Just recorded a old Danish song. It's how the Audya sounds right out of the box. I'm using the style Bigband Slow and a Sax voice. And yes I know the T3-4 sax voices are better. ;-)


http://www.box.net/shared/qoay1snkcu

Neither do I Scott...I can also sense when another no win pissin' contest is in the works...haven't got time for them anymore either.

Only real way is to do it is on video, like the one Donny posted...right now, there too many possibilities of bogus recordings being used.

Time for more important things...like playing my incredible Tyros4, for one!

Ian

My take on these TOTL arrangers is that they ALL will sound terrific in the 'right' hands.
It all goes back to 'it's the keyboardist not the keyboard' again. JMO.

Thanks for sharing your song on the Audya well played....but if I'm being honest this is exactly the reason I don't use Ketron keyboards anymore and I've had my share of them. I just can't warm up to the Drums especially the bleeding snare....in this tune the style parts mix really needs to be edited and balanced. Sax is way above the mix covering all else....Nothings changed IMO since the X1 sound....don't feel offended it's my personal opinion only.
Some may like it & I respect that. But for me Yamaha is my choice.
hope to hear more soon.

Maybe I should download it then.

The Drums are a Audio loop, played by a real drummer. Funny you don't like real drums. The Sax is the solo lead voice, and I think it's perfect mixed for my taste.

Dnj,

if REAL drums is not your cup of tea,
then you do have plenty of other options...

i personally want my drums to sound as real as they get (when a real drummer is not an option of course...)

lee Yamaha drums can be made to sound as "live" as you like. believe me I played with bands 25 years with some amazing drummers....Ketron drums are not to MY liking at all vs Yamaha.

Donny, we don't always agree, but you are spot on with this post.

If that is supposed to sound like a "real drummer", I'm afraid he'd be kicked off the stage.

I suppose if one wants all their tunes to sound like they are being played by the "Buddy Rich Band", it could work.

All good bands strive for balance.

Whether it be Yamaha Tyros, Korg PA, or Roland G-70...none of these instruments have drums that literally sound way more dominant than what a regular drummer would play...yes, they all have their differences in "liveness", but they all are the same in one respect...the overall sound is balanced.

So far, I really haven't heard the Audya do anything with a good even balance of drums, bass, chords, pads, and phrases.

The Yamaha, Roland, and Korg remind me of my Honda Accord...it doesn't excel in one or two areas...it is just very, very good in everything.

Balance.

That's why you and I like the Tyros4 and the S910...the sound is balanced....plus, there is great factory, dealer, and third party support, and excellent reliability.

A great drummer isn't much good if he plays too loud, gets sick a lot, or can't play his kit in a balanced way (snare way too loud, for instance).

Ian

I think Yamaha players have forgotten how real music sounds. T3-T4 have a balanced polished sound, but it's not a realistic sound. IMHO it's boring and lifeless.