all Chans" for the wizard setup which has allowed me to start the Roland playing from the T4 keyboard. I am still working on getting a really good setup and will report my experience as it happens.

By the way, I have also updated the Roland OS to the latest version.

I tried to record me playing the T4 voices along with the Roland styles but the T4 only recorded the T4 voices and not any of the Roland styles. If I figure out how to do this I will post a sample.

Hammer

Ok, I confess - the playing here is not my best but it is a quick
try at recording the Tyros4 voices with the Roland BK-7m styles.

I used the Gold Swing style variations 3 and 4 plus a variety of
voices from the Tyros 4 just as an example. To get the T4 to record audio and pick up both the Roland and the T4 sounds I had to run a cable from the roland into the mic input on the T4.

Anyway, here it the link if you want to listen.
http://www.4shared.com/audio/S1AmslbS/BK7m_with_T4_Voices.html

I still don't have the T4 keyboard setup in split mode and that
means all the voices sound on the entire range of the keyboard.

Hammer

Hammer nice job!...congrats on your new setup. Will you be using this gear on your next NH show?

Hi Donny and thanks. No not ready for prime time yet. I have been messing for hours with running the T4 voices and the Roland together and the results are not that great in my opinion. What I do believe will work though is to use the A-800 controller with the BK-7m and run the T4 as voices only in a two manual type setup. That is my next experiment. I'll have to figure out how to record that unless I do a video which I think doesn't always present a true sound picture. Oh yes, NONE of the T4 choir voices will play through the roland - they turn into percussion sounds.

At any rate - I'am not bored today.

Hammer

Good luck Bill...I know you'll figure it out soon enough.
Also...Do you think the Bk7m adds enough difference between the T4 styles/sounds and using the Bk7m to justify using it on gigs...or would the T4 alone cover all your bases?